I want to borrow a KTM Duke 690

**Little Miss Trouble** · 12th November 2015, 17:23

Man it's been ages since I stuck my head in here, and even long not posting (possibly somewhat related to being a two rider, one bike household for way too long!)

I have a cheeky request, does anyone in Auckland have a 2012 onwards KTM Duke 690 that they wouldn't mind letting me swing a leg over, and if it fits, take for a wee ride?
It seems Cyclespot have sold their demo already and I can't bring myself to spend that much money without feeling the handling for myself first.

Also feel free to let me know any thoughts/opinions/experiences on them.

Thanks!

**haydes55** · 12th November 2015, 17:29

There's a lady on here who has/had one. She seemed to love it. (Hellokitty?)

I know a guy with one who loves his. Never heard anything bad about them. I kind of want one too.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 12th November 2015, 17:35

Yeah Hellokitty has one, she's based near Palmerston North these days unfortunately though.

They're the first bike in a while that's turned my head (other than the MV Dragster, and the Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle, neither of which I can afford, so they don't count)

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**boman** · 13th November 2015, 05:11

Have you tried Boyd's in Hamilton? They had a couple last time I was there. And its not too far away.

Or maybe Mr Motorcycles in Pukekohe. They also had on when I was in there last time.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 13th November 2015, 07:25

Boyds only have the R model as a demo which has a seat height of 865, I'm after the standard model which is a bit shorter at 835.

Craig at Mr Motorcycles is calling KTM for me this morning, although I can't see him getting a different answer to what Cyclespot got when they asked earlier in the week.

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**Little Miss Trouble** · 13th November 2015, 18:59

Does anyone know somebody who owns one of these?
I'm pretty keen on getting one, but it's rather a big change from the cb1000r I currently ride so I'd love to have a play on one before committing the funds.

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**sidecar bob** · 13th November 2015, 20:18

Boyds have a track bike one. I borrowed it for an overseas rider to use about this time last year.
Maybe you could organise to take it to a track day?
I recall it being extremely straightforward to use.
Here's a pic of Maria Costello using it at wanganui cemetery circuit.
She had absolutely no issues with it at all.
https://lincolnshirebiker.files.word...to-17-copy.jpg

**Little Miss Trouble** · 13th November 2015, 20:27

Well if that's not a recommendation for one, I don't know what is!

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**sidecar bob** · 13th November 2015, 20:32

Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble

Well if that's not a recommendation for one, I don't know what is!

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Greg Boyd was probably the easiest bike shop owner I've ever dealt with. Couldn't have been more accomodating or stress free.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 13th November 2015, 20:45

I think it might have been Greg I spoke to when I called up, seemed like a good dude - actually took the time to find out about what I currently ride, how short is short. That kind of thing means a lot when you're used to being brushed off by all but a handful of shops.

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**boman** · 14th November 2015, 10:26

Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble

I think it might have been Greg I spoke to when I called up, seemed like a good dude - actually took the time to find out about what I currently ride, how short is short. That kind of thing means a lot when you're used to being brushed off by all but a handful of shops.

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A great bunch of people there. I bought my current bike off them. No regrets at all.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 28th November 2015, 09:59

Heh just realised I forgot to pop back here and update. Last weekend I caught the worst bus service known to mankind down to Palmy, hung out with Ms Hellokitty for the morning and took her Duke off her hands.

**Tazz** · 28th November 2015, 15:16

And? What do you think?

**Little Miss Trouble** · 28th November 2015, 16:38

Quite the adjustment coming off a big IL4, but it's frickin awesome! I can't stop grinning like an idiot when I'm riding it, it's just so light and flickable!