So what do I gain/lose?? heated grips!!! I live in Louisiana.....stupid hot most of the time....lol
Is there a power decrease?? (my riding style tends to be close to red line in OD....... now and then)
Any input would be very appriciated... Phil.
I rode a black bike all last week. Nothing fast about it...
I will help you
- Heat management
- Heated grips
- Traction control
- Locking glove box
- I'm sure there's others
I will help you
Better looking fairings----NO
Better heat managing fairings----Maybe(subjective)
Closed areas behind fairings (instead of open)---?
Locking side glovebox----When it works
Heated grips with variable control---No ability to change to a more comfortable grip
Better mirror placement----Yes
Larger windshield----Yes
Windshield position memory----08/09 stays where you put it
Computer control from handlebar----unneeded IMHO
Much better dashboard white backlighting----- No problem with 08
More computer options----To do what?
Heat shield on midpipe-----Mid pipe poorly located
Single-tone seat-----Still uncomfortable but looks better
Linked brakes (which are good or bad or neutral)----Poorly executed
ABS and traction control standard (not optional)----Need operator control
ECO fuel mode---yes
Passive spare fob----Two active FOBs
Improved oil pan drain position---Yes
Slightly changed muffler--- Still a potato launcher
I had a 09 & have a 12 now. Unless the engine heat is too much for you or you really just like the looks of the gen2 14. I'd keep the 09. You won't gain that much by getting the newer one. Ktrac is nice but the linked brakes are meh.... It's one of the things I would change if I could. The seat / tank area is cooler on the newer bike & it does have heated grips (but you can add those). For the money you'd spend on buying the newer bike you could add heated grips & buy a lot of tires & gas. Just my $.02.