2022 R1250RS (2400 miles) Loaded Build - MINT - Cambridge, MA ($15,995) - SOLD

[Grumpy Goat]

Basically I wanted a change after owning the KTM 1190 for 9 years. I do not ride offroad so wanted something more road oriented. I wanted cruise control, shaft drive (maybe), cast wheels (no spokes), and other creature comforts. I was looking at the GS but after watching videos on Youtube and reading reviews, I started looking into the RS as it was lighter and road oriented. ...

Thanks for the clarification. Given your riding use case I think that if you had ridden the GS you would have probably not got the RS (or the second KTM).  One of my riding buddies had a big KTM like yours when I first met him and his wife, then they both got RSs and enjoyed that, then when the 1250s came out they both switched to GSs and love them. He'd probably say that he doesn't miss the power in his ADV tourer (not that the 1250 ShiftCam is a slouch), but I believe they have since also got a pair of KTM 890 Duke GPs to address any need for speed.

The GS is a weird and wonderful machine and there is a reason it is one of the best-selling motorcycles in the world, and you seem to be in the perfect demographic for it. Most GSs never see dirt, they all have the upright riding position, they are immensely comfortable, they handle great in the twisties as well as long distance, etc. etc. Yes, they have less horsepower than the KTMs but they offer a whole lot more, including reliability.

Anyway, all water under the bridge now.