RT or GSA

[Yorkie]

I had an 1150GS for 3 years. I then had 1200RTs for 6 years and have now gone back to a 1200GSA. Why?
The RT is the most capable bike if you want to cover big miles - the weather protection is superb, the comfort is great (with a Sargeant seat) and it does everything well if you stay on tarmac. But, for me, it is just too clinical - quiet and competent but not rock & roll enough. While my head said the RT was good at everything I wanted it to do, my heart knew that it was missing something - and the GSA rings my bells. It will cruise comfortably up to about 90 and on second rate roads it is absolutely brilliant.
I keep riding it around with a bloody great grin on my face! Go with your heart.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Luckily.....................I have both a RT and GS

Best of both worlds and both bikes cost a lot less than a new 12GSA

 

[FERRET]

I owned an 1150gs for 4 years and loved it, decided i wanted a change and was plannng a european trip two up so opted for an 08 rt, as previously stated great bike for long distance touring, weather protection etc etc, in fact the only thing that i can fault it on is its lack of attitude, a thing the gs had in bucket loads.
Got back from my european trip on Thursday, yesterday i was in my local BMW dealers (clarkes) and have bought a 30th Anniversary GSA, I think once youve owned a GS for a while they are in your DNA, and nothing else gives quite the same buzz.
Dont get me wrong the RT is a great bike but just not for me.