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FINALLY, I got my KTM!

Started by Monsterlover, December 21, 2008, 08:23:27 PM

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Jarvicious

#15
December 22, 2008, 07:14:13 AM
I freaked out for a second when I saw that shot of the rear shock and couldn't make out whether it was in the back or the front.  I didn't think KTM would be the type of company to out a coil over up front, but........

Looks like fun.  I'm hoping to get a do-all wonder bike in the next couple of years. 
We're liberated by the hearts that imprison us.  We're taken hostage by the ones that we break.

wisdesign

#16
December 22, 2008, 07:26:28 AM
Congrats on the SM-R.  My boss picked one of these up last summer in a similar situation.  Sounds like alot of guys buy this bike then realize they're in over their heads...

You're going to love it!  I had the pleasure of riding it up our local backroads hillclimb on a couple of occassions.  Man, that thing's got some torque!  Funny... it's a little big for me (5'9" ~170lbs), so riding it had me thinking about trading the monster for a Hypermotard.  I couldn't ever do that though... so I guess I'll have to have both!?  [moto]

Here are some pics to help visualize what Spring'll be like...



Monsterlover

#17
December 22, 2008, 08:13:09 AM
Quote from: DesmoDiva on December 22, 2008, 06:01:51 AM
Wooohoooo!!!

Glad to see it finally arrived.   [thumbsup]



The state of the bike in the background of the first pict. may make dp cry though.   :'(

[laugh]

dp's a big boy, he can take it.

That's picture's old, too.  It shows a motor still in the frame, when in reality it is laying on it's side behind the bike, while the new motor is on the bench getting "lightened" [evil]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#18
December 22, 2008, 08:14:27 AM
Quote from: wisdesign on December 22, 2008, 07:26:28 AM
Congrats on the SM-R.  My boss picked one of these up last summer in a similar situation.  Sounds like alot of guys buy this bike then realize they're in over their heads...

You're going to love it!  I had the pleasure of riding it up our local backroads hillclimb on a couple of occassions.  Man, that thing's got some torque!  Funny... it's a little big for me (5'9" ~170lbs), so riding it had me thinking about trading the monster for a Hypermotard.  I couldn't ever do that though... so I guess I'll have to have both!?  [moto]

Here are some pics to help visualize what Spring'll be like...





Awesome pics!  Makes me hate snow even more [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Blackout

#19
December 22, 2008, 10:27:58 AM
Beautiful bike, man. You gotta love what KTM has done with their streetbikes. [bow_down]
2003 Ducati Monster 1000
2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050
2003 Honda CR250
2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke

Monsterlover

#20
December 22, 2008, 10:31:46 AM
I certainly do!

I loved the HM, but the KTM was just more "me."  Both handled well, accelerated well and stopped very well.  Part of what swayed me also was the higher price tag on the HM and the shorter fuel range...
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#21
December 28, 2008, 06:14:32 PM
Ok. . .

I finally got to ride this thing!  It was 60+ and not raining/snowing here yesterday and I got out for a short 20 mile jaunt.

I can't believe how well this bike handles.

I also can't believe how hard it pulls when you gas it.  I didn't get to WOT but wherever I was in the throttle range had the bike pulling my arms out of their sockets.

It's a F'ing rocket powered freight train.

I think I'll be getting into trouble with this [evil]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

DRKWNG

#22
December 28, 2008, 06:17:02 PM
<fingers raised in teepee fashion>  exxxxcellent smithers...

herm

#23
December 28, 2008, 07:45:20 PM
should be an interesting ride to DIMBY next summer...
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

Monsterlover

#24
December 28, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
Plenty of room on the back for my #10 can of Bush's Baked Beans :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#25
December 28, 2008, 08:32:37 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 28, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
Plenty of room on the back for my #10 can of Bush's Baked Beans :D

Nate can strap paint cans to the KTM and save wear and tear on his paint shaker.

Seriously-I can't slab it on a thumber without hurting my junk-how are you going to ride that thing that far?
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#26
December 28, 2008, 08:52:30 PM
Uhh... Thumper?

You know the 950's are twins right?

If I can do 600 miles straight to DIMBY on a 675, it should be cake on the supermoto...
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

#27
December 28, 2008, 08:53:28 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 28, 2008, 08:52:30 PM
Uhh... Thumper?

You know the 950's are twins right?

If I can do 600 miles straight to DIMBY on a 675, it should be cake on the supermoto...

I was unaware.


Seems wrong to have a tard that's not a thumper.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Rameses

#28
December 28, 2008, 09:11:54 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 28, 2008, 08:53:28 PM
I was unaware.


Seems wrong to have a tard that's not a thumper.


You do realize my bike's a twin too, right?

Popeye the Sailor

#29
December 28, 2008, 09:36:44 PM
Quote from: Rameses on December 28, 2008, 09:11:54 PM

You do realize my bike's a twin too, right?

I thought your bike was a B-B-Q.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.
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