Philips78
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Looking at getting the 1200 are there any years to avoid, what is the best year to go for there seems to be a varied choice out there for the mileage and years.
What year 1200
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WJBertrand
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The Super Tenere is a good solid bike for all model years, so none to specifically avoid. The 2014 and newer Gen 2 models have some nice improvements however.Philips78 said:
- Slight horsepower increase due to new cylinder head and exhaust
- Revised engine mapping (older models can be re-flashed by the aftermarket however)
- Standard factory cruise control
- New, all digital, instrument panel
- Updated cam chain tensioner (can be retrofitted to earlier models)
- Updated clutch basket to improve smoothness (can also be retrofitted to earlier models)
- Redesigned windscreen and bracket and other aero bits
- Side stand has larger foot
- Availability of an Electronic Suspension (ES) model
I think those are the big differences between the Gen 1 and Gen 2 but I could have missed a couple
UpToNoGood
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Stock heated grips on the ES model.
Xt1200zsupertenere
New Member
.Philips78 said:
The ES ( facelift ) came 2014 .... they did sell notan -ES at same time ... I woud buy as new Non-ES as possible with low Miles ...
Flasch it , Kaoko Speed Cruise and other things ... the ES is overrated
Dogdaze
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To correct Xt1200zsupertenere, the non-ES came with cruise control, but thinner passenger seat , no grab rails, no centerstand, and no heated grips.................. I got the non -ES, had a center stand fitted and only like using heated gloves, so suits me.
yoyo
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Didn't realise the difference in the passenger seat, might have to look into changing my non ES one as the Mrs claims it's not very comfortable
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RED CAT
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They all come with a center stand. Seats are the same. Get a 2014 or newer Gen 2 bike. Better all around. Only difference between an ES and Standard are Heated Grips and Electronic Suspension. All the Gen 2 bikes have Electronic Cruise Control.
Dogdaze
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Not if you are in Europe, I know what I have, and UK/EU spec is different to US/ Canada spec.RED CAT said:
Gen 1 + additional $ = Gen 2.
So regardless of which one you have, there is nothing un-obtainium about Gen 2, unless you desire the ES suspension.
(only available on Gen2)
But if I was buying today, Gen 1 would have to be a really good financial deal for me to choose it over Gen2.
So regardless of which one you have, there is nothing un-obtainium about Gen 2, unless you desire the ES suspension.
(only available on Gen2)
But if I was buying today, Gen 1 would have to be a really good financial deal for me to choose it over Gen2.
chwhnd
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Better all around? that is your opinion not fact as far as my opinion is concerned..RED CAT said:
RED CAT
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Depends how you ride I guess. I started with a Gen 2012 and put 60,000kms/40,000 miles on it. Great bike. Then traded it for a 2014 ES Gen 2 and put 42,000kms on this one so far. The newer bike is just better in every way. Not much mentioned in brochures but I have noted many many more small improvements. A bit more umph and a quieter motor are just a couple. But if you just ride a little old lady, you won't notice much difference.
murdock2002
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Those differences such as seat and passenger hand rails only apply to the models sold outside of the US, such as Europe. The only difference between the ES and non-ES models for the US is electronic suspension and heated gripsyoyo said:
yoyo
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You Yanks have all the luck ;-)
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