Introduction to the K1600GT/L

[TexanRT]

http://www.kog.it/sito2/index.php?op...category&id=64

http://clubmototuristi.forumfree.it/?t=48776530

[Visian]

Our own website has good coverage... but no weight yet... how about we start a pool?

http://www.bmwmoa.org/news/general_i...0s_at_intermot

(vince is *not* partying at Intermot....)

[TexanRT]

Peso in ordine di marcia, incl. 90 % carburante 348 (incl. valigia, topcase)
Peso totale ammesso kg 560

Weight in running order, incl. 90% fuel 348 kg = 765.6 lbs
Total weight 560 kg = 1232 lbs

http://www.kog.it/sito2/index.php?op...iche&Itemid=50

[Semper_Fi]

Peso in ordine di marcia, incl. 90 % carburante 348 (incl. valigia, topcase)
Peso totale ammesso kg 560

Weight in running order, incl. 90% fuel 348 kg = 765.6 lbs
Total weight 560 kg = 1232 lbs

http://www.kog.it/sito2/index.php?op...iche&Itemid=50

WOW - my GW was only 903.......

[Visian]

Unladen weight, incl. 90% fuel kg/lb:

319/703 (without pannier)
348/767 (incl. pannier, topcase)'


That 1,232 figure must be GVWR... rider+passenger+gear.


so... 150-ish less than a Goldwing.

[TexanRT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCARsaTYy28

[Visian]

more video here of the press conference and other stuff

http://www.facebook.com/video/?oid=2278569378

[mneblett]

In several of the photos, you can see lock cylinders toward the bottom of the inner panels of the fairing -- near the rider's shins. Any guesses as to what they are for? gloveboxes in the lowers? In the frame side tubes? Assess to the flux capacitors?

It's gonna be a looooong 6 months before the bike starts showing up in the flesh ...

[dpmonk]

let's see, I have about $10k in my /6, $21k in my GS.
If I ever went back to a full faired tourer the new GTL would be it.
It is a great looking motorcycle.

I just promised my bride of 40 years a new suv, maybe she would rather a GTL?

[reidguyton]

http://www.zercustoms.com/photos/BMW-K1600-GTL.html

[mneblett]

What appear to be pivoting air vents under the ends of the dash vents are nice touches, too.

[Semper_Fi]

Still don't like the trunk - hopefully it will grow on me.

Like the red paint.

Does it seem big

Can't wait to see one in person.

[TexanRT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7VWr67S9DM

[marcopolo]

See BMW site (link below). It's the official press package, along with links to lots of pics and 20+ minutes of video of both models.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__5857