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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Sat on one of these today, the SE model. Will test ride on Monday if not pissing down.

    http://www.ktm.com/ph/naked-bike/129...ecial-edition/
    Buy one.

    TM tells me the SE is $2500 above the R in price. Not to bad really - the muffler alone is $2k (I see a used one on TM stating rrp is $2200!)

    It does go into the starting with a three price tag though!


    With the shit weather upon us you may be in a good buying position if you don't mind purchasing out of town. There will be 2015's on shop floors still.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Buy one.

    TM tells me the SE is $2500 above the R in price. Not to bad really - the muffler alone is $2k (I see a used one on TM stating rrp is $2200!)

    It does go into the starting with a three price tag though!


    With the shit weather upon us you may be in a good buying position if you don't mind purchasing out of town. There will be 2015's on shop floors still.
    You can get a small pannier kit for them which is cool. I do wonder about if they will wheelie at all with the traction control on or if you can adjust that.

    The SDR GT they told me today are sold out and will be next year before they get any more.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    I do wonder about if they will wheelie at all with the traction control on or if you can adjust that.
    You can adjust it. Wheelie control generally gets more restrictive with changes to traction control, which include changes to the main ride mode.

    In rain mode computer says no. Street mode seems to let the front come up maybe 3-4" and hover there, dropping briefly at each gear change.

    In race mode it lifts a bit more, stays down after change to 5th but comes up again as you reach 5500rpm. Haven't noticed it ever lifting in 6th.

    Or you can go directly to TC settings and turn it off, in which case you're on your own, Major Tom.
    Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ocean1 View Post
    You can adjust it. Wheelie control generally gets more restrictive with changes to traction control, which include changes to the main ride mode.

    In rain mode computer says no. Street mode seems to let the front come up maybe 3-4" and hover there, dropping briefly at each gear change.

    In race mode it lifts a bit more, stays down after change to 5th but comes up again as you reach 5500rpm. Haven't noticed it ever lifting in 6th.

    Or you can go directly to TC settings and turn it off, in which case you're on your own, Major Tom.
    Ah, thanks for that. How is yours aging? Finish still look good?
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Ah, thanks for that. How is yours aging? Finish still look good?
    Good, fairly robust insomuch as it takes minor abuse/accidents well and I think minor damage would be difficult to see anyway.

    Recall for tank breather check, which turned out not to be a problem, and the tail light mount broke, which was replaced with an updated one. But mine was the first batch, those problems won't be there with subsequent imports.

    Niggles are limited to the few places stones get trapped on the engine and have to be dug out with a skinny screwdriver. And the artfully designed opening in the plate holder / guard extension. When you slow down for roadworks after a brisk bit of work the warm, sticky back tyre hoovers up every loose bit of gravel in the area and throws it directly through that hole and onto your tail light lens.

    I've made a small panel of perf stainless to glue in place.
    Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon

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    Quote Originally Posted by SVboy View Post
    I think we both know the answer to that question.....
    No more than 104kmph eh?

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    Another random thought. Why not just buy a K8 GSXR1k and just fit a Superbike bar kit to it? Get full power, be upright and have a fairing. Not Naked yes but would be a ton of fun for not many $$$$$
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post


    Refinement this revamp. By all accounts welcome. Yet to see a full on comparison though.

    It's a bit porky still - could have done with a trip to Jenny Craig IMO.


    Buy the KTM ya pussy. you won't even need to ride well - it's just presumed you can on one of them :-)


    And the K8 with fat bar - strip the plastic mate and tidy it up. Actually I have seen some well priced CBR1000 late model Hondas and they are quite tidy and clean under the plastic. Roland Sands did a nice looking naked version a few years back. I'd take the Honda over the Suzuki. Nothing more than personal preference.

    Or buy the KTM ya pussy.


    Or one of these. Adds at least a inch to your manbits.........

    http://www.casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz/new-bikes/ or the S or the R .......

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    On the naked CBR front - this one gave me a mighty boner for two days (I know!)

    I've not checked if the kit is a goer - pretty sure I've read since he had enough orders. Fucking sweet.


    http://www.bikeexif.com/cafe-fighter


    Kit is here ........ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/h...torcycle-kit#/

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Buy the KTM ya pussy.
    I like the Katoom 1290 GT quite a bit, will try to look at one tomorrow. A red S1000r Beemer is up there to.

    Have a good couple of months before I can buy so having fun looking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post

    Have a good couple of months before I can buy so having fun looking.

    Dangerous .... there is always the sniff of a beaut formerly unknown early 2017 model being released .......

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    I have the Tuono 1100 Factory.Awesome bike, 9000ks so far, no problems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by desmoto View Post
    I have the Tuono 1100 Factory.Awesome bike, 9000ks so far, no problems.
    Very nice.
    Nunquam Non Paratus

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    Quote Originally Posted by desmoto View Post
    I have the Tuono 1100 Factory.Awesome bike, 9000ks so far, no problems.
    They are yummy. Nice pipe you have on it as well.
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