Thanks for the feedback/info. All seems a bit odd regarding the hold.
Regarding the tubular bars, I test rode the white one (yes they said I could ride it but it couldn't be sold) and I did like the bars though they push the bar ends out more square to the rider rather than back some like clip ons (I currently ride an S1000RR so am used to bars being angled back towards me). The seating position seemed good and comfy. I did notice that when cornering if I tried to hang off the RS it quickly dipped in much more rapidly than I am used to; not sure if that's due to the tubular bars having more leverage or just the nature of the bike. My thinking from one ride is I would most likely prefer risers on typical RS bars for more comfort (reason I am considering adding this bike) than the stock tubular ones (I don't think they are the same as the bars on the R1250R which are quite comfy).
Regarding the tubular bars, I test rode the white one (yes they said I could ride it but it couldn't be sold) and I did like the bars though they push the bar ends out more square to the rider rather than back some like clip ons (I currently ride an S1000RR so am used to bars being angled back towards me). The seating position seemed good and comfy. I did notice that when cornering if I tried to hang off the RS it quickly dipped in much more rapidly than I am used to; not sure if that's due to the tubular bars having more leverage or just the nature of the bike. My thinking from one ride is I would most likely prefer risers on typical RS bars for more comfort (reason I am considering adding this bike) than the stock tubular ones (I don't think they are the same as the bars on the R1250R which are quite comfy).
Current bike: 2021 S1000RR Black