What was their conclusion ?
As you've noticed I was one of the riders on the test.
We rode the 1200 and 1250 back to back so the results were fresh in the mind.
The 1250 is noticeably more powerful throughout the rev range and picks up very quickly. It feels like it has a great wallop of torque at all throttle settings and really is a pleasure to ride no matter what gear you are in. The power comes in with no lag or delay and you cannot feel the sliding cam system.
I'd like to have one for a couple of days to do some proper riding away from a test track but I'd say that they have improved the motor to make it very rideable.
The only down side for me would be longevity of the engine with all those moving parts but I guess for most people that wouldn't be an issue.
I reckon it will easily live with thelatest crop of hihgh power adv bikes from KTM, Ducati etc on the road.
As for the brakes, it stops pretty well from 144mph