Ktm SuperDuke 990

[Matteson]

I have been lured in to the grasp of the water cooled V-twin again. I love tubed trellis frames but don't care for the poor build quality of the HD versions. And I am leery of the Duc. that is second hand. Plus I have always liked the rarity of the 1125 or especially the KTM street bikes around here. The seating position of the Duke seems to be what I am after. After lots of going back and forth I think I have eliminated stuff from the list.
- No rice. I looked into the Yamies fizzer line and it just didn't do it for me. SV seemed too common and uneventful.
-Triumph, eh wasn't impressed
- No cheap stuff, i.e. quality components. I always thought the xb's dash looked like a toy.
I guess I was looking for an 1125 that was still in business that has a network and a name, hence the KTM.
They sound like an apache at idle. Aftermarket is plentiful. That is why I liked the Kaw I had. The KTM has tuning software readily available and easy to use like Tunerpro and spy. The similarities just keep popping up. So I have decided to get one. Who knows how long I will have this one because there will always be the next greatest bike out there for me but for me now I am excited about something. The last time I felt like this was when I was on the hunt for the 1125r.

 

[Sirius815]

1125cr with high bars

 

[Matteson]

The CR is and R has those pods that I can't ignore man.

 

[Chicknstripn]

You're love affair with the xb12r was short lived, huh?

 

[Matteson]

just a fling

 

[Sirius815]

Bah! I love the lobster. However IMO - the 1125R isn't the best looking.

 

[Matteson]

You would think there would be a strong aftermarket to remedy to pods.

 

[Sirius815]

Yeah. You'd think. But I guess not...

 

[Matteson]

I really like this bike. So far it has been really fun and comfortable. I have been looking for something that I want to look forward to ride. The last time I felt like this was when I had my 76 KZ900. Sport bike guys always had to double take when they heard it and saw it. I have only seen one other Duke in Spfld and I'm not sure he even has it still. The motor is more refined than the 1125r was but still has the attitude that the Austrians leave behind with their motors. It has a great bark and is real spunky with a good amount of punch right where you need it.

Sounds great too.

 

[Sirius815]

[up] Congrats!

I'm gonna try and ride the new RC390 or 390 Duke this weekend. I'm really debating about getting a little thumper.

 

[heagachongoose]

Is that the stock swingarm on the duke?? Looks a little long. Maybe its just the angle? Congrats though! Awesome bikes for sure! I like it because it is what it is. It's not pretending to be a Superbike like the 1125r does. Its a hooligan toy and it plays the part.

I really like the 390. If I had the extra money and didn't spend it all on the 1125 I would have one

 

[Matteson]

Stocker. Just the angle. A guy at work asked if that was my new crotch rocket. I said ya that's my bike but it's not a crotch rocket. I then tried to find a word for what it was...

 

[coaldigger]

Great score! I have been looking at this mv agusta brutale up near Chicago...kind of.like you, always on the lookout.1

 

[coaldigger]

Naked twin sportbike.. Hooligan. Street fighter. I heard these three used here in Illinois.