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Wanting to buy RSV; now which one...

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I have a stable of several BMWs and Guzzis (plus a Yam WR450F), but I'm missing anything approximating a scalpel. I have a roadster, GS, sport touring, classic Italian standard/touring, enduro' but no sportbike. I've always appreciated vehicles that you don't see every day, so I was steering clear of the Japanese bikes and looking at Triumph's 955i Daytona when I saw an '02 Falco well within my price range (that one was $3,200, but I'd shell out several thousand more). After looking into the Falco, it was just too much like my Moto Guzzi V11 Lemans (2002 MY, Italian, v-twin liter bike, long tank, similar massing, sporty sport touring-oriented). The RSVs, though, seem to fit the niche I'm looking for pretty well.

So, the question: I'm normally proportioned, 6'-5" tall, 35" inseam. At least one forum member (who was 6'-2") suggested that the better choice RSV for taller riders is a 2003 and earlier Mille. I'm watching a 2009 RSV R, though (tasteful navy blue with Ohlins up front). Please comment on the suitability of the latter RSVs for the taller rider. Have you dropped footpegs, raised handlebars, etc.? While I do anticipate spirited rides and maybe some newbie track days, I doubt I'll do too much peg dragging. Also, as there are several other bikes in the fleet I could choose for a several hundred mile ride, all-day comfort is not a must.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Frey
 
Hello

Both great bikes the Gen1 and Gen2

My opinions having owned both are.
The Gen1 feels like you are perched on it the Gen2 you're much more in it. I find the Gen2 easier to handle and does not feel like it's falling over like the Gen1 did to me.
It's personal preference but you need to ride both really to see what you think. I'm 6ft 2in and it's comfortable for me though I make it look small.

Whichever you choose it will be an awesome choice. I'd need to check but I think the Gen2 has a marginally lower saddle off hand
 
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