Down Under rider

[Aussie Elvarko]

G’Day,

I live in Perth Western Australia. Currently ride a R 1250 RT which has just turned over 70,000 km. Thinking of buying a transcontinental. Hoping to read a lot about the bike to help me make a decision.
Cheers

 

[Slim]

opinion only ... make sure the riding position suits you (say 2 hours in the seat). A top bike but maybe not ideal.

 

[Star-Lord]

I jumped off of a 2008 GS Adventure just shy of 97,000 miles on it, and hopped onto a 2022 R18 B and never looked back...

Good luck on your search..

 

[Star-Lord]

 

[RhoXS]

Also, the TC luggage capacity makes sacrifices for style and the audio system. Carries far less than a comparable Harley or Indian. Wind management is excellent. However, fit and finish beats both of those brands.

 

[R2K]

I have both an RT and a R18 FE. If you like carving the curves in a spirited ride the RT is unmatched. On the other hand if you like a slower pace and a more relaxed ride the R18 is your mate. It really boils down to sport touring versus cruiser touring. And they both look the part.

 

[Anibal]

G’Day to you too mate and welcome to the forum.
Good luck with the search and post a picture of whatever you decide to go for.

 

[Cheerios]

Welcome. I use to to ride a 1200RT and put 110k on it. Then I saw the R18TC FE and just fell in love with it. Four years later, she has safely delivered me across the US four times and 21 US states. The center of gravity although lower, rides like the RTs.