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2012 BMW K1600 GT and GTL Review: Meet the New Boss

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2012 BMW K1600 GT and GTL Review: Introduction
2011 BMW K1600GTL

The 2012 BMW K1600 GT; the GTL model adds a top case and numerous other features.

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The all-new BMW K 1600 GT and GTL challenge the venerable Honda Gold Wing on the heels of a long, dominating reign in the touring bike arena... but what does it take to unseat the 'Wing king? BMW brings a serious arsenal of amenities to the gunfight; priced between $20,900 for a base GT and $25,845 for a loaded GTL, the K1600 boasts an all-new six-cylinder engine, an array of new technology, and a seriously sporting attitude.

I spent a day aboard both the K1600 GT and GTL, criss-crossing Georgia's hill country to find out if BMW's new touring flagship can dethrone the 'Wing.

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