r1150r or r1150gs

[Anonymous]

#3168

hi everyone, a few more weeks and we will be moving house, this means a longer commute to work for me. I will be doing 35km each way, on sealed roads ,and one of the "criteria" i made to my wife is "I need a bigger bike !". I have been advised to take a 2 cylinder as opposed to single, as this will run a lot smoother. What would be your advise and pro's and con's ? I like the look of the gs, but they appear rather dear compared to the 1150 r model. more bike for your moneyBudget, $8K, which I might somehow be able to push a bit to $10K max? 😀 All the advise would be appreciated !

[Anonymous]

#13167

If you are only staying on the road then the 1150r will be fine. Make sure and buy a bike with a service records.

[Dave Ross]

#13168

The R1150R is an excellent bike. You can hardly go wrong. Don't worry too much about mileage, if it has had regular services.

[Richard Kuysten]

#13169

Good performance, economical, easy to maintain, go anywhere one or two up, comfortable etc etc etc.  I agree with the previous two writers, but might suggest that you also look at the 1100R which is a great machine (not as pretty) and you would get one for less than the 1150R.  Good luck.  PS (for Steve) edit was because I noticed a couple of extra “eyes” in economical

[Anonymous]

#13170

My commute is about 37k each way on open country road and motorway. I have gone for an 1100 S for the sharper overall ride. The twins are hugely better than a single or this type of riding. I have also done stretches of 20 k on gravel which is fine on this bike

[honeybear.2399]

#13171

My commute is about 37k each way on open country road and motorway. I have gone for an 1100 S for the sharper overall ride. The twins are hugely better than a single or this type of riding. I have also done stretches of 20 k on gravel which is fine on this bike

How about a photo etc

[Anonymous]

#13172

I am heading off around the top of the south island on the 28th hope to get to Farewell spit, Westport – over the Lewis to Hamner and Kaikoura then up to Blenheim the last stretch will be Rimutakas to Napier / Gisborne then up to Opotiki via the gorge. I will post some photos when I am back.

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