I know a single bike can't be all things all the time and the SD certainly can't and it's this that makes me yearn for other machines..
Essentially I need an sd that can also cruise the motorway motorway without ripping my head off so that makes me look for alternatives..
Rc8r - will this be an involving ride as the sd is or will I stick it in 3rd and leave it there all day? I love the idea of this bike and if it could work for me I'd have it.. Will it be boring at sub 100 speeds?
Tuono - is there any weather protection at all? I've read the fairing does nothing at all for the rider..
1290 - too pricey, many issues
What's needed is an sd version of the smt
fewtrees
2014-09-25 13:54:00 UTC
Aphex
2014-09-25 14:26:00 UTC
Why not get some bar risers and a larger windscreen?
I'll normally put 6 hours in the saddle on a saturday (around 400 miles) and not feel all that fatigued. However mine is stock as far as ergos go and I'm relatively young.
The RC8r is a sportbike, if you don't like the way the SD treats you I doubt it'll get better.
The Tuono is mental but the honeymoon only lasts 80 miles (Freedom miles, not sure what part of the world you're in).
I'll normally put 6 hours in the saddle on a saturday (around 400 miles) and not feel all that fatigued. However mine is stock as far as ergos go and I'm relatively young.
The RC8r is a sportbike, if you don't like the way the SD treats you I doubt it'll get better.
The Tuono is mental but the honeymoon only lasts 80 miles (Freedom miles, not sure what part of the world you're in).
Stupid Luke
2014-09-25 16:04:00 UTC
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cdlabate
2014-09-25 16:41:00 UTC
I agree having multiple bikes for different purposes. If you want something more freeway/touring worthy why don't you get something that sits more upright and has a comfy saddle? If you want to stick with KTM than maybe get the Adventure.
I just picked up a f800gs to go along with the SD. The GS is my do everything non-spectacular bike... I like it
I just picked up a f800gs to go along with the SD. The GS is my do everything non-spectacular bike... I like it
bic_bicknell
2014-09-25 16:52:00 UTC
Get a Kawasaki H2. Then when you get back on the SD it will feel like a beautiful, smooth, ride all day bike that could eat up the miles at leisure!
fewtrees
2014-09-25 20:31:00 UTC
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41KS
2014-09-25 22:01:00 UTC
I dont trust your avatar, not talking about thinking pattern
fatbob
2014-09-25 22:04:00 UTC
I know the feeling... I have 3 airplanes, 1 can't do it all. Cessna 172 for my family, Piper Cub for slow and low and a Christen Eagle to act a damn fool.
I will tell you I have owned almost every type of bike including a 2014 Hayabusa and 2014 KTM Adventure R. All the bikes are gone now and my 1290 Superduke is 100% perfect. I do not want anything else. It hauls ass, does awesome wheelies and is the most comfortable motorcycle I have owned!
I will tell you I have owned almost every type of bike including a 2014 Hayabusa and 2014 KTM Adventure R. All the bikes are gone now and my 1290 Superduke is 100% perfect. I do not want anything else. It hauls ass, does awesome wheelies and is the most comfortable motorcycle I have owned!
shadowman
2014-09-26 07:18:00 UTC
it certainly is quite a dilemma , nearly bought a tuono myself a few weeks ago.
It's a very focussed bike , probably too much for me at this time
the system sounds great too , you can feel it in the ground and no dry clutch either , let's see how it goes
It's a very focussed bike , probably too much for me at this time
the system sounds great too , you can feel it in the ground and no dry clutch either , let's see how it goes
shadowman
2014-09-26 08:11:00 UTC
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2014-09-26 08:13:00 UTC
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2014-09-26 09:15:00 UTC
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2014-09-26 18:35:00 UTC
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2014-09-26 20:39:00 UTC
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2014-09-26 21:08:00 UTC
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DribbleDuke
2014-09-26 22:24:00 UTC
I can fly mine... To bad you can't play yours. Lol! Come to Texas and I will give you the ride of your life in the biplane. Just don't puke on yourself! It may get on my plane.[/quote]
They do everything big in Texas including braggadocio.
I would take you up on the offer but my plane washing days are over, you'll have to stick me in a garbage bag and poke two holes for just the eyes.
This was the year I fell in love with Texas. I will return.
You near Austin pig?
P.S. I just saw Gary Clark Jr. last weekend and he makes a great ambassador for your Great State.
They do everything big in Texas including braggadocio.
I would take you up on the offer but my plane washing days are over, you'll have to stick me in a garbage bag and poke two holes for just the eyes.
This was the year I fell in love with Texas. I will return.
You near Austin pig?
P.S. I just saw Gary Clark Jr. last weekend and he makes a great ambassador for your Great State.
Stupid Luke
2014-09-27 00:37:00 UTC
About 80 miles from Austin.
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2014-09-27 10:13:00 UTC
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2014-09-27 13:56:00 UTC
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2014-09-27 20:08:00 UTC
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Stratkat
2014-09-29 13:15:00 UTC
i have 6 guitars and play great, and i lived in Austin for a year too!
ktmguy
2014-09-30 03:31:00 UTC
Can we drink and smoke in your planes [/quote]
No, I am really anal and take care of my stuff unlike most people.
No, I am really anal and take care of my stuff unlike most people.
Stratkat
2014-09-30 10:25:00 UTC
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