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Title: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: fireblake on 30 November 2013, 02:10:08 pm
This is the comparison test I'm waiting for.  The Beemer even in top spec is £3000 cheaper.so it'll be affordable for me about 5 years earlier than the KTM?
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: mr self destruct on 30 November 2013, 02:14:54 pm
This one? Visordown say it might not be totally genuine but it's the only one I can find.


http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/super-duke-1290-r-vs-s1000rr-on-track/23298.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/super-duke-1290-r-vs-s1000rr-on-track/23298.html)


Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2013, 03:46:11 pm
A proper comparison to make would be between the new BMW 1000 R, not the RR, and the KTM - both nakeds. But even so, that makes the KTM look pretty good. The KTM also looks better than the BM imo. I'll have to wait to read a full and proper road test, but the BMW is not capturing my imagination like the KTM did - immediately.
If you've got the cash to spare, you are really spoilt for choice these days though; that can only be a good thing? Although of course, it would be even better if we were spoilt for choice in the price bracket of the MT-09.....
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2013, 04:18:44 pm
Ok, so this is going to be the big giant-test of the 2014 bike press:
 
KTM 1290 SDR
BMW S1000R
Ducati Monster 1200S
New Kawasaki Z1000.
 
What a pity Yamaha haven't got a litre-plus version of the MT-09 to throw into the mix!
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: Tmation on 30 November 2013, 06:12:50 pm
In the video the BMW doesn't use all the rev range except when it blasts past, plus I think the rider on the KTM might be Jeremy McWilliams.


Most racers would blast past us mere mortals even riding a scooter  :)
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: fireblake on 30 November 2013, 10:39:24 pm
Everything about the KTM is wonderful but I kinda would prefer to stick to a 1000cc. It does grate with me tge need to keep getting bigger engines.  By 2025 WSB Ducati's will be 2.0 litre. The only way to keep ahead of the 4cylinder 1500 GSXR's
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2013, 10:51:40 pm
I don't quite understand that. What does it matter if the engine is 1200, or even 2 litre, if the bike is light and manageable, and doesn't have stupid fuel consumption?
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: fireblake on 01 December 2013, 09:19:18 am
You're right Nick. I just find everything seems to be getting bigger.  Including my waist.
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 December 2013, 09:47:02 am
Ha ha, you're allowed a certain amount of that at this time of year!
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: ddtwelve on 04 December 2013, 11:35:05 am
That's why the engines are getting bigger need the extra torque to pull those extra inches of waist around :rollin
Title: Re: BMW S1000R V KTM 1290R
Post by: fireblake on 04 December 2013, 01:19:06 pm
Quote from: ddtwelve on 04 December 2013, 11:35:05 am
That's why the engines are getting bigger need the extra torque to pull those extra inches of waist around :rollin


You are so  right. I'll stop complaining.


Does anyone have some Leather stretcher? I need something to gently expand my one piece leathers. Or should i just bite the bullet and my some new and improved bigger ones?


Mickey