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[DR Major]

I presently ride an 07 GSA.  It runs great- Ohlins are wonderful.  Shortening them is not a great option.

The older I get, the taller it gets!!! 

 

So thinking of a RT or R.  I sat on a newer R and was amazed that it fit pretty well.  The older R was small.  I have been told the chassis was changed some in 2015??

Did the RT chassis also change?  I had a 1150RT.  Liked it but a little small for my 6'3, 300# + wife.

 

Wife seldom rides now.

 

I would appreciate some input on the RT or R chassis sizes/fit.  Long rides are never more than 200 miles or so.

Ride year round, except late July/August.--TOO HOT.

[Paul De]

I think the 2015 R1200R was the first year that model came as a Waterhead, which would have a different chassis than the 2014.  Not sure of all the dimensions but in general it seems with every major change to the boxer they become bigger.  The ‘15 R looks like it has a 1/2 inch longer wheelbase than the ‘14R which isn’t a lot but suggests a roomer saddle as well over the previous year.

[Skywagon]

2014 and later RT versus Oilheads.  My 2005 1150RT was taller than my 2014 RT with the standard seat.  I'm only 5'11" and personally find them both a little cramped.  The 1150 more so than the 2014 wet RT.  It's not bad.  I added footpegs that give me another couple of inches and an aftermarket saddle that raises overall sitting height.

 

I don't ride as often as I would like to but when I do I ride a pretty good distance in a day.  A typical day ride for me is 250-500+ miles. The one thing that still bugs me is the reach to the handle bars.  There is an after market mod that helps.  My sleeve link is 33-34.  

 

There are likely plenty of used wetheads at your nearest dealer. Go sit on one for while...take an extended demo.  Even though I find the ergonomics a bit tight, most folks don't have an issue with it and IMHO the ergonomics on the wetheads are better than the oilheads.