Spend the money.
I had a 2011 I think maybe a 2012. Rode it for 18 months and traded for a new 2018.
Wife liked the seat a little better but mostly the advantage was climbing hills in Alberta B.C. mountains. Two up fully loaded heading uphill through the interior or on the TCH the 2018 was much ...

Thanks for the feedback.
I rode this bike across Canada and from the east coast of Canada to Texas and back as well as numerous other trips and never noticed it before.
I guess I must have been looking at the scenery.

I need a little help.
I took my 2018 R1200RT in because the fork seal appeared to be leaking a little. They confirmed it was leaking and gave me a quote for a rebuild.
On the ride home I noticed I could see wires and parts of the inner fairing that I don't remember being able to see before. Since I ...