Buzglyd

Well both dealers in SD had a waiting list a mile long.

I don't pay much attention to internet grumblers...present company excluded of course.

Morbo the Destroyer

"we’ll be riding the Kawi and K1600GT to the USGP at Laguna Seca this week so we can find out how they compare"

I'm looking forward to your comparison of the C-14 and the Kaysixteenhunnertgeetee. I wouldn't consider paying over $20k for any motorcycle, but it'll be entertaining to see if y'all think the BMW delivers what...$6k-$8k...more "real world" value.

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seruzawa

There's always that initial sales blip for these sorts of things. Even the Rune had one. Whether sales continue is another matter. BMW is asking their users to accept an ~8K jump in price over their own previous GT tourer. Seems a bit steep to me. And I'm talking about actual BMW owners I know. Not internet rumblings. Time will tell.

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sarnali2

Well for what it's worth I'm keeping my current GT. I think the 6 is a really neat bike and I'd love to have one, but I don't see it being $15k better than my lowly 1200. In fact it was a hard decision to spend the $9900 on my used GT when for a grand or two more I could have got a new Connie or held out for the rumored new Trophy.

I think my then new GS was the last bike I'll spend close to $20k on, there's just too many low mile used or even new bikes for lot's less. Doesn't bode well for premium brands when a trend setter like me chokes, I'm smack in the middle of their target demographic too: mid 50's, good income, excellent credit, minimal self control when I'm around shiny things.......

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Duken4evr

Funny and true. There are limits. The new BMW is very cool and I will no doubt check it out if I see one, but like other expensive things, I will let it go. Toys don't get financed in my world, and 20K plus is just too big a chunk.

I am only 49 though, and a bike like this is at least 6 years down the road. Perhaps the depreciation curve will catch up with me. Come on boys - get out there and buy these so I can pick up your bike from you for for 50% off well down the road. Some lucky punk is going to score when I decide to sell the FZ1 someday...

Buzglyd

I don't know where you come up with 8k. The sticker on mine was $23,500. I didn't pay anywhere near that but that was the MSRP.

Buzglyd

The best part is that by the time I'm ready to get one, we'll still be in the Obanomy and dealers will be begging the buyers to take them.

Well, that's assuming the dollar is worth more than the peso by then.

seruzawa

Okay. 4.5K then.

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Buzglyd

That's only 2.25k per cylinder.

Sheesh.

Tightwad.

sarnali2

He lives in Utah and rides a 3 cylinder Triumph...what did you expect??

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