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Hi all looking to change from my k1300r to something with a bit more comfort and protection.

I’ve had it nearly 8 years but it’s like riding in a wind tunnel.

Welcome aboard. Personally I find the RS has very good wind protection, even your feet get some protection. The adjustable screen helps too.

I moved to the 1250RS from a K1300S, which has similar ergos to your R. 1250RS is more upright and gives some protection, but not as much as a GS of RT. For most of us on this site, it is exactly what we want although some will add bar risers.

The 1250 is has a totally different engine than the K13, so if you love the top-end rush of the four, you will definitely want to test a 1250 to see if it is something you can live with (hint: it probably is)

I’m struggling at the moment took the r1250rs out in the morning then the s1000xr in the afternoon.

KTM 1290 GT is next don’t fancy a gs it’s a shame the mighty K didn’t get upgraded.

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it’s a shame the mighty K didn’t get upgraded.

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I had a K1300S which had a little more forward lean than the K1300R. The R1200RS sits you more upright than the K1300S and R.
You can use this site to compare riding position. http://cycle-ergo.com/

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I’m struggling at the moment took the r1250rs out in the morning then the s1000xr in the afternoon.

KTM 1290 GT is next don’t fancy a gs it’s a shame the mighty K didn’t get upgraded.

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I’m struggling at the moment took the r1250rs out in the morning then the s1000xr in the afternoon.

KTM 1290 GT is next don’t fancy a gs it’s a shame the mighty K didn’t get upgraded.

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I’m in the uk so the odd hot day here isn’t really that hot both the XR and ktm seem to have heat issues.

Did you try the new ktm? I’m hoping they sorted the low revs something to do with inlet valves as the shift cam has improved the 1250.

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I’m in the uk so the odd hot day here isn’t really that hot both the XR and ktm seem to have heat issues.

Did you try the new ktm? I’m hoping they sorted the low revs something to do with inlet valves as the shift cam has improved the 1250.

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Have you ridden a K1600GT? You said the K didn't get upgraded, and I know the K13 and K16 are 'different.' But I found my K1600GT quite capable and comfortable, fitting the requirements in your original post. And I MUCH prefer that inline six to a four. to me, it felt and sounded like a turbine. Once going, it just pulls and pulls and pulls. and is super smooth, with plenty of wind protection.

I have an R1250RS and an S1000XR. And I had a KTM 1290 SuperDukeR, not the GT.

I think you are looking at three excellent bikes and in my opinion, you can't go wrong with any of them.

Engine power: my seat of the pants could not find a noticeable difference between the BMW boxer and the KTM Duke, the Duke revs a little higher and that's how it tops the boxer in total HP, but there is no difference at any given RPM. The 4 cyl S requires a bit more attention, it needs 1000 RPM higher to stay with the boxer and the Duke. I have analyzed dynamometer curves on all three of these bikes and find that the BMW S makes the same HP if you just slide to the right 1000 RPM's on the curve. The S is also down some displacement so it needs more rev's to have a similar response to your old K bike.

Chain vs shaft: today's chains are almost as good as a shaft, they require very little lubrication and cleaning and almost no adjustment. I have 7k miles on my XR and never adjusted the chain. Ditto for my Super Duke. They dirty the rear wheel a little bit but a paper towel and cleaner gets it clean.

Electronics: all three bikes are great, I don't see any obvious advantages of one over the other.

Ergonomics and character: there are no hidden issues you can't see in a test ride.

Bottom line: the S1000 will do what your K1300 did if you allow for smaller displacement and rev up the S bike some. The S1000 above 6k or 7k RPM's is a rocket. The boxer and the Super Duke have similar torque to your K 1300 and twisting their throttle will probably feel like the K1300.

PS: no low revs issues with my KTM, a 2017 model.