Whilst my car was in for a service, to kill some time I took a 1250 out for a test ride and as soon as i got home I took out my 2018 1200 Rallye TE
(Both similar mileages on them.)
These were my findings:
The 1250 feels slightly quicker, as you would expect. It appeared to be a little less vibey than my 1200 at around 80mph.
The bike felt slightly different to ride, but then I realised that the handlebars were in further forward position. ( i was surprised how different it felt).
One good thing about the test was the bike was fitted with Bridgestone Battleaxes and these appeared a lot better than the Anakees fitted to my 1200, will consider replacing with these when the time comes to change.
Oddly enough the suspension feels better on my 1200 ? The brakes feel stronger on my 1200. The 1250 appeared to be a little noisier (Exhaust note).
Conclusion.
Although the 1250 engine feels slightly better (No flat spot around 5000 rpm and more power) I did not feel the difference was enough to warrant changing my 1200 any time soon.
Cheers Piggers
(Both similar mileages on them.)
These were my findings:
The 1250 feels slightly quicker, as you would expect. It appeared to be a little less vibey than my 1200 at around 80mph.
The bike felt slightly different to ride, but then I realised that the handlebars were in further forward position. ( i was surprised how different it felt).
One good thing about the test was the bike was fitted with Bridgestone Battleaxes and these appeared a lot better than the Anakees fitted to my 1200, will consider replacing with these when the time comes to change.
Oddly enough the suspension feels better on my 1200 ? The brakes feel stronger on my 1200. The 1250 appeared to be a little noisier (Exhaust note).
Conclusion.
Although the 1250 engine feels slightly better (No flat spot around 5000 rpm and more power) I did not feel the difference was enough to warrant changing my 1200 any time soon.
Cheers Piggers