'00 BMW R110R vs. '04 BMW R1150R Rockster

[Stripes]

Okay, I recently purchased a 2000 R1100R w/ 18,000 miles on it but I even more recently(yesterday) came across a 2004 R1150R Rockster w/ 14,000 miles on it... My question to you is, is there an advantage to the Rockster over the R1100R? I've always(since 2004) talked about getting a Rockster, I love the styling of the Rockster vs. the R1100R, & the engine is larger & supposedly more efficient & modern... Should I keep what I have or sell it & get the Rockster? Any input would be much appreciated! Cheers

Added: I wish I could figure out how to post pics on here so I can show you comparison pictures...

[falconati]

I'd flip a coin.  

[Orson]

I'd test ride a Moto Guzzi Sport 1200  

[jhawk]

The 2004 should shift slightly smoother than the 2000... BMW redesigned the R series transmission in 2002... some differences in the 1100 & 1150 motors, but not huge.... can't give you a good reason to change... most bike decisions are emotional rather than logical anyway....just go with whatever makes you happy....

[cworley5150]

The Rockster will be geared different, have better suspension and a little more power from the larger engine.  Will also have a slightly more agressive riding position and feel more sporty all around.  I owned an orange and black 04 Rockster for 3 years.  Great bike.  Wish I still had it but the tranny/clutch/driveshaft took a dump at 38K miles.   It was fixable, but I didn't want to fool with it at the time.  Major $$.

[Stickman]

If it's the green Rockster you must buy it and post pics

[Stripes]

If it's the green Rockster you must buy it and post pics

It was the orange color... But it didn't work out. It had been down at some point & was leaking oil & they wouldn't deal at all. I almost bought one in 2004 but got a Speed Triple instead... There happened to be this Rockster 1.5 miles from my house so I had to check it out! I would prefer the greenish colored one but would've settled for the orangey one... Thanks for everyone's input, it helped justify me buying one as soon as I find another one in the $5000 range that isn't beat up. I do like my R1100R though too! Thanks again! Cheers

[cbsnbiker]

In case you locate another one, my preference is for the Rockster (or the regular R1150R) over the R1100R. The former is smoother, surges less, is more comfortable (although that is subjective), has better thumb controls, etc.

But I definitely prefer an intact R1100R over a crashed and leaking Rockster.