| Author | Message | ||
     Coastie |
My last topic was archived  http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/212820.html?1153077991 I test rode an XB9S last week. I liked the handling and the overall look of the bike. My concerns were a lack of power and the slow rev feel. It was recommended I look at an XB12S instead. I have been doing some reading on the XB12S, and from what I can gather there may be 2 main differences between the 9 and 12. Unfortunately my local dealer does not have a XB12S to test ride. Can those who have ridden both please answer the following. Does the 12 vibrate more at idle/low RPM more then the 9 Does the 12 rev slower then the 9 As I noted in my above impression, I thought the 9 spooled up rather slowly, if it is even worse on the 12, that could be a problem. The vibration on the 9 was manageable, but I would not want to accept much more then that. (Message edited by coastie on July 16, 2006) | ||
| Nasty73z |
It definately revs slower, but it makes more power. Couldn't tell ya about the vibrations though. | ||
| Brucen |
I took test rides on both before buying my XB12Ss. The 12 does vibrate more than the 9. I also was a little concerned about this, but the engine mounts do a good job of isolating the vibration. I quickly got used to the vibration that came through the mounts. There is some vibration while moving, but I don't find it objectionable. Bruce | ||
| Metalstorm |
With the race kit it spools up pretty fast. When mine was stock I never touched the rev limiter & now with the kit I can't seem to stay away from it. A 12 does vibrate more than a 9 at idle definitely more at low rpm. At 2500-3000 rpm it smooths out nicely but below that it "feels" a little rough. If you're poking along in 1st gear at sub 20mph speeds it can be ever so slightly herky jerky. Use of the clutch can eliminate that. A 9 is (I can only go by the 9's that I've ridden) is much smoother at low rpm. My choice was an easy one. I don't ride in traffic much. Maybe 10-15 minutes a day at best. I live in a very rural area with nothing but twisty back roads for miles & miles so a 12 was the obvious choice. If I had to commute in heavy traffic every day of my life I would have chosen a 9SX or a 9R. Smooth in traffic & plenty fun enough in the twisties. They just require a little more shifting is all. If I was to get a 9 today I would invest in the filter, race ecm & a Micron system. Then it would be a 9 with almost the same power as a stock 12. |
