BMW K1600GTL for a day - compare it to a R1200RT

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Today my 2018 BMW R1200RT is getting a 60.000km service. This involves replacing the drive shaft, since last year BMW decided to replace the drive shaft for boxer engines every 60.000km... that's a free swap for existing boxer owners.
Because this takes time, I cannot wait at the dealer, so I get a replacement bike. They reserved a GS, but since I owned a GS before the RT, I asked if the GT was available.
Did I like it?
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@GreenString 3 месяца назад

Never rode a 6 cylinder bike. I must admit on wind up the engine sounded like an F16 fighter jet! Seriously cool. 👍🏻

@FlatTwinTherapy 3 месяца назад

Agreed. That sounded great AND was fun. But in NL... Our speed limit is 100... We might get 130 on some spots, if the government allows.. I feel this bike is only fun of you live in Germany... Oh. Wait ;) But even then. The Bike feels less agile. My RT felt a meter shorter and small, when I rode back home. Imagine that

@ciprianpetre4347 3 месяца назад

@@FlatTwinTherapy you should get it over 6k RPM, the power curve hits around there

@FlatTwinTherapy 3 месяца назад

I can imagine you will get a kick in the back :) would be awesome.

@billsinclair6515 2 месяца назад

yeah man, I went from a GS 1200LC to a K1600GT oh that engine plus she easily did over 50 miles to the gallon, still miss her

@FlatTwinTherapy 2 месяца назад

So what do you ride now?

@MWS1960 2 месяца назад

Great video. I’ve ridden both but I prefer my RT..much lighter and less if a big boat to ride. Although the K1600 would be my second choice

@FlatTwinTherapy 2 месяца назад

With my type of riding, and considering the environment I'm in, I guess the RT is my 1st choice. I guess the GT will not be on the 2nd spot... Interesting. I do not know what I would want on the 2nd spot. I did like my GS a lot, but it didn't have the keyless cases. The new GS has, but I don't think i like the new GS... I'll think about what my 2nd spot would be...

@xXiangololXx 14 дней назад

What was the K1600 fuel consuption avg on that ride? It feels like that inline 6 has to be thirsty! Amazing bike anyway. Nice vid!

@FlatTwinTherapy 13 дней назад

Actually I did not register that. I think it was reasonable though. I wasn't pushing it. Thanks

@MWS1960 2 месяца назад

Looks like you are using something other than the NAV 6, with obviously some of type of adapter. Can you share the set up please as I’m having constant issues with my NAV 6 and need to go in a different direction on my 2015 RT. TY

@FlatTwinTherapy 2 месяца назад

I'm using a cheap phone mount specifically for the RT, from China. It charges wirelessly though. Really happy with it.

@MWS1960 2 месяца назад

@@FlatTwinTherapy thanks for the reply…enjoyed your video

@michaelschutten5293 Месяц назад

That other model BMW was a GT! Not an GTL (some slightly differences in the topcase). But I love the GT abot the RT (still a bike with hanging titties though).

@xcpilot618 2 месяца назад

Radio is useless unless you want to have a tailgate party in the garage. You can't hear it above 60kph. Nav system is equally useless, worst system on a bike today. How do I know this, I have a Grand America.

@FlatTwinTherapy 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. I do not miss the radio. Regarding the sat nav: I prefer using my phone: always up to date, traffic and speed cam info and you can use any app you want. I like Waze for commuting and MyRouteApp for touring/planning

@kenneth61 2 месяца назад

I do have a 2015 RT fully eq. Very pleased with it but at motorway over 120-130km it starts to vibrate unpleasent. I wait to next year se what it will be, maybe 1300-1400RT? Automatic?

@FlatTwinTherapy 2 месяца назад

Vibrate? Wind turbulence? Vibrations is the handle bars? Tyres? That's not how is should be, obviously

@kenneth61 2 месяца назад

@@FlatTwinTherapy It´s from the engine feels trough the saddle and pegs. I think its normal but I don´t like it. Read somewhere it could be from bike to bike.

@FlatTwinTherapy 2 месяца назад

Hmm. I don't think I recognize it. But a 1300.. I hope they do not make em smaller, like the GS.. I don't like that design. I was surprised the GT felt smaller up front. I like the 'massive' front of the RT.

@stansmiley7206 2 месяца назад

I notice it. More so than any GS boxer. The extra fairing and cast handle bars might amplify the sensation. Heavier bar end weights and more break in km help, but it will never be Gold Wing smooth.

@joshrandall5297 Месяц назад

You talk too much. 😂

@FlatTwinTherapy Месяц назад

😂

@Kerry-fw6jt 3 месяца назад

Have been considering the RT1200 for next bike.

@FlatTwinTherapy 3 месяца назад

What's your current bike? I've had a VF750F, 28 years ago. A ZZR600 23 years ago, a R1150R 20 years ago and a R1200GS 2y ago. Always liked a full fairing touring bike. Impressed with its capabilities

@Kerry-fw6jt 3 месяца назад

Currently on a 2021 Ducati Hypermotard 959. Had a ‘82 CB900 and a ‘99 ZX9.