MTS 1200S vs. KTM 990 SMT (by me)

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« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2010, 05:53:22 AM »

The GS1200 is not exactly light.


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« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2010, 05:57:12 AM »

Enduro mode is a bit of a stretch, and I think everyone recognizes that.

However, I took my MTS1000 on fire roads and decent double track quite a bit, and it did fine. I would have no problem doing the same with either the MTS1200 or the SMT. I wouldn't do anything more though. I don't suspect either would crash all that well...although my SMT does have crash bars (mainly for the radiator) and a folding shift lever...and both have skid plates.

I will say that my MTS1000 was easier to ride off road then my 1200GS was. The GS was a handful due to its weight.


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« Reply #17 on: May 25, 2010, 06:00:36 AM »

Quote from: duccarlos on May 25, 2010, 05:53:22 AM

The GS1200 is not exactly light.

It's not, but I don't think I'll have $2500 in tupperware and turn signals to replace the first time I drop it. And dropping a GS can only improve its appearance.


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« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2010, 07:37:52 AM »

Quote from: MrIncredible on May 25, 2010, 05:11:37 AM

I want to see how well it crashes before I give it any credit as an enduro. Anything you can't just pick up and keep riding is not suitable for offroad.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/what-happens-when-you-crash-a.html


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Re: MTS 1200S vs. KTM 990 SMT (by me)

« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2010, 07:44:51 AM »

Quote from: zooom on May 25, 2010, 07:37:52 AM

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/what-happens-when-you-crash-a.html

Carnage!

85 mph isn't "moderate speed" though. I don't think any motorcycle will take an 85 mph get-off well.


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« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2010, 08:13:00 AM »

saw a new MTS today. ok, the nose, in person not as bad. and it's a nice sounding bike.


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« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2010, 08:13:56 AM »

Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 24, 2010, 10:59:25 AM

Out of curiosity.............where does the KLR650 we just acquired fit in here?

more in line with the KTM Adventurer and GS crowd?

Not even in the same class IMO.

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