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RT to GSA
I have the opportunity to make this change.
The RT has served me/us extremely well these last 56,000 miles - cross country (6,000 miles) a couple times with no problems other than routine maintenance.
Mrs. rarely rides anymore so her comfort isn't as important as it was, yet she will ride on short rides (less than 200 miles round trip) and have been given the Green light.
I'm looking at a 2012 GSA, have rode one previously and was surprised on just how well it rode, comfort and agility.
What I'm looking for is feedback from GSA owners on your overall real life ownership experiences (Fun Factor, High Speed Stability: over 110mph for extended distances = 20+ miles, agility, etc.) - ride with a very diverse group of bikers but the majority like to ride somewhat fast (100+mph) so it will be important to not only keep up but have the ability to pass when the opportunity arises.
Majority of riding will be 90 miles round trip or substantially more - ride about 15,000 miles a year. Little off road other than the occasional fire road.
Weight is not a issue - almost identical to the RT wet and the height of the GSA isn't an issue either.
Drawbacks & Strengths - what are they? Any Regrets?
The 2012 GS is nice especially the new 2013 water cooled but I'm leaning towards the GSA.
Thanks for any and all feedback,
08RT
I have the opportunity to make this change.
The RT has served me/us extremely well these last 56,000 miles - cross country (6,000 miles) a couple times with no problems other than routine maintenance.
Mrs. rarely rides anymore so her comfort isn't as important as it was, yet she will ride on short rides (less than 200 miles round trip) and have been given the Green light.
I'm looking at a 2012 GSA, have rode one previously and was surprised on just how well it rode, comfort and agility.
What I'm looking for is feedback from GSA owners on your overall real life ownership experiences (Fun Factor, High Speed Stability: over 110mph for extended distances = 20+ miles, agility, etc.) - ride with a very diverse group of bikers but the majority like to ride somewhat fast (100+mph) so it will be important to not only keep up but have the ability to pass when the opportunity arises.
Majority of riding will be 90 miles round trip or substantially more - ride about 15,000 miles a year. Little off road other than the occasional fire road.
Weight is not a issue - almost identical to the RT wet and the height of the GSA isn't an issue either.
Drawbacks & Strengths - what are they? Any Regrets?
The 2012 GS is nice especially the new 2013 water cooled but I'm leaning towards the GSA.
Thanks for any and all feedback,
08RT