R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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I visited my old patch today as there aren't many bike dealers in Mid Wales. It's a nice ride through the Welsh Marches to Fraser's in Gloucester. I've known the owner since 1992 and he is that rare thing, a sole proprietor, multi-franchise dealership selling all the Piaggio bikes, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Peugeot & Mutt. https://www.frasersmotorcycles.co.uk/
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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #7 the problem being that my ageing body and the RS are not compatible for longer trips, even with lowered pegs and raised bars to make the ergonomics more upright. Yesterday was around 200 miles including the test ride. The hip pain had already started after 85 miles to get there. Things were not too bad for the 30 miles on the Tuareg and I was really glad to get home. Then there was the knee pain yesterday evening which is only just starting to wane. It is only riding the RS that generates the hip pain. Driving the car, gardening, walking into town and loafing on the sofa is fine. I did a 2200 mile trip to Austria and back over 14 days, with three rest days mixed in. I was very uncomfortable on any days over 200 miles. The other factor is I have decided to be a one bike household after 8 years with 2 bikes so need a jack of all trades. That might change in 5 years when my state pension kicks in. I might use that income to fund an MP3 for running errands and local trips, or it might be needed to buy a new hip. When this rain goes, I will go ride a V85TT again, as I last rode one not long after they came out in 2019. Then procrastinate some more.
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #8Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #7 I've been on a few rides with people on T7s and comparable mid-size KTMs and while we occasionally swapped bikes for 20-ish miles when I couldn't notice - most of them are among the first to call for a break after and hour or two of riding (pavement only). Even before the guys and gals on sportbikes, one time the T7 guy in his early 30s called for a break before my fiancee riding pillion on a CBR did. What I refer to as the 'plank' seat I don't think lends itself well to touring. Sure you can go with aftermarket bits to improve or adapt but speaking generally. And there's always a lot of variables given your age, fitness, height, weight, riding style... Two older colleagues at work are retiring this year and both, together with the rest of the people who ride at work, after numerous coffee break discussions did objectively agree when it comes to comfort and all-around-ness there is an elephant that cannot be ignored - the GS. Should your situation allow it might be an avenue to consider even under penalty of being branded a heretic among the RS crowd  Both are selling their bikes (large older sports-tourer Aprilia, and a Kawa 650) and going with the new GS for a retirement present. I did try the new GS1300 when one took it for a test drive and while it isn't for me and not my cup of tea (at least for now) the smaller size compared to the predecessor and 'comfort' aspects are definitely there and I can't deny it ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to one-bike-fits-all category.
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Tue Jul 09, 2024 6:06 pm (Last edited: Tue Jul 09, 2024 6:07 pm)
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Zitat von Valks im Beitrag #9 I have already mentioned concerns about the seat on the Tuareg. Hence going to try the V85TT. I had a R1300GS for a couple of days recently as a service loan bike. I didn't gel with it and I would need to adaptive ride height thing that puts the bike in a price range I can afford but will not pay. I have ridden R1250GS in the past and didn't really like them either. I think I have gone off the Telelever front end. The are a number of decent mid range bikes as discussed in other threads. Some fit into the tall roader category rather than sport bike, so should have decent seats. None come with cruise control until you start spending V85TT money e.g. cheapest versions of the Tiger and BMW F series. Spam goes here |
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Hmm, I fully understand the ergonomic issues with a stiff hip, I had mine resurfaced ( so called Birmingham Hip Replacement) last October, the outcome is fantastic and I can ride all day now. And sleep much better also, better than a conventional hip replacement if you go that route, if you wear it out you have retained all the bone for a conventional replacement at a later date. |
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Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:16 pm (Last edited: Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:19 pm)
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I was at the dealer's the other day and saw a Ducati 950 Supersport. Just for the hell of it, I sat on it and it was really comfortable. I was actually thinking about it as a new bike, but was deterred by lack of cruise control (although you could fit a Kaoko on it maybe). It's 2 cylinders in an "L" formation. It looks cool, but anyway...seat height 31.8" and weighs about 460 lbs. |
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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #13 there have been some very good deals on 2023 left over 650 Vstrom. I like them as I had one as a service loaner a while ago. No cruise control though. Ideal as a 2nd bike not an all rounder in a 1 bike home.
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another unicorn has arrived. The baby GS has had an update. The F750GS is now an F800GS. It has cruise control as an option. 227kg which is a bit lardy. 895cc, 86bhp and 67.2ftlb of torque which is adequate. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/bmw/f800gs/2024/
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