Graham, I loved my 1200; all 8 years and 160,000+ miles of her. Right up until I rode a 1500. I found it hard to believe that any bike could be sooo much better than the 1200, but it spoiled me in about 15 minutes on the test ride. Then coming back from California on a long climb on I-5 two 1500's went by us: one pulling a trailer, and one just two-up. I was two up, pulling the Tiny-mite (loaded for bear of course) in third gear to the pin. They went by me in a throaty but muted 'whroosh'. I turned to the Mrs and said: "that's it, time for a new Wing". Bought a wineberry 1500 the next spring. The good Dr said it all, act quickly, you'll be happy you did.