31-10-12, 11:49 PM
I'm on my 2nd Gen 2 and have had 4 Gen 1's. As has been pointed out many times they are completely different bikes.
The Gen 1 is a "general" all round bike that "as standard" is a decent bike that does everything but being 7 years old it is begining to age (IMO
and opening a can of worms). Customise one, as you have, and you get a fantastic bike that does everything.
The Gen 2 is much more focused on the "sport" rather than the general touring side of things. Peaky engine with not alot below 4k. Questionable fuel injection (but apart from the Beemers they all FI bikes seem to have issues). Very hard seat and very poor fuel range/consuption. Decent suspension though, so handles really well and build quality is very good.
That being said you can "fix" most of the above on the Gen 2 by customising it, in a similar way to how you would a Gen 1 to make it better. Get a PCIII (or as I do ride around the FI issues), get a customised seat. Only thing you cannot fix is the tiny tank size. Is the Gen 2 better........no just different. Would I buy a Gen 1 again.........yes, as my 2nd bike, but the Gen 2 works well for me.
Get a test ride on one to see what you think before you buy.
The Gen 1 is a "general" all round bike that "as standard" is a decent bike that does everything but being 7 years old it is begining to age (IMO
and opening a can of worms). Customise one, as you have, and you get a fantastic bike that does everything.The Gen 2 is much more focused on the "sport" rather than the general touring side of things. Peaky engine with not alot below 4k. Questionable fuel injection (but apart from the Beemers they all FI bikes seem to have issues). Very hard seat and very poor fuel range/consuption. Decent suspension though, so handles really well and build quality is very good.
That being said you can "fix" most of the above on the Gen 2 by customising it, in a similar way to how you would a Gen 1 to make it better. Get a PCIII (or as I do ride around the FI issues), get a customised seat. Only thing you cannot fix is the tiny tank size. Is the Gen 2 better........no just different. Would I buy a Gen 1 again.........yes, as my 2nd bike, but the Gen 2 works well for me.
Get a test ride on one to see what you think before you buy.