Author Topic: KTM 1290 Super Duke R (Read 7115 times)

Hamos · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 November 2013, 07:52:55 pm »

I may wait for the 1490 superduke!

moffmeister · « **Reply #26 on:** 16 November 2013, 07:43:44 pm »

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Long term Foccers will remember I loved my SuperDuke

Spring Meet attendees a dew years ago will concur, "So did I!"

I would have bought it only Andy was the previous owner....

This new one has me salivating

Ah wannnnt waaannn!

lew600fazer · « **Reply #27 on:** 17 November 2013, 12:19:01 am »


Jeremy McWilliams riding Ascari with KTM 1290 Super Duke R track bike

Hopefully the link is here , Jeremy McWilliams having fun, .
Lew

moffmeister · « **Reply #28 on:** 17 November 2013, 06:41:58 pm »

Ah wannnnt waaannn!

Hamos · « **Reply #29 on:** 18 November 2013, 04:28:53 pm »

I'll have one please. They are some lean angles her is getting there!

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #30 on:** 18 November 2013, 04:34:22 pm »

Oi! This is my thread! It's mine! Get in the queue!

caretaker · « **Reply #31 on:** 18 November 2013, 04:47:11 pm »

the only orange bike i'll ever need.

mickvp · « **Reply #32 on:** 18 November 2013, 05:37:15 pm »

^^ looks like arrochar car park that does. at top of loch lomond? (nice bike BTW - shame its a kwacker

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caretaker · « **Reply #33 on:** 18 November 2013, 05:56:45 pm »

well spotted! at the start of my 1500 mile ride round scotland in 3 days trip. still got my fazer though.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #34 on:** 22 November 2013, 07:01:10 am »

I'd like to see these cats on a KTM 1290!


INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! Police chase bikes, incredible drifting HD

pitternator · « **Reply #35 on:** 24 November 2013, 08:16:22 am »

its the most exciting bike IMO for many many years ....BUT

1. its a very big twin, so to make it rideable its incredibly loaded with electronics . Initial reports say its too castrated by them.

2. dont start thinking double the torque of a speedy at low revs means much , as its what happens at over 3000 rpm which counts.That is marketing speak, and its been proven to be a false claim.It will have more torque simply because of its extra capacity.Side by side tests will be needed to see just how all this power can be put down OTR. Dont forget blades have been best selling sportbikes for years simply cos they can !..speedys are great bikes OTR for same reason. But 50 bhp more is staggering !

3. you probably will have to be a very skilled rider to actually use that performance without killing yerself !

4. It will break down !

5. I still love it !

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #36 on:** 24 November 2013, 08:46:06 am »

Quote from: pitternator on 24 November 2013, 08:16:22 am

its the most exciting bike IMO for many many years ....BUT

1. its a very big twin, so to make it rideable its incredibly loaded with electronics . Initial reports say its too castrated by them.

2. dont start thinking double the torque of a speedy at low revs means much , as its what happens at over 3000 rpm which counts.That is marketing speak, and its been proven to be a false claim.It will have more torque simply because of its extra capacity.Side by side tests will be needed to see just how all this power can be put down OTR. Dont forget blades have been best selling sportbikes for years simply cos they can !..speedys are great bikes OTR for same reason. But 50 bhp more is staggering !

3. you probably will have to be a very skilled rider to actually use that performance without killing yerself !

4. It will break down !

5. I still love it !

BUT...

1. Most of the electronic gizmos can be switched off.

2. Big V-twins are usually very torquey - but coupled with this bikes light weight, it's going to seem pretty amazing anyway.

3. I'll die with a big grin on my face!

4. Probably not before 3. above!

5. Me too!

pitternator · « **Reply #37 on:** 26 November 2013, 07:43:43 am »

Sat on it at show yesterday and its a great riding position. It is small though , so I looked a bit like donkey kong on it !

would love a ride all the same .I do love big twins !
shame I couldnt see a full on orange one like the vid, the show bikes were a lot blacker.

fireblake · « **Reply #38 on:** 28 November 2013, 02:28:19 pm »

Quote from: pitternator on 26 November 2013, 07:43:43 am

Sat on it at show yesterday and its a great riding position. It is small though , so I looked a bit like donkey kong on it !

would love a ride all the same .I do love big twins !
shame I couldnt see a full on orange one like the vid, the show bikes were a lot blacker.

When you say small, is that just the Seat/Tank/Bars small or the Seat/Ground small? Just asking as I'm vertically challenged?

Mickey

Hamos · « **Reply #39 on:** 28 November 2013, 03:02:41 pm »

I sat on it at the show too. It was comfortable and you feel as though you are right over the front wheel. Still pretty much like any other naked in terms of seating position.
I'll get a test ride as soon as the weather improves. At £14000 it could be the best bike ever, that is still a lot of money to find.

fireblake · « **Reply #40 on:** 28 November 2013, 03:23:12 pm »

I'll be getting one as soon as they get to about £3000. A long wait methinks?

Mickey

pitternator · « **Reply #41 on:** 30 November 2013, 07:53:14 am »

Its physically small, as compared to an adventure bike. I cant see too many issues with seat height unlike say an 1190 adventure.It will feel fast as you are perched rightover the front wheel, but it is a very nice riding position, very like my 1050 speedy2.

really love it , but its a very narrow market surely ...??? how many folk have 14K literally for a bonkers toy?...or does this merely increase its desirability and folk lining up for a pcp !

fireblake · « **Reply #42 on:** 30 November 2013, 09:02:33 am »

I would buy one now but the wife is keeping a firm grip on my baubles.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #43 on:** 30 November 2013, 12:21:47 pm »

I could buy 1/10 of one now.......hmmmmm, which tenth to have?

steeeve66 · « **Reply #44 on:** 30 November 2013, 02:02:12 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 30 November 2013, 12:21:47 pm

I could buy 1/10 of one now.......hmmmmm, which tenth to have?

I could buy another 1/10 as well, hey, if we all club together we could buy one and then, collectively, tell Exup he's not allowed to have a go on it?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #45 on:** 30 November 2013, 03:38:49 pm »

I'd be up for that JUST so we could tell Exup he can't have a go