TONY G
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i fancy a r1200r what are they like to live with? wind blast ect,,
any one got a r1200r?
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MickyBlueyes
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I've had one,& an 1100 & 1150 and would have another over a GS (for the road) & I've had 2 GS's , as far as road riding is concerned anyway.
Front wheel is more 'planted' I think due to the 17" wheel - therefore better rubber & shorter suspension throw.
Wind blast is OK, no prob for me @ 5'11'... just. They need a screen of some sort, but even a small one is fine up to 80mph.
I'm currently using a new K1300s, but as a S/h bike they are an unsung hero IMHO, almost GS abilities (let's face it how many % ever go off road) but IMO better on road if you get past the GS kudos/marketing.
Front wheel is more 'planted' I think due to the 17" wheel - therefore better rubber & shorter suspension throw.
Wind blast is OK, no prob for me @ 5'11'... just. They need a screen of some sort, but even a small one is fine up to 80mph.
I'm currently using a new K1300s, but as a S/h bike they are an unsung hero IMHO, almost GS abilities (let's face it how many % ever go off road) but IMO better on road if you get past the GS kudos/marketing.
TONY G
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that all sounds good to me,,
ill keep an eye out for one,
cheers
ill keep an eye out for one,cheers
Had an 1150 R, which as stated was a lovely road bike, very easy to ride, I had a small o/e screen which i swapped for a larger Givi screen but actually reverted back to the smaller one, never had any big buffeting proplems at all .... I am 6'2" tall.
I agree that it is a cheaper and better road bike than the GS variant but Ewan and the crew never used one so the marketing boys win
I agree that it is a cheaper and better road bike than the GS variant but Ewan and the crew never used one so the marketing boys win
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