R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:24 am
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Zitat von Carzy im Beitrag #1 You're leaning on an open door asking that question here mate. Have you ridden one yet?
A paranoid schizophrenic walks into a forum
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How true! I'm certain that's how the brake pads are still in such good shape on my '16. Carzy, you won't regret it. The RS is a perfect "do anything " bike |
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Finally got my bum on a new RS, ( test ride) Unfortunately I’m thinking that it is more tourer than sport 😕 . It seemed long which it isn’t particularly so I’m guessing it’s down to the rather sluggish steering head angle Tell me it’s something that one would grow familiar with . Everything else was good and generally lived up to the reviews. G |
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What have your Guzzis for a steering head angle? That should not be overly different, do you notice 2-3 °?
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They are not the fastest steering animal out there (I am picking my RS up on Sept 1st but also have an Aprilia Tuono in the garage) but they are completely neutral and stable which is what you might be feeling.
Growning old is compulsory, growing up is optional
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Just to put the cat among the pigeons. I'm a happy RS owner but I wonder whether the fact that it can't make its mind up whether it's Arthur or Martha is the reason why it's not selling well and second hands values are pretty dire? It seems to be an all rounder in a niche market. Light blue touch paper ...................! |
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Zitat von Carzy im Beitrag #12 I moved from a Griso to an RS. I have nothing bad to say about the Griso. Loved it's look, loved it's angry menacing grunt and loved the whole Guzzi aura. That being said, as I'm a one bike guy, I have no regrets whatsoever. The Griso is probably a bit quicker into a corner than an RS but let's face it, neither bike is a Panigale, and that's not what I was looking for. To me the RS has conveniences not found on the Griso like ABS, DTC and GPS integration. Beyond that it can be better outfitted for touring and is much better suited for a full day in the saddle. The Guzzi 8V is beautiful torquey motor as well but it presents in an Italian manner of always letting you know it's there while the Boxer is happy to be efficiently German almost blending quietly into the background until you choose to wake her up. In my book more a matter of style than performance as both are fantastic motors for my needs. I'm not saying the RS is the perfect bike for everyone, but it is perfect for me. |
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