BMW K1600LT on its way

Wonder if they'll spoil it with stupid headlights?

Posted: 22/05/2009 at 07:51

I don't know why Triumph are taking so long to do a Superluxmagatourerglide with the 2.3 motor.

A Trophy 2.3, all the bells and whistles, heated everything, drinks cooler, bitching' sound system and styled to look like Eurofighter caravan with more lights than Blackpool.  Give it a big enough tank for a 250/300 mile range and they would clean up.

Then do a sub-litre version of the longitudinal triple and take on the Dullvile/Blandit/newbie Cruiser market.

Posted: 22/05/2009 at 08:26

FJ - agree with you - that 2.3 motor is a perfect power plant for an LT or RT type bike.

 I can only assume that Triumph don't want to go up against the Pan /FJR/ R12RT/K13GT for cost reasons.

Posted: 22/05/2009 at 13:49

It will be

              too big

                           too heavy

                                               too expensive

                                                                         and too ugly!

Posted: 27/05/2009 at 16:46

Will I be able to get the optional swimming pool and the sauna in the tail trunk?  Or will i be limited to just one of the two options?

Posted: 27/05/2009 at 16:51

How big is big enough?! 1600 is, I reckon, getting close to too much. Have you seen how much heat a GTR1400 pumps out? And for the record, I'm not a fan of the 2.3L Rocket lump. If you've ridden one, I'd be interested to hear what you think..

Posted: 02/06/2009 at 09:52

Admin wrote (see)

Have you seen how much heat a GTR1400 pumps out?

I haven't - but that is a good point.  Does the Triumph 2.3 chuck out proportionally more?

Mind you in the winter it could be a benefit..... so we just need them to design in some heat shielding for the summer and a way to duct it over the riders in the winter. 

Posted: 02/06/2009 at 10:00

I never understand why BMW make their bikes so god dam ugly...the cars they make are beautiful (well most of them). To me they seem like they are always trying to be different, which is OK I suppose ...just not my cup of tea.

Posted: 04/06/2009 at 10:04

Tend to disagree with you - i have been using a K1200Lt since 2004 and commute with it daily. The looks and interest i get confirms to opposite. But whatever rocks your boat. LeRoy

Posted: 29/07/2009 at 16:09

Again Disagree with the GD ugly comment, I have a 1999 K12RS and I get so many complements on it every time I take it out.  People can't believe it's 11 years old.  It will still be a very impressive bike in 2015 and beyond.

Posted: 23/07/2010 at 04:03