I would agree with all of these comments, based also on back-to-back
riding of the two bikes. The ABS is better WHEN IT WORKS, and the front
disk on the GTS takes the K12 hands down. K12 is smoother, and feels as
light as or lighter than the GTS (this was when I still had a 130 front
though). Biggest advantage to the K bike? You can still buy a new one in
the U.S. of A.
Phil
On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Alan;
> I have ridden a friends K1200rs back to back with my GTS on a long high
> speed trip. Its speed is deceptive because it doesnt rev as high as the GTS
> but in my opinion it is quicker than the GTS and handles much lighter than it
> looks. Like the GTS its handeling lightens up a lot once it gets moving. It
> has more torque and power than the GTS. If it wasn't so much money the K
> 1200 would be an option for me. The front end works very well but doesn't
> give the solid confidence inspiring feeling as much as the GTS but is very
> compliant on all surfaces and the ABS on the K bike is not a good
> as the GTS.
>
> Bob
>
