I had many happy years with a K1200LT (2002) and a very happy wife that loved touring on it.
Then I went over to the Dark Side and bought a R1200RT. Lovely bike to ride, much better and lighter.
BUT the rear seat is rubbish. Terrible position and very uncomfortable.
After test rides and taking further instructions from "The Senior Partner" I am now waiting for my new K1600 GTL to arrive.
She is happy and new tours around Europe are being planned.
I had many happy years with a K1200LT (2002) and a very happy wife that loved touring on it.
Then I went over to the Dark Side and bought a R1200RT. Lovely bike to ride, much better and lighter.
BUT the rear seat is rubbish. Terrible position and very uncomfortable.
After test rides and taking further instructions from "The Senior Partner" I am now waiting for my new K1600 GTL to arrive.
She is happy and new tours around Europe are being planned.
I thought the same going from the LT, but to my surprise, my wife is really happy on the back of the GTL. The armrests are a big plus, and the performance difference puts a big smile on her face. It's certainly a huge improvement over the passenger space on an RT.
I had many happy years with a K1200LT (2002) and a very happy wife that loved touring on it.
Then I went over to the Dark Side and bought a R1200RT. Lovely bike to ride, much better and lighter.
BUT the rear seat is rubbish. Terrible position and very uncomfortable.
After test rides and taking further instructions from "The Senior Partner" I am now waiting for my new K1600 GTL to arrive.
She is happy and new tours around Europe are being planned.
We considered a R1250RT before we bought our 2nd GTL. As you said, the pillion didn’t pass muster with my lady! If I ever start riding solo I will definitely consider one.
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