05-04-2022, 08:11 AM
Welcome to the RSWb Forum Community. Glad to hear that you are considering abs RS. It is quite different from your X-RAY and similar but different from the GS you had.
It is deceptively fast and makes good use of the low down torque, which for your riding use case, would be perfect. As with all big BMW boxer owners with a quick shifter, you will get used to using the clutch the first 2 shifts unless you are in a drag race which is what the QS is designed for. It may be easier to tune the forward lean than the windscreen buffering, although many solutions have been effective in mitigating the effect. The steering lock is what it is for a sport bike and is definitely not the worst. I had an S1000R that was worse.
It is deceptively fast and makes good use of the low down torque, which for your riding use case, would be perfect. As with all big BMW boxer owners with a quick shifter, you will get used to using the clutch the first 2 shifts unless you are in a drag race which is what the QS is designed for. It may be easier to tune the forward lean than the windscreen buffering, although many solutions have been effective in mitigating the effect. The steering lock is what it is for a sport bike and is definitely not the worst. I had an S1000R that was worse.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro