BMW K1600GT used bike review (51) 

Finally a real review with a dude who rides it like he stole it. Well done sir

He had it catching air on a dirt road ! 😱 This is the kind of review and reviewer I can trust ! 👌😎 P.S: I always held hope they would make an RS or R version of this Beast but so far . . . NOTHING. You're missing the opportunity, BMW !

What an eye opening review!! I am not shitting you, having watched your review I have just booked a test ride on a new K1600 for Tuesday and if I can manage the weight I am definitely buying one! Cheers mate!

The best thing about the K1600 is the Gold-Wing....because so many riders think the G-W is the undisputed king of big-bore touring and won't buy anything else. Thus here in the UK a used K1600 can be yours for as little as a quarter of the new price.

You by far make the best motorcycle I think I’ve watched. Thanks for your hard work!

Great review! Never knew they had the Grain Header as a attachment. Keen to see that up and running in the next review! 🚜 🌾🌾

Now this is what I want from a bike review…great job!

Excellent review - it was interesting to watch the K1600 handling on gravel roads, most other reviews have slated it as being totally useless on any loose surface which clearly isn't the case.

Excellent and very thorough review! Thanks!

Good job on the review 👍. Very meticulous! Very informative.

Excellent review. Well done. I just purchased a 2012. Can’t wait to pick it up in two days.

Wow what a review. Best one I have seen on a k1600gt

Hi, just purchased a 2011 K1600 and your dash review was really helpful! Thank you

Really great review. Just bought one of these and this is so much better than the users manual. Great review.

Hi mate , fellow Aussie here , well Taswegien anyway lol. Just want to commend you on your review , very informative , down to earth real rider review , and the dirt section was awesome . What a lot of other country people possibly don't understand about Australia is , yes we do have a lot of tar sections but we also have a lot of secondary roads that are well maintained gravel ( and some not so well maintained ) that lead to awesome places and sights , and even just a short cut through minor roads to major roads, and your section of dirt travel was a real good review of how a road bike handles the "dirt" . I myself had a 2014 HD Ultra Limited ( looking at a K1600 now actually ) and that handled dirt roads - bit scitish at times but it wasn't afraid of the dirt . Love the honest everyday rider reviews, keep up the good work. Cheers Trip..

WOW, you have set the bench mark on how to do a review. Looking at maybe updating my k1600gt to the new 2022 one, the British reviewers that went to Spain for the launch were hopeless explaining or not the updates, I wish they flew you out there, BMW would have got there moneys worth for sure. Great video,keep this standard up and you will dominate reviews.

Great review and only confirms what i love about mine. I've been riding twenty plus years on everything from R1 to GS. And these are by far the best bikes. The Mrs hates it being on the back and I keep up with the pocket rockets getting the pegs down!! From motorways to B roads.....superb.

Brilliant review, love your style and the BMW wasn't bad either, going to start saving my pennies.

Best overview I’ve seen on a K1600..

best review i've seen in a long time, goog job

Great thorough ‘real world’ review of what looks to be a great all round bike 👍 I used to own a K1100LT which I loved and thought was a superb all rounder ‘Mile muncher’….This looks to be a great improvement/upgrade on that….

I noticed you kindly converted the disk sizes from mm to inches. I don't know about other locales but in America the conventional sizing is actually using millimeters! Surprising, but true. I had never before heard of a brake disc referred to in inches and had to convert it BACK into mm to understand its size. Thanks for the continued excellent bike reviews! :)

I really enjoyed your great review ! had mine 2018 for 3 years i can honestly say one of the best bikes ive owned . Which retired racer said bike was in top 6 would love to no ! greetings from England.

Thanks for the great review. Also, smart to buy used! Had a 1600 GT (also bought used) but then sold it for a slightly used GSA! Nothing wrong with the GT- just wanted more off- road capability. The way you rip the GT off road you don’t need a GS! I believe the reason the windshield retracts when you shut it off is to prevent someone from stealing the removable sat nav unit. Very clever! Enjoy your bike!

I absolutely love my K1600 GT, super bike. I use my F800- GT for commuting though thru London traffic

Fantastic review, thanks for your effort, keepup the good work.

I don’t have one of these nor do I anticipate doing so but you have made it such an attractive proposition. You said one of the most awesome things about this machine was how you can go 2 up, hoon up mountain roads, dirt trails and town. I think the most awesome thing is watching an Aussie jump it on dirt 😮🫣 👏👍👌

What a great review! I am really enjoying my 14 GTL. A few things: I made a few ergo mods to fit my 6’5” self. A 7Jurock windscreen, Russell Day-long saddle and Heli bars. Also have aftermarket bright lights and flashing tail light. The bike eats rear tires for breakfast Riding the twisties puts a huge grin on my face I have 36k miles and have had no problems. Been absolutely reliable I can ride 600 mile days and still want more. It’s that good. I put a BMW Nav Vl in, but it failed me, so I replaced it with a Garmin Zumo XT mounted to an adapter that fits in the original slot and it has been great! Just had a major service and it set me back $ 1,600. Not the cheapest to maintain. The sound system is all but worthless, so I play tunes from my phone to my helmet via my Sena 20S.

What a beautiful bike. I’m excited. God willing I’ll be getting one this year. First I have to sell my 09 Royal star venture. Amazing video.

love the color

Cracking review man, came apon it by accident, suscribed to your channel. Keep the videos coming. And hello from bonny Scotland. 👌

Wow!! Amazing review and my wife and I are going to look at the exact same one Friday…hopefully the pictures are right and we will bring it home SOON!!

Excellent review and I formation. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 2019 GT Sport...only hesitation is my over attachment to my mint 2016 Kawa GTR1400 (Concours) which is also an excellent bike, but the lack of cruise is becoming a deal breaker. Watching your video has convinced me more. Thanks👍

Great review!

Enjoyed that IMMENSELY. Funny thing, I recently purchased a '22 R1250 GSA, and have already been thinking about trading it in for the K1600 GT. A few of the things I was afraid I might be giving up in the trade were the GSA's off road capabilities and it's surprising ability to carve the canyons. Your video indicates my fears are COMPLETELY misplaced! You just may have convinced me to do it. Damn you!

Really enjoy your videos there's another Aussi who rides Harley's through the out back you guys love dirt roads.

Best review ever 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Best presentation!

Another Great Bike Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I did look at getting a K1600 GT But being 5’7” out of my reach Ha ! After seeing your ex-police bike review l did buy a 2016 R1200RT Ex-police 98ks. $9k Beautiful 😍 I also have a R nine T 2016 Beautiful and a Bone rattler ! XS650 1982 special Yamaha so all my base’s are covered Thank You again for a Smart and Entertaining Show 👍

Changed the High beams to LED . Just changed the XENON HID to LED also… easy job , just the bike a lot. Great review!

I have the 2017 model all I can say it's the smoothest machine I have ever owned!! My wife says it's like being driven around on the star ship Enterprise!!!

Picking up a 2020 GTL on Wednesday, slightly more excited if possible now, after watching this 👍

Excellent review!

Very very comprehensive review👍🏿

Very good report, mate!

Great Review. I have a 2015 model which is the same colour. I live and ride in the US. This is a great mile munching bike and I have taken it on a few long distance trips. My only complaint is the OEM radio is crap. Which really is a minor complaint. Once again, great video

What a great review. Thanks very much for such an insightful vid on this bike. I love it but just looking at the knee angle as I am 6ft 5 and seeing what can be done to improve it.

Fantastic review! I'm new to touring bikes, recently bought a Triumph Sprint GT and loving it, but the k1600 is now on my wish list. Subscribed! 😀

Just got a 2012 K1600 GT with 24,000 miles. Beauty.

Very nice review. What a mighty machine.

Just found your channel. Like your review style. Nice mix in showing some riding and talking details. 👍🏼 Nothing like the reviewers who spend 15 minutes riding and talking through their headset with unbearable audio quality. - I'm trying to make up my mind between this more sporty K1600 or the more compfy Goldwing. -seen your review on the Goldwing just before this one- Beside going to have to make a 500 km trip 3 to 4 times a month I will also do a lot of local and city riding. I was thinking this BMW was more suitable, but then I saw you taking the Goldwing on dirt roads and through the sand.... I did 2 test rides already on the K1600, going to take a test drive on a Goldwing soon. But it will be a hard nut to crack in making a choice between the 2 😎 -By the way: I'll never get comfortable riding 2 wheels in the sand, you have 4WD or tracks for that... ✌🏼

Awesome review and to see a aussie doing a review in our own backyard

My butt clenched to see you going that fast offroad. But it's probably no big deal for an Aussie LOL. Great review thanks!

Hello from the UK. I'm thinking of getting a K1600 and this is the best review I've ever seen. Of any bike. Your riding on unpaved roads shows you have balls of Steel. Is your track riding on a different video? I'll never ride unpaved but I might do a track day as I like to rag it a bit. Keep up the great reviews?

great video!!

Love this review I have this exact bike in the UK. Same colour same year. Very thorough and entertaining review.

Dirt tracking a K1600...... are you crazy !?!? 😄 Great review, terrific bikes 👍

Cheers. I,m off a 2007 RT and enjoying the 24 R1250RT……it’s pretty amazing and looking forward to lap out to Kalgoorlie and Esperance and back. With the shiftcam the gear changes are nearly optional. Take one for a blat

This guy's crazy! I got a party with him.

Great review.

I had a 16 GTLE used and the18 Grand America new. Same engine and almost everything else on it. I honestly can say by now, you better of with the new Goldwing. Just a super machine to own. Extremally more reliable than the BMW K and cheaper to repair. In fact, I so enjoy working on my Wing now. Comfort, by far, a lot more than the K. Will not own a K again. Simple as that.

Very well done revue except the fake motor noise

A very detailed review. Enjoyed it. It is very nice that on this model BMW already used the "standards" turning signal location on one side instead of having left-left and right-right like on some older models. Is it in the manual that is should have the 100-octane fuel only? Thanks for the answer. Got my full watch. Cheers. Ride safe.

The answer is yes. 100,000ks on my K16, the fastest bike out there for carving out a quck 1000ks. 500k tank, smooth at 200ks/hr on cruise control, can carve the corners, but be prepared to shred the front tyre. K16 off road does have a problen as clay can block the radiator. Its massive and very finely built. Need to hose it clean regularly if riding on dirt. Slipper clutch is standard for a reason, engine braking is substantial would step out while cornering and making a bad down change if not for the slipper. Such massive torque, 4th gear 40k/hr to 240k/hr. Top speed 290 off the clock with full luggage. 272 on the GPS. And yes I have spent a fair bit of time in Germany. Now on a GSXS GT. Really missing the on the fly suspension tuning and on demand windscreen adjustment. The baby GSXR engine is taking a bit of getting accustomed to.

The little black key is called a bmw Service key. I Like your review very Detailed you must have spent a lot of time making this video Steve . I Bet you have just put 2g on the price now..

Have a 2011 model coming up on 84000k. Great bike.. you scared me on the gravel bits.. lol

Great review, Steve. And I love how you answer all questions I just got a brand new 2019 K1600GT (yeah, new old stock) and I am coming from adventure bikes, so I am used to the occasional dirt or forestry road. I see you are running Michelin L2 tires, would you recommend those tires or something else for this bike? I do not intend to go full blast on dirt, but I do not want to say no to it if one crosses my path! Cheers from Canada

Nice review! Of course it's your bike and you use it as you wish. Riding in dirt will ruin and fill the water radiator and cause overheating problems. It happened to me because I use it in winter on salted roads. yes it can run quickly, but GSA is much better and usable bike. GT is perfect tourer.

I also have a '15 Shakir Orange K1600GT...bought it as a new left over in '16. My 13th bike in 42 years of street riding (add on another 16 years on trail and dirt). My bike now has 128K miles. First; the best overall bike I've owned. A good close comparison id the Kawasaki Concours (owned both the 1400 and the 1000). The Concours quicker off the line; but the power and torque of the 1600 catches up. Both handle equal; the 1600 is more powerful, and more comfortable. Had a GL1800 Gwing; obviously, more comfortable on long cross country rides (but the GT is also comfortable...even for a 6'3", 225lb guy). Other than a 'Busa; no superbike owned. The 'Busa was obviously faster and quicker. But; overall, the K1600GT is tops. My problems with the bike: 1st igniter went bad around 95K miles; the 2nd went bad around 115K miles (at which point, I had the other 4 replaced). I had to replace the headlamp bulb around 90K miles. Advice; BMW charges $300 for the bulb; found the exact bulb online at Walmart for $95. It's actually a pain to replace. A lever piece in the rear shaft that allows for up and down and slight side to side movement; it froze, and had to be replaced (around the 50K mile mark) ; the extended warranty covered it. I'm on my 3rd battery. The tire pressure monitor system is terrible. Replaced the battery/transmitter a few times (battery alone can not be replaced). The rear TPS has always been intermittent; even with a new battery. BMW refused to believe it could be in the computer....so, I live with a warning light 70% of the time on the rear. Last, I just had the front strut replaced (the struct and coil are one unit) due to oil leak at 126K miles. I drove it on coil alone for 3 months while I waited for BMW in Germany to get the part to the States. That was a $2400 part and labor bill; huge difference with the new part. The BMW tech told me the only thing that could come up next is the starter unit; but it is strong now. I thought the 1st and 2nd gear clutch was worn; he thought otherwise. I replaced the poor fog lights with a set from Clearview Lights (Darla model); great decision. Bike came new with the shorter sport screen; replaced with a tall screen (put the original back on around 120K miles; the tall screen was worn and done). The short screen really sucks in reducing wind noise...the speakers are useless. I ride with a Sena 20 sound set, and it is useable with the sport screen (but much better with a tall screen). I'll buy another screen before the next long trip. I wish I had replaced the saddle with a Sargent brand; but never did. The saddle is adequate (as far as OEM saddles go). Anyhow; bike rides great; same power, speed, handles great (again). Oh; forgot, right off the dealer lot; noticed oil drops in the garage (1st 50 miles). Took it back; they torques the pan. A few days later, same problem. Turned out I had a warped oil pan. Replaced with new, and it was solved.

If you use the rear brake, it doesn’t affect the front brake.

Haha, I waited till the last second to see you on the track with this monster.

Sehr gut!👍🇨🇭

Fun video . I prefer my Goldwing . Less expensive service and better reliability.

Ive had 3 BMW's currently on a harley Davidson road glide limited, i luv them both. I like hd btr because of the btr dealer network. Ill probably stay harley Davidson, they really are fun and dependable, i was really surprised, u gotta own one 2 understand i guess? I enjoy riding my hd more then any of my bmws...

Great review! Thank you! I drove in the past bikes like Yamaha J650 and BMW F800GT. Now at age 63 I am looking for my next may be last bike ... first thought got towards the BMW R1250GT ... but your review makes me considering the bigger solution ... the BMW K1600GTL ... doesn't it have also a reverse gear? ...

Great review. I am looking for a bike and think just found it. I don't like the top speed, however at 68 I think I am through outracing cops . . Minor adjustment. :)

Brakes are partially-linked. Front brake application uses both brakes evenly, rear brake activation engages the rear brake only.

One of the reasons the screen goes down when the ignition is off is for security, as it blocks access to the sat nav 'compartment'.

Beautiful bike and great review! Can I ask how many Kilos r Miles your bike had when you purchased it ? I just discovered the K1600 this past week and have one lined up to buy this weekend

It wad already review thanks.. I wished you could play the music on the bike.. overall it was a complete review.

Ever thought of buying a GS? 😁 Other than that, nice vid

Great review! Are the side bags large enough to fit a full face helmet?

I just bought an ex police K 1600 GT 2014 model, hope it will serve me well!

Wow.... Epic review..... You ride the $hit out of that bike!

saya suka video ini dan suatu hari nanti saya harus punya motor ini...salam dari indonesia ❤️

Feel like giving up my Spyder f3 to go back to two wheels

How does it compare to your RT? The sound is crazy sporty and loud, do you think the silencers are adapted? Thx for the great reviews on both Beemers.

In the final stages of purchasing my K1600GT, thankfully it'll be in GBP so not a big hit on the pocket for around £7000 low mileage 2014.

Hi mate, nice review. I have just purchased a 2015 model with just 10k on the clock. This the first BMW I have riden and I find the gear shifting very clunky, particularly compared to the VFR1200 I just sold. Is this normal for a BMW in your experience? Cheers

Very informative, I was offered a swap for my hayabusa gen3 for a 21y gt model, but what put me off was the throttle response just reving it had a big delay, wireless I assume! Is this normal on this bike, for me it's a deal breaker, it would drive me to distraction 😅

Steve, as we say here in the states “you da man”…or in Aussie “Crackin review mate!” Why? 70mph on the dirt….and that isn’t a GS. Cheers

Sounds like after market exhaust? I like it.

Hi Steve, i really enjoyed your review. Planning to watch the other ones as well. In August I'll be riding one through Scotland with my nephew it's going to be a blast. Any pro tips for a beginner? Regards Sander.

Of the over 100 motorcycles that I have owned, this is the most "Everything" bike. Other than the weight, everything else is the upside. I may still buy a few more bikes as I am an addict but I can't see selling this?!?!?!?!

Great review. I'm looking at the k1600 2021 with 10k miles on it. Selling is offering $18,500. How much would you offer?

BMW are great motorcycles when they are working properly. However if they break down be prepared to pay. Even maintenance is more than any other bike. Just letting you know. Loving my 2012 GTL K1600

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Its more top heavy as the Goldwing and 160Hp on the back wheel is much for such heavy bike.

I own a 2002 fjr and love it but in the future maybe this bike but only scared for maintance on beemers so whats the deal?

Hello! I have a BMW K 1600GT 2012. Could you please guide me on how to properly use the bike's Bluetooth system and what communication accessories to buy? I want to be able to listen to music, talk on the intercom with my passenger and hear the GPS directions at the same time! Is it possible and what additional equipment do I need? Thanks!