I’m on my 2nd 1050XT in 14 months (first one was written off in April…. Not my fault). The reason I went out and purchased the 2nd one is because I love the bike that much.
My local dealer had no more of the 2022 XT’s so I ended up buying another, zero miles, pre-reg one from Swansea….. about 100 miles from where I live.
My local dealer tried his hardest to sell me the 800, but I just wasn’t interested in any other bike.
I’d never had a v-twin before. Last June I did 3170 miles, to Italy and back, in 10 days. The last day I did 600 miles to get home….. I’ve never had a bike I could do that sort of mileage on before. 300 miles had been my previous longest day.
Even though I’m vertically challenged for such a tall bike (29” inside leg), the low seat option and slightly thicker soles on my boots sorted this.
I don’t carry a pillion, but with my top-box fitted, and a 40 litre roll bag on the pillion seat, I don’t notice them being there.🤷♂️
Touring I get 60+ mpg…. I don’t rush.🤷♂️
When looking to replace my written off bike I found plenty of used, fully kitted out, 1050XT’s available at good prices.
Good luck with your search.👍