KTM 1290 Super Duke R

[nick crisp]

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 !  :eek

4. It will break down !  :lol

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!  :lol

4. Probably not before 3. above!  :lol :lol

5. Me too!