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| | Posted : 11 May 2017 - 04:16 Post title : BMW K 1600 B | | | I'd sure like to test ride her...Link
Starting at $19,995 in the US, Beemer will compete with the LT ($17,000). 
And weighs only 740 lbs (336 kg) @ 160 HP!
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| Hornet | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 1,294 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 11 May 2017 - 12:11 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | Looks like a cross between the Honda FB6 and the Guzzi MGX-21
I like the look
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| | Posted : 11 May 2017 - 13:23 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: Hornet) | | | BMW are excellent bikes. I have ridden and test ridden several, and they, as well as the cars, same brand, are drivers rides. BUT it's still only a rolling computer, lots of technology, no soul, no heritage.
On top off that, it is not possible to alter, add, or change anything that has to do with electrics. You can't even change a light bowl, without having the stealer reset the computer. 
I don't like vehicles that I can't mess with, and maybe I am just nostalgic, but I still prefer a Triumph any day. 
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| | Posted : 11 May 2017 - 14:26 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: Slcharger) | | | Agreed, rolling computer But I may have to make an exception here. The only thing Thunderbird and K1600B have in common is two wheels. For sure the Bird's classic lines, simplicity and soul will always command attention but I'm talking about the ultimate "riding" experience in a bagger. :)
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| | Posted : 11 May 2017 - 15:16 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | Wow, I really like that. I still love my Storm but I'm looking at moving to a full bagger in a few years and this is definitely something I want to look at and ride. I was leaning toward and Indian Roadmaster but this just became an interesting alternative.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 11 May 2017 - 18:17 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: bschwartz) | | | bschwartz wrote:
Wow, I really like that. I still love my Storm but I'm looking at moving to a full bagger in a few years .... |
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That's what I'm thinking (and keep the Triumph).
BMW K 1600 dyno sound clip (Remus exhaust) Link
161 hp/137 ft lb torque
Bike arrives at a local Triumph/BMW dealer in August.
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| | Posted : 12 May 2017 - 21:00 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | yuk did they get the rights of victory to copy a plastic lump
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Remember, soft cocks hang around all life long, hard ones come and go
ahh f**k im deep
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| | Posted : 12 May 2017 - 21:42 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: fab) | | | Agree, just too much stuff.
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1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | Posted : 13 May 2017 - 03:19 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B | | | Ahh. I picture myself on beemer babe (yes, she has soul :) doin a cross country run CA to FL....
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| | Posted : 13 May 2017 - 23:40 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B | | | The BMW bagger is probably on Dave's research list...it checks all the boxes.
Price Range
Functionality
Power
Shaft Drive
Warranty (3yr/36k std)
Low Seat
Ergonomics
Wow Factor
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 01:35 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
The BMW bagger is probably on Dave's research list...it checks all the boxes.
Price Range
Functionality
Power
Shaft Drive
Warranty (3yr/36k std)
Low Seat
Ergonomics
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Dave would be out of warranty in the first month
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Remember, soft cocks hang around all life long, hard ones come and go
ahh f**k im deep
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 04:29 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: fab) | | | Not the bmw bagger but same 1600
Hattech
btw, Triumph's notion of a bagger (LT or Rocket Touring) isn't great imo...
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 12:29 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | The BMW is actually quite a nice machine. I have looked at em,but they set WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too high for me as I can barely reach the ground when sitting on em.[Ya need like a 40 inch inseam. lol] And then,the fuckin parts for it cost an unholy fortune,[ya need to be rich,lol] so that makes it WAAAAAAAAAAY outta my league.But if ya have a lot of money,and ,especially loooooooooooooooooooooooon legs,lol,then that machine is for you!!  Dave!!!
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 12:44 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: davetac1) | | | I really like the look of this bike. Something about the bagger look appeals to me. I have ridden the Honda F6B and found it to be a great ride but I am after something a bit different. The Beemer could fit the bill nicely. They will be around $28,000 when they hit Australia and they have a good dealership network and 160HP does have appeal. That with my bird will give me around 330HP combined...something to ponder. 
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 14:07 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | Rented a BMW 1600 in Hawaii and it's a nice bike but waaayy to much electronics and too much shit to go wrong. And after seeing the satisfaction ratings on a different site and the BMW had issues with all that.
If I was looking for a different bike I may do what another member here did and look at the Yamaha FJR 1300.
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 14:09 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: ThunderRat) | | |
ThunderRat wrote:
I really like the look of this bike. Something about the bagger look appeals to me. I have ridden the Honda F6B and found it to be a great ride but I am after something a bit different. The Beemer could fit the bill nicely. They will be around $28,000 when they hit Australia and they have a good dealership network and 160HP does have appeal. That with my bird will give me around 330HP combined...something to ponder. |
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U should get one Steve.
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 15:33 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: easyrider) | | | easyrider wrote:
ThunderRat wrote:
I really like the look of this bike. Something about the bagger look appeals to me. I have ridden the Honda F6B and found it to be a great ride but I am after something a bit different. The Beemer could fit the bill nicely. They will be around $28,000 when they hit Australia and they have a good dealership network and 160HP does have appeal. That with my bird will give me around 330HP combined...something to ponder. |
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U should get one Steve. |
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Well that saids it all, Aussie approved
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 15:39 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: blansky) | | |
blansky wrote:
Rented a BMW 1600 in Hawaii and it's a nice bike but waaayy to much electronics and too much shit to go wrong. And after seeing the satisfaction ratings on a different site and the BMW had issues with all that.... |
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There's no satisfaction ratings on this bagger...it's not available yet. lol
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 15:54 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: davetac1) | | | davetac1 wrote:
The BMW is actually quite a nice machine. I have looked at em,but they set WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too high for me as I can barely reach the ground when sitting on em.[Ya need like a 40 inch inseam. lol] And then,the fuckin parts for it cost an unholy fortune,[ya need to be rich,lol] so that makes it WAAAAAAAAAAY outta my league.But if ya have a lot of money,and ,especially loooooooooooooooooooooooon legs,lol,then that machine is for you!! Dave!!! |
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I have good news, the new seat height is lower at 30.7" (780 mm). Parts?? You're not wrenching on it like the SE and BMW offers a 3 yr warranty...just ride her.
(i should be a beemer salesman :)
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 19:17 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
blansky wrote:
Rented a BMW 1600 in Hawaii and it's a nice bike but waaayy to much electronics and too much shit to go wrong. And after seeing the satisfaction ratings on a different site and the BMW had issues with all that.... |
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There's no satisfaction ratings on this bagger...it's not available yet. lol
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BMW bikes in general.
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| | Posted : 14 May 2017 - 22:08 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: blansky) | | | No appeal to me at all, Fugly.
To me it's been built by a committee, bit of everything but IMO no appeal.
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| | Posted : 16 May 2017 - 01:50 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | This is a beautiful bike ..............
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| | Posted : 17 May 2017 - 04:31 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: Terota66) | | | ...searched for a 1600 B test ride (youtube) but no luck, too new. BMW will probably release a video in June/July. MSRP $19,995 US
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| | Posted : 17 May 2017 - 11:13 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | Nice machine.But,the best part of this model is, it only costs TWENTY FIVE GRAND!! I'll take two!
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| | Posted : 17 May 2017 - 11:43 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: davetac1) | | | Dave,
You get bikes so much cheaper in the USA. $25,000 is cheap for that bike. We are paying around $22,000 for the Thunderbirds here and up to $55 k for the Harley CVOs. I would love to be able to get bikes and cars in Australia as cheaply as you can over there,
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| | Posted : 17 May 2017 - 12:03 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: ThunderRat) | | | $25 k is competitive for all it offers. If you're going to buy a Harley or an Indian with all those features you're going to end up spending that much or more. My buddy, who is a die hard Harley guy, dropped $40k on a new Harley last year. He bought a CVO Limited brand new. Now he rides enough to make it worth his while but I can't see dumping that much on a bike. However $25k is right in the wheel house of what I'll likely drop on my next bike because I'd like to get a full dresser with fairing, locking hard bags, all the modern electronics, etc. But when I do that I'll also likely pick up a Bonnie or something for bombing around town. The big bike will be for the long haul rides. But the way I have my Storm set up right now is perfect so I'll just keep socking money away in the "Next Bike" fund.
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| | Posted : 17 May 2017 - 15:31 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: davetac1) | | |
davetac1 wrote:
Nice machine.But,the best part of this model is, it only costs TWENTY FIVE GRAND!! I'll take two! |
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I don't think 25k is your typical otd price ...that guy probably added upgrades. And dealer charges, incentives, sales tax vary depending on where you purchase the bike. MSRP is a good way to compare apples to apples; Triumph LT $17,000 (2 yr warranty), Yamaha FJR 1300ES $17,999 (1 yr warranty), BMW K 1600 B $19,995 (3 yr warranty).
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| | Posted : 18 May 2017 - 20:57 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: AZCactus) | | | horses for courses,lads. i am sure it is a great machine for what it is, but does nothing for me.
but i travel light, tooth brush in the jacket pocket and a spare pair of underpants in my back pocket.
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| | Posted : 18 May 2017 - 22:34 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: Irish) | | | Where do you put the undies that you took off?
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| | Posted : 18 May 2017 - 22:45 Post title : Re: BMW K 1600 B (Re: Leethal) | | | remember those edible undies they were selling yrs ago....just a thought
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