Having just got back from a long tour on a GS and having done one on a RS in the past Mark, the owner of both, would probably choose the RS….but only because of two things A: BMW can’t provide luggage for the GS at the moment B: the GS broke down on the tour and BMW have yet to complete it’s repatriation! (Video about that to follow!)
@@whojamaflip1 Well that sucks! I have an RS and I'm thinking of trading for a GS. I have a 35" inseam and the RS is tough on a long day even though I love riding it. I'm aware of the luggage situation so I'll go aftermarket. The break down isn't encouraging though. Thanks for the reply.
If it wasn’t for the breakdown I’d say GS over the RS, the GS has a more compliant ride and better wind protection. Plus the engine is a step forward. We think the issue with the GS is likely a fried bit of electrical post v heavy rain and I can’t find any reports of similar breakdowns on line (actually very few reports of faults) so hopefully not a common fault. But until the bike is back and repaired we won’t know.
& about the seating position ? (and I am not talking just about a numb bum) : sit up - straight back, less strain on the back, arms , wrists? - that must a difference between the Citroën GS adventure & RT1200 ... presumably
Actually the Citroen GS has a slightly less upright position to the RT, if I had the GS I think I’d have handle bar risers to make it a little more upright.
@@whojamaflip1 Most unusual - it seems to point toward the Citroën GS being a move towards a tame cross between adventure & sports (which you seemed to allude to) - not really an purist "adventure" like the older GS's
If you wanted to do a long tour (3000+ miles), would you rather be on this or an R1250RS?
Having just got back from a long tour on a GS and having done one on a RS in the past Mark, the owner of both, would probably choose the RS….but only because of two things
A: BMW can’t provide luggage for the GS at the moment
B: the GS broke down on the tour and BMW have yet to complete it’s repatriation! (Video about that to follow!)
@@whojamaflip1 Well that sucks! I have an RS and I'm thinking of trading for a GS. I have a 35" inseam and the RS is tough on a long day even though I love riding it. I'm aware of the luggage situation so I'll go aftermarket. The break down isn't encouraging though. Thanks for the reply.
If it wasn’t for the breakdown I’d say GS over the RS, the GS has a more compliant ride and better wind protection. Plus the engine is a step forward. We think the issue with the GS is likely a fried bit of electrical post v heavy rain and I can’t find any reports of similar breakdowns on line (actually very few reports of faults) so hopefully not a common fault. But until the bike is back and repaired we won’t know.
Who is the other half ?
Your spouse bike?
Yup, Other half is a phrase which means husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend
So it is your friends bike ?
And how many bikes you own currently?@@whojamaflip1
Are you married or still a bachelor
I’m married and we currently have three bikes, the GS, a R1200RT and a Honda CBR650R, though I am planning on buying a Honda C90 too soon
C90 was amazing 😂@@whojamaflip1
& about the seating position ? (and I am not talking just about a numb bum) : sit up - straight back, less strain on the back, arms , wrists? - that must a difference between the Citroën GS adventure & RT1200 ... presumably
Actually the Citroen GS has a slightly less upright position to the RT, if I had the GS I think I’d have handle bar risers to make it a little more upright.
@@whojamaflip1 Most unusual - it seems to point toward the Citroën GS being a move towards a tame cross between adventure & sports (which you seemed to allude to) - not really an purist "adventure" like the older GS's
Indeed