| Author | Message | ||
     Zoedogg1 |
So for the first time this last weekend I rode an XB9R and man what a difference from the 12. I figured they were pretty much the same bike, but from the second I got on it and revved the engine I felt the torque difference. I sure am happy I got the 12. The bike belongs to a buddy of mine who just started riding again after about 6 years. Its not a big deal or anything that Im sharing this, I know, but I just figured for those who have not had to chance to ride both, know what it was I felt. It in all is the same bike, but the power and torque seems to be light years different. Which does in turn change the feel of the ride quite a bit, I wouldnt say one better than the other, just different. What do you think? | ||
| Xl_cheese |
I have a 12 and the wife has a 9. My 12 has the race setup and her 9 is stock. Were both the bikes you rode equiped with the same upgrades? Reason I ask it that I flashed my ecm with stock 12 maps and noticed a big drop in midrange grunt. The boss's 9 seems to be much smoother and easier to drive, but it does lack the instant power when you twist the throttle. | ||
| Darthane |
I've owned and ridden a 9 for 6 years, and spent some time with a couple 12s. ...were I to buy a new one, I'd get a 12 (still lusting after an XT, but with the economy the way it is that will likely wait...damn my conscience!), but I wouldn't 'trade up' to one. I've gotten very used to the power delivery on my 9, but I did like the buttery-smooth torque from down low on the 12. |
