KTM Superduke 1290

rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

Getting really tempted with one of these, been looking at a 2014 model but read some worrying reviews regarding the back wheel and electrics, has anyone got one or can give some experience on them?

Do i just avoid the 2014 model?

JAMSXR · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Karma :

I’ve got a 2017 bike, absolutely stonking machine. I’ve done 9k of weekend riding since September and couldn’t ask for much more.

The 2014 did have a few niggles like every new model, buy a 2015 bike and you should be fine. If you go looking online, all bikes have issues.
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I really want one but there's not much point getting it now as the summer is nearly over. Will see what's about come March, run the Husky over winter for the odd day here or there.

rubyhorse2 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Karma :

picking a 2016 up tomorrow...not been this excited about a bike for a long time. Can't bring myself to spend the cash on a new one, but i'm still getting my dream bike so well happy.

Seems everyone is getting rid of the 2014 model, either upgrading or due to the niggles it has, can get one pretty cheap at the moment.

Enduro Numpty · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Oct 2012 Karma :

I'm seriously thinking about a 1290 too. After 18 months on the very impressive V-Strom I'm sold on the all day comfort that this style of bikes offers. Plus the KTM has another 60 ponies Twisted Evil

. So much for "I don't need big power any more". I wondered how long that would last Laughing

Please let us know your impressions of the bike.

Enjoy!!

Enduro Numpty · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Oct 2012 Karma :

I'm seriously thinking about a 1290 too. After 18 months on the very impressive V-Strom I'm sold on the all day comfort that this style of bikes offers. Plus the KTM has another 60 ponies Twisted Evil

. So much for "I don't need big power any more". I wondered how long that would last Laughing

OOPs: just realised you're getting the Duke - I'm looking at Adventurer Embarassed

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :