Dude...

[Marthy]

I need one of those...

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[DragonBlu]

We all need one of those. That looks like the re-incarnation of MARTHY. In fact they ought to rename it THE MARTHYDUDE!

 

[dart1963]

know a couple guys that have the 990... awesome bike!

 

[SpawnXX]

Quesssion! I was reading up on the article about it... did I read right when it said v-twin? If so.... booooo! just another vmax. If not... schuweeet!

 

[JSP]

Quesssion! I was reading up on the article about it... did I read right when it said v-twin? If so.... booooo! just another vmax. If not... schuweeet!

Vmax???? Far from it. Just because its a v-twin does not mean bad. The Super Duke is a sick naked bike. The Vmax is still a cruiser IMO.


This is the same motor as the RC8 R pretty much.

The original 990 Super Duke had a V2 as well anyways.


Honda's RC51 has a V Twin. That bike is sick as hell as well.

SV's were V Twin as well.Some Ducs , etc. Quite a few out there.

 

[MistahT]

I need one of those...

Pretty sure with enough time and money, you can BUILD one, Marthy :thumbup:

 

[06330i]

Love the look of it, but not familiar with the company KTM. Some people say they have a shotty reputation some love them. Looks wise it reminds me of a z1000, which I'd prefer over this just because I enjoy inline 4's a lot more than twins.

 

[Mitch21]

Love the look of it, but not familiar with the company KTM. Some people say they have a shotty reputation some love them. Looks wise it reminds me of a z1000, which I'd prefer over this just because I enjoy inline 4's a lot more than twins.

Yeh my next bike I reckon will be a naked bike such as fz1n, z1000, cb1000 or this super duke Mmm decisions decisions

 

[Bert-Aus]

Love the look of it, but not familiar with the company KTM. Some people say they have a shotty reputation some love them. Looks wise it reminds me of a z1000, which I'd prefer over this just because I enjoy inline 4's a lot more than twins.

If I'm not mistaken KTM is an offshoot of Kawasaki

Bo-bom... I stand corrected -see below

 

[JSP]

Some history of KTM...

Ktm Motorcycle History: History of Ktm

I do not believe KTM is, or has ever been affiliated with Kawasaki at all.

 

[RoadTrip]

I dunno why, been thinking about going oversized, kinda sportbike touring thing - but definitely keepin the gixxer for one more year at least

 

[MistahT]

I dunno why, been thinking about going oversized, kinda sportbike touring thing - but definitely keepin the gixxer for one more year at least

I tested a VFR 800 before I got my FZ6R. It's kinda heavy but not as big as I expected from my research. Probably about the same speed as the FZ, just feels faster. The new VFR 1200 might be a good fit for you.

 

[BoneJj]

The zx14 would sure be over kill, that's a given....

but maybe you should consider something like the ninja 1000 like I have. It's a big bike but it has the comfortable positioning...

the zx14 is more supersport position but it's a hell of a bike as well. I do hope to have one some day.

There are a decent number of options if you just want something more street fighter type position/ touring styled.

 

[nismos14]

What motorcycle isn't overkill? Lol

 

[danieljardim]

There are a decent number of options if you just want something more street fighter type position/ touring styled.

BAM :thumbup:

 

[MistahT]

What motorcycle isn't overkill? Lol

I think Aprillia made a 50cc motorcycle. Manual trans and everything, not a scooter. That's probably wasn't overkill......

 

[Marthy]

I think Aprillia made a 50cc motorcycle. Manual trans and everything, not a scooter. That's probably wasn't overkill......

I own a 82 Honda MB5, actually 3. All I had to say mine was the fastest... 70 MPH on a 49.9cc!!! I was about 134 lbs back then too... help a lot. :wreck:

 

[MistahT]

I own a 82 Honda MB5, actually 3. All I had to say mine was the fastest... 70 MPH on a 49.9cc!!! I was about 134 lbs back then too... help a lot. :wreck:

Maxed out my 150cc engine-swapped Ruckus at 66mph on GPS. But that had a cvt.

Let me guess, you have 3 because 1 runs and the other two are parts bikes?

 

[Marthy]

Maxed out my 150cc engine-swapped Ruckus at 66mph on GPS. But that had a cvt.

Let me guess, you have 3 because 1 runs and the other two are parts bikes?

I crash the first one, the second one was a beat up one that I fixed up and I found the 3rd one in mint condition. Still to these days I regret ever selling the 3rd one. Those bike still goes for $1000-1500 when you can find one on Ebay. That was a 2 stroke 49.9cc with 5 speed and clutch, just like a real bike. They were legal to drive at 14 yo on the road in Quebec like a scooter, just twice as fast! In those years Yamaha came out with the YSR50. I use to race them all the time and we were quite even until a pop the 5th gear and :jerk: Good bye! LOL

I don't have any pic of mine on my PC at work, but it was just like this one with straight handlebar and yes... a Marthy tune pipe...lol

 

[SpawnXX]

KTM was always an affordable well built bike in the motorcross world. Had several friends that used to ride them. I prefered the Honda 250 =)