Thinking of trading the x,after researching the net for a new bike, i have come to the conclusion that the only bikes that excite me beyond the X, is the retro bikes,and have found a good priced gsx 1400, I have ridden bikes most of my life,mainly 250 singles to the xt being the biggest so far,but have the urge for a big road bike,my question is, would this be a to much of a jump in power,I know these machines are beasts but i have an itch that must be scratched,so to speak.

you are the only one who can answer that....
But if you feel so unsure you need to ask ?...

but in the end the bike is only as fast as you
want it to be.. Just don't give it big hand fulls
to start.. you will be fine...
the 1400 has a lot of power,, but its a very flat
power delivery..No big surges etc..

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Thanks for the reply,suppose it not the power that Im concerned with ,as the speed limit around adelaide is 60km,the 400cc i can see myself using ,its the other 1000cc that baffles me what to do with.

The biggest things you will notice is the weight & smoothness.

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Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
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My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

Hey I have a Yamaha XJR1300 which is wonderful for cruising, sure it has 1300cc but a very smooth and gradual power delivery similar to the Suzuki I guess, so it is a very easy bike to ride and totally unscary!! Sure the weight takes some getting used to but just take it easy and you will have fun!! If I were you I would keep the XT if you can, as the XT is wonderful for town and shorter trips and fun and you will regret if you sell it.......

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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....

Would definitely keep the XT for commuting & the big b****r in the garage for weekend cruising! I recently saw a 4 year old B King, very low mileage, excellent condition, for under �6k at my local dealer - the thought of giving it full beans sounds scarily addictive! Sadly, kids/wife/mortgage exclude justification for 2 bikes. At the moment.....

I just got my 3 bikes insured by Bennets and they gave me a kind of rider policy so all 3 bikes are covered for me to ride, and the total cost was less than 300 quid (XJR and XT660X and Giggle). So maybe not as expensive as you may think??? Ok yes true I am an old er mature rider and that helps.....

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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....

I've got 52 plate GSX 1400, it's great for those long lazy days out with the misses, very comfortable and very easy to ride hard or slow, just put her in sixth and she pull , love it, but to be honest, my X is my weapon of choice, it goes ok, much slower but the X has more smile per mile,
Mpg is around 56 for the X
Mpg for the 1400 is around 38
Plus the 1400 eat the chain and the back tyre,

But I will say, both bikes are keepers, can't see.myself even selling them.

Check out gsx1400.org

Very friendly lot.

Thank you everybody ,from a daft question i have managed to get some pretty good answers,mostly.wish i could keep the Xt,but cant so should be picking up the GSX by the end of the week.

Hey like Mudrock I am lucky enough to have the XTX for daily commuting and fun and then the XJR for longer trips away (plus I have a track R1 for speed on track). Its wonderful to have several bikes but I think that if I could only have one I think I would keep the XT for the smiles per minute factor. Enjoy!!!

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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....