Well, I got 'directed' away from the S1000XR for the following reasons, I quote here:
1. Tank range
2. The wing mirrors will clip car wing mirrors.
Discuss.
Also, I rode the R1200RS, 2017 model. Engine felt smoother than I remember. Nice and makes progress. Faster than I thought, and comfortable.
But the engine doesn't open the gates of hell like the K does.