Is the R3 suitable for long distance ?

[barbagris]

I think my ergonomics have changed with age but they seem backwards to me? When I was younger in my teens and twenties I preferred upright seating and now I like it more forward? Most riders seem to age the other way. I've even considered moving the pegs back further.

I think you require the BMW RT riding position. I have contemplated recently fitting Roadster pegs instead of the Classic boards. Same reason. I have ridden WELL forward - but my wrists now complain. This rearward incline thing from the #mericas seems not to "sit well" with my lower back. But it is WELL DOWN on the "ToDo" list.

 

[scot in exile]

Couple of years ago on our way home from the UK (in the car) - we saw a "mature" couple on matching 3wheel scooters pull up at Plymouth ferry docks. Surrounded by BMW GS's and all sorts of other "big-boy" bikes they looked a bit out of place.

Seemed to have pretty much no luggage - just a little topbox on each (though it turned out there is a cavern under the seat). One of the bikers walked up and asked - come far? - Nah says the old geezer with a bit of an accent - only Fort William (600miles-ish). They were going to cross Spain to the south non stop when they arrived too (about the same). All the other riders I spoke to had at least one stopover planed.

And no they were not Scot's - Spaniards.

probably chased out of Fort william the three wheel vehicles can carry a load of luggage and as said in places you do not even see.

 

[Lemieuxfan]

we had a group ride to meet up with some people in Nashville; they were all drooling over my rocket my buddy who can't stop talking about his two tone denim gray and black limited for almost 30k was stewing- yes sure his bike is better for distance but for performance you can't match the Rocket- turtle vs the hare in my opinion.