XB Compared to 1125 owners?

[Nuage420b]

I'm curious to hear from owners of both what do you like/dislike about either. Why do you keep both? which do you ride for what?

 

[RT Performance]

Well i have a xb9sx and a 1125r
It is just starting to get ridable weather here in Michigan.
the Bikes are night and day different and i love them both.
I bought the 1125 and had plans to leave one of the two bikes in NC but we will see if it happens now my gf kinda wants to start riding her own bike.
The power of the 1125r is unreal and my 9 doesn't really compare.
the sound of the 9 makes it unmistakable it has a american v twin in it.
I can't make more comparison till i get more miles on the 1125.
The simple vtwin in the 9 is not intimidating to work on and very simple the rotax looks allot more complicated.

 

[nilla]

this is hard to define and put into words.

my 9 is the first bike i consider to myself to have really ridden. not just owned, and took out on the weekends if it was nice.
10k mi. a few tires, wrecked it alot and then fixed it. as many smiles as miles. it is like an old friend. i truly feel i know it. i have ridden it to it's limits and pushed past them. i am very comfortable, knowing it's and my capabilities.

even at 2K mi on the 1125, i still am feeling it out. basically i take it easier on the more capable bike cuz i'm scared of it. it has a different riding stance and powerband. it has more power than i really need, and don't hit WOT nearly as often as on the 9. still the acceleration makes me grin EVERY TIME. it is like my mistress bike. tons of fun, but i better check my mirrors and hang on tight or im gonna get burned.

i knew i wanted an 1125 since the first of several test-rides, and had it in my sights. but the fire-sale made me pull the trigger.

i put heated grips on the 1125R, and it has a full windscreen as opposed to a bikini fairing. other than that, i have no preference day to day.

 

[skizzy]

I have a xb9s too, I love that thing. I agree with nilla, the 9 is like an old friend. I just picked up the 2009 1125r last october so it only has about 70 miles. I took a test ride a few years ago and holy ****!!!!!!!!!!!! And like eveyone else how can you beat the prices. I'll post more when I get more time on the 1125r. I had a 636 kawasaki a few years ago, I like twins so much better.

 

[kokomochandler]

ive got an xb12s and an 1125cr. they handle the same but the cr has so much more power but i prefer to ride the xb. it has so much more character to it. it has a stock gutted pipe and its the best exhaust ive ever heard. i wont sell either of them and i only ride the cr when my wife is around.

 

[poppinsexz]

I own both a Firebolt 12 and an 1125R
I loved the bolt for the look, sound and handling.
I find the 1125 to be more comfortable to ride and I don't know why, as the riders position is very close to the same.
Power- no contest, although I do think that the XB is way more suited for the street.
I can have a lot of fun on the bolt at or close to legal speeds. The 1125 no way, she don't come alive till 4500 and then your illegal. It pulls like a freight train and the grin meter is on full.

Everyone keeps talking about heat- here is my take.
The bolt heats your ass. The 1125 your right leg.
But the wifes ninja heats both legs so I just view it as par for the course and one less heated leg.
The 1125 will boil the fuel but so will many other machines out there(buddies yamaha raptor). I installed the evap can and no more puddles.
Love both rides. Which is better would depend on your guidlines.

Sound, Mpg 53, city driving(low end power), and ease of maint. I give to the Bolt.

Comfort, Power and grin-o-meter go to the 1125.

I love both machines and really don't want to part with either.
If I could only have one I'd be happy with either.