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Originally Posted by ckcarr
If you want a serious answer tell us more about yourself.
How old are you?
Any back problems, or physical issues yet?
In general, a more upright riding position will make more sense the older you get. Nothing wrong with an F800GS or R1200GS type bike.
You probably won't want an S1000rr for the duration...
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No real physical issues. Occasional tennis elbow in my left arm. 52 years old 6'1" and about 30 pounds overweight.
The R11s was about as far leaned over as I want to be.
My current bike the VFR800 is actually a really good riding position for me. I. F. t's very similar to a K1300S which is one of the bikes I'm considering. My biggest concern with the K bike is the amount of maintenance and the cost associated with that maintenance.
I had a cruiser but I've never really been a Harley guy. I rode the 1200GSW out in Colorado two years ago and I absolutely love the bike.
I am also thinking toward the 2015 FJR1300ES. It's a pretty bullet proof engine and the ride is superb. My only complaint is it's a little soulless.
That was one of my complaints about the Honda ST1300...it rode wonderfully, handled like a dream even at low speeds, but it pulled at my heart about as much as my wife's Camry.
Although it would give my wife sticker shock, I honestly think that the new 1200RS would probably be the good bike.