The Super Ten is a stunning bike and I do not know how you can call it bland but that is taste I guess. I kept an MT 09 for less than a year as I could not really get to know it, wonderful engine and very capable bike but never really stirred any emotions. Back to the Super Ten:

1. I bought a blue one and it looks the part, with the electronic suspension etc.
2. The performance is amazing and on the motorway is soooooo comfy to ride with or without passenger or luggage. The cruise control makes for effortless progress.
3. Yes it is heavy at low speeds but you sit lower then on the XT660X so it is not imposing, as I had feared. Not a great city bike then.
4. Range is great, and I can cover 350km without needing to stop.
5. The only things I will change is the exhaust (I have bought an Arrow but have not yet fitted it), the rest is real quality.

So for me it is anything but bland, it has real soul. I love it!!!!!!

Simon

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....