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  • Tharon KNOETZE
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    02/10/2009 at 10:33 am
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    #3120

    Final testing stage for iconic bike thats set to be revealed at the NEC ShowACCORDING to hot rumours out of Germany, BMW is in the final testing phase of its replacement for the iconic K1200LT.The new bike is apparently a 1600cc six-cylinder motorcycle with the by-now-usual-for-the-range host of electronic rider aids including the firm's ESA electronic suspension adjustment technology and huge hard panniers as standard.The bike is due to be revealed at the NEC Motorcycle Show in the UK later this year and will go on sale early in 2010.The K1600Lt was originally to be released at the Paris M/C show.

    Dave Morris
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    02/10/2009 at 8:05 pm
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    #12826

    Dean can we please have confirmation on this

    Dave Ross
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    03/10/2009 at 8:49 am
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    #12827

    Will 1600cc be enough? Honda already makes an 1800 and Triumph a 2300cc bike. So, will a 1600cc be manly enough, or will people still kick sand your way?

    Anonymous
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    05/10/2009 at 5:16 am
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    #12828

    k1600-lt_thumbnail.png

    Dave Morris
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    05/10/2009 at 6:41 am
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    #12829

    thank you

    Anonymous
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    05/10/2009 at 7:56 am
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    #12830

    we will see how true this is to the real LT when it appears.

    Anonymous
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    06/10/2009 at 4:12 am
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    #12831

    Looks like Judge Dredds runabout !

    Tharon KNOETZE
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    06/10/2009 at 6:09 am
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    #12832

    It might look something like this  😕

    Dave Ross
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    06/10/2009 at 7:39 am
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    #12833

    Interesting. I guess it will be an amazing long distance tourer, especially two-up. It's just not my thing. It is probably intended for the US market.

    Tharon KNOETZE
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    19/06/2010 at 7:35 am
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    #12834

    Courtesy of the BMW Luxury Touring Community website:Spotted near Los AngelesSome think this may be a shot of the new LT, while others think it is the rumored new "Luxury" GT. Clearly showing the same stalk mounted mirrors, windshield mechanism and front suspension as the current K1300GT and similar lower baggage as the GT but sporting some new cladding - this bike shares a lot with the current GT. With a fairing mounted antenna like the current R1200RT it is likely equipped with a radio and rumors have been rampant about new electronics and communication. The topcase looks redesigned, with a larger and more supportive backrest, but still could be removable like the current GT or RT. While many reports state that this bike is equipped with the new "concept 6" engine, it is impossible to tell for sure from these pictures. The engine appears to be much wider, noting that the lower portion of the bodywork exposes the engine. Whatever it is, it seems very likely we will see the real deal this fall.

    Dave Morris
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    19/06/2010 at 9:05 pm
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    #12835

    and looks like the seat is nice and low to the ground, must be trying to get the Goldwing riders to come across

    Anonymous
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    21/06/2010 at 5:47 am
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    #12836

    it looks odd 😐

    Dave Morris
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    21/06/2010 at 7:21 am
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    #12837

    common Dean. I thought mark 4 cortinas were ugly when they came out. It will grow on ya

    2bjr
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    22/06/2010 at 10:26 pm
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    #12838

    http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2010/june/jun1710-bmw-k1600lt-spy-pic/?WT.dcsvid=SilverpopMailing&WT.mc_id=MCN%20Newsletter%2022jun2010%20(1)New BMW K1600LT spy shot By Chris Newbigging - New bikes 17 June 2010 11:05This is the first picture showing BMW’s new six-cylinder K1600LT luxury tourer, due on sale next year.The new machine uses the forward-canted engine shown in the BMW Concept 6 show at the Milan Show.The pictures taken in California show everything you’d expect from a Honda Goldwing-rivalling tourer – a large fairing with adjustable screen, a large dual seat and a comfy bar position.  Full-size pannier and a large top box doubling a pillion backrest are standard, like the old K1200LT it effectively replaces, though that bike hasn’t been produced since 2007.Full story and the hi-res picture in next week’s MCN, on sale June 23.

    Tharon KNOETZE
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    03/07/2010 at 12:34 am
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    #12839

    The latest – Hope this link works….http://promotorimages.com/m/magstream/promotor/googlemaps/persinfo/K1600GT.pdf

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