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Novavalker
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« on: September 17, 2011, 06:55:30 AM »
Nice Bike.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1232/Motorcycle-Video/2012-BMW-K1600-GTL---Luxury-Touring-Comparison-Video.aspx
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The Anvil
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2011, 07:21:14 AM »
Probably 30 grand. My 5000 dollar Valk weighs 800lbs and will wheelie too.  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 08:00:58 PM »
Motorcyclist magazine did a comparison between this same BMW and the Goldwing and came to pretty much the same conclusion - - the BMW is a better sport machine and the Goldwing is a better touring bike.

BTW, the BMW GTL costs in the low 20s and the comparable GW costs $28K.

Here are a couple of GTL vs GW comparisons:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/122_1110_bmw_k1600gtl_vs_honda_gl1800_gold_wing/index.html

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291449
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bscrive
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« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 05:27:07 AM »
I was pretty excited about the BMW.  I finally got a good look at one and I was not impressed on the look.  The bike looks pretty fragile and the bags are pretty wimpy.  The valks bags are better made and bigger.  The trunk bag won't even fit our two full face helmets.  I would not spend the money.  Here in Canada the GTL sell for 28k, about the same price as the wing.  I would rather have the wing if I were to change.
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« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 07:20:20 AM »
I rode BMW's for over 20 years I have two 100,000 mile awards from BMW. I have even been to the factory in Germany, but I am just not interested in the BMWs I am sticking with the fat girl. I love everything about my Valkyrie
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« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 12:05:59 PM »
After watching my buddy's problems with the final drive bearing in his K1200LT, I could care less about them cause BMW stands for Bring More Wallets.

Marty
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« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2011, 03:48:00 PM »
Quote from: X Ring on September 18, 2011, 12:05:59 PM
After watching my buddy's problems with the final drive bearing in his K1200LT, I could care less about them cause BMW stands for Bring More Wallets.

Marty


The BMW's have had problemactic rear ends have been well documented. Paralever I believe its called. I hope the new model eliminates any gremlins.
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« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 04:33:35 PM »
  I test rode one this spring, and I agree with bscrive. It just doesn't have a good feel to it to me. It feels light riding it, but I like the heavier feel of the Valk. I will tell you though, the damn thing is FAST! I'd like to see a naked version  Evil
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« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2011, 05:26:59 PM »
The dude that owns this one I'm checking out in the picture below told me he could do a wheelie through all six gears . I told him he was full of s**t but to go for it I'll take a few pictures....Needless to say he just walked away  Roll Eyes   I'd have one but just like the Wing and Harley I don't see paying that much for a motorcycle when the Fat Girl  RULES  cooldude
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.
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