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Those new R1200GS look kinda cool.....

Well I got to take a GS out today, did some twisty & freeway time on it. What a GREAT bike and the new water cooled versions are no slouches either, it will surprise you. Instant like right off the bat, I can see myself having one someday.

The I followed up with an RT ride and as much as I liked the GS the RT is the bike for me right now, it just fits and feels right.
 
Ant said:
Not the one with spokes but this one:

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Dumb idea to buy one with zero intent of going off road? Are they comfy and handle well in twisties??

Just thinking out loud.
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Yes.
 
Ant said:
Well I got to take a GS out today, did some twisty & freeway time on it. What a GREAT bike and the new water cooled versions are no slouches either, it will surprise you. Instant like right off the bat, I can see myself having one someday.

The I followed up with an RT ride and as much as I liked the GS the RT is the bike for me right now, it just fits and feels right.
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I'm not gonna say shit. :rofl
 
Ant said:
Well I got to take a GS out today, did some twisty & freeway time on it. What a GREAT bike and the new water cooled versions are no slouches either, it will surprise you. Instant like right off the bat, I can see myself having one someday.

The I followed up with an RT ride and as much as I liked the GS the RT is the bike for me right now, it just fits and feels right.
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What! No FJR? BB is gonna to go apesh*t.
 
Sat on all the BMWs this weekend.S1000R and RnineT are too agressive for my tastes :) The only ones that felt good were the F800GS, R1200GS and R1200R.
 
Obviously, RT and GS appeal to different emotions and preferences.

I rode an RT (previous gen, unsure about the year) for about 26 miles, from 25/Coalinga Rd junction to King City via Lonoak Rd. The RT’s controls were light effort, the bike felt fluid; strong brakes, compliant suspension – a very pleasant, comfortable long distance bike. I want to try an FJR to see how it compares.
 
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Honestly, I forgot. I would have.

I think an RT would be perfect for me if I was doing long rides all the time, I certainly love all the gadgets and comfort features, but it's ENORMOUS and I have zero saddle experience on such bikes.

Plus i mostly commute and I want something smaller and nimble for lane splitting and such.

The girl I had over yesterday said "That's a huge bike" when she saw the 800...
 
HappyHighwayman said:
Honestly, I forgot. I would have.

I think an RT would be perfect for me if I was doing long rides all the time, I certainly love all the gadgets and comfort features, but it's ENORMOUS and I have zero saddle experience on such bikes.

Plus i mostly commute and I want something smaller and nimble for lane splitting and such.

The girl I had over yesterday said "That's a huge bike" when she saw the 800...
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It looks big but that's very deceiving. That was one of my reasons for never wanting something 'that big' until I took one out. Very well balanced and in the twisties I wiil say nimble. It's great for around town as well as long trips.
 
Ant said:
It looks big but that's very deceiving. That was one of my reasons for never wanting something 'that big' until I took one out. Very well balanced and in the twisties I wiil say nimble. It's great for around town as well as long trips.
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On the list to test ride. But then if I wanted that I'd consider the K1600GTL as well.


Guy at work has one, looks amazing. Same colors as my F800GS.
 
Gary856 said:
Obviously, RT and GS appeal to different emotions and preferences.

I rode an RT (previous gen, unsure about the year) for about 26 miles, from 25/Coalinga Rd junction to King City via Lonoak Rd. The RT’s controls were light effort, the bike felt fluid; strong brakes, compliant suspension – a very pleasant, comfortable long distance bike. I want to try an FJR to see how it compares.
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Go try a new water cooled RT :thumbup
 
Still gonna wait till at least 2017. When I was sitting on the bikes the salesman asked "So how much mileage do you have now?" and I'm like "30,000...in under 3 years". He totally expected my bike to be a garage queen :)
 
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