Ktm LC8 engine: superduke or SM?

[B0ndy]

Bored of my R1, thinking of trading it in for some sort of KTM with the LC8 engine - superduke or SM.

What are people recommendations for going for either the 950 SM or 990 superduke?

The 950 SM looks more suited to commuting which I do a lot of but the superduke is more fun according to the interwebz.

What do?
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CBF 125 -> CB400SF -> GSX600F -> ZX6R (G1) -> GSXR1000 K4 -> ZX6R (B1H Stunt bike) -> VFR800 -> R1 5PW -> Sprint 1050 -> Fireblade 929 -> ZX10R C2H -> GSXR1000 K3

[Hong Kong Phooey]

[B0ndy]

Thanks a bit nervous making the move to a big v twin but fancy a change. May have just sold my R1 so the superduke 990 is on the cards.
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CBF 125 -> CB400SF -> GSX600F -> ZX6R (G1) -> GSXR1000 K4 -> ZX6R (B1H Stunt bike) -> VFR800 -> R1 5PW -> Sprint 1050 -> Fireblade 929 -> ZX10R C2H -> GSXR1000 K3

[Hong Kong Phooey]

[P.addy]

990 was lame, 1290 if you want to ride like a dick. Wouldn't wheelie one for any length of time though.

[RhynoCZ]

Fewer the cylinders, more dramatic/fun every throttle input is. Also, many 4 cylinders give you false sense of safety, that put you in the three digits zone way too often.

But, if I had to commute, I'd get a 4 cylinder machine again. They are just sofa king smooth.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[Fizzer Thou]

My younger brother rides a much modified GSXR1000K5 as well as a KTM 990 SMT and he enjoys both as they have their own characters.He often says he would ride the the SMT all day with the more comfortable riding position for long distance.But he said he would never get rid of the Gixer as that bike puts a much different smile on his face.
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