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Bmw K 1600 B
8.5/10 Cruiser

Bmw K 1600 B Review

"The finest engine in touring wrapped in a genuinely capable bagger."

Experienced tourers wanting effortless long-distance performance $14,000-$22,000 used 2017-2022
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Used Buyer Review

The K1600B is BMW's bagger take on their silky six-cylinder touring platform, and honestly it's one of the most underrated used buys in the segment right now. That 1649cc inline-six pulls from basically nothing and sounds genuinely special — nothing else in this class has that kind of mechanical refinement. The semi-active suspension swallows bad tarmac without drama, and the heated everything makes long days genuinely comfortable rather than just survivable. That said, go in with your eyes open. These bikes are electronically dense, and any used example needs a fresh service history check — the infotainment system can glitch on early units and dealer fixes aren't cheap. Weight is real at 340kg wet, so low-speed maneuvering demands respect. Also budget for tires: those wide rear hoops get expensive fast. Pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist is non-negotiable here. Find a clean 2018-2020 example with under 30,000 miles, verify the recalls are done, and you're getting a genuinely world-class motorcycle at a fraction of new money.

Pros

+Sublime inline-six engine
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
+Semi-active suspension impresses
+Strong used value proposition
+Premium electronics suite included

Cons

-Heavy low-speed handling
-Expensive dealer servicing
-Infotainment glitches early models
-Pricey tire replacement costs
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