I just made the switch to a 180mcx from a well set up M1000 (head, reeds, can, ypipe, programmer etc.) and 2 buddies kept their m1000's who I ride with.
- mcx has more track speed usually pulls 52-56mph, m1000 was 43-48. I have a PC track same as them.
- mcx is ok in trees but you need to carry a bit more momentum ie it will not pop on top quite as easily an m1000.
- mcx steers harder all around but ok.
- mcx has no 2 choke stink and is much quieter, I like.
- mcx has no storage, better make friends with your buddies or buy another seat.
- mcx rides really nice on the trail I like the whole suspension better (mine is 2010).
- Electric start is nice, 1000 pulls over like a kenworth.
- Overall for me anyway I like the switch but if I did it again I might opt for the 240 right out of the box, 180 is not that much better than a well set up cat and weighs quite a bit more than a trimmed down 1000. I figure my 1000 was 500 no fuel.