650 to 1200?

[Shimster]

Hi All

I'm thinking about trading my 650 in for a 1200 so while my 650 will be in for a service later this month, I've got the dealer to let me have a 1200 for the day. Is there any major difference between the bikes (besides the physical size) that I should be aware of?

Cheese

Jason

 

[ILMV]

When I rode the 1200 it shook so much when I revved it, it even leaned over on one side more every time I blipped the throttle.

You probably won't have a problem with the weight, but the bike is certainly not as smoother as the 650 / 800.


ILMV

 

[richie]

Friend of mine, "Shoot the breeze" of this parish went from a 650 to a 1200 this last month.... He can't believe how good it is... GFI

 

[Shimster]

Had the 1200 out for the day while my 650 was in for its first annual service, and what can I say.... The 1200 is brilliant! Serious vibration from the engine at low revs under load, BUT once the engine pics up it's oh so sweet

Anyhoo, after riding it for about 30 miles, I thought I wanted one, but then I rode my little 650 back home after its service, and all the way home I was trying to justify the extra £4000 for the 1200... It it really worth it? Yes I am 110% sure it is if I was going around Europe, but for the touring around the UK, I really don't think do. I hope one day I can justify the extra cash for the 1200 coz it really is a nice bike.

Shim