So i began to have a little new model envy when I saw the SRS. I am very happy with my SRF but I wondered if I should have waited the extra year. When I really thought about it I came upon the realization that it is essentially the same bike except:
1- The fairing. The first aspect of the faring is looks. That I know is totally subjective. TBH I like the looks of the SRF more but that is just me. Aerodynamics and range: Well it looks like the real range gains comes only when you tuck behind the shield. I mean they give the base range as same as the SRF. I don't normally like to ride like that. I mean I could probably get very close to the same gains if I tuck behind my windshield. So if given a choice I would still go with SRF
2- Ergonomics: I like the more relaxed riding position with the raised bar and lower pegs. Luckily I already installed bar risers and I ordered the lower pegs. I can't see much difference with the pillion seat but I rarely ride two up. So essentially it is a wash.
3-Color: So I like the blue SRF but I REALLY like the blue SRS. I can wrap or paint the SRF being there is so little painted parts but I would really like to have the blue plastics from the SRS. I guess I'll wait to see if after some time and wear I want to change the color of my SRF.
4- I really like the rear end design on the SRS so much better. I thought the top box solution on the SRF was very poorly designed. It looks like a homemade bolt-on part. I hate that you have to remove the silver trim pieces from the SRF to mount it. I really like how the rack and case mount is intergrated into the rear of the SRS. This is one advantage of the SRS I will have to live without.
So all in all, with the addition of the windshield, bar risers and lower pegs, I am happy with my choice of the SRF. Once again, this is just my personal opinion and I can well see why someone would want the SRS over the SRF., If given the choice again I would probably choose the same.
