03-17-2019, 05:16 PM
Everybody I know who went for the R12R rave that it's a brilliant all-rounder. I sorta feel the same way about the RS. In either case, it sounds as though BMW is seeking to give the sportier "R/RS" models some Brembo panache to reinforce their mission to prospective buyers. This is fair, as the GS and the RT have a great deal more in common...that is, a sharper touring focus and the Telelever front ends.
I think BMW is trying to manage exhaust header heat with those various belly pans/wings/whatever's. The closer proximity of the exhaust ports/headers to the rider's feet may have been at least perceived as a potential weakness. They really seem to work hard on the details...my feet don't feel any significant heat with the belly fairings on my '16.
I think BMW is trying to manage exhaust header heat with those various belly pans/wings/whatever's. The closer proximity of the exhaust ports/headers to the rider's feet may have been at least perceived as a potential weakness. They really seem to work hard on the details...my feet don't feel any significant heat with the belly fairings on my '16.