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I've booked a test ride for a 1250 this weekend. I currently have a K1200GT, FJ-09, and an SV650. I'm kicking the tires on the idea of selling the K bike and the FJ and replacing it with a 1250RS. I'll be keeping the SV.

My wife is riding pillion less and less, and I've never really fallen in love with the raucous characteristics of the Yamaha cross plane triple on the FJ. I'm thinking the 1250RS may be the bike that gives me the sporty side of riding (the parts I like about the FJ), and in a pinch, a two up weekend tourer. My wife is thin, and I'm an average 5'10 160 lbs.

Thoughts on this bike doing double duty?

Also, on my test ride, is there anything specific to the model that I should pay attention to?

Thanks in advance.

Good to know that you've seen a couple do this for a week! Thanks for that.

It will work, I have done 2 weeks 2-up with my wife and all the luggage, the bike copes very well, me less so due to the ergonomics , tall rider and stiff hip. Just completed 1600 miles in 8 days solo, the bikes superb but I’m aching, wish it fitted me better.

I think “fitting” the bike is most important.

Solo and/or 2 up.

I’m a solo rider and right now 12 days and 2000 miles in to my Euro trip.

My bike fits me now and I can ride it all day in comfort.

It just needs a wash.

ps - 12 days of sunshine up to 27 degrees. 6 to go