Which one to go for?

[Welsh roamer]

Hi,
Firstly thanks for letting me join.
I’m hoping to get my first S10 soon but have a dilemma.
I’ve seen 2 bikes ones a 2015 ES version, vgc, full dealer history, 28k etc but the curveball is I’ve also found a stunning 2010 first edition model that’s absolutely mint “as new” condition it’s just 6k miles, one owner all paperwork and history.
It’s also £500 more than the gen 2, 2015 plate model.
My head says 2015, my heart says the stunning 2010 model.
What do you all think?

 

[Cycledude]

2015

 

[Fennellg]

15 dah

 

[gv550]

2015

 

[Mak10]

2015 would be my pick. A few nice improvements with the 2nd gen.

 

[thughes317]

2010 may need the clutch basket upgrade, has no cruise control, no heated grips, recalls on wiring harness come into play too.

2015 has electronic suspension, Gen 2 coolness (cruise control, heated grips, etc.).

 

[Sierra1]

What Mr. Hughes said. 2015 in a heartbeat. You'll thank us later.

 

[fac191]

I would not worry too much about the mileage. I have the ES and think its great. I wasnt looking for one but it came up at such a good price it was a no brainer. You dont think you will use the Cruise much but you do and the ES is so eady to use and you always have a good set up to go to. Only thing to think about is how heavy you are for the rear spring.

 

[Meterpig]

2015 unless you want to be a modding mechanic fool like me

 

[Bmwdumptruck]

I tested an early 2011ish model 3years before taking a punt on a new pre-registered last of the uk bikes. Quite how I came to back to one I still don’t know, but so glad I did. The two bikes were chalk and cheese, apart from the aweful standard seat. Knowing a little more about them now I realise the first one probably had both the clutch basket and cct issues.

 

[Welsh roamer]

Wow, thanks for all the quick replies, what a great, helpful forum this is.
Also unanimously the 15 plate then!
I’m hoping to test ride it this week and go from there.
Thanks everyone, great help.

 

[Boris]

From a Gen1 long ish term owner. Get the 2015 bike.

 

[yoyo]

Dependent on your plans, if you want a bike to ride the 2015 is the answer but if you rarely ride and want a lovely bike to keep in the garage ( nothing wrong with that) then the 2o10 could be an investment.

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[bimota]

i have a gen 1, had it 9 yrs when i bought it the gen 2 was out, i did not want electric suspension, cruise, don,t like the digital screen on the gen 2,
my bike has been brilliant, i still would not have a gen 2
most and i mean most have no issue with clutch basket, most and i mean most have no issue with cct, you can change that out at 25000 if you want to a manual for £150 like i did

just my own thoughts

rob

 

[Welsh roamer]

Thanks guys.
I’m planning on test riding both bikes but as it’s going to be used predominantly for 2 up touring the 15 probably makes more sense.

 

[bimota]

Thanks guys.
I’m planning on test riding both bikes but as it’s going to be used predominantly for 2 up touring the 15 probably makes more sense.

i,ve been using my gen 1 for 9 yrs 2 up touring

rob

 

[bimota]

i see welsh roamer can i ask what part of the country your in

rob

 

[Welsh roamer]

Thanks Rob,
I’ve not actually viewed a gen 2 bike yet. Had a ride on a 13 plate gen 1 yesterday but it just wasn’t the right bike for me. Nothing to do with it being Gen 1 it just wasn’t in as good enough condition as I’d hoped for.
As I said, hopefully I’ll get to ride both this week and go from there.

 

[Welsh roamer]

I’m based in S.Wales Rob

 

[bimota]

I’m based in S.Wales Rob

i was born in Barry, now live in Bridgend, you anywhere near, good luck with the bike search

rob