Upgraded XTZ1200 for 2011?

[tuska]

is it true that the alnost new xtz1200 is getting upgrade already at end of this year?? was there that much wrong with first model??

[GrayWolf]

is it true that the alnost new xtz1200 is getting upgrade already at end of this year?? was there that much wrong with first model??

Took one out on a test ride from TSS m'cycles..... it does everything it should (old model) but its a twin with no 'twin feeling' ..... I would have been bored with it within weeks, yet it performed admirably for a big trialie and I would guess will do everything expected of it..... just had no 'soul'..... maybe Honda made it for them?? :gob:

[White trash]

Took one out on a test ride from TSS m'cycles..... it does everything it should (old model) but its a twin with no 'twin feeling' ..... I would have been bored with it within weeks, yet it performed admirably for a big trialie and I would guess will do everything expected of it..... just had no 'soul'..... maybe Honda made it for them?? :gob:

Why didn't you turn the TCS off and switch to Sport mode? It's from freaking boring then, I assure you.

[GrayWolf]

Why didn't you turn the TCS off and switch to Sport mode? It's from freaking boring then, I assure you.

I did turn it off and selected sport mode, I am not saying at any time it didnt perform, i said it performed well... I just found it way too 'sanitised'... no 'feel' to the motor, I rode twins for over 20yrs including BMW and Guzzi.... I even think the new Beemers are maybe too sanitised??

[Gremlin]

I even think the new Beemers are maybe too sanitised??
The R1200GSA is certainly quite smooth when on the move. It's actually more lumpy when idling at the lights...

[GPS MAN]

If I were taking a trip around OZ...and I mean around....I would take a hard look at this beast....seems well outfitted

[tuska]

apparently they get a choice of blue/silver and "raven" (all black)models in us of a.. .but it's not coming to auz or us :(