GREEN WITH ENVY. Yours Mr. Emerald out. Nah not really ???, Professor Bandit 650iB.T.E. out. A semi retired Banditateer fekkin Banditaholic, with a PhD Masters Degree, in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical. Heard on very good authority, the 1200, had more mid-range torque than the 1250, talk about sounds LOVELY, NICE BIKE, STAY SAFEish !!!.