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Selling off my Ninja to upgrade towards something with a more favorable seating position, day long comfort, cool electro-gadgetry, hard luggage, and NOT an I-4. Truly thought I was dead set on the new BMW R1200RS, but some private convo with a few owners on the RS forum has since deterred me. This next bike will be in my stable for a good 8-10 years, so I've been researching most of the year debating the direction I need to take so I'll continue to stay satisfied with it. The '15 Multi 1200S is really calling me at this point. It wasn't what I'd thought I was after initially, but I've since wiped my list and started over after getting lackluster ( for me ) info about the RS - further research has me considering the new Multi. Checked one out at IP Saturday and aside from not getting a test ride, I really like it. It's still something that the luggage can be taken off of in the event I'd like to take in a random trackday without a ton of extra weight to worry about. The big twin is proven and I do crave the newfound low end torque. The bike's refinement reviews are unsurpassed. I especially like the seating position better than the RS. The ergos feel good - sitting in the bike instead of on it. Wider handlebars and handguards. All controls are all well within reach. A plethra of electronic suspension adjustment. New Desmodromic variable valve timing has smoothed out the torque curve and brought it all the way across the rev range, supposedly an improvement from prior models. Longer service intervals. Wider front end helps with more protection from the elements than previous years. Onboard fuel mapping modes. Cruise. Luggage seems VERY well made. The pro's list goes on and on with little cons that I can find. Anyone have input as to whether or not the bike is truly a testament to it's solid reputation? Any qualms, quirks, issues, or failings anyone know of?