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My next bike will be a super moto

Started by fouramdesigns, March 23, 2010, 05:24:50 PM

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DanTheMan

#45
March 29, 2010, 08:48:12 AM
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 29, 2010, 08:17:59 AM
Can I borrow the 690 while you're off getting the clap in asia?
Quote from: ato memphis on March 29, 2010, 08:25:25 AM
i'd take sloppy seconds (on the 690).

No problem, ill share the clap and the 690 but i have the keys with me so you'll have to come get. :P
2008 KTM 690 SMC
2006 749 Dark- Sold
2003 M630ie Dark - Sold
2003 CRF175F
1999 Minsk 125 2T - Bought in Hanoi sold in Bangkok
1994 Ninja EX250 - Sold- AFM #692 - Retired
1996 Honda CR125R - Sold

junior varsity

#46
March 29, 2010, 08:51:55 AM
i should be able to find my way around to the peniscillin. count me in.

superjohn

#47
March 29, 2010, 12:01:54 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 29, 2010, 08:17:59 AM
Can I borrow the 690 while you're off getting the clap in asia?

[clap]

duc996

#48
March 29, 2010, 07:03:06 PM
The 690 is perfect for urban commute and a bit of canyon curving!!! so so light!!! i ride my 690 more than my duc, but in no way close to getting rid of the Monster  ;D
"All we ask is to be let alone"
       "Monster S4r"
       "KTM SMC 690"

dax

#49
June 23, 2010, 05:37:09 AM
I have a damn good time on my 625smc.  Not the greatest pics of my ride but I was easily able to keep up with my buddy on his RC51 through the tight stuff.  When the roads opened up (60+ through the turns) he was able to stretch out the bigger bike. My choice over the S4 in the mountains honestly. 

ctrain

#50
June 23, 2010, 07:33:36 AM
Now I really want a supermoto. I shouldnt have read this thread.  [bang]
Bikes I've jumped and/or crashed:
84 Kawasaki KDX 80 - Bike i learned to ride on when I was young(er)
84 Kawasaki KDX 200 - First naked bike. crashed so frequently the plastics wouldnt stay on.
99 KTM 620 - If you could even get the thing kick started in the first place...
02 Yamaha Zuma - not a motorcycle but still crashed and jumped it way too many times.
04 Harley Road King Classic - Awesome story behind this
06 Ducati S2R 1000 - neither.... yet.

Monsterlover

#51
June 23, 2010, 08:58:47 PM
KTM 950 SM-R owner here. 

I love this bike. 

At 50 mph or less it handles like a dirt bike and I ride it that way. 

Over 50 I hang off sportbike style and it loves it. 

Tons of power, killer radial brakes and I can go 100 miles on a tank no problem. 



It also travels well. Pic with the rear rack, side bags and Givi top case. This is after a 600 mile return trip from dimby. 



A buddy of mine has a Husky 510 and he likes it. He blew up a fork seal going down a set of steps [evil]

More maintenance intensive than Ducatis I think. 
"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

#52
June 24, 2010, 04:00:28 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 23, 2010, 08:58:47 PM
KTM 950 SM-R owner here. 

I love this bike. 

At 50 mph or less it handles like a dirt bike and I ride it that way. 

Over 50 I hang off sportbike style and it loves it. 

Tons of power, killer radial brakes and I can go 100 miles on a tank no problem. 


Pretty much sums up the Super Duke as well.

Quote from: Monsterlover on June 23, 2010, 08:58:47 PM
It also travels well. Pic with the rear rack, side bags and Givi top case. This is after a 600 mile return trip from dimby. 



A buddy of mine has a Husky 510 and he likes it. He blew up a fork seal going down a set of steps [evil]

More maintenance intensive than Ducatis I think. 

Unfortunately, the SD does not tour quite that well.  It's got longer legs, but no real way to get luggage on it. 

Monsterlover

#54
June 24, 2010, 06:13:34 AM
^

that's awesome :)
"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**

Frosty_spl

#55
June 24, 2010, 11:48:05 PM
What's the difference between the SMR and the superduke?

Maintenance like a ducati or not as bad?

Monsterlover

#56
June 24, 2010, 11:51:09 PM
Pretty much everythings different. Completely different bikes.

Not as maintenance intensive as Ducatis are though :)

"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

#57
June 25, 2010, 05:01:11 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 24, 2010, 11:51:09 PM
Pretty much everythings different. Completely different bikes.

Except for the SD makes you just as dumberer as the SMR probably does.  ;) 

It still wants to be ridden like a dirk bike more than anything.

Triple J

#58
June 25, 2010, 07:22:51 AM
Not a true super moto, but I have a 2010 KTM SMT...basically the 990 SM + more comfy seat, bags, larger tank, and better wind/weather protection.

Probably the best bike I've ever owned. Light and super fun around town...but still does very well on the highway and longer trips. I rode it 2,100 miles round trip from Seattle to the Miller SBK races, included nice twisties as well as boring slab. We did 640 and 620 miles on 2 of the days. It handled it all with no complaints from me at all...excellent bike!

Leaving Seattle on a lovely Spring Day  :P


Both of us re-fueling in Spray, OR (fantastic roads near here). This was the beginning of our 640 mile day.


redial

#59
June 25, 2010, 08:17:22 AM
Quote from: ctrain on June 23, 2010, 07:33:36 AM
Now I really want a supermoto. I shouldnt have read this thread.  [bang]

+1.

seriously.

must.have.ktm.
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