BikerPig,
Well comparisons as follows:
Adventure is very tall in the seat height and I'm 6'2". I really liked the adjustable seat from the GS.
The taller screen is worse for me, even more buffeting than the GS.
The motor definitely feels a touch smoother, even from the first few miles. Down to the twin sparks???
The larger tank is a real bonus so I'm pleased I chose the option although I hate the engine bars that go with it!
Dual seat is worse for pillions, the GS pillion squab was more comfortable for my partner.
Like the twin jack sockets, opens up other possibilities since I have the heated jacket on in the chilly seasons
Dislike the servo assisted brakes. They are grabby and lack much feel.
Like the looks better of the Adventure, the dual seat smoothes the lines out, the larger tank looks really beefy and the black beak extension adds character to the front end.
Overall, it's the brakes that I notice more often as the biggest difference. Other than that, my GS and the Adventure are very similar. I'm still extremely glad I bought another GS/Adventure and the downsides are not significant enough to make me wish I'd gone for the GS.
As for the absence, I've been through a sports car stage! I'm cured now (after massive expense!) but have had my eyes opened considerably about just how fast some cars can go! Selling my 5 litre V8 TVR Chimaera was heart wrenching and the grunt it had makes the Adventure just feel puny. However the costs were ridiculous to keep it running. If you're interested I've put a owning / living with guide on the net at
www.tvr-chimaera.com. It's not a particularly pretty site but I've had unanamous support from TVR owners about the writing!
Here's to surviving and riding through another fast approaching winter, ride safe all!
Simon.
