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Welcome mate, a 2010 Sthou is going to be a lot cheaper than an 1199 (which I've been reliably told is a challenging bike to get the best out of, although I find the 1299 excellent) and a lot cheaper than the current R1, what's your budget?
You should be able to get a gen2 2012/13 bike for ?10k if you shop around, it has some subtle but worthwhile tweeks over the gen1 bike and is a much better bike all round than a similar aged 1199 or R1 IMO
powders
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Hi mate
I've a generation 1 (2010-2011) and if you could stretch it I'd definitely go for a generation 2 (2012-2014)
They simply ironed out a few issues like the gearing to give you more mid range and they've reduced the amount of turn needed with the throttle
Also they changed the rear seat unit ( now looks better) and added the winglet's
Best of luck
I've a generation 1 (2010-2011) and if you could stretch it I'd definitely go for a generation 2 (2012-2014)
They simply ironed out a few issues like the gearing to give you more mid range and they've reduced the amount of turn needed with the throttle
Also they changed the rear seat unit ( now looks better) and added the winglet's
Best of luck
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Shop about definatly. I bought a 2014 gen 2 18 mnths ago for 9750. There are bargains to be had. As for the 14b i found them big and heavy looking and you need to spend some cash to get them "right". I cant comment on the duc as ive never been on one
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Thanks guys!
i'll hold out and look for a 2012 onwards then, I saw a couple 2012 earlier but always get worried if it's still the 2011 as they could have registered it later, or it just happens to fall in to the 2012 reg plates.
what should I look out for to make sure it's the 2nd gen models?
i'll hold out and look for a 2012 onwards then, I saw a couple 2012 earlier but always get worried if it's still the 2011 as they could have registered it later, or it just happens to fall in to the 2012 reg plates.
what should I look out for to make sure it's the 2nd gen models?
powders
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Bodywork can be changed.
The Frame though is different in an obvious way.
2010-2011 the Swingarm pivot point in the leg by the rearsets is a diamond shape.
2012+ it is an oval.
The Frame though is different in an obvious way.
2010-2011 the Swingarm pivot point in the leg by the rearsets is a diamond shape.
2012+ it is an oval.
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powders
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Clocks are different too
KPW
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Another visible difference between 2010/11 and 2012/14 is the sharks gills face the other way..
And here's some invisible revisions ... 2010/11 vs 2012
The rear sprocket is given an extra tooth, from 44 up to 45, to aid acceleration.
Final Drive Ratio, was 1:2.588, now 1:2.647
The air-intake through the headstock has been revised to increase the surface area by 20%. The throttle action is quicker, now requiring 11% less travel. All this gives the BMW extra oomph off the corners
The new model has a shorter wheelbase, down from 1432mm to 1422.7mm.
The steering head angle changes from 24 degrees to 23.9 degrees, while trail is increased by 2.6mm.
A mid-speed damping valve has been added to the front forks and internals have been revised with the aim of improving front-end feedback.
Updated front fork with adjustable mechanical steering damper
The rear shock features a new spring and a wider range of adjustment.
The swingarm pivot is located 4mm higher in the chassis a move designed to improve suspension feel.
The bars are set wider and the reach to them is slightly greater, for more leverage than before.
The Rain power mode has been revised, from a rather meagre 152bhp to 163bhp. The main changes are to the traction control and 'combustion control'. The Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) was a popular optional extra on the original model, with over 98% of customers opting for it. BMW have revised the system, refining it, making its intervention less obvious. The 'combustion control' is used in Slick mode and is designed to help corner entry by 'opening' the throttle a minute amount to maintain the perfect amount of engine braking.
There’s less engine braking in Slick mode now. The throttle butterflies open to take some compression out of the engine when you’ve got the throttle shut entering a corner.
And here's some invisible revisions ... 2010/11 vs 2012
The rear sprocket is given an extra tooth, from 44 up to 45, to aid acceleration.
Final Drive Ratio, was 1:2.588, now 1:2.647
The air-intake through the headstock has been revised to increase the surface area by 20%. The throttle action is quicker, now requiring 11% less travel. All this gives the BMW extra oomph off the corners
The new model has a shorter wheelbase, down from 1432mm to 1422.7mm.
The steering head angle changes from 24 degrees to 23.9 degrees, while trail is increased by 2.6mm.
A mid-speed damping valve has been added to the front forks and internals have been revised with the aim of improving front-end feedback.
Updated front fork with adjustable mechanical steering damper
The rear shock features a new spring and a wider range of adjustment.
The swingarm pivot is located 4mm higher in the chassis a move designed to improve suspension feel.
The bars are set wider and the reach to them is slightly greater, for more leverage than before.
The Rain power mode has been revised, from a rather meagre 152bhp to 163bhp. The main changes are to the traction control and 'combustion control'. The Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) was a popular optional extra on the original model, with over 98% of customers opting for it. BMW have revised the system, refining it, making its intervention less obvious. The 'combustion control' is used in Slick mode and is designed to help corner entry by 'opening' the throttle a minute amount to maintain the perfect amount of engine braking.
There’s less engine braking in Slick mode now. The throttle butterflies open to take some compression out of the engine when you’ve got the throttle shut entering a corner.
JimmyMac
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Hi Jun, good luck with the search mate.
JimmyMac
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Welcome to the forum & good luck with the search for a bike 
