New BMW Bagger Model
Page 1 of 5 12345 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 48

Thread: New BMW Bagger Model

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Leander, Texas
    Posts
    598

    New BMW Bagger Model


  2. #2
    Senior Member ths61's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    So Cal
    Posts
    1,815
    Just saw a black K1600B at the Rock Store in Malibu on Sunday. First one I have seen out in the wild.

    http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...america-debuts

  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    League City, TX
    Posts
    22
    Yes it is. The K1600B, I think is better than the " New Honda", but the saving of buying the F6B, make my F6B a better buy that ether one. Money to personalize my ride.

  4. #4
    Senior Member ths61's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    So Cal
    Posts
    1,815
    YIKES, 160HP and a top speed limiter of 101MPH ??? First we have nanny states, now we have German nanny motorcycle companies ?

  5. #5
    Senior Member willtill's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    4,622
    Quote Originally Posted by ths61 View Post
    YIKES, 160HP and a top speed limiter of 101MPH ??? First we have nanny states, now we have German nanny motorcycle companies ?
    "It's for the children..."

    (...a favorite leftist Maryland battle cry)


    21 years Army (retired)
    ...been everywhere, seen everything, done almost everything.

    IBA 80537

  6. #6
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    York, PA
    Posts
    53
    Quote Originally Posted by ths61 View Post
    YIKES, 160HP and a top speed limiter of 101MPH ??? First we have nanny states, now we have German nanny motorcycle companies ?
    I expect that these limitations are set per territory. I don't think the speed limiter kicks in this early on US models. Hornblower has one, I believe, so he can confirm.

  7. #7
    Senior Member ths61's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    So Cal
    Posts
    1,815
    Quote Originally Posted by bigswole31 View Post
    I expect that these limitations are set per territory. I don't think the speed limiter kicks in this early on US models. Hornblower has one, I believe, so he can confirm.
    According to 1 article, the 101 limiter is on the American version of the "Grand America" version, not the K1600B.

    "...
    BMW has speed-limited the bike to just 101 mph because of what it calls “the principle of the American Way of Riding.” It would be far less insulting for the company to simply acknowledge that a topbox can impact wheel load distribution and thereby have a negative effect on riding dynamics, stability, and safety, and leave it at that.
    ..."

    BMW knows the USA has no Autobahn.

    https://rideapart.com/articles/gold-...-grand-america

  8. #8
    Senior Member DaWadd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Posts
    704
    That black one is so sweet.
    2013 F6B in black of course

  9. #9
    Senior Member Ixol Phaane's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Glendale, AZ
    Posts
    726
    Quote Originally Posted by DaWadd View Post
    That black one is so sweet.
    The yellow (gold?) is faster!


    edit - okay, since they're speed limited, I should say "quicker"!
    "1.21 gigawatts?! 1.21 GIGAWATTS??! Great Scott!!"

  10. #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Brooklyn Center MN
    Posts
    867
    You don't need a 160 ponys if it is going to fall on its face at 101 mph. Your going to get passed. It's no longer a Bagger once you add a tale trunk.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •