09-06-2021, 01:12 PM
I recently had a 2018 Kawasaki 100 sx, with the hard cases , and a 2016 R1200rs in the garage at the same time. I was moving, and only wanted to move one bike. I kept the BMW, even though I've been a Kaw guy forever. The gear ratio on the Kawi quickly became tiresome. Sport type ratios had me moving all the way up the gearbox, even at moderate speeds. The engine, while powerful and smooth, lacked the charisma and abundance of torque available on my 2004 ZRX 12. The Kawi offers great value for the buck, handles really well ,nice bags and definitely faster than the RS. I liked it, but it wasn't love. The engine character, comfort[for me], and superior high speed stability,[longer wheelbase], of the RS made it an easy decision. And its wet weight is one pound higher than the Kawasaki. I am almost in love.