FINALLY a BMW I Like! - K1600 B Demo 

I noticed that you rode it only in Dynamic ride mode. I ride mine in the Road setting and it is so much more plush and smooth riding. It really absorbs the bumps. Dynamic mode is more for sport riding and in the corners. It handles like a sport bike. I haven't noticed any problems in dirty air like some complain about. It's the perfect bike for me.

Nice review! I’ve put 8k on mine in the last 2 months. The bike isn’t perfect but very good! To really appreciate this bike, you need to shift at 7,500-8,500 rpm’s. There is lots to love on it but there are a few things I don’t. The stereo is like an ultra cheap $49 boom box from the early 80s. The bags are side opening and stupid as hell. The bike doesn’t track straight in the wind and wobbles in turbulent wind coming off semi trucks. The motor is bad ass and like butter though! That’s my honest 8,000 mile review!

Just tested one at BIke Week and it is the first time in a very long time I have been inspired to consider another bike. It really is that good.

Nice bike. Thank you for sharing.

Great review!!

I have the 2020 K1600GT, basically the same engine as this K1600 B. It's my 3rd K1600 since they came out and I really enjoy them. The ride is great, the power is really impressive and for long distance type riding, it's perfect with a Russell Day Long seat (stock seat really leaves a lot to be desired). Cruising along on the interstate and drop it into 4th to pass or get out of some nutty cars way, the acceleration on such a big bike is addictive. Plus having the quick shift on the '20 makes it that much quicker. Overall, for my type of riding it's one that I'll stick with. Definitely worth a test drive if you haven't ridden one yet.

picked up a 2021 K1600 2 weeks ago with only 450 miles on it, have put 200 on it since, very smooth, definitely feels side winds, traded my 22 Rocket 3 GT with 10k on it for it, also have a 19 Speedmaster, both of those have forward controls which I like, getting used to the mids on the BMW, also a different matter when you're a 68 yo, not complaining, love the bike..

I test rode the K1600GTL at Barber this past weekend and can't stop thinking about it. There may be a BMW in my future.

she is the best this beast can do everything but dirt

I ride a victory cc and love it. But I transported the k1600 b a couple years ago and never kicked my feelings for it.😁

Before you get one, please ride the new Goldwing, 6 speeds or DCT, or both. I have owned 2 k's and one of them was new. Sold them after 2 years. I own a new wing DCT. Will not ride anything else. No more K for me. Maybe....I mean, maybe will test ride the new 1300RT which will come out out soon enough, by next year. I am a tall, big guy and the wing is a magical machine on all levels. The K's can be very finicky as they age and you better have a dealer by you. I was very disappointed with the GA. I wanted to love it, I couldn't. Good luck.

I've checked out these BMW Baggers since they came out. They are everything you said as well as a nightmare. Its a bike for a rider that is willing to take it to and pay at the dealer for every single bit of maintenance and repair it's going to need(and just wait until that valve check comes due 😐)... Its engineering is too complex for the normal man and not known for reliability...

You mention you have a Pan America. I do, too! I'm wanting to trade mine in for a BMW 1250GSA.....Mine, a 2022, has been in the shop more than on the road. Currently has a blown head gasket......at 5,000 miles.

I've had mine since 2018 I've no complaints you could do 1000 miles in a day easy (GTL version copy of the one in my avatar) good mpg, quick shifter works a treat the side panniers will take any helmet the top box you have to be careful some style of helmets like my Aria Tour 3 will go in and the lid will close but getting it open again might be an issue so rule of thumb if the lid wont go down but you could if you push down a little dont as it will end up with the helmet pushing against the lid and you might have a issue getting the lid open but as I say the side panniers will take any helmet Im a 59/60cm size just for reference, the wind deflectors work great in hot weather directing air at your chest, running costs, well, having looked at the new Goldwing and the intervals for various maintenance the BMW would be the cheaper option if there is such a thing with vehicles these days the only thing that sucks is the sound system but I don't use it other than blue toothing everything through the satnav I also had to go with a taller screen Im 5'11 as I was getting buffeting even when it was in the full up positions and in finishing the engine sound is to die for

I’m so used to comfy floorboards. I’m afraid I’ll start cramping after a few hours with those pegs

758 lbs. V 950 lbs. for my 2012 FLHTK, with twice the horsepower!

Where was this demo day? Doesn't look like South Windsor.. I've been wanting to test ride a K1600 and Max of SW doesn't like to do that with brand new models.

"promo sm"

You should always wear gloves…IMHO!

would give you a like if you at least wore some protection on your hands.