New BMW Bagger

[Cool Hand Luke]

I'm glad I got my F6B, because I doubt this K1600B will be nearly as affordable, especially now that BMW will have no competition from Honda.

From Motorcycle.com:

Developed for the U.S. market, and available midway through 2017, BMW’s K1600B made its official debut today at the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles. The new bagger model is based on the Concept 101 Bagger we reported on in May 2015. Expect the base price to be around $20k, while a fully loaded unit will retail around $25k.

My opinion:

Price is as expected, just depends on what is considered a base model. I also doubt that BMW dealers will be willing to discount their bagger as much as Honda dealers discounted theirs. My 2013 F6B had list price of a buck less than 20 grand but they offered me a new one for $17,250 out the door price, which I took.

I do like it. I will definitely do a test ride when I can. I am also curious if there will be a new Wing released next year. If I like the new Wing and it has a removable trunk than I might be a buyer. In the meantime I will continue to enjoy and improve on my F6B.

[99m3]

Thanks for posting the information and I actually like the bike and of course since I have been an F6 fan from the beginning it doesn't surprise me.

[MisterB]

It sure does, just as the F6B is being discontinued.

Is that 100% verified?

[taxfree4]

I knew BMW was pissed off at Honda for the Africa Twin but to go this far can only be a German thing. To take aim at the "B" with such a relatively miniscule market doesn't compute.

[F6B1911]

I knew BMW was pissed off at Honda for the Africa Twin but to go this far can only be a German thing. To take aim at the "B" with such a relatively miniscule market doesn't compute.

That's an interesting observation, I thought they were trying to make up for the failure of the R1200C.

[DMAGOLDRDR]

Have you seen the Moto Guzzi Flying Fortress ????


http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread...orcycle-review

[Sonny]

Now that Moto Guzzi is interesting.

[wjduke]

None of this is making me want to switch bikes. I love what I ride.

[ff73148]

If Honda is considering discontinuing the F6B then they had better reconsider. BMW has just created a competitive marketplace for this style of bagger. It could only help the sale of F6B's. BMW obviously created this bike because they can foresee a market for it. I'm sure the BMW version will have all the bells and whistles but you are going to pay for it. Don't forget the cost of BMW service. I'll stick with my F6B but I thank BMW for creating a bigger market for this style of bike.

[BIGLRY]

Have you seen the Moto Guzzi Flying Fortress ????


http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread...orcycle-review