Comments on: 2012 BMW K 1600 GT/GTL, New Bike Evaluation

By: william dickson

william dickson — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:10:30 +0000

Got myself a new 1600gt 2013 model Best bike ever owened NO Problems at all now done 5400km

By: Ed Sotor

Ed Sotor — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:13:10 +0000

After a year with the GTL I am very pleased. Why this blog appears to be a sieve for problems is concernin;, who’s filitering these REPLY’s. I wandered upon this site while researching issues with heated clothing. I’ve had Harleys, Honda’s, Yamaha’s, BMW’s and even several Kawasaki’s. This bike is a marvel of technology and with all these things going on your gonna have a few problems. My father told me once NEVER buy the first year of a production vehicle; I bought a 2012. I have ridden my GTL like I stole it. Even to the track where it ran 11.3 with full grear and traction control off. I do all the general maint myself and use Amsoil in the crank / trans and rear diff. I expect brakes tires, etc as I approach 10,000 miles.

By: mike

mike — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:01:24 +0000

I had a GTL and had too many problems with that bike in the shop more than on the road now I have a 2012 Road glide custom and it hasn’t been in the shop once, the GTL is new so it will take a few years to free it of problems. I am keeping my harley, might not get there as fast but I could care less.

By: Fred

Fred — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:32:51 +0000

Got a GT1600 love it but hate the bluetooth crap. Has anyone seen a after market bluetooth fix or wired for a wired headset jack?

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By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:59:01 +0000

I’m with ya Mike. I get it all set in my mind I want the GT and then I read about reliability issues. I realize dissatisfied owners are more likely to post than satisfied owners. I can only hope there are a lot more satisfied owners. What does bother me is the number of used GT/GTL’s that are already on the market.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:09:14 +0000

I’m in the process of purchasing a GTL but after reading all the “negative” reviews …. I’m having seond thoughts ! Which is a better buy ? … The GT or the GTL ? I need to make a DECISION asap …… Anybody input …..

By: wildpig

wildpig — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:56:49 +0000

i have an r1200r — 3 bad rotors 2 brake line recalls 2 bad antenna ring failures, soft clutch –waiting for it to go out 4 batterys –r1200′s eat batterys bad abs pump — thats 2500- 2800 bux people –and a few more issues– yea tell me about bmw reliability…. did i mention leaking seal on final drive?

over priced over rated low resale an poor reliability… how about a sparse dealer network an few parts in stock? dont insult harleys by comparing them to a bmw.

By: wildpig

wildpig — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:51:00 +0000

you wont get repair parts in 4-6 weeks — in fa ct wait times fopr water pumps alone are measured in months– bmw– big money wasted– re sale value– non existant… worse mistake i ever made buying bmw…. piece o garbage

By: Jeff Mohl

Jeff Mohl — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:18:04 +0000

I’ve been riding RT’s and GT’s for years and have always favored the RT for dependabe great hanling and adequate power, but I am a gadget lover and love power. I bought new GT 1600 and I love it. 6000 miles plus on it with no complaints, great comfort, magnificent power combined with excellent handling and gadgets galore! It is a little heavy under 10 mph, but after that it is top notch and handles with the crotch rockets. I test rode the GTL and really didnt like the riding position but the GT is perfect!