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Originally Posted by rasjay
I'm planning a trip US to Argentina. Would an RT be OK for this route or should I go with the 650 or 1200GS. I'm 57 and worried about driver fatigue with the GS.
Thanks!
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I've done long, multi-1000 mile trips on pavement and gravel on both, the F650 and the 1200GS. Can't give you much feedback on the RT.
A couple of questions you need to ask yourself/provide answers to:
1. At 57 you're considered a young man (57 is the new 40  ). Are you physically fit to handle the 1200 GS by yourself if in a pinch?
2. Do you intend to stay on pavement or, better yet, what do you anticipate in terms of ratio, traveling on pavement vs. gravel?
3. Have you done any long(er) trips before?
4. Why do thing fatigue is an issue?
Personally, I find the big GS less fatiguing because of its mass and momentum. But, that's just me...  (I'm 47 and not exactly into any fitness or sport routine  )
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Thomas
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