R1150R to R1200R ?

[Red1150R]

Hello everyone,
Considering making the switch to the new R1200R from my 2005 R1150R.
I've been riding this 05 since new, has been a great bike, no issues, but the new technology seems very tempting, lighter, smoother engine & transmission, I'm finding it hard to part with the old!
Has anyone made this switch before? Any regrets?

[deilenberger]

Test ride one. Take your checkbook. You won't go home with your R1150R.

[craigleo]

Yeah, what Don said. Your R1150R is a beautiful motorcycle. The R1200R, is the next level better in every way.

[ka5ysy]

See my signature line !

[AllanCook]

I went from an 1150R to a 1200R. While I am almost certainly in the minority here, I think the 1150 was the better bike for me. I have never been comfortable on the 1200 after more than an hour in the saddle, but I rode my 1150 across the country without a moment of discomfort. I never felt the "surging" issue people complained of on my 1150. The 1150 seemed more "planted" on the road than the 1200. The 1200 has a much twitchier throttle response and the electronics are a lot more complicated. To be sure, the 1200 is a good deal more powerful and has a lot more torque, but I never come even close to using all of that power. One of the things I think is better on the 1200 is the ABS system. I think the 1200 handles with a lighter touch, too, which may or may not be a good thing in all circumstances. Honestly, if someone offered me a well-maintained, mint black R1150R with sport shield and cases I'd swap my 1200 for it in a minute.

[Naptown_Rider]

I must say the only point the R1150R has over the new R1200R is the seat operation. On my old R1150R Ed 80 I really liked being able to put the key in real quick and pop the small section to put my wallet/keys, garage remote etc. It seems kind of a hassle to find the little keyhole on the back of the 1200 and then pull the whole seat up. I'm also surprise the new R1200R's don't have a more finished underseat storage area. Just my 2 cents. Other than that its great. R1200R's are much faster than the old ones!

[Rolando33]

I went from a Rockster to a K1200S. In less than a year I was back with a boxer, but the R1200R. Never regretted it.

[websterize]

Has anyone made this switch before? Any regrets?

We're close to the next iteration of RR. If you can hold off pulling the trigger, it might help the wallet on a 2010. Then again, you might be waiting awhile.

[Red1150R]

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.