In a bored lockdown moment I wrote to Suzuki GB not really expecting an answer........
I told them I was an existing owner and liked their product etc blah blah, and the new 1050 XT would be a perfect fit for me with two exceptions.
I want the cruise control to function from 3rd gear and above not 4th, so you can ride through 30 mph zones on cruise.
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A cast wheels option (my local dealer offered a fudge on this one, if they had a customer buying the base model and he/she was prepared to swap they’d take care of it).
I received a reply within 2 days (impressed) it doesn’t solve the main issues for me, but they issued a reference number and advised it’s been passed onto the factory.