BMW K 1600 GTL 2011

Smooth engine

great engine response

motorbike accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into the vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride when braking

Harmonious handling gives a lot of confidence

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs, it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit

wind protection not perfectly solved - draughty feeling in the saddle again and again

no adaptive cruise control - one would expect on a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone storage compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too XL.

Electrically adjustable windshield

heated grips and seats

great riding experience.

Impractical in the city centre - especially during traffic jam infights.

High-quality traction point as well as ABS

resistant tyres

strong brakes

crystal-clear chassis.

Relatively high weight

gearstick could have been optimised a little better.