Aprilia RSV-R to...Sports tourer? O_o

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I've been riding sports bikes since I was 17, now 41. Physically and audibly I find my Aprilia RSV-R the most horny thing I've ever owned. However it's dawned on me that perhaps it's a little uncomfortable/impractical. Recently met a girl who loves riding pillion and the RSV offers little comfort for her, although she doesn't complain.

For the first time in my fairly lengthy biking affair, I'm toying with P/X for a sports tourer. Something that offers good protection and can comfortably eat up the miles for both rider and passenger. But I could remove the luggage and still have fun on? It would be used purely for decent trips in the UK and nice long trips around Europe. Thinking shaft drive would be less hassle as find keeping a chain in tiptop condition a chore, but never owned a bike with it before - any negative points?

Any other hints and tips would be gratefully received.

I'd image my RSV is worth £4.5-5 so looking in this region if possible, but could always add a few grand if it made huge differences.

Cheers
Scott

[Edit: As you can see from my sig, I'd have a little NSR for sh*ts and giggles :)
 
Thanks for the responses. The Kwaka 1400 could be a good shout. I've been looking at the GS, what's pillion comfort like? Edging towards the tourer side of sports tourer, but something that has enough grunt to be fun and not too soft that it ties itself in knots if you fancied a 'spirited' ride ;)
 
Thanks for all the suggestions but really got my mind set on an upright riding position, rather than sportier side of sport/tourer. Saw a GS1200 in the metal yesterday, parked near where I live - looks good, will have to test ride one.

My girlfriend said she'll contribute on top of the 4.5k my Aprilia (should) be worth, so hopefully spend up to 8k which should get me something pretty decent.
 
Sagalout said:
It wasn't that big a jump - think it was 100bhp to 110, however it is the twin cam engine which is generally more responsive
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Yes you're right, my bad:

At its launch in 2004, the R1200GS was 30 kg (66 lb) lighter than the R1150GS it replaced,[4] and produced 100 bhp (75 kW), an increase of 19%. BMW continued to produce the R1150GS Adventure, releasing a final run-out special edition model,[5] before launching the R1200GS Adventure at the end of 2005, for the 2006 model year.[6]

Upgrades for model year 2008 included increased power to 105 bhp (78 kW), a new Integral ABS II anti-lock braking system was released without servo assistance and new options were added including electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) and the Automatic Stability Control (ASC) traction control system.[7][8]

In 2010 model year, both models featured a revised cylinder head with double overhead camshaft, increased redline limit to 8,500 rpm, and an exhaust flap to give the exhaust a different tone. Power is increased to 110 hp (82 kW) @ 7,750 rpm.[9]

At the 2012 Intermot, BMW announced that the 2013 model would feature water cooling, deliver an additional 15 horsepower (11 kW), and weigh approximately 20 pounds (9.1 kg) more than the outgoing model.
 
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Safety issues

The R1200GS has been affected by a number of safety issues since launch. The United Kingdom Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has issued nine separate vehicle recalls covering the front brakes,[19] anti-lock braking system,[20][21] throttle cable,[22] fuel pump,[23] clutch,[24] final drive assembly,[25] brake pipes,[26] and gearbox.[27] Similar recalls have been issued in other countries.

Early reports described the bike as having a front end "head shake",[18][28] and deliveries of the motorcycle were delayed while BMW revised the front end design

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Mmmmmm :cool:

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Took my eldest son on his first ride yesterday, just to the chippy and back. He really enjoyed it which surprised me a little as he's never rally shown an interest in bikes. Oh and he did wear a jacket, he's just posing in the pic. :p
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