I never tought I would be argueing with Santa
I've had many bikes, big singles, big V twins, inline fours, tripples, 4 strokes, 2 strokes and a few race bikes.
The only time I have ever had a flat spot like this was either carb issues or coil issues.
The Beemer has a fueling issue, caused by a map designed to pass emissions.
This can be tuned out with hilltop, PC or Xeid.
If it can be tuned out it is then a flaw with the original map.
No one will change my mind on this, yes you could ride around it but every So often you will still hit that flat spot.
If it can be tuned out that's what I intend to do.
I don't want to ride the bike like a race bike but I do want predictable smooth running through the rev range.
I still maintain it is not character, it is euro 4 or whatever ruining the potential of a smooth power curve.
I've had an early vfr800 vtec which people say are snatchy but this is alot worse and less predictable.
Trust me, you don't ever want to argue with Santa lol Otherwise December will be interesting
We're not arguing, just having a healthy discussion, regarding an issue, or non issue as the case may be.
i was in exactly the same situation as you, and again like you have ridden peaky 2 strokes, Big 500cc single thumpers, Vtwins, cruisers, and used to silky smooth jap 4's
I remember riding it to work one morning and thinking i had made the biggest mistake ever.
It seemed lumpy, tick over was low, didn't like the throttle being blipped at tick over, noisy, sluggish.
So along with help from the Guys on here, i set about changing it
Mine was a 2006 with 24k on the clock
New tyres, - revelation, went from noisy Karoo3's to Avon Trailriders.
New starter motor & uprated battery cables & battery (motobatt) - cured the hot & sometimes cold starting issues
Had the rear cardon drive unit rebuilt
Oil change & valve clearances reset (inc endfloat) - adaptations reset, idle motors reset, carbs balanced Manometer & Harmonizer -this made a huge difference,
And then an oil change 1k later ( we suspect the last service was on paper only) So this was to be doubly sure
this lot made a huge difference. It never going to be a blade or VFR but it could hustle.. with limitations
I don't think i ever got to 6k lol, why would you, the low end torque is enough to get the lump up to license loosing speeds, and then its just sit back and enjoy it.