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I currently own both a GS and an R. The R is the newer bike in the garage. I find the R a lot smoother and more refined than the GS. It is snappier from 1st gear. It seems to have a lot more torque when I change gear. I need to really ease off the clutch and lean forward otherwise I feel like I will do a wheelie each time I change gear. I will keep my R as stock/naked as possible. I took it for a ride at 45F/6C and find it a bit chilly. It will be a great warmer temps bike however. I love this bike. Feedback anyone?

Well - you won't get any arguments here.. IMHO the GS is vastly overrated..

I originally wanted a GS. Tried one at the dealers. Too tall for me. I'm vertically challenged (5'8", 30" inseam) and the GS was too much to handle in parking lots slow speed situations. The R is just right. Nice balance at all speeds and I can move it around easily in parking lots, garage etc.

I don’t have the desire to off-road so all the ground clearance would be lost on me.

The more I ride the R the more I like it.

sandycruz wrote:I don’t have the desire to off-road so all the ground clearance would be lost on me.

The more I ride the R the more I like it.

See Chitown Joe's postings to see you don't need a GS to go off-road.. his R12R has seen more off-road than the vast majority of GS's/GSA's..

deilenberger wrote:Well - you won't get any arguments here.. IMHO the GS is vastly overrated..

Blasphemy!!!!!!!!

I wish more of the GSs farkles fit the R. Those guys have a boat load to choose from. I've had my bike on several fire roads and worse. I'm going for Pirelli Scorpions next time.
Mark

I've never gotten the GS fixation. Most people I know who ride them never voluntarily leave the tarmac.