My third thread in this section about the K1600GT. It is still in the back of the mind even thought the GSA is good at doing what it is doing. So today I had a ride on the GT Sport. Oh man, what a bike. The older K1600 was definitely lacking (I have ridden the dealer bikes many many times and that K1600 is still one of my favourites) and the improvements made to the current model it feels very different. Very enjoyable to twist the throttle, weight is lower, it turns easier, easier to do U-turns on, a bit smoother but can be smoother as it is an inline 6, lovely to use the GSAP up and down, the seat is much better (better than the GSA), like the smaller screen.
Noticed a few things like there is still buffeting (for lack of better word but the air swirls in to gap between you and the screen and pushes on your back) meaning for whatever position you set the screen any speeds faster than you normally go you need to adjust it again, needs a bit of faith in the front, still wobbles at 150 mph in a bend (there is only two private roads with a nice bend for such evaluation around here) and the pegs touch down quite easily. Having had a good look at the exhausts I decided I can live with it and keep the 2K or whatever the Akra goes for. And it is much easier to clean that the GSA. Big plus that last one.
I think I will soon finish with the GSA. It feels like it is time for a change. There are 2 boxers in the garage and one I will have to think long and hard before I sell it. Brilliant bike for what it does the GSA but there is a but. Soon ........ I hope, the forbidden fruit has bitten me
Noticed a few things like there is still buffeting (for lack of better word but the air swirls in to gap between you and the screen and pushes on your back) meaning for whatever position you set the screen any speeds faster than you normally go you need to adjust it again, needs a bit of faith in the front, still wobbles at 150 mph in a bend (there is only two private roads with a nice bend for such evaluation around here) and the pegs touch down quite easily. Having had a good look at the exhausts I decided I can live with it and keep the 2K or whatever the Akra goes for. And it is much easier to clean that the GSA. Big plus that last one.
I think I will soon finish with the GSA. It feels like it is time for a change. There are 2 boxers in the garage and one I will have to think long and hard before I sell it. Brilliant bike for what it does the GSA but there is a but. Soon ........ I hope, the forbidden fruit has bitten me