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[JCZ]

160HP bagger from BMW coming soon.....


https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/03/20/2018-bmw-k-1600-b-bagger-price-announced-usa/

https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2018-bmw-k-1600-b-ar176396.html

[mark]

Probably a great bike.  Would like to try one on a trip.

[SDCVO]

I bet it runs amazing, wonder if you can make it sound right?

[JCZ]

I bet it runs amazing, wonder if you can make it sound right?

Alan.....some of us have grown past the "sound" thing.  I remember telling Steve if I could keep the stock quietness and get rid of the heat, that I would have kept mine stock.  Not all want the obnoxious sound anymore.   I'm thinking a bike like this would be fun.....even for you. 

[Phantom309]

Looks nice, but I would go for the GTL with the trunk and all the goodies. I wonder if they still have the annoying slipper clutch? I passed on the '13 I rode years ago for that reason only ... other than that, way better ride all the way around than any HD.

[SDCVO]

Alan.....some of us have grown past the "sound" thing.  I remember telling Steve if I could keep the stock quietness and get rid of the heat, that I would have kept mine stock.  Not all want the obnoxious sound anymore.   I'm thinking a bike like this would be fun.....even for you. 

Your not saying I am immature are you JC?? Been talking to my wife perhaps??? 

[JCZ]

Your not saying I am immature are you JC?? Been talking to my wife perhaps??? 

Nope! Not at all sir!!  Just saying what I've told you before......on multiple occassions as I follow you around So Cal..........that you have an OBNOXIOUS sounding exhaust.....get it fixed!   

[SDCVO]

Nope! Not at all sir!!  Just saying what I've told you before......on multiple occassions as I follow you around So Cal..........that you have an OBNOXIOUS sounding exhaust.....get it fixed!   

Just trying to protect you from those crazy CA drivers...

[FLSTFI Dave]

I did a demo on the 15 GTL 1600.  It handled way better than my CVO road Glide, would corner harder and out accelerate it and out stop it.  I was interested in the GTL but no way to remove tour pack when not touring.

This looks real interesting.  Much better looking, and I am sure lighter with the same power.  Should be a real fun ride.  I'll be watching for it, and will test it.

[RGlideKid]

I'm thinking along the same lines as JC.  Even though I still love the sound, the pipe noise gets old after a while.
That being said, I've often wondered about a Beemer, but Patty says they (like a Wing) have no soul.  Heck I loved my '82 Aspencade!
But then she also said no way to an Indian also, but while we were at Eureka Springs we stopped by the dealer and she saw them up close.  Being a leather fringe kind of gal, she fell in love with them and lit all up.  She even wanted her picture taken on one.  I could skip the fringe all together and go for the hard bags - especially for some dumb reason that Indian didn't put locks on any of the leather bags.  Really dumb.
Time will tell what we do.  I still love Harleys but you gotta admit that Beemer and Indian are making some desirable bikes.

[JCZ]

I did a demo on the 15 GTL 1600.  It handled way better than my CVO road Glide, would corner harder and out accelerate it and out stop it.  I was interested in the GTL but no way to remove tour pack when not touring.

This looks real interesting.  Much better looking, and I am sure lighter with the same power.  Should be a real fun ride.  I'll be watching for it, and will test it.

That's what I'm talking about.  Harley has fallen way, way behind the competition simply because they haven't listened to their customers, they've been listening to the stock holders.  They're going to have to step up or step out....

The downside of the GTL (the tour pack can be modified to be removable....just like it can on an Ultra Classic) for me is the position that it puts my hips in when riding.  I've heard and read the same thing from other tall riders.  Other than that.....a very nice ride!   

[Road Dad]

Harley has always been behind competition. They have actually caught up I the last 3 years. Handling has always been crap and still is compared to most competitors.

But people buy a lifestyle not a perfect ride. It's the lure of thinking I have a Harley, I must be a biker, that sells.

I like my CVO but I don't have any illusions of what it is and what it is not.

[Chuck Pryor]

I bet it runs amazing, wonder if you can make it sound right?

As someone who has 70K miles on this engine I can assure you that it sounds just fine...

[Chuck Pryor]

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[Chuck Pryor]

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