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« on: June 05, 2008, 02:15:13 PM » |
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The local KTM store has a couple of 990 Super Dukes in stock. It seems one, in white (which I love), is a demo. It was raining like mad today so no test ride, but I think I need to go back and thoroughly check it out. I dig 'em, because they're even more obscure than Ducks around here. Anybody got any first-hand experience? Are they maintenance hell like Ducatis?  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2008, 02:38:13 PM » |
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I met a guy at the local hang out spot who only got 2500 miles out of the first set of tires... I guess he really enjoyed riding it... and he was flying around like a bat out of hell in the canyons.
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2008, 03:53:33 PM » |
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Don't plan on changing your own oil....  I hear it's great fun and a great streetbike but I'm biased against it after Motorcyclist mag named it their bike of the year. Anything out of that rag is like a turd falling into my drink. |
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2008, 04:05:21 PM » |
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I rode one last June for about 75 miles on four lane highway. Buddy of mine has a couple dealerships and he was sporting one on a visit. Great bike and it will haul the mail, but they ain't cheap. No wind protection and the ride height is a bit more than my M750. Was plenty of room to move around on it and I remember the stock seat was comfy. Biggest impression I remember was it being too quiet, on both the intake and exhaust side of the equation, not certain if they've got much of an aftermarket base yet.
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2008, 05:11:39 PM » |
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My local dealer has one discounted pretty well. Come pick it up and we'll ride the San Juan Skyway. [moto]
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2008, 06:09:27 PM » |
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Anything out of that rag is like a turd falling into my drink.
 Count, how well is it discounted? The ride sounds like a hoot.  |
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2008, 06:57:55 PM » |
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I was just in there today, and I honestly can't remember. I'm pretty sure it's $12,995. I know the owner, and I'm sure he'd be interested in moving it. I can talk to him if you would like.  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2008, 07:34:51 PM » |
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from what I understand (arguably not much even on a good day) the SuperDuke is a wolf in wolf's clothing. Eats tires for breakfast and inspires many a man-sized diaper change.
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2008, 01:16:09 AM » |
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from what I understand (arguably not much even on a good day) the SuperDuke is a wolf in wolf's clothing. Eats tires for breakfast and inspires many a man-sized diaper change.
That sir, is an outstanding analogy!! |
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2008, 07:46:57 AM » |
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I demo'd one and didn't like it nearly as much as I did the 950SuperMoto. Both bikes have great brakes and engines, but the 950 beats it for handling.
I think if the 950 had fuel injection it would kill the Duke.
My .02
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« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2008, 01:15:11 PM » |
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Don't plan on changing your own oil.... Why is that - did they put the oil filter and sump up under the gas tank or something?  As far as the maintenance question from the OP, I just was curious if it needed timing belts or valve checks every other time you rode it like our Ducks..... |
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« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2008, 04:40:36 PM » |
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well I haven't verified for myself but apparently you have to take apart half the damn bike to get at the LC8's filter, a common complaint of the otherwise kick-ass 950 advs.
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2008, 04:43:20 PM » |
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I would place it in the top 2 of ADV series bikes
IT looks and rides nice
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2008, 05:08:55 PM » |
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I dont know. It just isnt doing anything for me, apperance wise. If U want to be unique & have a great bike that no one else has. Maybe that's the bike to have.
I cant see it being a bad bike. $12900 is a pretty decent price. Same $$$ as a S4RS.
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« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2008, 05:38:52 PM » |
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I saw a few at my local dealer today. They had two black/black ones, two orange/black ones, and I think a white one IIRC. They really are something to look at. I had seem them on the cover of that magazine but it was nothing compared to the in person viewing. Its a pretty crazy looking bike. It reminded me a lot of the MV Augusta Brutale.
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