gs to rt

[jags]

a question to those of you who have swopped to an rt from a gs. is the rt more or less affected by side or three quarter wind gusts. my gs is manageable but is tiring in windy conditions. tia.. jags.

 

[casbar]

Ok, didn't have a GS, had Harleys, but have done over 3k on the RT since April, in all weathers and haven't noticed any issues whatsoever with any side winds, its planted.

 

[richardbd]

agree. planted...

 

[Karlread]

The Pas de Calais is the test for windy conditions particularly side ones, I found the best bike was my 2008 R1200GSA, 2nd best is my current R1200RT LC.

 

[uncle buck]

Have had both gs and rt. No problem with rt

 

[DC]

i had the Older air cooled RT back in 2009,then went to GSA in 2013 then back to RT in 2015, had no issues at all …i can imagine at force 9 on the Severn Bridge it might be a handful, but wouldn't anything ?

In normal everyday conditions its superb ..

 

[Deleted account 180524001]

No issues with crosswind on a 2007 RT. It's lower than a GS so I would imagine the RT would be better in crosswinds.

 

[Elephant]

I have a GSA and an RT, both LC models. The GSA does suffer from crosswinds and I find I need to work a little harder to keep the bike on a line. The RT on the other hand offers greater rider protection but the bike does also suffer from side winds but it feels significantly different. On the RT the bike feels very light on its tyres and can at times feel like it's being picked up by the wind and moved side ways; in reality the bike hardly moves. It's more noticeable with PR4s. Bridgestones and metzeler tyres feel slightly more stable at high speed in crosswinds. In summary with a GSA in crosswinds you get more buffeting and side force on the rider and on the RT it influences the bike more making it feel light on its tyres. Hope that makes sense

 

[Martyn H]

i had the Older air cooled RT back in 2009,then went to GSA in 2013 then back to RT in 2015, had no issues at all …i can imagine at force 9 on the Severn Bridge it might be a handful, but wouldn't anything ?

Ironically, on a very stormy day a few weeks ago I rode from Cardigan up the M4, across on the SSC, & then up the M5. The only "still air" I encountered on the whole journey was on the bridge, due to it's design.
The old bridge is a totally different proposition........

 

[casbar]

I have a GSA and an RT, both LC models. The GSA does suffer from crosswinds and I find I need to work a little harder to keep the bike on a line. The RT on the other hand offers greater rider protection but the bike does also suffer from side winds but it feels significantly different. On the RT the bike feels very light on its tyres and can at times feel like it's being picked up by the wind and moved side ways; in reality the bike hardly moves. It's more noticeable with PR4s. Bridgestones and metzeler tyres feel slightly more stable at high speed in crosswinds. In summary with a GSA in crosswinds you get more buffeting and side force on the rider and on the RT it influences the bike more making it feel light on its tyres. Hope that makes sense

Well I have never yet experienced any issues with wind on the LC RT, and also run PR4s. Maybe not been caught in heavy winds yet.

 

[jags]

thanks for the replies(no piss taking?). i don't fight the side winds,just try to keep it on my side but it is a bit disconcerting when lined up nicely for a corner to get knocked a couple of feet offline. on pr4s but tourances were just the same.. tyre pressures and suspension ok.

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

Why don't you take a new RT out for a test ride a your local dealer, you might be pleasantly surprised

 

[SMcGirr]

I have had two GSs and an RT, the RT is much better in a strong side wind. Worst experience was on the GS hex head with a pillion in a gale. 45 degree lean at times on a straight road. That said the lorries were doing 30 mph because of the wind. Never really noticed it prior to that but now I do as that was a scary ride.

 

[gabriel_gs]

Agree with the other posts above

I've had 2 1150GSs an 1150RT and on my second 1200RT - the RTs are more planted than the GS - no problems in wind at all