Difference between US and World bikes?

[matt87951]

I'm considering checking out and purchasing an XB12R that was originally purchased in Germany and brought back here to the US. What can I expect on the differences on the bike? I haven't looked at it yet, but from the pictures it looks like the muffler has at least a different exhaust tip, maybe a different header too, it's difficult to say. The one I am looking at is a 2010 XB12R. Any other differences? Gearing, ECU, Speedometer, ODO, etc?

Thanks in advanced!
-Matt

 

[matt87951]

I think you might be thinking...
World "12 and 14" vins
And California "57 and 59" vins
But yes the headers have a different bend on euro/jap and speedo. but other then that I don't think there is anything else.

Yep, you got it. Thanks, that's all I needed to know!
-Matt