2026 CB1000GT
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Thanks Martin.
I was surprised that they never mentioned the curious shape of the Kwaks panniers, that inverted back edge makes the inside space much less practical.
I wonder if any of them will lure me away from me old GSA?
I was surprised that they never mentioned the curious shape of the Kwaks panniers, that inverted back edge makes the inside space much less practical.
I wonder if any of them will lure me away from me old GSA?
All BMWs are hugely over-priced these days .
So the 1000GT is a good bike but lacking in mid-range .
The retro F has same motor but retuned for about 123bhp instead of 150 as in the GT.
Maybe they should have put the F motor in the GT too as it has loads of midrange grunt and sounds fantastic .
Such a shame, as the last thing you want in a tourer is an engine that you have to keep revving up to get the best out of it. Maybe a test ride to find out myself.
I'm just a bit spoilt with the flexibility of 3rd gear on my GSA, it's just perfect for hooning around Alps, Munroes or that fab road up and over Applecross.
Chasing the folk who need to have those peak power figures....daft really. Drop to 130ish hp and improve the torque....the magic stuff you use all the time. (My 94hp Africa Twin kept up with my riding mates on their 110/125 and 85 hp bikes....)
That is an interesting review, having had an earlier S1000xr (2018) I agree it is eager to go, tall, difficult to move and then the cost. I have never ridden the Suzuki so cannot comment but I have only seen 1 in a Triumph show room and as I live in Norfolk Suzuki dealers are like rocking hose muck. But I do own both Z1000sx 2024 and the CB1000gt so feel I can comment that experience. The biggest problem with the Kawasaki is that it has never had a good comfortable seat 1.5 to2 hrs at a push which was not mentioned in the review, but its had 10 years of development and is a great bike but a lot different to the Honda. The first weekend with the CB1000gt I did 2 x 225 mile days the seat is a complete contrast to the Kawasaki so is the screen operation and effectiveness and riding position, the bars are better positioned to take the weight off your shoulders the handling is smoother and easier just shift your weight on the pegs and around it goes. That is also a contrast to the XR which a constant strain on your shoulders and neck.
So why have I got 2 sports tourers? because they are totally different to each other, one will take me to Europe and one is great on local routes. By the way the Honda inner bags are standard and I did not think the panniers were any less substantial than the S1000xr's ones, they also are easier to remove than the Kawasaki's.
If you took the basic CB1000gt at £12999 and the basic S1000xr TE + panniers at £20121 the money save on the Honda, you to would be well on your way to buying a pre reg Z1100sx as a second bike. Plus you would have the Honda with 6 years and Kawasaki with 4 years warranty BMW ?
So why have I got 2 sports tourers? because they are totally different to each other, one will take me to Europe and one is great on local routes. By the way the Honda inner bags are standard and I did not think the panniers were any less substantial than the S1000xr's ones, they also are easier to remove than the Kawasaki's.
If you took the basic CB1000gt at £12999 and the basic S1000xr TE + panniers at £20121 the money save on the Honda, you to would be well on your way to buying a pre reg Z1100sx as a second bike. Plus you would have the Honda with 6 years and Kawasaki with 4 years warranty BMW ?
