Great info both of you, thanks.
I have seen many, many 1150R's for good price, but wondered if I'd feel like I was sitting too upright to slug the bike around in the twisties.
As Ckcarr mentioned, the history of the bike is important, so hopefully I can find one that has maint. records & history from 1 or 2 owners.
Throttlemiester, I didn't realize this about the 1100s, but it makes sense, (maybe another reason so many like the gs). Funny, one of the guys selling his was using as a back-up to a VFR 800, (he did mention the difference w/out throwing his 1100 under the bus too much). He also is short & has difficulty maneuvering, (hence a tip-over).
I'm expecting a certain amount of vibration, (compared to my V4), which the torque / fun factor hopefully will make up for.
Now the refinement, (& power) of the 1200r is sounding better. I think it will give up a bit of wind protection. Apparently they've done a good job keeping the weight down, (even with the added electo-stuff). It most likely will be a better 2-up machine, (even if I may need to gice up the sexiness of the 1100s).
I've heard similar examples on the handling of many of these bikes, which is a big attraction.
Many thanks, thought you might enjoy a shot of my old bike, (bought from a gal in Del Mar, who had Pamela stitched in the saddle, so my buddies would ask if Pamela could come out & play. Fun bike, but it got to some interesting wobbling when pushed, but I rode it like a dirt bike, which helped.
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