Which is the best at touring the S1000R or S1000RR?

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Bored and just thinking... Which would people rather be trapped on for a long bike trip in standard form?

I've not ridden either but in my head you've got your super suspension on the S1000R, and riding position. But the lack of fairing would do my head in at higher sustained speeds after a few days. The S1000RR also has obscene levels of power. Which should be irrelevant, but isn't.

Bonus points if you have experience.

Also I am aware of the S1000XR, I know a GS is obviously best, [insert additional caveats here], blah blah blah, just a bit of fun.

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Renn Sport said:

You obviously need to get a Honda.

I have one? You don't need to get snarky you know. I thought it was MTB asking the question in the other thread due to his piss poor editing skills. I actually like them but was playing on the stereotype.

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lindrup119 said:

Not that I have any real idea but surely the RR because of the screen, fairings etc?

I can't imagine either would be super fun.

Maybe the question could be rephrased as "which is worse, a sports riding position but with fairings and sports suspension, or a nicer riding position and active suspension but with no significant fairings?".

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No harm done.

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HP2 or NineT are both nice looking bikes I think.

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I've only ever had a go or a R1200S last year belonging to a mate. What a weird thing that one was. Tractor engined sports bike with a shaft and telelever suspension, and rear Ohlins. I never got on with the engine if I'm honest, but can see the attraction for people who like the unconventional.

I'm hoping for a shot on his new GS1200, I dare not even ask at the moment though. Regardless of what I think about owning one it is an impressive piece of kit.

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LoonR1 said:

How many people have ridden either? Only those who've actually ridden the bike should be able to offer an opinion and then it's just their view.

I've had an S1000RR (or HP4) since 2010. I find them very comfortable to ride for long days and distance at speed and on twisty roads. Sitting on one for a long journey on a dual carriageway or motorway is a doddle.

I think anyone should be able to offer an opinion Loon, but not all opinions are equal.

I didn't vote, I don't know enough. But I was surprised most folk didn't agree with you. I would have though a lack of true fairing is a huge problem for distance, before seating came into it.

I also saw BMW do a "comfort seat" for the S1000RR. Presumably for old men with piles, so there must be a few out there who use it for distance.

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black-k1 said:

Asking the question is like asking if plain or milk chocolate makes the best tea pot. If you want to tour at speed on a BMW then there are many better alternatives, including the S1000XR and especially the K1300S.

What a useful revelation. If only I'd thought of that several days ago.

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Also I am aware of the S1000XR, I know a GS is obviously best, [insert additional caveats here], blah blah blah, just a bit of fun.

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much better thank you.