[twodear]

Welcome back Marcus. I've not ridden very many different bikes for a long time since buying my 1150GS Adventure back in 2003. The exceptions would be my brothers Buell, an 1100 Motoguzzi and an MV Agusta 750 Brutale. I guess I tend to buy the bikes that work for me at the time and in the case of the GS, never having a reason to trade up or sideways or otherwise change.

Concurrently I had an R1100S which made way for an R1200S. The 1100 was comfortable but disappointing in regards to power. As you've heard, it was a model given to carrying the occasional pillion and luggage but that was not it's purpose for me. The 1200 was much better in regards to power and weight but not as comfortable, and that model was not nearly as adept at carrying passengers or luggage as the 1100.

Interesting comment you made about the Duc being a viable alternative. I rode a sports model way back before buying the GS and it showed it's potential as a canyon carver but I couldn't see myself doing that justice in any other situation.

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