I have rather long motorcycle history. I start the season when snow melts (or earlier) and finish it when snow prevents decent riding (or after). I haven’t done longer tours lately, but else I ride almost daily. R1200RS is really a machine for me: - no hassle with chains - nice size for commuting in traffic jams (compared to GS) - ease of boxer engine (for this I had my biggest doubts first) R1200RS is my 3rd BMW motorcycle.