Looked at a B yesterday. Seat is very uncomfortable and no back-rest available. No passenger backrest. EVERYONE has the same color. Mufflers are butt ugly. No GPS. crappy stereo, guy riding one I looked at said no hear above 60 and it sucked below in quality, No accessory tourpak (and don't say look at the GA, it will only run 101 and if you do some searching on internet they say above 80 loaded it is sketchy. Power is good, shifter deal is slick. $500 for required valve adjustment and spark plugs (old style mechanical lifters), rider stated he was advised by dealer PRIOR to purchase, If we don't do maintenance, we don't warranty. Very limited dealer locations.
Whoa, scary proposition. We all have different wants and needs but you would really have to want quicker shifting and more power to want one of these. IMHO.
Before switching from 28 years on Harleys to the new BMW K1600B I did my due diligence. First, the valve adjustment is every 18K, when you consider Harleys 10K services the overall cost is very close.
I've owned 12 new Harleys and every one required some warranty work. My BMW K1600B has not, it simply runs like a fine peace of machinery.
I still like Harleys, there just not the same thing. Like comparing a Camaro to a Ferrari. Each has it's strengths but very different.
The greatest down side to the BMW is price of parts and lack of accessories. On the other hand they don't sell you a starter kit, this is a GREAT motorcycle right off the showroom floor.
Riding it is so much fun. Nothing else like it. So comfortable I could ride all day, you really can't tell how good this bike is with a test ride, it takes months of ownership to take it all in, to learn shifting without a clutch, braking with the hand brake only and making the proper suspension adjustments.
In my opinion, the BMW straight 6cyl engine is the best powerplant available in a touring motorcycle. Nothing else comes close, regardless of your modifications.
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