I'm thinking about whether to make a change in my bikes for the upcoming season. I won't be able to do any test riding anytime soon, due to winter snow, ice, etc., so I'll ask questions instead. I visited the local dealer and checked out the offerings that were in stock.
One possibility for a new bike is an R1250RS. I got to sit on one at the dealer. It feels promising, but sits a bit farther forward than I prefer.
The RT looks and feels bulkier than I'd prefer.
What else should I look at? I have a 30" inseam, so the GS is a bit tall for my taste, but not impossible. I think I'd like more weather protection than the R. I posted elsewhere questions asking about the F900XR and F850GS, but am happy to chat about them here as well.
What else should I look at?
I once owned an R1100RS, which I liked, other than that it was a lemon. The dealer was diligent at fixing what broke, but things broke often. I put almost 50K on it, until it had one too many thing go wrong with it.
I currently own a K1200RS, which has a number of strengths (including reliability), but is heavy and thirsty. I have over 90K on it. Technology has come a long way since it.
I put barbacks on both of them, to bring the handlebars up and back a bit. That helped me with the riding position.
I'll do general riding, some touring, occasional two-up riding, etc. I'll definitely get saddlebags and probably a top box for it.
Recommendations?
One possibility for a new bike is an R1250RS. I got to sit on one at the dealer. It feels promising, but sits a bit farther forward than I prefer.
The RT looks and feels bulkier than I'd prefer.
What else should I look at? I have a 30" inseam, so the GS is a bit tall for my taste, but not impossible. I think I'd like more weather protection than the R. I posted elsewhere questions asking about the F900XR and F850GS, but am happy to chat about them here as well.
What else should I look at?
I once owned an R1100RS, which I liked, other than that it was a lemon. The dealer was diligent at fixing what broke, but things broke often. I put almost 50K on it, until it had one too many thing go wrong with it.
I currently own a K1200RS, which has a number of strengths (including reliability), but is heavy and thirsty. I have over 90K on it. Technology has come a long way since it.
I put barbacks on both of them, to bring the handlebars up and back a bit. That helped me with the riding position.
I'll do general riding, some touring, occasional two-up riding, etc. I'll definitely get saddlebags and probably a top box for it.
Recommendations?