R1200R or R1200ST?

[micstumpf]

Looking to upgrade my 99 GS to one of the above. I know the ST has a fairing, the R is naked, but aside from that, for someone who does short commuting and the occasional 100+ mile run, and prefers ergonomics and comfort over power/speed, which would you recommend?

 

[darrylri]

Looking to upgrade my 99 GS to one of the above. I know the ST has a fairing, the R is naked, but aside from that, for someone who does short commuting and the occasional 100+ mile run, and prefers ergonomics and comfort over power/speed, which would you recommend?

They basically have the same powerplant. The R is a bit more sit up straight, the ST is lean forward, though not as much as the R12S. (If you've had a ride on an oilhead RS, the ST is just slightly more forward canted.) The ST also has higher footpegs.

 

[torags]

Does the ST take hard luggage?

 

[jimvonbaden]

Does the ST take hard luggage?

Yup!

Why are you not considering the R1200GS? It has great ergonomics, and rides fantastic!

Jim

 

[sfarson]

Looking to upgrade my 99 GS to one of the above. I know the ST has a fairing, the R is naked, but aside from that, for someone who does short commuting and the occasional 100+ mile run, and prefers ergonomics and comfort over power/speed, which would you recommend?

Both great bikes. For the plans noted above would probably lean towards the R.

 

[LENRT1200ST]

I have the R1200ST, 2006. It's got; ESC, ABS, Hard Bags, Luggage Rack, MV risers, and C-B Euro fairing. It's one fine horse! The stock ST fairing was a little low for my 6' frame. It did a pretty good job managing the wind blast below my shoulders, but I wanted more protection from bugs and rain. Hense, the stock swap and the 18" C-B Euro.

The R's riding position looks more radical to me, but I've not ridden then both.

If I had the R it would not be long before I'd be looking for some kind of fairing to hide behind, and get out of the wind blast.

Good luck hunting,

Len