Quasi's new Bike [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Quasievil

7th August 2009, 13:21

Hiya all I went out and brought Devils Motard, its a KTM 690sm, not exactly a race motard but it is the best road going motard on the market featuring the worlds most powerful single the LC4.

I have clocked up about 400 kms so far and I have to say I cant imagine a better bike for NZ roads, its nimble its fast (but not dum fast) and its a complete riot ! its comfy, its cheap and its consumables will be low.
20kms per litre and I can go any where with it (mostly)

so here it is, Im in love !

It came with

screen (shown in pic)
Full set of plastics
3 sets race tyres
ventura
Oxford hand warmers
KTM tank bag
other stuff I cant think of right now

Kornholio

7th August 2009, 13:35

steve_t

7th August 2009, 13:43

Congrats Quasi!! Looks wicked as!

Matt Bleck

7th August 2009, 13:45

Chur very nice indeed! :niceone:

wysper

7th August 2009, 15:06

So does that mean you may join us on one of our sunday jaunts Quasi?

Benk

7th August 2009, 15:07

It came with

screen (shown in pic)
Full set of plastics
3 sets race tyres
ventura
Oxford hand warmers
KTM tank bag
other stuff I cant think of right now

Dude, you forgot back to front front tyre :done:

YellowDog

7th August 2009, 15:13

Obviously it's not a tourer and won't be good for a 200Kph blat down the motorway.

"cant imagine a better bike for NZ roads"

As a getting from A to B and riding absolutely everywhere:

I suspect you are spot on there.

Congrats on a great choice.

Quasievil

7th August 2009, 15:31

So does that mean you may join us on one of our sunday jaunts Quasi?

Yes more than likely I will dude

Dude, you forgot back to front front tyre :done:

Good try but its correct, had me thinking to

Obviously it's not a tourer and won't be good for a 200Kph blat down the motorway.

"cant imagine a better bike for NZ roads"

As a getting from A to B and riding absolutely everywhere:

I suspect you are spot on there.

Congrats on a great choice.

Yeah its so nice to ride open road its unreal, typically these things dance all over the road but this is as solid as arnie 30 years ago, then to the twistys "MY GOD" power is massive for a 690 (652) loving it !

steve_t

7th August 2009, 15:37

Dude, you forgot back to front front tyre :done:

Isn't it mounted back to front? The grooves would be pushing water towards the centre of the tyre the way it is won't it? I'm confused...

Quasievil

7th August 2009, 15:56

Isn't it mounted back to front? The grooves would be pushing water towards the centre of the tyre the way it is won't it? I'm confused...

nope its correct, come and have a look mate lol

vifferman

7th August 2009, 16:12

Congratulations, Mr Quasi! :niceone:
Now update your profile, now that you're no longer "bikeless". :Pokey:

steve_t

7th August 2009, 16:14

LOL, I'll take your word for it Quasi :yes: You've probably forgotten more about bikes than I've ever learn't... but I'm trying to catch up :Punk:

kiwifruit

7th August 2009, 16:47

Very nice! :sunny:

.chris

7th August 2009, 17:15

I have clocked up about 400 kms so far and I have to say I cant imagine a better bike for NZ roads, its nimble its fast (but not dum fast) and its a complete riot ! its comfy, its cheap and its consumables will be low.
20kms per litre and I can go any where with it (mostly)

so here it is, Im in love !

Welcome to the LC4 club, I too am loving mine to bits.

If you ever want to sell the wheels, DIBS! :done:

bikerboy011

7th August 2009, 17:40

Awesome!:rockon:

Sparky Bills

7th August 2009, 17:41

Should be a bit of fun mate!
Just remember to watch the front wheel slides.... We all know how you handle those! :innocent:
......just kidding :)

Quasievil

7th August 2009, 17:44

Welcome to the LC4 club, I too am loving mine to bits.

If you ever want to sell the wheels, DIBS! :done:

How will it go without wheels ??

Benk

7th August 2009, 19:58

Good try but its correct, had me thinking to

Haha, Im only taking the piss because I put my front tyre on backwards the other day, and im fucked if im changing it back :shifty:

2_SL0

7th August 2009, 20:43

How will it go without wheels ??

Slowly. :gob:

Devil

7th August 2009, 21:06

Wicked. They're bloody good fun eh! Started practicing the wheelies yet? hehe

Clivoris

7th August 2009, 21:15

Top purchase man. A friend and I were discussing this very bike the other day and decided that it was indeed the perfect bike for fun on the road and pretending we were 19 again. Except we wont have pimples and we will have girlfriends.
Alas, the demon of financial bastardry ensured our dreams would remain unfulfilled.

carver

8th August 2009, 17:49

"cant imagine a better bike for NZ roads"

one of these?

Mikkel

9th August 2009, 15:51

I really dig the 690... I'd have to agree it's the most capable street motard on the market, but I'm not exactly in love with the looks of it. Anyway, congratulations on the purchase I am sure there'll be many fun hours ahead on that thing... and when you are on it you won't have to look at it anyway. :chase:

(Yes, I am slightly envious - it's got more power than mine, it's most likely more comfortable and it has better fuel economy too.)

nope its correct, come and have a look mate lol

I too have noticed how the thread patterns are oriented opposed front and rear - I'd have to assume it has to do with the direction in which the tyre is delivering it's traction (rear - acceleration and front - braking). At least that's the hypothesis I'll stick with until I get to talk to a tyre designer.

Quasievil

9th August 2009, 16:03

one of these?

Whats the point in one of those if you get whipped by a 50hp motard tho :2guns:

boomer

9th August 2009, 16:07

Whats the point in one of those if you get whipped by a 50hp motard tho :2guns:

:rofl: i dont know who you been riding with.. :rofl:

carver

9th August 2009, 18:33

Whats the point in one of those if you get whipped by a 50hp motard tho :2guns:

:rofl: i dont know who you been riding with.. :rofl:

thats never happened to me on the road?
we are talking about the road still...right?

Gremlin

9th August 2009, 19:05

I have clocked up about 400 kms so far and I have to say I cant imagine a better bike for NZ roads, its nimble its fast (but not dum fast) and its a complete riot !
Easy, thats second best. The 990SM is the best, because it also makes a reasonable tourer, oh, and wheelies are easier :yes:

You do have sliiiighty better fuel economy (read fucken heaps better) :crybaby:

dino3310

9th August 2009, 19:13

hey Quasi was that you on the kawhia road today

Quasievil

9th August 2009, 19:26

hey Quasi was that you on the kawhia road today

Not me mate, I was down in Taupo, went down State 1 (account of black ice) and came back the preferred route via mangakino

Bike is awesome, loving it !!

pritch

9th August 2009, 22:56

we are talking about the road still...right?

When I saw that photo you posted I thought you had mistakenly assumed Quasi was meaning the track. That didn't look like any kind of road bike I'd want for a wart on my arse. A crucifixion might be only marginally less comfortable...

Nutter34

10th August 2009, 04:45

Whats the point in one of those if you get whipped by a 50hp motard tho :2guns:

I think it definately depends on the road... And the riders mentality... It is good for anything up to about 120/130, after that, a sportbike would be better. Where the KTM feels all loose and skitterish, a sportbike is still planted and effortless.

You do have sliiiighty better fuel economy (read fucken heaps better) :crybaby:

Bwahahahaha!!! Yes, there was a HUGE difference, wasn't there...

Swoop

10th August 2009, 09:12

NIIIICE choice Quasi!

Very tasty.

t3mp0r4ry nzr

10th August 2009, 10:06

no more racing?

crazzed

10th August 2009, 15:52

now are you racing this new one or road only quasi

Devil

10th August 2009, 16:41

It is good for anything up to about 120/130, after that, a sportbike would be better. Where the KTM feels all loose and skitterish, a sportbike is still planted and effortless.

You cant have been near a 690 then hehe, planted and spanking to 150.

Nutter34

10th August 2009, 22:23

You cant have been near a 690 then hehe, planted and spanking to 150.

Lets just say I know enough to know the pros and cons of each... And yes, specifically referring to a 690SM...

Anything tight and twisty, yes, the 690 is awesome. Personally, I just prefer a sportbike...

BTW, have fun on it Quasi... They are fun for what they are...