$25,000 and up
For that kinda dough, I'd get 2 leftover 09's with farkels, leave one in the crate for when the wheels wear of the first one.That's the truth! The very reason I'm not on a BMW today? Bang for the buck landed me on the C14
Transfer farklels.
For those willing to spend money FYI, BMW locked up CycleWorld's critics in both sport-touring and touring! http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_roadtest/ten_best_bikes_2011
That is so stupid- there is no difference between the GTL and the GT (that I can see) except the GTL has a top box. Big whoop! They act like it is a different bike.
Me thinks they have been paid or something for that listing. I will grant the K1600 as perhaps the best TOURING bike, but I don't think it beats the Concours as the best SPORT Touring bike... even if you discount the INCREDIBLE difference in price (and price *has* to be part of the "best" computation for any rational person).
I guess you know there is no drain plug for the oil on the 1600 GT or GTL.
Totally different bikes between the GT and GT L. Starting with weight, options, luggage configurations, seats, fuel tank, windscreen, and more stuff than i cant spend all night typing.
I think it flattering that they would compare the Beemer to the humble Connie because in my opinion (2 cents) they should be comparing the Beemer to the Goldwing or full dresser bike.
Yes, there is a drain plug. Actually, there's two of them.
$25,000 and up
Totally different bikes?!?! Same engine, same dash, same frame, same body, same exhaust, same injection, same intake, same transmission, same battery, same alternator, same tires, same wheels, same handlebars, same mirrors, same lights, same drive, same brakes, same suspension, same cooling system, same electronics, same mirrors, etc, etc, etc. It is just a different trim level!
Granted, I am no expert on the BMW line, but from the specs I was able to get from the "compare" on their site, there was literally nothing different listed (except weight from the trim differences). From other sites, what you said was all I could find- larger tank, different seat, top box, taller windshield, and handlebar extension. If that makes for a different model, then my bike is no longer a Concours GTR1400
I would like to see kawasaki redirect some of that top end power, in favor of more low and midrange monster grunt. how much time do we spend above 100mph. that's my 2cents
Jeremy - the GT starts at just a hair over $20,000. A loaded GT or GTL just barely breaks the $25K mark. They are actually not that badly priced. Even at the base price of around $20k they have standard cruise-control, heated seats an grips for instance.