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Posted: 23:15 - 04 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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Road tested one today, very comfy and lots of leg room.
It shifts it shifts
One complaint great lever positon is so low it sucks, found it the same as my mates street tripple. ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Stevie GooGs wrote: |
One complaint gear lever positon is so low it sucks, found it the same as my mates street tripple. |
^I take it you mean...?
I used to find that every time I switched from the Fazer to the Striple, but would get used to it within a couple of miles. Can't remember why I didn't try adjusting it. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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On a laptop now can properly post.
I actually pefered the riding position on the duke compared to my 99SM, the sm you are pretty much bang up right, the duke feels a little more aggressive leaning a bit forward.
I only went out for 30mins and the roads were a bit patchy but the thing pulls, the first thing i noticed is how much smoother the throttle is, you can ride it slow without looking like you just passed your test. The 990SM was very on and off, great if your going for it but trying to plod along at 30 was a struggle.
The previous owner must have not liked pulling on the brakes as it was literally a touch of the brakes to dip the front of the bike, will be adjusting that if i buy it as i like a little bit of give before the anchors go on.
The tank feels bigger than that the SM more wider which suits my size a bit better as can easily grip the sides with my thighs, the SM is a wee bit narrower. The tank shape really does make you feel part of the bike.
The super duke did not have a full tank of fuel in it but it felt about the same weight as the super duke very light which i really like, loved to be able to through the SM about in the twistys and think the duke will be as good.
Height wise its a bit lower but i felt like i had plenty of leg room, it was a short run on the bike so can't say how much it would differ of sitting on the saddle for 8 hours.
What i did not like a mentioned was the gear leaver which will need to be adjusted. The menu system to change ABS and ride modes is a pain in the arse so would look at getting the dongle thingy so it stores your settings. ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Jayy wrote: | I've wanted one since I saw the promos for the "beast".
Those Austin Racing dual under slung exhausts are fucking naughty as well
However, is it going to bother me going from 200bhp sports bikes to this thing? I have never really owned a sit up type bike other than a KTM 640 which I loved but blew up quite quickly. |
The Austin Racing cans look cool, but sound awful in my opinion, but I know some people like raw ear bleeding sound The Akra full system is the way to go but at 2k you might as well buy a second bike!
It’s also worth noting that the official stance from KTM is that any after market parts not from their PowerParts catalog will void the warranty. I hate this approach from them, but it’s down to people sticking stubby cans on the bike with a de-cat, and not making the appropriate mapping and filter changes, stubbys look cool but most of the time actually stifle performance and cause issues.
I don’t think coming from a 200bhp bike will be a problem, you won’t have the straight line speed but you will have stupid levels or torque pulling you out of every bend. I was out with 4 tuned up H2’s last weekend, and they were all shocked when the Duke started pulling away.
I’ve found the extra travel, and supermoto on steroids approach, is perfect for the road. I’m now loving some of the bumpy and dirty B-roads that weren’t much fun on a sportsbike. The feel you get from the rear is excellent, I know exactly what it’s doing and I’m not bothered by the odd slip or spin. The drawback is that when pushing on track you don’t have the same level of feel from the front that you get from a superbike, this effects long fast bends, but is probably down to my skill level more than the bikes capability.
The electronics package is amazing. I dial it all down but it’s nice to know there is still a helping hand. The quick shifter and blipper are awesome, and I’ve grown to love the dash and keyless ignition. It also has some nice touches, like built in loops for Kriega luggage under the pillion seat. ____________________ Honda SFX50 > Aprilia SR125 > Aprilia RS125 > Honda RFV400 > K4 GSXR600 > KTM Duke > C1H 636 > K3 GSXR1000 > Aprilia RSV-R > Triumph Street Triple R > Ducati 899 Panigale > Aprilia Tuono 1100 > Triumph Daytona 675R > KTM SuperDuke 1290 2.0 |
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Hmm i went from a ZX10R to a KTM 990sm and if found it much more fun on the road, the superduke r seems as much fun. I don't really think its an old mans bike but im 37 not 60 In saying that ive not ridden the RSV4 but ive had my fun on sportsbikes. ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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JAMSXR wrote: | The SuperDuke on the other hand is much more lively and playful on the road. |
I've no idea what "playful" actually means, but ripping the throttle open on the Duke did not bring the mixture of excitement,terror and deafness that the Aprilia does!
That said, it's plenty quick enough, but felt anything but sporty.
Mind you, the wide tank mixed with my short legs probably didn't help the sensation! I couldn't really get tucked into it comfortably either, and riding upright seems totally alien to me after years of laying across a tank. I only tried the GT version, so the slightly beefier full fat version maybe a bit more of an event, but I certainly didn't walk away feeling like I needed it in my life.
Although, I may regret that decision next May when I have to load 2 weeks worth of camping kit onto my bike! ____________________ Current bike - 2018 H2-SX, 2004 SV1000s, 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF, 2017 Sherco SERF 300, 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 (stolen - AY53 JUU) |
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Playful means it will power wheelie in the first 4 gears, my Aprilia could only do the first 3
Never ridden the GT but I thought it was just a slightly more lardy/practical version, not boring. The R version is an absolute weapon on the road and track.
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Now that is a pretty cool video, would not wanting to make a mistake on some of those hairpins. ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Fecking insurance companies, bennets addons are at £250 and ebike is at £1500 lol ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Oh well the 1290 should be here tomorrow, feels like early christmas present. ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Early birthday present ____________________ Current: 2019 Yamaha T7 -> 2015 KTM Superduke R | 2000 Yamaha R1 Past -> 2009 KTM 990 SM -> 2005 kawasaki ZX10r -> 2000 Honda CBR 600 FY -> 2002 Honda XLV 125 Varadero
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Nice little toy to get experience on. You will be ready for the BMW lump in no time. ____________________ Bikes: Previous Bikes: Piaggio x8 125: 2012/2013, YBR 125: 2013/2013 BMW R1150GS 2013/2017, Honda CBR600RR 2017/2017, Honda CB500 2018/2018, Suzuiki Address 110cc 2019/2020, BMW R1200GS 2021-2023
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That is naughty looking. I might consider a swapsies of my 990 for one of these at some point.
Let me know how you get on with it. Looking forward to lots of nice mountain pass pics |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 203 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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