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I'm well aware that BMW is now building or soon will be building engines for SAAB but this thing is nothing but a two wheeled Buick Roadmaster albeit with a ford dashboard.
I ride solo myself, but I think that every Goldwing and Ultra Glide I have ever seen with a female pillion passenger has the "Barcalounger" seat with armrests. Some of them even have a cupholder attached. I understand that SWMBO's demand this feature on these bikes. They are regally seated, with hands clasped firmly around the each end of the armrests.
Armrests are a must!
Bill
The K1600 is intended to replace the K1200LT and to compete with Goldwings and big touring Harleys. /6 riders are not expected to like it. GS riders aren't expected to replace their GSs with it. Old K75 riders like me will think it is too big for us.
But Honda sells more Goldwings, and Harley sells more Roadglides, than BMW sells motorcycles, so that would seem to be a market niche worth pursuing.
From the home page this morning.
'59 Oldsmobile was what came to mind.....
I'm anxious to see what the "sportbike version is going to look like.
460
I agree with Don's comments. These bikes are not to cater to existing BMW owners, but to cannibalize the market for Interstate touring machines, like the Goldwing and the Harley Ultra Glide. The sure giveaway that the K1600GTL is designed to lure Goldwing and Ultra Glide buyers is if they put the "Barcalounger" seat on the pillion, complete with the compulsory armrests.
I ride solo myself, but I think that every Goldwing and Ultra Glide I have ever seen with a female pillion passenger has the "Barcalounger" seat with armrests. Some of them even have a cupholder attached. I understand that SWMBO's demand this feature on these bikes. They are regally seated, with hands clasped firmly around the each end of the armrests.
The closest I have seen on BMWs is the huge 49 liter topcase with the backrest pad. Female pillion passengers on this setup, lacking the armrests are left with no other alternative, but to grasp their thighs , as a resting place for their hands.
Armrests are a must!
Bill