Almost 7 years later, wanting to buy this bike 2nd hand, this is so incredibly informative, so thank you for posting this and leaving it online as well.

I have an LT, and the points you made are great ones. Thanks for that!

Hey man, great video! I am currently considering changing my 2007 K1200GT for something a bit fresher and I'm considering either an RT or one of these. I ride an average of 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway (highway) in all weathers and all year round (-2 degrees C this morning for my 125 mile commute to work!). My bike is my sole form of transport and I practically live on it. This video really helped so thanks a lot and best wishes from Northern Ireland!

Great review... just a couple of notes of clarification. I own a 2013 Dark Graphite K1600GT with almost 15,000 miles on her... the clutch vibration you speak of is actually the slipper clutch engaging. The bike has a wet clutch, not a dry clutch like your RT. And I am not sure if you are in Canada or the US, but in the US, the warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Other than that, you nailed the review here (BTW, I came from a 2006 RT to this bike). It really is great!

great power info.. thank you for sharing and detailed presentation. as a professional speaker i would like to see some more speaking flair! LOL though you served us so magnanimously and helped me feel more comfortable with a lifestyle n purchase decision. UR doing our motorcycle community a solid. Good Deal!

you are correct on the clutch- good catch

Just considering to switch my RT for a K16 after a te test ride a few days ago this video comes just at the right time. I think I will wait for the 2014 model though hoping they will work on the transmission and also see how the new RT will look like ( the engine of the watercooled GS is nice).

Very informative. Great vid! Thanks.

although there will be a "Sport" version released in 2014 (with red and black graphics and a shorter windscreen), I think what you are really looking for is a K1600S.

Are the headlamps on the k1600 superior to the RT in every way are is some of that just hype ?

thanks for the comments. In the coming weeks I will be posting a review of an aftermarket windshield upgrade on the bike, along with a comparison of the new Lithium Ion motorcycle batteries.

What I'd like to see is a more "sportier" BMW K 1600 GT. With reduced ferring, headers and larger tires. And more color selections.

Guess you have me beat....so just curious why did you go back to a 2016 R 1200 RT when you had an RT before your GT?

Without a doubt they are better than the RT. The RT has very good set of lights. But the GT lights are two steps better. Even without the adaptive feature, it is clear that BMW did their homework on beam pattern and range.

Wow...okay I know I personally have switched bikes 7 times myself. I have had a Honda ACE (American Classic Edition), a Honda ST1300, Harley Davidson VROD, (Anniversary Edition), BMW K1200 S, Honda Goldwing, HD Road Glide, a Yamaha VMAX, and a Ducati Diavel. I am seriously interested in a new 2015 BMW K 1600 GT that is loaded but the price is great since it is not the most current model plus the dealership is throwing in the BMW Nav 5 and a trickle charger w/pigtail for the battery. So what are you riding now? I would love a video that shows how to properly remove the fairings on a GT or GTL. I watched videos and was capable of removing the GoldWing top shelter which is a huge piece of plastic with a lot of connections. Appreciate anything you can do. So yes please advise on what you are riding now and if this is at all possible. Thanks Eric

Ahh, I assume you are looking at the website for Motorrad where they are only showing the 2014 models. The 2013 range showed all three colors (at least in Canada it did). According to the dealership, my registration, the serial number, my insurance company (that cross checks the VIN#) , and BMW Motorrad, my K1600GT, the one in the video, the one I am demonstrating, is most definitely a 2013.

Your videos are great...could you do a video of removing the "Tupperware" from the K 1600 GT?

Chris, I am debating over buying a used 2012 K1600GT with 40,000miles. What is your advice? I can go back and get a newer one, but the seller is giving it for very low price. However, I do not want to buy a motorcycle and get into trouble. I would really appreciate to hear your take on it. Thanks bro

If you want more air on you, the 1600 is better in that regard but in the rain or cold, the RT is much superior to the 1600 bikes. This guy is wrooooong.

This analysis in comparison of the RT and GT relative to the windshield and fairing is misleading and mostly incorrect. Windshield shape ad height is an option for both bikes. A simple change. In no way in all my rides and testing between the three bikes, a 1600GT, 1600GTL and the R1200RT is the fairing on the two 1600s as effective as the RTs fairing. The 1600 has more buffeting at and around the helmet, passenger and more air around the shoulders. The passenger suffers the most because the fairing is too narrow for a touring bike passenger. So in effect, you get 190 more lbs in weight, less protection for more engine and a higher cost in a less effective bike because it doesn’t handle as well on twisty B roads. The R1200, 1250 Rts are still the better bikes for any road.

Are the head