Not yet an R12R owner but it's on my short list. Live a few forwatd passes from the stadium in Foxborough. The R12GS is also on my list and it may be more appropriate to my 6' 3" height, 31" inseam and 275# but I would appreciate any comments about the bigger rider and the R12R.
I've browsed for awhile and this looks like a great forum. Thanks ... RL
Welcome and don't hesitate to buy your bike ASAP lol! I am in Norfolk, just a few minutes ride from Foxborough stadium myself.
I guess there are two questions that come to mind. Are you planning on riding off-road at all? If so then the R1200R is probably not the bike for you. Also, I strongly suggest you go ride both bikes and see which one fits you best.
Late in 2011 I went to test ride the F800ST which I was all but certain I was going to buy. Seeing I was there I also test rode the R1200R. Five minutes into the R1200R test ride I knew that was the bike for me. In my first year with the bike I put on a few miles shy of 10K miles and I absolutely love it. Good luck with your choice.