Hello - from North East UK

[Notretta]

First time I've owned a BMW, bought an ex demo R1250RS Exclusive in Feb this year, after 6 years on a Tiger 1050 Sport. Popped over from the 'other' forum was known as Dieseldog on there, name is Nigel

[Motorhead1977]

Welcome! I'm certain you'll enjoy your RS. It's a great all round bike. Always brings a smile to my face when I'm riding it.

[Grumpy Goat]

First time I've owned a BMW, bought an ex demo R1250RS Exclusive in Feb this year, after 6 years on a Tiger 1050 Sport. Popped over from the 'other' forum was known as Dieseldog on there, name is Nigel

Welcome to teh RSWb Forum Community, Notretta Dieseldog Nigel.

How did you find the change from the Tiger 1050 Sport to the RS? Completely different experience in pretty much every way, I found. I test rode one of those briefly a coulpe of years ago and enjoyed it. Loved the triple engine, although I like the Tracer's triple better. The Tiger was very easy to handle and of course more upright than the RS.

[ESquared]

Welcome, Nigel! Look forward to hearing what you think of your new RS!

[Notretta]

Hi thank you for the welcomes.
Yes, big diference between them. Tiger is definately more upright. Just had a 235 mile round trip yesterday and found my wrists ached a bit - not unbearable tho. Thought that I had got used to it having done nearly 900 miles on it before this ride. May have to look at getting some bar risers for it - will see how I get on over the 4 day trip to the North West 200 races later this month. No numb arse like I was getting on the Tiger after a couple of hours, but guessing a seat upgrade could have sorted that. Must admit I preferred the triple engine, but wanted a newer model bike and the wife said don't get anything with less power so the 900 was out of the question and the seating position for her as pillion on the new Tiger 1200 wasn't right, also I'm not into the 'adventure' style bikes.
Saw the 1250RS at the motorcycle show last year and it appeared to fit the bill and the seating position suited the wife. Getting used to the low down torque of the boxer now, thought the Tiger had plenty but the boxer is in a different league.
I am a a big Yamaha fan from the 2 stroke days (also, currently own an RD350YPVSF2 - very modified) but far as the Tracer GT goes an awasome bike let down by that stupid looking new dash .
Was hoping that Triumph would have brought out a new Tiger Sport based on the new 1200 engine, but there has been no news on one appearing.

[Grumpy Goat]

I am a a big Yamaha fan from the 2 stroke days (also, currently own an RD350YPVSF2 - very modified) but far as the Tracer GT goes an awasome bike let down by that stupid looking new dash .

I could not agree more on the dash ... or the curved sloped froward seat. Deal breakers for me. Not a big fan of the weird looking panniers on the 2021+ Tracer but could live with that. Triumph makes nice triples too. I do like smooth triples ...

[Pyrrho]

Tiger is definately more upright. Just had a 235 mile round trip yesterday and found my wrists ached a bit - not unbearable tho.

RS requires more gripping with your thighs and keeping weight off your wrists with your core.