Joined Aug 2009
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Loughborough,Leicestershire
The questions you ask are relevant but the differences between the 2 models will be negligable really. It all comes down to size and design.
The later ones make slightly more power but the power has been moved higher up the rev range but still very much Italian even if they are being compared with Japanese bikes. Will you notice the difference on the road? I seriously doubt it.
The thing that sold me was the design. I liked the early mille's but they never really grabbed me. But when I saw the first picture of the 04 model in Superbikes magazine I knew I had to have one. For me they were simply gorgeous. I'm on my second Mille now and absolutely love it. I still adore the early model but for me the later shape is just stunning.
The later ones make slightly more power but the power has been moved higher up the rev range but still very much Italian even if they are being compared with Japanese bikes. Will you notice the difference on the road? I seriously doubt it.
The thing that sold me was the design. I liked the early mille's but they never really grabbed me. But when I saw the first picture of the 04 model in Superbikes magazine I knew I had to have one. For me they were simply gorgeous. I'm on my second Mille now and absolutely love it. I still adore the early model but for me the later shape is just stunning.
