K11 Owners Group

Klinker · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:31 pm Post subject: K1600

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/bmw-reveals-massive-new-6-cylinder-touring-bike/

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html
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1994 K1100RS

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Stoked Steve · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject:

Good grief, where will it stop? This is like the shaving razors continually adding one more blade.

Why not just leap forward to the 2,000 cc motor? How fast does a bike need to go? How much fuel does it need to burn?

I'm certainly not a speed demon, but I have never once said, I wish my K11 could go even faster. It goes fast enough to scare the crap out of me. I'm sure the new breed of 1200-1400's could quite well keep me terrified for as much as I'm willing to turn the throttle.

How about this for a fun trouble shooting issue five years later:

Mystic Red · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:31 pm Post subject:

129 foot pounds of torque?! I'll be havin' one.
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supercat1 · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:59 am Post subject:

i just want the "angel/halo" eye headlights. i'm in it for the looks. Smile

edit:

and i want to fit an s1000rr engine to a shaft drive on my k11. that would be all i'd need ever. pipe dream sure, but sweet none the less.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:22 am Post subject:

That headlight thing really turns me on. If you like to ride tight twisties hard at night (which I do) then the limiting factor quickly becomes the headlight. To offset this I've got my FF50s pointed up and out a bit but it still isn't enough. Provided it works well, I'd buy one of these just for the headlight.
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Klinker · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:57 pm Post subject:

Only 30 lbs heavier than a K13GT? 30 more ft-lbs of torque? Better fuel economy? I like all that.

Probably another 3 large to the sticker, though.

I just want to hear it with the dual Akrapovič pipes. Twisted Evil

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1994 K1100RS

Only the Reasonists. They believe in an evidence-based world, something called Rationalism. But it's a tiny group, not so influential.
- Page Griffin

sdaniel · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:06 pm Post subject:

My laptop just shorted out! I drooled on it. Smile

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mnb · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject:

Not a very exciting video, but you can hear the Jetsons influence in the sound...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjWmtZCKbHg
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2007 Harley Davidson Road King
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max · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:55 am Post subject:

If they're going to go so Jetsons I'm surprised they didn't just be done with conventional headlights and jump straight to an IR HUD projection (like they already offer on the 760 4 wheeler)... can still keep the normal HL for oncoming traffic and just add IR floods.

Also wondering at what point it just becomes easier to go hybrid... no more gearbox, simpler engine, motor that can deliver 100% torque from 0rpms, inherent traction control, green image

Ernie-NH · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:26 am Post subject:

Good morning all....

Unlike others.... I think this new "K" is approaching the new universal standard for UGLY !! What ever happened to motorcycles that look like motorcycles? I remember my first look at the Victory answer to the "gold wing" and thinking .." it cant get much uglier than that ! " Well it looks like BMW is headed down that same road.. Sorry guys, they can keep this one ....

Best regards...........// Ernie in NH
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whyoldbill · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:44 am Post subject:

I can only imagine what the "electrical gremlins" will do to that thing.
I think I'll save my pennies and buy another K1100.
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supercat1 · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:18 pm Post subject:

it looks like an owl!
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject:

Let's try this from the BMWMOA

"Scroll down the page to the K1600GTL video. This bike is a real game changer"

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/

Hey Mike (WVMSFKRS)

What ya' think? Is the LT a trade in?

John
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject:

I was picking up some little bits at the dealer today and inquired. The 1600 shows up in May. Definitely gonna test ride that puppy. Very Happy

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

robleyd · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:18 am Post subject:

A French mob have done a review of this beastie in South Africa, in English, at http://www.moto-station.com/article10674-bmw-k1600gtl-six-appeal-english-version.html

But you'll already know this if you subscribe to IBMWR Laughing

Apparently pricing for the USA has already been set at something in the mid $20K range; one is willing to bet that by the time it gets here (AU) it will be not far short of AU$40K, given the local prices of the current range.
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rydor · Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 12:55 pm Post subject:

Rode a new GTL yesterday. This is without a doubt the finest tour bike ever built. Light, low, nimble, and OMG the torque Shocked

roadscum · Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 2:56 pm Post subject:

797lbs with fuel.... I'd rather have a mini cooper!

Regards, Paul
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:28 pm Post subject:

But from what I have read and what Rydor experienced, they have juggled geometry and mass to have it feel and act like a lighter bike.

And that weight smooths out the long highway miles, IMHO
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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leecow · Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject:

Gorgeous machine though larger than I would prefer unless Mrs. C. were to develop an affinity for distance touring. Think I might lean toward the K1300GT if I thought I needed a brand spankin' new ride from this category.
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'93 K1100RS

mnb · Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject:

The GTL outweighs my Harley Road King.
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1997 BMW K1100LT ABS Special Edition
2003 Husqvarna TE610e
2007 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW F800GS
2011 Husqvarna TE310
2014 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak MNB Edition