Lightweight on a GS or S?

[timeandtide]

So for commuting about 20 miles (each way) across (allegedly) A-class country roads 5 days a week, and then playing for 150 miles at weekends with the odd 700 mile weekend away, which gets your vote ....?

Not asking much now am I?


- Spud.

You'll be happy with either of them. S is more powerful esp with Vanderlinde chip and pipes.GS more uprightseating position. Pillion will prefer the GS.

 

[G.C.]

So for commuting about 20 miles (each way) across (allegedly) A-class country roads 5 days a week, and then playing for 150 miles at weekends with the odd 700 mile weekend away, which gets your vote ....?QUOTE]

Spud,do yersel a favour and try the 650GS

G C

 

[G.C.]

So for commuting about 20 miles (each way) across (allegedly) A-class country roads 5 days a week, and then playing for 150 miles at weekends with the odd 700 mile weekend away, which gets your vote ....?

- Spud.

Spud, do yersel a favour and try the 650GS

G C

 

[sjwb]

My two cents worth?
The S is the one for you by the sound of it. Stands back and awaits the brickbats
Having owned both, I can attest that the S is more capable at bend swinging than the GS; but of course that is not the whole story. I found the S more comfortable by far (weight evenly distributed on legs, bum and arms rather than bum only on the GS). Rarer than the Chelsea tractor that the GS is becoming and unusually for a BM, quite handsome . Power wise I guess that the S is a little tame, you won't go worrying R1s much, but enough to enjoy and bring a smile to your face.
I am waiting for the R1200S and am fairly sure that, after a test ride, I shall be ordering one. This is in no way disparraging to the GS, I have had two and love them to bits - but the sporty one calls me.
In closing; whichever you chose, I wish you well and know that you won't be disappointed.

 

[Spud]

Cheers Stevie,

I don't want to worry R1s too much - well maybe only when it gets twisty and bumpy. Out on the long straights they can be the rabbit and get banned if they want.

The "S" would be the safe choice I think as it wouldn't be soooo different from what I've ridden in the past. However, the GS may well change my horizons and paths travelled.

It seems I can get a much newer S than GS for the money too - it definitely seems to sit in showrooms for longer than any GS. I guess back-to-back rides it'll need to be. I'd love to hear what you make of the R1200S - it looks more sporty than the current S but with the weight/power figures being quoted, it should be very good fun to ride.
All the very best with it.

- Spud.

 

[~Stef~]

You fit just fine

 

[~Stef~]

Actually being a bit of a sliph like thing myself I made up an extension foot for the side stand wider than stock and about 12mm fatter, ive found it helps when lifting the bike of the stand as it doesnt lean over as far and the wider foot stops it sinking into soft ground

So when do you want a shot of mine ? I'll be down your way on the 3rd next month

 

[franco]

Go for the GS...

The GS has numerous advantages for you...

1. It seems to be less phased carrying large amounts of luggage. So, for example, say you had to visit a mate who lived abroad? You'd be able to fit loads more tasty treats on your bike.
2. There are people who live close to you who could be a good source of spares
3. You wouldn't bounce around so much going along some of the more remote roads Scotland has to offer, and you could even go beach cruising with Stef.

At the end of the day, they're both great bikes, but the GS can go more places than the S can (yes I know there's the bloke on ADVrider with the knobblies on his S), whilst theres not much the S can do the GS can't. Ken whit eh mean?

 

[Spud]

1. It seems to be less phased carrying large amounts of luggage. So, for example, say you had to visit a mate who lived abroad? You'd be able to fit loads more tasty treats on your bike.

I'd need the S though to be quick enough to get those treats down there before they turned gangrenous ...

2. There are people who live close to you who could be a good source of spares

Awww. Be fair. He hasn't dropped it that often ....

3. You wouldn't bounce around so much going along some of the more remote roads Scotland has to offer, and you could even go beach cruising with Stef.

I don't bounce - not once I get the saussies sorted. I'd probably end up doing what I've just done on the aged S3 to the GS too - and that's a bill we don't want to get into ... especially if Mrs Spud sees this!

...whilst theres not much the S can do the GS can't. Ken whit eh mean?

Aye ... but you could write that there's not much (for me) the GS can do the S can't either. Like I say, I think a back-to-back long ride on potential candidates of each is going to be the only way - and it's finding one of each at the same locale that I'd go for that's the really, really hard bit ... oh and avoiding that "oh look, shiny, funky" hypnosis that can be so debilitating when looking at new steeds!

- Spud.

 

[Spud]

So when do you want a shot of mine ? I'll be down your way on the 3rd next month

I missed that on the first read. Oh ..... go on then!

I'll even reciprocate on the BBB. And/or you can have a run in the winter-run-around.

- Spud.