Hi,
Just had a test on an XB9S last Sat while trying to decide on an easy to ride modern bike. Needless to say I was well impressed! Taking it round my usual test track I have a patch of uphill slip road I use for a basic acceleration test. Now I'm used to grunty Italians so that may come into play here, but the XB9 pulled smartly and comfortable up to 70mph in good time which a street triple I tried a while back wouldn't. Sooo... if buying new why not the XB9S? It's a load cheaper than the XB12 so what am I missing out on otherwise? Vibration? Fuel economy? Charisma? Power? Reliability?

I know it's an obvious one but I gotta know

Thanks everyone

Chris

Welcome Chris

I tried both when I was looking but in the end went for XB12S. I just liked the extra grunt.

"there no substitute for litres" a good friend once said to me.

Bob

Hello ,you the same cgrigson that`s on the raptor chapter.I`m AZ ,don`t get rid of the RAP, get a Buell as well.You`ll` need the rap for when the Buell`s off the road .Bigger is better,ask any woman as apparently their always right.

He's right you know. My Raptor was a bloody good bike

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Go for the XB12 i did and i found it was not much more to insure than a XB9 but has the extra grunt, extra grin factor and the 8 pot stopper

Yup same guy... I've not got rid of the Raptor yet - no one wants them these days for some reason, no balls I reckon .

Thanks for all the answers. I think I get the picture with the Buells. I expect it'll be a new XB9 or a second hand XB12 if I do go for it. I know I'll be split between the better engine and having a warranty.

Exciting stuff

Both can make similar power, it's all about the torque.

If you like banging through the gears, the XB9 can be immensely rewarding.

If you are a lazy BEGgar who loves to ride the wave of torque, get an XB12.

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Get a new one.......you'll need the warranty

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