Recent content by Nigel

I did look at this after a you tube post called 'Bingley Wheeler' sold his KTM 1290 and bought the Cross Tourer. he highly recommends it. Undoubtedly very capable but too heavy. I'm already finding my old FJ 1200 a bit unwieldy so I need to think about weight. XT 1200 is already on the limit...

Again, many thanks to all for the fantastic feedback from everyone. You seem to pretty much reflect the bike you ride - well balanced and knowing what what really works 99% of the time. I can agree with everything you've all said. I have a very fit gen 1 fireblade tucked away at the back of...

Thanks for the quick feedback. Am I right to assume that the 100 bhp at the wheel requires Dyno set up as well as ecu re-flash? Also very interested to hear of someone trading a KTM 1200 for the Tenere. The KTM engine blew me away but I just can't get away from the constant stream of info...

I've recently joined as I'm considering buying an XT 1200. The test drive was good but having ridden the competition (BMW, KTM, Ducati) the engine lacks a bit of fiz. I'm not convinced of reliability of the competition so leaning towards XT. I've read that the ecu can be reflashed. Assuming a...