I've been racing XBs for 4 years, a well set up XB is surprisingly quick around a racetrack, but won't rip your arms off, making it a great trackday bike. As much as I love my XB, I'd give my left arm (figuratively) for an 1125, it's flat out fast.
My back up bike is a stock 2004 XB12R with built forks, Ohlins shock and steering damper, full bodywork and chain conversion. It's slated for chopperdom, so speak up quick if you want to see it.
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