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Hey from the UK

shadowman

shadowman

2014-11-21 10:47:00 UTC

Hi guys, can someone gimmie the owners review of an 08 superduke please. Im buying a new bike as soon as the insurance pays out. Ive been testing riding various bikes, on paper the Supermoto 950 smr sounded like the bike for me but when I took one out I didnt like the lack of feel from the front end. Im guessing the superduke has more weight on the front end and more feel. A dealer has a 08 990 near me with Akros but is reluctant to let me take it for a spin as the weathers a bit crap. Im expecting arm yanking low down torque, super fast handling and that lovely V twin thump Im also expecting poor MPG's. So what are these bikes like maintenance wise?
Thanks in advance.

tripoddave

tripoddave

2014-11-21 11:37:00 UTC

Not sure what bike background you are from??

If you're coming from an IL4 sports bike it will seem tall, a bit brutal / crude and slightly intimidating to start with. They actually handle really well but it takes a bit of style adjustment before you become comfortable hooning about.

I had all the main jap sports bike types before getting the first SD and I felt the SD was much more fun on the road.

Requires more skill for the same speed which is either additional satisfaction or a pain in the arse depending on your point of view. I recently rode a fully tricked up S1000R BMW as I was thinking of changing and I was surprised to find that my old 06 SD was more fun. In it's own niche its a classic and I'm planning for my current 990 to be a keeper.

Good luck