difference between r1150r and rockster...

proteus145 · Post by **proteus145** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:20 pm

I would mainly want to know the difference performance wise.

fnfalman · Post by **fnfalman** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:51 pm

The fast answers:

1. No engine performance differences.
2. Rockster has sportier suspension setup.

proteus145 · Post by **proteus145** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:46 pm

That's all I wanted to know. Thanks fnfalman

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:19 am

The top gear is different though - means the Rockster will almost rev out in top, where the "R" won't.

The GS Adventure has the same top-ratio.

ranmar850 · Post by **ranmar850** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:24 am

Doesn't the roadster have options w/regard to 6th gear ratio? Thought you could have "sport" 6th, as appears to be standard on Rocksters, or an overdrive 6th? "Sport" is great for instant go in top, terrific overtaking pull;; without a down shift, but is limited to continuous cruise at 140 km/hr.

(gets a bit of a buzz up at 150)

leno · Post by **leno** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:06 pm

Both bikes could have overdrive or standard 6th gear as a no cost option. When people moan about the lack of go in the overdrive 6th I remind them that there are 5 other gears and there is no law which says you have to stay in top.