What do you guys think of this rumored BMW?

[FR56]

Sorry if already discussed. But this is what is rumored to replace the production line for the venerable K1300 IL-4 BMW. I've ridden the current K1600 IL-6 tourer. It's 800+ pounds, smooth as silk, goes like stink, and handles to boot. Not the brick through a plate glass window power and torque of our R3Rs; but I can imagine what a "tuning" could do. The often maligned/misunderstood alternative "Duo-lever" front suspension is a perfect application for bikes of such weight and riding environments/demands. IMO it slams Honda's F6B or new generation Valkyrie.

 

[CanberraR3]

I'm embarrassed just looking at it. Can only imagine what a right idiot you'd feel if you were actually seen riding one. I think it even tops those Hondas and the Victory Vision for stupid looks. What are they thinking?

 

[Phalanx]

Man, I must be just in one very cranky/specific phase because I am not diggin that thing at all and I'm a beemer guy from way back (last ride was a 1994 K1100LT). I just don't like its' lines, and I agree with Canberra, it's about as ugly as the Vision.

 

[cardinal93]

It's not bad for a touring bike. Watched the concept video on. I'll never ride one because I don't particularly care for tourers (no matter what the brand), they're just not me. 2 things you can be sure of though with the Beemer, it won't come cheap, but the ride will be excellent.

 

[1olbull]

George Jetson Barca-Loungers the lot of them!!!

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Looks like a cross between a Victory Vision and a V Rod

 

[TRIIICK]

A friend of mine let me borrow his GTL-1600 for a weekend, there's a bike i wouldn't mind putting in the stall. My grandfather used to say to me" those that follow the crowd will never leed one".

 

[Porky]

That thing looks to radical for the Conservative BMW crowd.

If I was Honda, I'd file a patent infringement against BMW.

Sam

 

[steve59]

The gtl is a great 2 up touring once you upgrade the stock screen and I picked it over the trophy, but it's not a R3. And I really don't see much market for the 1600 concept bike, there's no chrome to polish!

 

[GPMAZ]

I find it kind of amusing how the Rocket folks argue performance over aesthetics every time Harleys are brought up. Yet when German bikes are mentioned, suddenly its aesthetics over engineering. I don't recall Rockets winning any beauty contests.

Having owned five BMW motorcycles, a 3 series, a Mini, a VW GTI, and a Golf R, I'm kind of fond of German engineering. They do occasionally slip up on execution but I've never had a problem with any of mine. If the rumored BMW fits someone's riding style, I doubt there will be a better made machine for the purpose.