Originally Posted by
Pittboy
Hi cap1, I have a 2006 xb9 I purchased from cooter for my wife, I own an a 2009 xb12r, build and quality seem the same to me, however the 2009-10 refinements and upgrades are better.
Also, I went from a 2012 Ducati 797 to the xb12, the xb12 is nicer, more balanced a bit more power and way less required maintenance , just valve adjustment and maintenance on the ducati was almost 600 smackaroos, whereas the Buell does not need much other than easy general maintenance, oil changes, etc. important point for me as I don't wrench on my bikes much. just my 2.5 cents.