K1600 and triumph trophy se

[niclpnut]

Anyone with first hand experience with either of these bikes, and could give me opinions of them?

Planning some long distance runs this spring and summer with the wife, so 2 up comfort with a sport edge is important. I've owned a wing but want something in the true sport touring category. I will be selling my bandit 1250. Even with a corbin saddle and backrest, the wife is not happy, so it's got to go.


Thanks

Nic

[kingofvenus]

After getting a wing, my wife won't ride on the back of anything else...

[cowboyup3371]

The Triumph was high on my list when I bought my Bandit

[storm 64]

You might not want to leave the Yamaha FJR off your short list of sport tourers. It's a very capable touring motorcycle also. 👍

[Nessism]

A friend has a K1600 and he's crazy in love with it. Ridiculously powerful and turns beautifully for a large bike. I don't have any personal experience but it would be on my short list if in that market. The big twin RT bikes are also reputed to be awesome.

[limeex2]

I'm partial to Triumph's but Sprint's can be had for a nice price with some patience.

[Rob S.]

Cycle World used to rave about the K1600. They said the in-line 6 might be the perfect configuration for a motorcycle engine. Completely self-balancing.

[Cipher]

I walked by the 1600 in the showroom damned pretty. The k1300 handles extremely well so I assume BMW engineers know how to make the weight work.

A kbike specific forum misght be a better source though fanboy culture is sometimes hard to filter out

[niclpnut]

I've read other forums, but I respect the opinions of gsresources members so I figured I'd ask here. I was going to look at a trophy locally but sold before I could.

I'd like to test drive some but not many in my area.

Nic

[niclpnut]

After weighing the pros and cons of each I settled on a 2016 Tophy Se in black. Got a better rate for the newer bike.

9800 on the clocks and all accessories included. Newer tires with 1k on them, and maintenance up to date.

I was really leaning toward the k1600 but based on maintainence cost and intervals, the size and cost I decided against it. Lots of complaints about stock seat and stock windscreen which the one I looked at had and potential teething issues with the first year bike (I was looking at a 2012), not to mention the laborious task of a 24 valve check.

[storm 64]

Nice motorcycle with excellent reviews! Congratulations. Tis the season for new motorcycles. 👍

[storm 64]

Hey nic, do you have any summer motorcycle vacations planned on your new bike? The more I read and look at your bike the more I like it. I was considering a Triumph before I bought my motorcycle, but the dealer wasn't that supportive in what I wanted. I guess them "Adventure" bikes are what is selling. Don't get me wrong I like the adventure bike, but they're generally to tall for me. Again congratulations on your new scoot.👍

[niclpnut]

First trip is to Austin April 1 with my wife for the MotoGP races. We will be leaving asap in the morning (11ish hour trip) to get there and have an air b&b booked off South Congress in Austin.

I wanted something sporty enough I would enjoy it in the twisties yet comfortable over long miles for both of us. Not to mention you can see 50 mpg. Everything I have read is that the Trophy fits the bill. I have a Vstream tall touring windscreen on order that by all accounts reduces wind buffeting and back pressure better than stock, although the stock screen is great.

Over the summer I hope to take at least one or two more long trips ( Pacific NW).

I thought about an adventure bike, but for pillion comfort this Is the way to go.

I've still got the B-king and the 1100ES for my solo rides, but as we all can agree, motorcycling is something to be shared and enjoyed with your loved ones.

Nic

[niclpnut]

I liked the fjr1300 but I prefered a slightly more relaxed riding position for distance, and the bars were too narrow in orientation for me. Plus I thought I'd try something a little different so I'll be owning my first non japanese motorcycle.

Nic