Did you notice that Honda built-in the tip over wings for protection? Why doesn't BMW do that?
Chris
They did, K1200LT.
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Did you notice that Honda built-in the tip over wings for protection? Why doesn't BMW do that?
Chris
They did, K1200LT.
Honda had tip over protection for the ST1100, the ST1300, the NT700V, the NT650 and the Goldwings. Designed in. It protects the engine, even if the bike is moving when it falls. Replacement rubber covers cost about $12. Why doesn't BMW do the same? Just asking...
Chris
Honda had tip over protection for the ST1100, the ST1300, the NT700V, the NT650 and the Goldwings. Designed in. It protects the engine, even if the bike is moving when it falls. Replacement rubber covers cost about $12. Why doesn't BMW do the same? Just asking...
Chris
Honda has now joined the current decade after 17 years...
How about the new high tech Wishbone front suspension?
80 LBS lighter
20% better Fuel economy
New 7 Speed Automatic transmission option
All new 1833 cc flat 6 - 24 valve engine
4 selectable ride modes
Looks good, should ride better than any Goldwing yet. Still keeping my 2003, but maybe in a few years...
BMW I really like my WetHead R1200R, what are you bringing us in a new K1600?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWjB8Z7NDpc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaBu8aiaUI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7d7ux_6yE
How does that compare with the 1600GTL weight-wise?
Some quick checking on the Internet yields:
[*]Honda Goldwing Manual Version - 787 lbs.
Looks good, too. That'll sell well.
Ahhh ...... we'll see. Not too many happy Wingers I've run into over this 're-birth?!'
Ahhh ...... we'll see. Not too many happy Wingers I've run into over this 're-birth?!'
With my minimalist mind, I probably shouldn't try to analyze what might happen in the luxo tourer market.
Some of them wanted bigger seats since ma and pa have put on some weight, 2000cc’s, 150 hp, 200 liters storage, more weight than the new Venture, and an upholstered seat for the stuffed teddy bear. These are not motorcyclists. They are RV’ers.
Some quick checking on the Internet yields:
There's a heavier Goldwing version with an airbag and other goodies that is over 800lbs, but the manual version above is more closely comparable to the K1600B...both without a top box.
- BMW K1600B - 741 lbs.
- Honda Goldwing Manual Version - 787 lbs.
- H-D Street Glide and Indian Chieftain Dark Horse weigh in at 830 and 831 lbs.
Chris
..... and an upholstered seat for the stuffed teddy bear.
...The saddlebags on the new one are (I forget) either 30L or 32L each. That is crazy. I have a pair of Hepco & BEcker 30L saddlebags that I used to run on a sport bike some years back. Fine for the junk you need around town, but IMHO woefully inadequate for touring.