Nok12rs introduction

[Lonewolf]

   Hi, as everyone else has stated, you wont be disappointed with the demo run, quite the opposite I feel. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

[O.C.]

I can testify that Geoff flies on the twisties.

funny you should say that... I noticed the same, bloody chikens flying in all directions in every farm yard we visited 

[100milesaway]

funny you should say that... I noticed the same, bloody chikens flying in all directions in every farm yard we visited 

Yep if you want to know anything about  B roads in the North of England I'm your man

[bradders94]

Hi Nok

Yes I came to the GTR via a 2007 K1200R sport, which I loved, no mechanical issues but the usual clunky gearbox etc.
By comparison the GTR lacks some bottom end torque but you soon get used to making more use of the gears and at least the gearbox is slick on the GTR! Everywhere else it beats the K hands down. Its smooth, very quick and comfortable and good for a pillion, providing they are not too tall. (A bit cramped between the seat and pillion footpegs, although there are plenty of extensions available and my wife at 5'5'' has no problem)
As with everyone elses reply take your chequebook with you when you ride one, you'll need it!!
Just a note of caution, the GTR is very sensitive to tyre pressures and profile on the front so if it feels a bit strange that is usually the culprit.

Chris

[O.C.]

Just a note of caution, the GTR is very sensitive to tyre pressures and profile on the front so if it feels a bit strange that is usually the culprit.

Chris

I wouldn't say its any more sensitive than other machines, obviously checking your tyre pressures is or should be, part of a daily pre- ride routine

[bradders94]

Agreed but the GTR will feel horrible on a half worn original front tyre I rode one on demo that felt like the front tyre was flat but when you looked carefully at the profile of the tyre it was worn on the shoulders into a strange profile but lokked ok on first glance. I don't think the same applies on other tyres just the early bridgestones.

Chris