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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posts: 108
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I have a '17 R1200RS to compare with my '03 BCR.
The RS feels ridiculously smooth compared to the S.
I miss the cruise control and myriad of information the RS has when riding the S.
The RS definitely has a large power/torque advantage over the S.
Handling is comparable. I have Road 5 on the RS and Pilot Power 2CT on the S.
I appreciate the telelever but the USD forks don't cause me any problems. I installed Wilbers on the S and that transformed the ride. The RS has the stock DESA.
The S has a Remus cat eliminating exhaust and farts, pops, burbles and generally raises hell while the RS has stock exhaust.
The S is a blast to ride and I love it.
The RS is just a better overall bike, especially for longer rides. Gets better fuel mileage and doesn't weigh all that much more, is more comfortable.
P.S. I also have an '85 K100RS that feels absolutely ancient and I have semi retired it.
Frank
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'03 R1100S BCR #6/200, '85 K100/1100RS, '23 R1250RS
'17 R1200RS (gone) '16 R1200RS (gone) '11 R1200RT (gone) '05 R1200ST (gone) '99 R1100S (gone)
'96 Ducati 900SS/SP (gone)
40 years, 500,000+ BMW miles
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