mneblett
#32806
From the bmwlt site -- as much as the K12LT:
Allowable load (max):
GTL: 212 kg / 467 lb
GT: 221 kg / 487 lb
LT: 213 kg / 470 lb
RT: 236 kg / 520 lb (includes the weight of the cases!)
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Weight: what were they thinking?
- Thread starter hcmiller52
- Start date
Allowable load (max):
GTL: 212 kg / 467 lb
GT: 221 kg / 487 lb
LT: 213 kg / 470 lb
RT: 236 kg / 520 lb (includes the weight of the cases!)
Emoto
New member
I don't really see the weight of this beast as much of an issue, since it is really competing against the Gold Wing and big Harleys, etc., all of which are ever heavier, right? 
I don't particularly like bikes this heavy, but if I had to tour 2-up all the time, I would definitely give one a try. For now, my R1200GS does everything I need.
I don't particularly like bikes this heavy, but if I had to tour 2-up all the time, I would definitely give one a try. For now, my R1200GS does everything I need.
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TONY2733
Guest
It is all about where the weight is !!!!
I had an 06 Wing and it was actually much heavier than a K1200GT I tried but the Wing was much more secure and easy to manage then the GT.
Weight management was better on the Wing.
I ended up with a 2007RT which was light and managable beyond any other sport tourer on the market.
Now I just replaced my 2007RT with a 2011RT, things have just improved especially with the Bluetooth radio option.
I know this is a BMW forum but my thinking is if I was interested in a 4 or 6 cyl.
sport tourer I would go Japanese. For me the character of a BMW is the boxer engine. I hope the new BMW 6 cyl. will prove me wrong.
I had an 06 Wing and it was actually much heavier than a K1200GT I tried but the Wing was much more secure and easy to manage then the GT.
Weight management was better on the Wing.
I ended up with a 2007RT which was light and managable beyond any other sport tourer on the market.
Now I just replaced my 2007RT with a 2011RT, things have just improved especially with the Bluetooth radio option.
I know this is a BMW forum but my thinking is if I was interested in a 4 or 6 cyl.
sport tourer I would go Japanese. For me the character of a BMW is the boxer engine. I hope the new BMW 6 cyl. will prove me wrong.
k1300gt is history?
the salesman at my local said the 1600gt +gtl are replacing the k1300gt and Lt with the new lineup, I don`t care for the looks of the new bike or the new generation gt`s either, looks aren`t everthing as they say but the Beemers need to put more into the cosmetics as they are getting very pricey. I`d like to see better aerodynamics ,windshilds that are designed to keep the wind off of you,seats that are comfortable and help out on the longer rides and esa is very expensive and you wind up paying for it so you can get the other options that you need and want.i do like the headlight that the new gt has for safety!
the salesman at my local said the 1600gt +gtl are replacing the k1300gt and Lt with the new lineup, I don`t care for the looks of the new bike or the new generation gt`s either, looks aren`t everthing as they say but the Beemers need to put more into the cosmetics as they are getting very pricey. I`d like to see better aerodynamics ,windshilds that are designed to keep the wind off of you,seats that are comfortable and help out on the longer rides and esa is very expensive and you wind up paying for it so you can get the other options that you need and want.i do like the headlight that the new gt has for safety!
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120166
Guest
1300gt
I've owned HD Ultra Classic & Road King plus BMW LT & Gold Wings. Now own a 2010 BMW 1300GT. In my opinion this bike is by far the most powerful, well designed, well balanced bike of them all. My only issue is the seat. Need to improve seat comfort (softer) for us older riders.
I've owned HD Ultra Classic & Road King plus BMW LT & Gold Wings. Now own a 2010 BMW 1300GT. In my opinion this bike is by far the most powerful, well designed, well balanced bike of them all. My only issue is the seat. Need to improve seat comfort (softer) for us older riders.
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mathew_hennessy
Guest
Rumors are, in USA at least, only the folks with deposits will have a crack at getting one of these in spring, and there won't be general availability until _AFTER_ the summer?!
I'm actually looking to get a tourer with a warranty, and was hoping to at least be able to consider this bike, but I'll probably end up with the Connie. Perhaps when that bike's warranty runs out I'd consider a debugged K16 if I'm living within free tow range of a BMW dealer
I'm actually looking to get a tourer with a warranty, and was hoping to at least be able to consider this bike, but I'll probably end up with the Connie. Perhaps when that bike's warranty runs out I'd consider a debugged K16 if I'm living within free tow range of a BMW dealer
elgin mary
New member
seat height v. weight
I think the fact that the new K16 has a lower seat height, 29 inches is a bigger factor than its weight. I'm sure many people, like me, will be delighted to see a lower bike.
I think the fact that the new K16 has a lower seat height, 29 inches is a bigger factor than its weight. I'm sure many people, like me, will be delighted to see a lower bike.
Vagabird
A wandering Bird
I got a call from Motorrad, wanting to know if I wanted the standard seat or the lower seat on my ordered GT. I don't remember the heights she mentioned, but the lower setting of the standard seat is 0.1" higher than the same setting on my RT. Does the GTL have a lower seat as standard?- Kate
osbornk
Old man in the mountains
- Kate
According to a review I read, the GTL does have a lower seat.
elgin mary
New member
seat height
According to the specs from BMW, the standard seat height is 29.5 with a high seat of 30.7. Nice
According to the specs from BMW, the standard seat height is 29.5 with a high seat of 30.7. Nice
