I've been looking to get a newer bike and basically can't resist GS Adventure's, However, I was struggling trying decide whether the air cooled (and it's lower price') or the liquid cooled would be better, Didn't matter how many articles I read, or youtube videos I watched, I still couldn't decide. So, yesterday I took myself out on both from Bahnstormer in Maidenhead and had a lovely couple of rides into Henley and back. If you've not yet ridden them both, the engine difference of the LC is astounding. The torque and acceleration of the LC is incredible 
and much more like a KTM 990 Adventure I rode a few years ago. It is like riding something out of star wars in appearance but I found it very easy to maneuver at slow speeds (I'm 6'1" with short legs (32") ) It handled very well although the front wheel is slightly light which others have commented on. I suspect nothing more than a pair of TKC80's and learning the bike will resolve that. I then went out on the air cooled which definitely felt more planted and I preferred the power delivery as it is more usable ( and less likely to lose your licence) but at the same time I found it vibrated noticeably more than the LC, a little mundane and possibly too predictable?, and dare I say it, a little out of date. The LC was a blast, if a little concerning at how sporty/willing the engine feels-make no mistake, this is uber quick compared to the TU AC. The LC looks and feels modern, fun, it is smooth(no vibes), innovative and there is so much information available to the rider through the controls on the handlebars to control the display & GPS/Computer there is plenty to entertain you on those long motorway hauls(although the later not fitted on my test). I wanted the AC to win as it still is a very good bike and a very good model can easily save £3-£4,000 over the LC but I came away pretty well convinced it will be the LC if I can further convince myself to part with the hard earned!!
and much more like a KTM 990 Adventure I rode a few years ago. It is like riding something out of star wars in appearance but I found it very easy to maneuver at slow speeds (I'm 6'1" with short legs (32") ) It handled very well although the front wheel is slightly light which others have commented on. I suspect nothing more than a pair of TKC80's and learning the bike will resolve that. I then went out on the air cooled which definitely felt more planted and I preferred the power delivery as it is more usable ( and less likely to lose your licence) but at the same time I found it vibrated noticeably more than the LC, a little mundane and possibly too predictable?, and dare I say it, a little out of date. The LC was a blast, if a little concerning at how sporty/willing the engine feels-make no mistake, this is uber quick compared to the TU AC. The LC looks and feels modern, fun, it is smooth(no vibes), innovative and there is so much information available to the rider through the controls on the handlebars to control the display & GPS/Computer there is plenty to entertain you on those long motorway hauls(although the later not fitted on my test). I wanted the AC to win as it still is a very good bike and a very good model can easily save £3-£4,000 over the LC but I came away pretty well convinced it will be the LC if I can further convince myself to part with the hard earned!!
I started on a F650 Dakar and ended on an R1150GSA, which I used both on and off road extensively. Having tried a number of different tyres the TKC80 came up trumps with me and most other adventure riders we met(which admittedly were few)....even on the roads because when the roads were less than perfect they were far more able to keep the front end stable. I appreciate some of you will not wish to take your bikes off-road and will want to extract the greatest speed performance on the road but they are pretty well still the best tyres I've ever used on a dual purpose bike. I'd be interested in trying the TKC70's - they sound interesting,
