Ducati Monster Forum

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http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/12/ktm-to-introduce-250300-duke-for-2012/ (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/12/ktm-to-introduce-250300-duke-for-2012/)

I love it. If I didn't already own a 690 I'd be in for one.

U.S. bound?
Doesn't appear that way.   :P

Most likely not. This one is coming though.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/10/cbr250r-for-usa-market/ (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/10/cbr250r-for-usa-market/)

Yeah, I know about that one.
It's nice and all but it requires a good low side to make it a street fighter.   :P

 :D

KTM =  [thumbsdown]

CBR250R =  [clap]

if that KTM makes it here I'm buying one.  I could skip traffic lights by riding the sidewalk and over people's yard.  [evil]

i like it too. money to spend that would be in the garage

whattttt?  Ktm will probably weigh ~50lbs less, pure beginner hooligan bike.   

I guess  [thumbsdown] is a little too strong but I like the styling of the Honda better. The paint scheme of the KTM is ulgy IMO. Gloss black would rock. True that it would be a blast to ride, especially for a beginner.

That would be perfect, would be nice if it came here. and about time somebody made a 250 to give kawasaki a run for the money  [drink]

I'll agree that it does look like they stole suzuki's design/color scheme crew  [laugh]

If they really do bring the 250-300cc ktm to the USA I will be looking at them pretty seriously. I like to buy used to get a better price, so it will be a while before that happens for me, but I wouldn't mind a small displacement really light bike to flick around. Plus I can use the excuse that it is for my wife to learn on, and we all know that means I will ride it more than her, hehehe. I'd love to thrash a tiny KTM through the canyons and country roads around here. I also commute every day and would love to have a few choices. Of course that means a larger garage, more tools, maybe a lift . . .

The Doc

^^ Get a 690  [evil]

[thumbsup]  this is how I get away with anything bike related.  Wife's first date on a bike and now she's had two.  Now the question is: which one's more expensive to maintain?   :o

I'd love to replace my 150 scoot with one of these.

Meh.  They're for girls with green hats.  



















































 :D

with a wife??

we both ride the scoot, i don't get your question? Scooter is easier and more practical for the city (chicago); my monster is for normal real riding.

Here's my new best friend, Yamaha WR250X.  I absolutely LOVE this bike!  My Monster and Sport 1000 sit in the garage.

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^^  [evil] [evil]

I've been wondering about those since my car dealership picked up Yamaha to add to their lineup.  They look like a sick amount of fun.