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The 23 RS is definitely more modern. I see you got the factory handlebar instead of the "clip on" bars. Supposed to make it be easier handling, especially at low speeds. Enjoy.
I see you got the factory handlebar instead of the "clip on" bars. Supposed to make it be easier handling, especially at low speeds. Enjoy.
Thanks. Definitely wanted the tubular bars as they are better for mounting accessories.
Congratulations. I was interested in the bar option until I saw it moved the grips higher and farther back. Nice color choice!
I have a 2021 R1250RS. It is definitely a step child of the brand in that it is not highly marketed yet is probably the best of the bikes with the boxer engine. I added Helibar risers and Suburban Machinery peg lowering blocks on mine and created one of the most comfortable bikes I've owned. In fact, my knee and hip angles are very very close to that of those on a new GS, a bike I wanted because of its fit for my 6'4" frame (of course I would have dropped the pegs on a GS too so it would have been the better choice for my hips). In the current set up, my RS is great for 500-750 mile days but I tend to just do the 200 mile morning loops on weekends. I also paid about $4500 less for it than a comparably equipped GS. It's a fantastic bike for what I do!
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My current ride is a 16RT and have been looking at the RS & R bikes. I first leaned towards the R but after reading the forums going from one extreme, having full weather protection to the naked is probably not a wise long term solution. At least not from what I read here anyway. I took the 1250 GS, RS, & R, out for a test ride and loved the GS ergonomics. I took out the RS and didn’t care for the riding position and buffeting. Then Took out the R bike and thought that with lowered foot pegs, I was home free but I hear all kinds of complaints about a good windshield working out. Now I learn that we can swap the handle bars of the R bike with the RS and basically have an R bike with a fairing. One thing to note is that I could always put on bar backs if necessary. (Doubtful but I like having the option)
So I wanted to know what you did to your RS to give it similar ergonomics of the GS.
Thanks. I will ride more with a slight bias to the touring part of "sport touring" so the bars were a better fit there as well. I have noticed that they cause a small interference between the clutch lever and the mirror stalk though. It's only at full lock and minor, so I will not worry about it.
This would end that interference. They are slightly convex, so you get a better view behind and to the side and are crystal clear to highly extra-legal speeds. I've had them on my last 4 bikes and now can't ride with any other mirrors.
Nice! Got a link? I had some MotoGadget bar end mirrors on my rNineT and loved them. I actually have a spare set, but they are round and won't go with the feel of the RS.
When I search the forums there seems to be a dirth of threads/posts concerning the RS. I just know there has to be more members than me and my next door neighbor who ride the RS. Anyone else out there?