12-04-14, 04:33 PM
EXUP maintenance on the Gen 1 is a 15 mins job assuming that it's been regularly looked after. If it's been seriously neglected, budget some time to get it right again but after that, no trouble.
For torque from idle to redline, comfort, all-rounder qualities - Gen 1. Fit an R6 shock and give the forks an overhaul, handles like a good 'un.
The Gen 2 is more sporty out the box, power kicks in at 6k rpm, less range and less well-suited to commuting duties.
For me, the Gen 1 is the best all-rounder on the market. But then I've owned one for 12 years and I'm biased.
For torque from idle to redline, comfort, all-rounder qualities - Gen 1. Fit an R6 shock and give the forks an overhaul, handles like a good 'un.
The Gen 2 is more sporty out the box, power kicks in at 6k rpm, less range and less well-suited to commuting duties.
For me, the Gen 1 is the best all-rounder on the market. But then I've owned one for 12 years and I'm biased.