shahrimanjohann

1 minute ago, wordsmith said:

Absolutely no disrespect here, Shah, but it sounds to me - and I have been there, done that - that you are finding both options somewhat intimidating, given the intended mode of usage.   Commuting to and from in city traffic with feet up-and-down like a bride's nightie would not be my idea of enjoyable riding - but it's your choice!   The GS would, in this comparison, be the poorer choice due to it greater bulk and weight, IMHO.

Thanks. You're spot on. I like the looks and the ideas of riding one or the other but both are quite tall (and I'm not!). Maybe I'll stick to my Harley instead LOL

7 minutes ago, wordsmith said:

 

GT for you then? If you're younger and "stronger"? 

7 minutes ago, wordsmith said:

Having owned a number of Gs - great bikes, although quite heavy and bulky - I say you'd have great difficulty flat-footing one.

Seat height on both is the same 850mm. Test ridden the GS and I'm in my tippy toes, just as I was on the GT. For commuting to and from work in the city traffic I think both are quite terrifying but I have the weekend to think about too! 

Good thread to read. Coming in late...thinking of either the GT or the 2018 left over 1200GS. Any views on these 2 bikes? I'm 5'7" with 30" seams.