BMW K 1600 GTL 2022
The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation.
The K 1600 GTL is the right choice for people who like to go on long journeys with two people and do not want to do without any comfort.
motorbike accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance
outstanding headlight technology
Great display - always easy to read
Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into the vehicle
Full map navigation via BMW Connected App
Good balance between stability and handling
Good brakes and stable ride when braking
Harmonious handling gives a lot of confidence
Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs, it gets annoying
buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit
wind protection not perfectly solved - draughty feeling in the saddle again and again
no adaptive cruise control - one would expect on a touring motorbike in this league
mobile phone storage compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too XL.
BMW K 1600 GT 2023
The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 GT is a magnificently dimensioned sports tourer that offers a practical balance between comfort and agility.
GT still passes for a sports tourer - surprisingly good performance
Motorcycle generally accessible and easy to use despite its imposing appearance
Good headlight technology
Great display - always easy to read
Comprehensive integration of smartphone into vehicle
Map navigation via BMW Connected App
Good balance between stability and handling
Good brakes and stable chassis.
Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs up it gets annoying
buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit
wind protection not perfectly solved - always a draughty feeling in the saddle
no adaptive cruise control - you would expect this from a touring motorbike in this league
mobile phone compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too large.
