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Is the 1200 or 1250 GS a top heavy bike or is it like the RT with it's LCOG.
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I was given one as a loan bike while they did the RT, it was nimble, quite quick and easy to ride, altogether a nice little bike. I certainly didn’t find it top heavy, although because of the larger fuel tank the GSA’s have a reputation for being top heavy.
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Re: Weight

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The COG of the GS is higher due to the taller suspension. To be honest I doubt if a RT would notice it much unless it's an adventure model with a full tank.
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