Just bought one, in Worcester, UK. Absolutely LOVE IT. The engine is something else, you really didn't get to experience even 30% of what the engine has to offer, following those slow guys in front. Just a Mega Machine. :)
I bought a Ducati 1299 and my brother bought a BMWS1000r from A&S and they are the best dealership in the world!!!!! I test rode different bikes every weekend for a couple months and they never got mad.
The dealer's been around for over 50 years, and you can't stick around for that long without a strong reputation. I'm considering a R nineT or an electric bike in the future and I'll definitely go there first. ✌🏽
Nice overview. I was able to test ride both the R 18 B and K 1600 B on the same day. What a smooth engine that K 1600 has. I thoroughly enjoyed them both in different ways. @Texas2Tires
My 2019 K1600B had a massive Transmission Recall. There are some videos showing the whole process and it is super complex. The whole job took the Dealer about a week to fix it. Shortly after that recall, I got rid of the bike. The Engine is like no other bike, so as the transmission. It is front heavy. The screen is useless, so I had to add a deflector on top. It is not as stable as the RT at highway speed (over 75 mph). At high RPMs it has an incredible F1 like note. I don't think anyone who is planning on getting this Bagger would be disappointed.
From a K1600B owner, that was a good balanced review, it does take a lot of riders some time to adjust to the feel and behaviour of the front suspension to get the full benefit, not something you were able to do on an escorted ride
@@Kevin_Ho70 I did, great bike but it’s very much more of a American interstate mile eater, I like mountain roads and the K has a balance between sport and tour which is more suited to me And every time I see the back of a new Wing it looks way to much like a Honda civic for my liking.
It was a toss up between this bike and a rt 1250. Ended up going with the rt due to lower maintenance costs with the boxer engine and overall it just fit me better. So far with 7k miles I've had good luck but time will tell.
Great machine, but I got burnt heavy with the K GA . Got it new in 18, once I reached 12,000, all the crap started to come on me. It’s a super machine and fun to ride, but be aware of the massive amount of problems that this engine/bike can bring on you. Sooooooo much can go wrong. Make sure before you buy, that you have a dealer by you. Service on them is by time or miles. Get ready to open your bank account for the labor/parts. This machine don’t care much for very cold or hot day starts. In very hot days, slow speed, the fans come on like crazy. I gave BMW a chance for first bike, never again.
That's terrible! And I get it. We bought a VW Jetta after hearing great things about longevity and them being a fun car, but after 50K miles it just started having all kinds of issues. That kind of stuff kills any trust in a brand, even if most people don't have that same experience. What are you riding now?
@@thatoneguymoto my daughter had VW Jetta with 80k on it. Just like the BMW K, problems and problems all day long. We had enough and sold it. Now, Honda CR-V. Zero issues. I mean, ZERO !!!!! That is why I got the new Honda Goldwing DCT Tour. I had enough and I just want to ride all day and not see a dealer, if I can :). So far, magical!
How did we get to Jettas? I have a 2019 K1600B now with about 35,000 miles. No issues and have ridden in sub 30 degree weather and in temps up to 110. It is important to remember that with BMW you get a 3 year warranty. It has been a fabulous bike to ride.
So what a gorgeous bike. Im a goldwing guy but I went to the local bmw dealer. They had several and were really informative. He actually was very honest and said he had a low mile B. He told me a customer returned the bike because it was unstable at hiway speeds. He also told me the computer limits top speed to 105 because the front end picks up too much lift causing the instability that causes the bike to wonder. On my old 2016 F6b Goldwing with Traxxion suspension I can let go of the bars for miles just making corrections with the seat. I can’t believe bmw would put out a unstable touring bike. Is there a fix for that or is it a deal breaker? Wonderful engine though.
after 500 meters, no adjustment, even by the dealers software. Ridiculous. One of the few instrumentation designs that arent right about this bike. What would it take to make the blinker go off after the IMU senses a lean angle needed to turn and then a 3 second or 5 second countdown to turn the blinker off? Instead after turning every vehicle thinks you are about to make a second turn when you are not. Could be dangerous. I had a 2017 K1600 GTl and now with a 2022 R1250rt same situation. Not good.
Apologies. So, dynamic mode is akin to a kind of sport mode, without calling it sport mode. Suspension is firmed up a bit, and torque and hp is increased slightly. Appreciate you watching and commenting! ✌🏽
So there is sensors on the floorboards that limits the top speed at 111mph?...I dont think i like that...If i owned that Bike i would be ripping on the Interstate with my feet exclusively on the Floorboards
@@cyclechris6591 just yesterday, I visited the dealer for the 2022. He didn't like to have to mention it, but legally they have to, that the bike as a governor at 100. His comment after that was 'who rides 100?'. I agree with his comment. But what I don't like is any motorcycle manufacturer limiting the speed. Whatever the reason for the limiting, the manufacturer needs to correct that, and not just spit out a bike. Sadly, that is a deal breaker with me. And I really enjoyed sitting on that bike.
BEWARE BIKERS… I have a 2019 k1600B and so far I had to replace the Throttle Sensor 4 TIMES..!! Luckily under warranty. The BMW Agent said it’s a common problem with the Bagger models. The other problem is the Reverse System… It’s a total failure. BMW have to do something about this.
The deal breaker for me is that 100mph limiter. No, I don't ride at 100 mph, but I don't like the limitation, and all my years, this is the first time I've heard anything like that. If it's got stability issues, or whatever the reason for the limit is, that needs to be corrected before they spit out a bike. Especially one for 30 +k USD
@@SQTierHog IF you get the brentune they remove the limiter. The grand america is limit to 105. THe basic B is limited to 112, but you can always get a BrenTune to remove the limiter , but yes it is a concern. I am considering one. I test drove it and did not exp. any unstability but I didn't have it that long either. Im going to get this or a challenger
@@briannash5635 I had been looking at this bike, and also the Rocket 3. While I don't consider them the same type of bike, and I really dig this KZ, I went with the Rocket 3. The Rocket 3 had an edge in purchase because I've been wanting one for over 10 years now. Good luck in your purchase! By the way, if you've heard of the Rocket 3, it definitely is the most unusual machine I've ever been on, I mean that in a great way, it's a very gentle beast, love the thing!
I dont believe you can just jump on a k bike and start explaining much about it other than it hauls ass comfortably those bikes are a technological wonder my wife hates the look of them but I will have one hahahaha
Just bought one, in Worcester, UK. Absolutely LOVE IT. The engine is something else, you really didn't get to experience even 30% of what the engine has to offer, following those slow guys in front. Just a Mega Machine. :)
That's a big setback to the group demo rides, but it was nice to try it out! Thanks for watching and ride safe!
I bought a Ducati 1299 and my brother bought a BMWS1000r from A&S and they are the best dealership in the world!!!!! I test rode different bikes every weekend for a couple months and they never got mad.
The dealer's been around for over 50 years, and you can't stick around for that long without a strong reputation. I'm considering a R nineT or an electric bike in the future and I'll definitely go there first. ✌🏽
I own a 2019 K1600B, 24,000miles. Love this bike, owned Harley roadglides, Honda gold wing. I’ll take a K any day of the week, out performs any honda
Good to know. I've heard some feedback that the K is not as reliable, but you know better than me. ✌🏽
Nice overview. I was able to test ride both the R 18 B and K 1600 B on the same day. What a smooth engine that K 1600 has. I thoroughly enjoyed them both in different ways. @Texas2Tires
Yes, very different rides, but great in their own ways. Appreciate you watching.
My 2019 K1600B had a massive Transmission Recall. There are some videos showing the whole process and it is super complex. The whole job took the Dealer about a week to fix it. Shortly after that recall, I got rid of the bike. The Engine is like no other bike, so as the transmission. It is front heavy. The screen is useless, so I had to add a deflector on top. It is not as stable as the RT at highway speed (over 75 mph). At high RPMs it has an incredible F1 like note. I don't think anyone who is planning on getting this Bagger would be disappointed.
The 1600b looks like something batman would ride
From a K1600B owner, that was a good balanced review, it does take a lot of riders some time to adjust to the feel and behaviour of the front suspension to get the full benefit, not something you were able to do on an escorted ride
Thanks! This is definitely a bike I'd like to take for a long, leisurely ride ✌🏽
Did you consider the Honda Goldwing Bagger before taking home the BMW K1600 B?
@@Kevin_Ho70 I did, great bike but it’s very much more of a American interstate mile eater, I like mountain roads and the K has a balance between sport and tour which is more suited to me
And every time I see the back of a new Wing it looks way to much like a Honda civic for my liking.
@@troygalbraith625 LOL. BMW needs to hire you as their PR Director!
@@troygalbraith625 No videos or social media to share your new K1600 B so the rest of us can admire?
You can fit the screen from the K1600 GT to this bagger. That screen has a higher reach and all that buffeting disappears 👍
Thanks. I am the same size as you and this was helpful.
Glad it helped! Ride safe out there ✌🏽
It was a toss up between this bike and a rt 1250. Ended up going with the rt due to lower maintenance costs with the boxer engine and overall it just fit me better. So far with 7k miles I've had good luck but time will tell.
That's one of the few BMW models I haven't rode yet. Glad you found your bike! 👍🏽
I subscribed......great video.
Thank you very much ✌🏽
Yes the turn signals are self canceling
The handle bar is great for clamping phone on
Good to know. It doesn't end up obscuring the display?
Great machine, but I got burnt heavy with the K GA . Got it new in 18, once I reached 12,000, all the crap started to come on me. It’s a super machine and fun to ride, but be aware of the massive amount of problems that this engine/bike can bring on you. Sooooooo much can go wrong. Make sure before you buy, that you have a dealer by you. Service on them is by time or miles. Get ready to open your bank account for the labor/parts. This machine don’t care much for very cold or hot day starts. In very hot days, slow speed, the fans come on like crazy. I gave BMW a chance for first bike, never again.
That's terrible! And I get it. We bought a VW Jetta after hearing great things about longevity and them being a fun car, but after 50K miles it just started having all kinds of issues. That kind of stuff kills any trust in a brand, even if most people don't have that same experience. What are you riding now?
@@thatoneguymoto my daughter had VW Jetta with 80k on it. Just like the BMW K, problems and problems all day long. We had enough and sold it. Now, Honda CR-V. Zero issues. I mean, ZERO !!!!! That is why I got the new Honda Goldwing DCT Tour. I had enough and I just want to ride all day and not see a dealer, if I can :). So far, magical!
How did we get to Jettas? I have a 2019 K1600B now with about 35,000 miles. No issues and have ridden in sub 30 degree weather and in temps up to 110. It is important to remember that with BMW you get a 3 year warranty. It has been a fabulous bike to ride.
@@lytlebrown576 well, luck is on your side. Not for me, sadly. Enjoy 🍷🍷🍷
100% Al P. That be why we go a Gold Wing. Just saying.
Did you check out the stereo at highway speeds?
I did not. I'm not typically able to get too much into infotainment systems in my reviews.
So what a gorgeous bike. Im a goldwing guy but I went to the local bmw dealer. They had several and were really informative. He actually was very honest and said he had a low mile B. He told me a customer returned the bike because it was unstable at hiway speeds. He also told me the computer limits top speed to 105 because the front end picks up too much lift causing the instability that causes the bike to wonder. On my old 2016 F6b Goldwing with Traxxion suspension I can let go of the bars for miles just making corrections with the seat. I can’t believe bmw would put out a unstable touring bike. Is there a fix for that or is it a deal breaker? Wonderful engine though.
I haven't heard of any stability issues, and definitely didn't experience any with my short time on the B.
That must be the Grand America. The B with floorboards is limited to 112(so I read anyway)
Man give me a Harley all day,thank God for America!!!!
I love the bike，dose the new K1600B have high speed wobble？
I got up to about 80 mph on the freeway and didn't experience any "wobble" or any feeling of instability at all.
@@thatoneguymoto Wow really，it has got significant upgrade.
What's that barr across?
Not sure about why the handlebar is like that 🤷🏽♂️
Motocross brace.
The turn signals ARE self cancelling it takes a little longer
after 500 meters, no adjustment, even by the dealers software. Ridiculous. One of the few instrumentation designs that arent right about this bike. What would it take to make the blinker go off after the IMU senses a lean angle needed to turn and then a 3 second or 5 second countdown to turn the blinker off? Instead after turning every vehicle thinks you are about to make a second turn when you are not. Could be dangerous. I had a 2017 K1600 GTl and now with a 2022 R1250rt same situation. Not good.
Nice review, thank you. However, what ever happened to the commentary you were going to make about the Dynamic mode??
Apologies. So, dynamic mode is akin to a kind of sport mode, without calling it sport mode. Suspension is firmed up a bit, and torque and hp is increased slightly. Appreciate you watching and commenting! ✌🏽
So there is sensors on the floorboards that limits the top speed at 111mph?...I dont think i like that...If i owned that Bike i would be ripping on the Interstate with my feet exclusively on the Floorboards
I'm guessing that when you install the floorboards, it drops that speed governor to 111. But, that's just my uneducated guess. 🤓
Its a stability issue according to my local dealer.
@@cyclechris6591 just yesterday, I visited the dealer for the 2022. He didn't like to have to mention it, but legally they have to, that the bike as a governor at 100.
His comment after that was 'who rides 100?'.
I agree with his comment. But what I don't like is any motorcycle manufacturer limiting the speed. Whatever the reason for the limiting, the manufacturer needs to correct that, and not just spit out a bike. Sadly, that is a deal breaker with me. And I really enjoyed sitting on that bike.
I believe you can get bren tune and that will eliminate the governor. Hold on !
has nothing to do with that the non removable backs pick up wind and create a drag that can make unstable at speed more than that
How was the heat?
It was in the 90's that day, and the bike had been ridden all morning by the time I rode it. I did not feel any noticeable heat.
The test rider said he was 5'6 and was having helmet buffing?? Hard to imagine when you sit lower and not on top of the bike.
I've yet to ride a bike with a windshield and not experience at least a little wind turbulence. 🤷🏽♂️
BEWARE BIKERS…
I have a 2019 k1600B and so far I had to replace the Throttle Sensor 4 TIMES..!! Luckily under warranty.
The BMW Agent said it’s a common problem with the Bagger models.
The other problem is the Reverse System… It’s a total failure.
BMW have to do something about this.
If you could do it over again would you still buy it?
I was on my way on that event! Had to turn around over halfway there so disappointed
It wasn't the full Demo Truck so maybe you would've been disappointed? No S 1000 R or RR, but it was a fun day. 🤓
honda goldwing still the king on the road
You must have not ridden a k bike
Ride first, comment later 😂
Like everything about but the handlebars! It’s a dealbreaker for me !
That's fair 🤓
When you buy one, BMW gives you the option of having the r1250RT type of handle bars at no extra cost! So you can choose not to have that type of bar!
The deal breaker for me is that 100mph limiter. No, I don't ride at 100 mph, but I don't like the limitation, and all my years, this is the first time I've heard anything like that. If it's got stability issues, or whatever the reason for the limit is, that needs to be corrected before they spit out a bike. Especially one for 30 +k USD
@@SQTierHog IF you get the brentune they remove the limiter. The grand america is limit to 105. THe basic B is limited to 112, but you can always get a BrenTune to remove the limiter , but yes it is a concern. I am considering one. I test drove it and did not exp. any unstability but I didn't have it that long either. Im going to get this or a challenger
@@briannash5635 I had been looking at this bike, and also the Rocket 3. While I don't consider them the same type of bike, and I really dig this KZ, I went with the Rocket 3. The Rocket 3 had an edge in purchase because I've been wanting one for over 10 years now. Good luck in your purchase!
By the way, if you've heard of the Rocket 3, it definitely is the most unusual machine I've ever been on, I mean that in a great way, it's a very gentle beast, love the thing!
I hope it doesnt lift up on extreme accerlation
OMG No ejjecter option seat thats crap
I dont believe you can just jump on a k bike and start explaining much about it other than it hauls ass comfortably those bikes are a technological wonder my wife hates the look of them but I will have one hahahaha
I think I want to rename my test ride videos "jump on a bike and haul ass" 😆 Enjoy your K1600 when you get it. ✌🏽