Decision to be made?

PAL55 · Jul 19, 2019

I've had my RT 1200 for 18 months now, and it's a fantastic bike. However, having always had adventure bikes the craving never leaves me. I rode the 1250 GS yesterday, lots of fun, great bike!! Now I have to decide, do I change back to a GS?

Wierpig · Jul 19, 2019

And you need help with that decision?

RSInterloper · Jul 19, 2019

I met a guy of 74 outside Riders in Cardiff last year (when they still existed) who was on his third RT - great bike he said but he had a GS for riding with his mates on the twisties in mid-Wales. So there you are, have both....

Or maybe a small-ish KTM or something to satisfy those cravings?

(I'm 70 and he inspired me to change my RS to an RT - but a smaller bike would be nice for those odd days....)

PAL55 · Jul 19, 2019

RSInterloper said:
I met a guy of 74 outside Riders in Cardiff last year (when they still existed) who was on his third RT - great bike he said but he had a GS for riding with his mates on the twisties in mid-Wales. So there you are, have both....

Or maybe a small-ish KTM or something to satisfy those cravings?

(I'm 70 and he inspired me to change my RS to an RT - but a smaller bike would be nice for those odd days....)

Well having 2 bikes as nice as it sounds is not possible for me!! So still weighing things up, pro's and cons.

Skudd · Jul 19, 2019

If you have the dosh change it for the GS. After resisting for many many years I'm glad I got my GSA. Got it at the right time so that I can appreciate it so much more. Just wish parts where at Honda prices.

PAL55 · Jul 19, 2019

The deal to change isn't too bad, I have had the GSA before. If I do go for the GS 1250 this time it will be for the LE Exclusive spec. Love how it looks, it's also lighter. One concern I have is fuel range, coming from a GSA and possibly now an RT the standard GS is a 20 ltr fuel capacity. I would be interested if anyone can give me a tank range figure for the GS. I appreciate it's how you ride it, but under normal riding, what can I realistically expect?

Delboy777 · Jul 19, 2019

PAL55 said:
The deal to change isn't too bad, I have had the GSA before. If I do go for the GS 1250 this time it will be for the LE Exclusive spec. Love how it looks, it's also lighter. One concern I have is fuel range, coming from a GSA and possibly now an RT the standard GS is a 20 ltr fuel capacity. I would be interested if anyone can give me a tank range figure for the GS. I appreciate it's how you ride it, but under normal riding, what can I realistically expect?

Early days for my bike a GS TE Exclusive but id say a good 200 miles if your riding with a sensible hat on.

PAL55 · Jul 19, 2019

Delboy777 said:
Early days for my bike a GS TE Exclusive but id say a good 200 miles if your riding with a sensible hat on.

Not bad. How are you getting on with your TE Exclusive?

steadysteve · Jul 20, 2019

GS with givi touring screen if wind protection is a factor. Best of both worlds.

PAL55 · Jul 23, 2019

Well I have made that decision!! New GS 1250 TE Exclusive on order.

Rich C · Jul 29, 2019

PAL55 said:
The deal to change isn't too bad, I have had the GSA before. If I do go for the GS 1250 this time it will be for the LE Exclusive spec. Love how it looks, it's also lighter. One concern I have is fuel range, coming from a GSA and possibly now an RT the standard GS is a 20 ltr fuel capacity. I would be interested if anyone can give me a tank range figure for the GS. I appreciate it's how you ride it, but under normal riding, what can I realistically expect?

Depends on what roads you're on... The GS mpg seems to drop dramatically on the motorway down to 53mpg but I can get 62mpg on A and B roads. This clearly affects tank range considerably. Just back from a 2300 mile jaunt to the Alps and Dolomites and the bike averaged 61mpg overall giving a theoretical range of some 240 miles to a tank. I went from a GSA to a GS and thought the comparative lack of range would be an issue. In reality it hasn't been at all.

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