R1200GS and / or R1200R

jbim · Post by **jbim** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:45 pm

I own a 2006 R1200GS. I just love that bike. It amazes me all the time but specially when I try other bikes. Recently, I was at my dealership and saw a demo R1200R. This one is a black beauty. I took it for a ride. This is a hoot to ride. Tons of fun. I think it would be a good city bike. My GS is all farkled up for touring and find it a bit busy for just city riding. I was thinking of a Ducati, maybe a Monster. Now I think the R1200R could be better than the Duc. I felt the R and the GS are different enough to sit side by side in the same garage. Luckily, I can afford to keep both. Anyone has any thoughts on how these bikes may be either complementary or similar?

Thanks

NCGS · Post by **NCGS** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:57 pm

I had a '05 GS. Sold it due to medical reasons which have been fixed. When it came time for me to put another BMW in the garage (which I did tonight), I knew it would be a R. As nice as the GS was (is), I don't do enough off-road riding to justify the dual sport character of the bike.

I think I'm going to be very happy with this R.. oh, yeah,.. am I ever..

hass · Post by **hass** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:07 pm

The R1200R is a perfect city bike that can also tour - though you might want to change a few things if you do (like seat/screen/pegs).

If you can afford to keeep the GS then the R1200R is a great city bike (I ride mine to work every day) and great fun in the twisties!

However, in your position (being able to keep the GS and therefore buy a second bike) I'd also take the R1200S out for a test ride!

motorradguy · Post by **motorradguy** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:40 pm

The RR is a great all-rounder. The turn radius lends itself to a good city bike and its light enough to throw around a bit (dare i say...lane splitting). I've ridden a Duc in the city (NYC) and the R1200R and by far the RR takes the gold.