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Deaks
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KTM

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I have just bought a KTM superduke 990, black and think its the DB's. the engine is brutal, I can't seem to get past third gear! I love v-twins and this bike is a blast. I challenge anyone to test ride a superduke and say its crap!

Fortune favours the brave and thats where i see KTM.
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billinom8s
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Post by billinom8s »

WHEN DO WE GET TO SEE A PIC THEN ?


maybe u could bring it on the ride this weekend coming
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don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
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KTM 1290 SDR :-bd
KTM 690 supermoto smc R,
Zx10r trackbike,
ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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graham22
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Re: KTM

Post by graham22 »

Deaks wrote:I have just bought a KTM superduke 990, black and think its the DB's. the engine is brutal, I can't seem to get past third gear! I love v-twins and this bike is a blast. I challenge anyone to test ride a superduke and say its crap!

Fortune favours the brave and thats where i see KTM.
Where did you get your's from? JD or Albion? Have a look on http://www.superduke.net loads of useful advice - particularly the 'free' 1st/2nd gear retard eliminator (just get used to the bike forst before you unplug that).

Go for the Akras & race re-map if you cam, really brings the bike into it's own. I drag raced mine recently, lined up against a Buell & left it for dead. Took on a new FZ1 Fazer & a 929 Blade & beat them both. 10.6 was my best time which isn't too bad for a multi let alone an unfaired twin!! Certainly raised a few eyebrows.


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(if someone can sort these pictures out then please feel free to do so!)
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layne
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Post by layne »

Deaks – saw a KTM being push along Alphington Road 5-5.30pm last week. Was it you :?:
Sorry if it was, couldn’t stop as was with someone.

Graham – good times – ZX9R seemed to have a lot of problem with the front end :!: :roll:
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graham22
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Post by graham22 »

layne wrote: – ZX9R seemed to have a lot of problem with the front end :!: :roll:
SD still wants to stand up in 1st 2nd & 3rd, not quite like the CR500, you just get used to it.
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Deaks
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Post by Deaks »

No it wasn't me pushing the bike thank god, I've only been out on it twice - I don't want to get it dirt!

I got my duke from Albion, was probably the quickest sale they have ever had, I didn't even test ride it, just sat on it and said yes I'll have it. The Akropovics look really good but the cost is high (£1000).

Weather permitting I might be on the ride on Sunday.
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