KTM 1290 Super Duke R

[nick crisp]

"Twice as much torque as a Triumph Street triple"

"..at 2500 rpm...as much torque as 990 Super duke R...could muster at peak..."

"...a sophisticated psychopath, able to perform acts of astonishing ferocity..."

"...a true 1:1 ratio between twistgrip and throttle butterflies...was just impossible..."

"Untamed, this engine is literally too powerful for it's own good."

"In sport mode with digital assistance off, it will wheelie - big, angry, fast wheelies - off throttle alone in third gear..."

(all quotes from Bike Magazine)

This bike is so ugly, I want one now! Where do I sign?!!....... :rollin

[snapper]

I want one now! Where do I sign?!!....... [img alt=:rollin]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rollin.gif[/img]    your cheque book over and over ,,, and over again ! :lol

[noggythenog]

How much on PCP???

[nick crisp]

177bhp, 180mph.......180?! On an upright, high-barred, adventure lookalike? How the hell did they find that out?! Guy must have had arms like Schwarzenegger just to hang on!
Yes, you can have my chequebook, I'll sign em all - just let me enjoy this thing for a year - hell, a summer - before you cart me off to jail/nuthouse/morgue!  :evil :nana :2guns :lol :rollin :b :evil :nana :2guns :lol :rollin :b :evil :nana :2guns :lol :rollin :b :evil :nana :2guns :lol :rollin :b

[nick crisp]

Oh well, that's it then - this foccer has ORANGE FORK SEALS!! I'm gonna rob a bank.....

[snapper]

"hell, a summer "  what a whole week ! mind you after that long youll probably have a weak hole !

[stevierst]

You can stick the mt09, I want one of these!! No, I NEED one of these!

For sale, 2 children, house trained, come complete with their mother. ;D

[slimwilly]

If it is the one i saw,then it is alot of steel,a bit like a school metalwork project,crap finish,,not like the alloy we are used to.|Did look a bit cheap.

[nick crisp]

Yamaha FZ1 wet weight - 220kg
KTM 1290 SD R wet weight - 202kg
FZ1 power output - 150bhp
KTM 1290 power output - 177bhp

Who cares if it's got a steel frame?! My gen1 thou has a steel frame and it's still a great bike.
Quality of the KTM? I don't know, but I'm not likely to last very long if I had one anyway!  :lol

[jon]

I need one of those

[stevierst]

It wheelies off the throttle in third!! Yes third!!! Gotta get one!

[mr self destruct]

I'd be at the front of the queue if I had £14k spare, that's gorgeous!  :eek

[snapper]

not sure I could live with one to be honest , but by god I'd loveto have a go !

[nick crisp]

Sounds like it's more a question of "surviving" rather than "living with". Take a good, long look at your license if you buy one, cos you ain't gonna have that for much longer  :lol

[steeeve66]

I've been invited for a test ride when they arrive in December - if I survive the experience I'll do a write up. My prediction tho is that I'll stick with the 990 I have already. Probably...

S

[noggythenog]

Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve!!!!, look forward to the right up buddy,


Out of interest...from experience.....how reliable are ktm road bikes???,based on the 990 would you keep one long term, say 10 years with just normal wear & tear???


& what sort of stuff can you annihilate with the 990 please?


Cheers


Fras

[Doddsie]

KTM 1290 Super Duke R - The Beast Escape




I like it!!

[fireblake]

First thing, I'll get out my old platform boots  that I wore when a Rubettes fan. Then  go online and check out Wonga.com. Damn my stumpy legs and empty bank account.

[nick crisp]

I have a cunning plan.....  :lol

Mine paid off in 1 1/2 years (maybe sooner), then there should be some nice 2nd hand ones about, perfect for PCP! Which means I can still follow thro with my plans for next year - s'all good dawg! 

[CRH]

I have a cunning plan.....  :lol

Mine paid off in 1 1/2 years (maybe sooner), then there should be some nice 2nd hand ones about, perfect for PCP! Which means I can still follow thro with my plans for next year - s'all good dawg! 

...time to sort out some good life insurance then nick? :rolleyes .......