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| - | A 1998 XL1200S came factory with dual brakes with a 11/16" master and (2) 39mm single piston calipers on the front. \\ | + | A 1998 XL1200S came factory with dual brakes with a 11/16" master and (2) 39mm single |
| - | A 2000 XL1200S came factory with dual brakes with a 11/16" master and (2) (4x33mm) 4 piston calipers on the front. \\ | + | A 2000 XL1200S came factory with dual brakes with a 11/16" master and (2) 4x33mm 4 piston |
| By the chart below, the 1998's M/C to caliper ratio is (9.97:1) and the 2000's ratio is (28.65:1). \\ | By the chart below, the 1998's M/C to caliper ratio is (9.97:1) and the 2000's ratio is (28.65:1). \\ | ||
| That's quite a difference for very similar bikes and one reason why the 2000-2003 brakes are said to be so much better. \\ | That's quite a difference for very similar bikes and one reason why the 2000-2003 brakes are said to be so much better. \\ | ||
