stevekdavis
Registered user
After test riding both the K1600GT SE and a 2012 GSA I placed an order for a new GSA TB yesterday
The K1600 was phenomenal, fitted with Akropovic cans it sounded like an F1 car and went like one too (compared to the GSA anyway), I had no issues with comfort, 6'8" and 36" inside leg even after an hour in the pissing rain. Weight disappears and it pulls like a train in any gear, the electric screen could have done with being a bit taller but on the fly adjustment was great.
However the GSA was much more comfy and familiar and just much more usable, oh and the tight steering lock on the K1600 made U turns very tricky. Compared to a 2008gsa the engine is smoother and accelerates much harder with loads more torque. I never hit the rev limiter once despite some fairly heavy use of the throttle, something that still catches me out on my bike.
Bottom line was the k1600 was just too expensive at nearly £3k (inc akro cans) more than a fully loaded GSA with enduro box, tinted screen, painted black tank panels, mudsling and fender extender. They are also moving some bits between bikes as part of the deal.
Should be here in a few weeks.
Steve
The K1600 was phenomenal, fitted with Akropovic cans it sounded like an F1 car and went like one too (compared to the GSA anyway), I had no issues with comfort, 6'8" and 36" inside leg even after an hour in the pissing rain. Weight disappears and it pulls like a train in any gear, the electric screen could have done with being a bit taller but on the fly adjustment was great.
However the GSA was much more comfy and familiar and just much more usable, oh and the tight steering lock on the K1600 made U turns very tricky. Compared to a 2008gsa the engine is smoother and accelerates much harder with loads more torque. I never hit the rev limiter once despite some fairly heavy use of the throttle, something that still catches me out on my bike.
Bottom line was the k1600 was just too expensive at nearly £3k (inc akro cans) more than a fully loaded GSA with enduro box, tinted screen, painted black tank panels, mudsling and fender extender. They are also moving some bits between bikes as part of the deal.
Should be here in a few weeks.
Steve
