[shreddr]

i agree with most of you here, the R12 for me is in every way better than the R11, comfort and performance, i hated the stock R11 seat, but liked the Corbin I had on it although it weighed 20 pounds, the R12 stock seat is great! The R11 always felt really top heavy to me, sometimes i was afraid i was gonna drop it over at low speeds and i am 6' 185lbs. the Ohlins susp on the R12 is way better than the Wilbers i had on the R11, and a few orders of magnitude better than the "sport" BCR shocks. the grips are thin, but i am actually getting used to them. my only thoughts for modifications ergonomics wise, would be rear sets like the new HP-2 is gonna come with to keep the shifter and brake pedal in proximity to my foot when using a more aggressive foot position on the footpeg. i doubt i will ever do a 3000 mile trip anytime soon, but i am guessing i could do a 500 mile day onthe R12 with minimal aches and pains, probably just like the R11 but i would be having much more fun on the R12!