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Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:34 pm
by guest3713
Greetings Fellow Riders! I'm trading my '13 K1600GTL on Saturday for a 'Spankin new R1200RT in Ebony Metallic. I've been monitoring the forum for a few weeks now learning which accessories I think I'd like out of the gate and have learned a great deal from all of you with regard to what works well, what does not, and what is mostly subjective. So, thanks to all of you for your contributions. For anyone wondering why I'd trade the K1600 for the RT, I have several reasons. First of which is my better half doesn't like to ride with me nearly as much as she once did. And, not that the RT isn't a very capable two-up touring machine, but riding solo most of the time, I just don't need the LARGEST, heaviest BMW bike available. My study of the specs reveals the RT actually has a very slight edge in the engine power to weight ratio over the K. A thorough test ride revealed the RT to be very sporty in my opinion and I still love the touring capability. Furthermore, the K was at the end of its warranty. While my K engine has been trouble free thus far, I'm afraid to own that engine without an extended warranty which runs in the neighborhood of $1700-$2000 here. Another consideration was the fact the boxer has been THE BMW motorcycle engine "tried and true" for a half century or more, and since appearance of the water boxer, I've felt it was destiny to ride one...
PS. I recognize a couple of other K1600 forum defectors here as well...
Best regards,
Brian
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:37 pm
by Maz12
Welcome Brian, the RT is. Super bike I'm sure you'll love it
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:42 pm
by guest2360
Welcome Brian from another defector. 2 years now since I sold an Exclusive for an RT and definitely no regrets.
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:16 pm
by Royal
Welcome Brian from another who swapped from a k1600 to the RT, from my perspective I miss the K's power/torque but don't miss the weight. I found the RT more sporty, comfort more or less the same but do enjoy the quick shifter and strangely the hill assist on the RT.
enjoy the RT it's a great bike in its own rightbe
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:33 pm
by richardbd
Welcome Brian...
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:26 pm
by kiki
Welcome from another defector.
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:04 pm
by turdboman
great color ,goes from black to root-beer in the sun !!
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:14 pm
by Cleverbee
Well done, welcome to the forum, most excellent choice in colour too
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:03 am
by T6pilot
Brian
I traded my 1600GT last summer, haven't looked back
Root beer is the fastest color
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:39 am
by Royal
Hi Kiki, I just realised I've seen your YouTube videos, very informative and have helped me on a few occasions cheers keep up the good work
Royal
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:02 am
by Gman1969
Welcome and you got the best colour! :pee: It puts a grin on my face everytime I go out on it.
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 12:04 pm
by UKDucatiman
Welcome Brian, I'm not jealous at all >:(
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 2:06 pm
by Pope
Welcome along mate. Your gonna just love the new RT.
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 2:25 pm
by Steve F
Welcome to this great forum Brian. You certainly will enjoy the spankin' new RT LC! Mind you, the acceleration, although not bad for a boxer twin, won't compare to the big ol' six cylinder K!
Re: Fresh Meat
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 2:56 pm
by guest2360
Welcome to this great forum Brian. You certainly will enjoy the spankin' new RT LC! Mind you, the acceleration, although not bad for a boxer twin, won't compare to the big ol' six cylinder K!
It ain't far off.
