New bike day

MOzZereLLa · November 30, 2013, 05:05:08 PM

Had to be done. After an epic test ride I just didn't want to give the keys back.

Smooth as hell (for a big twin), superb brakes, fast as fuck, lifts the front off the throttle in 4th, lifts off crests in 5th, handles superbly, feels pretty light and best of all, doesn't hurt. All in all, sports bikes can get to fuck - this is the new daddy - bar none (until I get my 1290 Superduke R).

David W · November 30, 2013, 05:51:49 PM

KTM rapidly becoming my favourite manufacturer. Everything they build is just excellent.

Stuno1 · November 30, 2013, 06:55:21 PM

Yet has many issues and costs wedge to fix when it goes wrong which it does a lot.

terry950sm · November 30, 2013, 07:00:52 PM

Quote from: David w on November 30, 2013, 05:51:49 PM
Everything they build is just excellent.

Pre 08 maybe. Lots of problems after that.

Happy new bike Moz

clipper · November 30, 2013, 07:10:05 PM

funnily enough just been reading about the premature engine wear due to the poor design of the air filter housing over on the ABR forum (Adventure Bike Riders) where lads who do serious miles on these types of bike hang out when they're not going round the world

MOzZereLLa · November 30, 2013, 07:38:34 PM

Quote from: clipper on November 30, 2013, 07:10:05 PM
funnily enough just been reading about the premature engine wear due to the poor design of the air filter housing over on the ABR forum (Adventure Bike Riders) where lads who do serious miles on these types of bike hang out when they're not going round the world

No concerns for me then. Spring to Autumn commuting will be 90 miles a day.

I'd be keen for any links to the "problems" though please Stuno

David W · November 30, 2013, 07:41:24 PM

Why does everyone have horror stories about bikes they don't own?

0luke0 · November 30, 2013, 08:13:50 PM

Like it a lot.

Where was that picture taken??

MOzZereLLa · November 30, 2013, 08:14:41 PM

Had a look at the ABR Forum and the issue rises when doing hundreds of miles off road in heavy dust. Mine ain't going to do that but it would appear KTM have acknowledged the problem and agreed to replace some engines and fitted the 2014 airbox.

Quote from: 0luke0 on November 30, 2013, 08:13:50 PM
Like it a lot.

Where was that picture taken??

Google images

Millhouse · November 30, 2013, 08:19:00 PM

Did you sell the crosser?

MOzZereLLa · November 30, 2013, 08:35:23 PM

Quote from: Millhouse on November 30, 2013, 08:19:00 PM
Did you sell the crosser?

Long gone mate. Traded it for the 990 Adventure I've been using for the last couple of months.

Millhouse · November 30, 2013, 08:36:52 PM

Righto!

terry950sm · November 30, 2013, 11:13:54 PM

If you want horror stories about bikes. Try the Aprilia 550 sxv, I had one for 2 years. Never owned a bike that cost so much money just to stop it breaking down.

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0luke0 · December 01, 2013, 12:30:14 AM

Quote from: MOz on November 30, 2013, 08:14:41 PM
Had a look at the ABR Forum and the issue rises when doing hundreds of miles off road in heavy dust. Mine ain't going to do that but it would appear KTM have acknowledged the problem and agreed to replace some engines and fitted the 2014 airbox.

Quote from: 0luke0 on November 30, 2013, 08:13:50 PM
Like it a lot.

Where was that picture taken??

Google images

LOL

Dom1 · December 01, 2013, 07:00:58 AM

Nice choice. Enjoy.

Shame I really like the looks of the SXV.