Since 2012 is an INCREMENTAL CHANGE and not a major revision and the reliability of the current incarnation is very well known, I would go with the 2011 .... assuming the price is right.
Even though the revisions in 2012 are relatively minor, there are still changes to cooling, ABS and EFI. Rather than be the guinea pig, and assuming you can get a good price on the 2012, I would go with what is tried and true. Particularly if you plan on keeping it awhile. I have a tendency, once I find something I like, to keep it until it is just flat out too expensive to maintain anymore.
I admit however, that I don't buy Rev 1a of anything; weather it is software, cars, motorcycles, Instant on Water Heaters or any other thing I can think of. I have had too many bad/questionable/irritating experiences over the years.
Just my thoughts. YMMV.
Even though the revisions in 2012 are relatively minor, there are still changes to cooling, ABS and EFI. Rather than be the guinea pig, and assuming you can get a good price on the 2012, I would go with what is tried and true. Particularly if you plan on keeping it awhile. I have a tendency, once I find something I like, to keep it until it is just flat out too expensive to maintain anymore.
I admit however, that I don't buy Rev 1a of anything; weather it is software, cars, motorcycles, Instant on Water Heaters or any other thing I can think of. I have had too many bad/questionable/irritating experiences over the years.
Just my thoughts. YMMV.