Now that I have some seat time on the K1600B, how about some pros and cons. Just to get it out of the way, yes, it's awesome! The engine, brakes, suspension, lighting, electronics, and for me, the looks, are simply great. Also, the cornering clearance is much better. The 7 gallon fuel tank is pretty nice too and, at 740 lbs. wet, it's quite nimble. That said, there are a couple of possible cons in comparison to the F6B. First, the CG on the KB is noticeably higher than on the B. You really feel this difference when taking the KB off the side stand and in very slow riding. Of course, once up to speed, this disappears. Also, putting the KB on it's center stand is extremely difficult. If I was heavier and stronger, I could do it but, as it is, I simply cannot get it on the CS without help or at least first riding the rear tire up on a 1" board. I think possibly if the CS was shortened a bit, it would be much easier. As most of you know, it's pretty much impossible to service many big bikes without a CS especially if there is no underlying structure to handle a motorcycle lift or jack. That's the case with the KB...just no place to use as a lifting point.

Looking at the 2018 redesign of the Wing, I have to believe the comparison to BMW will be much closer than some think. I know, on the KB, all performance components are first rate. This is simply the best engine, best brakes, best suspension, etc. I've ever had on any bike. Between the B and the KB, one issue to be considered is whether you want a really torquey and relatively low RPM engine or a higher revving and thus higher HP engine. Both bikes are probably fast enough for most of us. I imagine 0-60 ET's would be pretty close but past that, the KB will rule. Also, it's going to be very interesting to compare the KB's quick shifter to the Wing's DCT. I have DCT on my tuned GTI and it's pretty cool. If it works that well on the Wing, I'd love to have it. The future is looking pretty interesting indeed!