[Lawrence of Suburbia]

However, I still like my 2011 Classic, for all it's minor flaws (fuel strip 😀).

My fave R12. I put a matching (striped) Daytona fairing on mine plus a rear wheel hugger and it made an eye-catching combination. There are still a few used mint Classics of that vintage around here for sale...

 

[Lawrence of Suburbia]

Maybe the telelever returns

Dream on. My heart was broken when the Telever was dropped, with Motorrad offering only mealy-mouthed words as to why, which didn't conceal the likely reason being penny-pinching cost.

 

[Lawrence of Suburbia]

First, don't plan on pulling out your checkbook for at least 2026. They will surely release a new RT well before an R update.

Personally, I would trade for a lighter, smaller displacement boxer motor, that made 120bhp R1100RR type bike I dont see the value of making a heavier R1300R just to gain a few ponies.

But they need to bring back ESA!

And Telelever!

 

[Lawrence of Suburbia]

There’s a lot of sense in going for the latest last one. I’ve seen countless videos of dissatisfied GS1300 buyers stating reliability, menu madness, pillion comfort and a generally less relaxing ride

I do like that! And it applies to so many electrical consumer goods these daze - anyone's wife recently bought a new electric iron... madness there!

Simplicate. Add lightness. That's the way to go...

 

[Lawrence of Suburbia]

It looks so HUGE and HEAVY!