I have a 2000 x1, much modified mainly by Maz,and I love it, and will be keepin it. However, being attracted to the quirky in the bike world, I quite fancy an xb12,but they seem rare in north west and command high prices esp scg models. I have seen a couple of 12 firebolts on ebay, a 2006 and a 2007 both with modest mileage and appear in good cond,and reasonable price. The 2007 is most attractive and has some serious money spent on it. It has however been advertised on ebay three times now over the last month, and I wonder why it hasnt sold. Where are the Germans?? Does anyone have any ideas why they dont seem to appeal. Whats wrong with them. [ I know what Maz will say]

Because, as usual, the majority has a bad taste.

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"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living."
Terry Pratchett

The germans are more into the xbs rather than the xbr. They'll all end up over there eventually (except mine). Go for the 07 model you won't regret it then take it to Maz for the 10k service. It'll make his day

Sporty riding position isn't to many peoples taste I think.

They're good if you want to ride the future

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Buell X1 PBS

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08 Specialized Langster

im 56 and have cyclone and firebolt and buggered knees ,so my bolt has flat bars and xbs footrests ,sorted and comfy

Theres no catch.
Buy it, ride it, enjoy it.

Ive had mine for 6 months now and despite all the negativity on here it hasn't missed a beat!

If you prefer the high bars of the XBS to the Firebolt's semi prone position, its a fairly easy mod to put sit up and beg bars on a XBR. I bought mine already done.

Fairly easily done... Is there a how to somewhere?