A 1200 RT I would say is easier to handle than the 800 GT since you sit more upright.
And it is noticebly more steady than the 800 GT when riding with passenger/luggage.
Ok, I am biased... but go for the RT
// Stefan
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- Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: I'm Thinking of trading in my F800GT for a R1200RT
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Re: I'm Thinking of trading in my F800GT for a R1200RT
Oh, and by the way.
A 1200 RT I would say is easier to handle than the 800 GT since you sit more upright.
And it is noticebly more steady than the 800 GT when riding with passenger/luggage.
Ok, I am biased... but go for the RT
// Stefan
A 1200 RT I would say is easier to handle than the 800 GT since you sit more upright.
And it is noticebly more steady than the 800 GT when riding with passenger/luggage.
Ok, I am biased... but go for the RT
// Stefan
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: I'm Thinking of trading in my F800GT for a R1200RT
- Replies: 26
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Re: I'm Thinking of trading in my F800GT for a R1200RT
Hi, I have a 2011 R 1200 RT, have had the 2005 and 2006 as well and did ride a rented F 800 GT last year for around 800 kms. Wind protection Yes, big difference but in the end it depends on your seat height and your upper body length relative the shield. I am 180 cm and have not had any wi...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Riding with luggage & pillion
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Re: Riding with luggage & pillion
Hi, Adding to Our Gee´s good tip: If you are already on the bike, make sure your feet are well planted so you know there is no gravel/sand on the ground to slip on and then give your pillion an "Ok" before she steps on the footpeg. Moreover, when riding at slow speed, say less than 50 kph/...