10-05-2022, 08:19 AM
Some more observations about the GT.
There is no GPS mount, BMW makes us use the BMW Connected app and our smart phone. I have an iPhone 13 Pro (not the bigger Max), and my phone won't fit in the phone storage area on the bike. This storage pocket has a power connection for the phone so I loose having the phone powered when using the Connected app. BMW keeps insisting on using the Connected app but I have no idea how long it will take them to get these things right.
I cannot use my SW-Motech tank bags, there is interference with the handlebar at lock to lock. The gas cap if fairly far forward towards the triple clamp, and the bars come back a lot towards the rider. The SW-Motech website shows zero tank bags available for the GT. Pictures of the BMW tank bag show it is located close to the rider and far back from the gas cap. Oh well.
When the bike is on the center stand, there is so much weight on the front tire that I can't manually rotate the tire to make the air valve accessible. Not a big deal, just an observation. The 6 cyl engine puts a lot of weight forward and the center stand is located fairly far backwards.
The big positives still remain. The bike is easy to ride on CO canyon roads. That's still fun.
There is no GPS mount, BMW makes us use the BMW Connected app and our smart phone. I have an iPhone 13 Pro (not the bigger Max), and my phone won't fit in the phone storage area on the bike. This storage pocket has a power connection for the phone so I loose having the phone powered when using the Connected app. BMW keeps insisting on using the Connected app but I have no idea how long it will take them to get these things right.
I cannot use my SW-Motech tank bags, there is interference with the handlebar at lock to lock. The gas cap if fairly far forward towards the triple clamp, and the bars come back a lot towards the rider. The SW-Motech website shows zero tank bags available for the GT. Pictures of the BMW tank bag show it is located close to the rider and far back from the gas cap. Oh well.
When the bike is on the center stand, there is so much weight on the front tire that I can't manually rotate the tire to make the air valve accessible. Not a big deal, just an observation. The 6 cyl engine puts a lot of weight forward and the center stand is located fairly far backwards.
The big positives still remain. The bike is easy to ride on CO canyon roads. That's still fun.
2020 R1250 RS
2022 K1600 GT
2024 S1000 XR
Niwot CO USA
2022 K1600 GT
2024 S1000 XR
Niwot CO USA