I know you're taking the rip but, on the Orange 1190 most reports said that the R with 21/18 wheels was the better road bike than the vanilla bike with 19/17 wheels - also borne out by our very own Cookie who's owned both bikes. Engineer (sic) needs to actually ride the fecking bikes rather than sit behind his Italian coffee table reading bollox in magazines
Andres
Totally agree.That's why my weapon of choice since 2008 has been my 950 SuperEnduro with it's 21/18 combo.Yes, the outright grip is limited compared to something more road orientated but for most of the time I much prefer it with the kind of riding I do.That's why I know I'll love the AT when it finally pitches up,and confirmed within seconds of setting off on a demo ride.
But if you like mile munching on the autoroute between Formule 1 luxury hotels ,2 up ,then the GS will be far more you