I rode an R1100S and felt let down...no torque at all at low RPMs, and buzzy in the high RPMs when it starts to make HP. Never stalled out so often at stoplights as I did when I first swung a leg over that bike. Plus the foot accomodations were cramped for my size-13 (well, size 48 Euro) boots. Is the RT or GS tuned differently?
The K bikes are just too buzzy for me (I've sworn off all I4 engines on that principle). I'd really love a R90s someday.
LOL, Doug on "Zen". Years ago I struggled 3/4 of the way through and just gave up. Wound up reading a bunch of Asimov stuff instead. Much more interesting anyway!