Pick up the new toy this afternoon! WOOHOO!

[Devil]

Arrrgh, 6 hours to wait! It's getting registered and checked over today. Ready to pick up this afternoon.
After riding just about everything on the planet in the search to find the bike that pushes the most buttons.
My new hooligan toy!

It's a ..........


Stay tuned! Details and pics tonight!

[007XX]

Well, that's a different tune to the one you were singing last week...sold one, did ya?

Oh and yeah, congrats...blah, blah*obligatory niceties*...I'm so jealous!

[sinfull]

Friggin tease !!!!

[Qkchk]

It's a ..........



DR650! :wari:

Hahaha, yeah right he says.........

I know what it will be! Nothing short of a hoon bike.

[Devil]

Knew the SV would go pretty quick!
Told a few people what the new toy is, couldn't help
Myself, but it's actually coming true!

;)

[Tank]

Its not the GN250 I saw you test riding down Holshot is it?



Come on - what is it??????

[Devil]

...Well... It's bigger than a...
600 - but smaller than a...
900. It's brand spanking new with...
0 kilometres on the clock.

So is that enough information yet?
Maybe I'll provide a few more clues later on today...

[skelstar]

Cold down here Matt, cold enough to make me Shiver!

[Devil]

Cold down here Matt, cold enough to make me Shiver!
You would have thought, but i'm a little closer to the sun...

[madbikeboy]

You bought yourself a Harley Sportster!

They're a girls bike.

:lol:

[vifferman]

It's afternoon, right?
Where's the new toy, huh?
C'mon - spill the beans! :Pokey:

[Devil]

I've already given it away in my posts ;)

[kiwifruit]

Congrats! Nice bikes those 675s

[Devil]

Congrats! Nice bikes those 675s

Fail!
:jerry:

[TLMAN]

...Well... It's bigger than a...
600 - but smaller than a...
900. It's brand spanking new with...
0 kilometres on the clock.

So is that enough information yet?
Maybe I'll provide a few more clues later on today...



Its a gixxer 750 isnt it??

[kiwifruit]

well... you should have bought a 675 :spanking:

[Devil]

Its a gixxer 750 isnt it??
Cocaine's a hell of a drug!

Nope!

[Devil]

I'll let you have a couple more guesses, but i'm gonna pop if I dont let it out soon. I'm such an impatient bastard!

[skelstar]

Its ORANGE!!!

[TLMAN]

I'll let you have a couple more guesses, but i'm gonna pop if I dont let it out soon. I'm such an impatient bastard!

Give us another clue, which shop have you bought it from?

[avgas]

675.......................

[Devil]

OK Guys. You asked for it!

It's a...



... wait... phone call. brb

[jrandom]

Hurry up and run it in so I can have a play.

I've always wanted a go on a bike with a six-cylinder engine.

[Devil]

Knew the SV would go pretty quick!
Told a few people what the new toy is, couldn't help
Myself, but it's actually coming true!

;)


...Well... It's bigger than a...
600 - but smaller than a...
900. It's brand spanking new with...
0 kilometres on the clock.

So is that enough information yet?
Maybe I'll provide a few more clues later on today...

*does the happy dance*

[skelstar]

So it is orange? Do I get first ride as prize?

[Devil]

Hah, start walking then!

[skelstar]

You're just mean! I can walk you know...

[TLMAN]

KTM 690 SM:Oops:

[vifferman]

We're all such noobz! Fancy not noticing his clues. :o

But then again... it doesn't exist without pix.

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[FROSTY]

I KNOW I KNOW---pick me pick me
Awrite proof positive Ive been on too many class trips with baby bikie :whistle:
Matt I gotta say though dude -I wanna be there with a camera the very first time you have to REALLY wash it.

[Devil]

But then again... it doesn't exist without pix.
Pick it up at about 4:30, so i'll have to hunt down a camera. Dont have internet at home at the moment though :( I'll find a way!

[skelstar]

Looks like this?

<img src="http://www.antimarket.com/images/KTM_690SM_07_vzk_bewerkt.jpg" />

[Devil]

Thats it. Looks much better in person and in motion though!
WP front and rear, brembo brakes and 165kg fully wet :D

[tide]

165kg fully wet :D

mmm when did you put on so much weight and change sex... :chase::bleh:

nice toy indeed...

[Devil]

Cheeky sod.

Just about to leave work to go get it. *twitch* GAH! I hate waiting!

[Coyote]

Chosen what looks to be an awesome bike. Well done :niceone:

'Toy' is really the word for it :p

[daaatomic]

Nice choice, remember when I first got my motard and let you have a ride.
hint hint;)

[Devil]

Hrm, it was getting abit dark for pictures last night! Here's a crap phone one.

[Devil]

This pictures a bit crap too.

[Pussy]

Nice! :2thumbsup Congratulations on the new bike, Devil

[Gremlin]

*sigh* you get a beaut like that... and then insult with those crappy pictures? :mellow:

much to learn matey... much to learn. Hell, what am I saying, go ride it instead :sunny:

[skelstar]

Good looking bike Matt. Awesome.

[Big Dave]

Good looking bike Matt. Awesome.

Betcha he doesn't hear that too often.

Sensible bike, fun bike, good bike, nice bike, appropriate, wicked, - but good lookin'???? :Pokey:

[Devil]

Betcha he doesn't hear that too often.

Sensible bike, fun bike, good bike, nice bike, appropriate, wicked, - but good lookin'???? :Pokey:

Hah. Acquired taste. I like its arse anyway. The front is growing on me. But, as i've always maintained, it's all in the ride!

What speed bump?

[Big Dave]

What speed bump?

Welcome to my world. Chicanes R us.

You wanna do a U turn - what median strip.

[kiwifruit]

congrats man :D

[Big Dave]

I see they have done the BMW thing and made radiator scoops out of the bodywork too.

That will be a trend like underslung mufflers.

[Devil]

congrats man :D

No no, it's a duck bill, or a platypus nose.

[kiwifruit]

oh, ok :D

[Pumpkin Pie]

It'll come in handy when you next need to dig a ditch too.

[James Deuce]

I may hate you. But that is probably a bit strong.

To paraphrase a Tennis player called Gimelstob.

"Hate is a very strong word - I just despise him to the maximum level just below hate."

It is very difficutl to get any work done looking through this green filter.

Hulk SMASH!

[Devil]

I was just reading that article! hah.

Love this thing. It'll be sad to see the Triumph gone but I think this'll keep me entertained!

Even during run-in, it's got so much poke and instant acceleration. It's awesome.

[Crazy Steve]

And there I was thinking that Amps wasnt selling any bikes..

And they were going to give me An RC8 at a good price...:(

Back to the drawing board..

Crazy Steve...

Nice bike btw....:)

[I'm motarded]

congrats, nice bike :woohoo:

[Devil]

And there I was thinking that Amps wasnt selling any bikes..

And they were going to give me An RC8 at a good price...:(

Back to the drawing board..

Crazy Steve...

Nice bike btw....:)

Heh, not AMPS! You need to visit Motoworld Powersports in Albany (ask for Troy) or see the Triple X moto guys in East Tamaki.

[jrandom]

What's the fuel economy and tank range like?

I'd love a 690SM or similar to ride around town and generally play on, but I suspect that it would be wildly unsuitable for two-up mile-munching.

Your comments, Mr Devil Sir?

[Devil]

Will have to get back to you about the fuel. Haven't used a whole tank yet but the comments i've heard are they're very good on the gas (20km/l) on the open road. 13.5L tank.
So at least 200km between stops.

Just picked up some of the extras. Tank bag, handguards and screen.

[Morcs]

Another joins the revolution :woohoo:

welcome Matt, nice 'tard.

[Bulldog]

Matt you geezer...long time. Hey I put in a good word for you at Gen-I then I never heard anymore!

Good to see you've joined the Orange community. I upgraded my tard to this orange beast! It's insane! I think the next will be the enduro model of the 690 for me.


690 SMC

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/bulldognz/Motard/DSC01596.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/bulldognz/Motard/DSC01597.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/bulldognz/Motard/DSC01593.jpg

[Devil]

Sweet.
I applied for some of the sys engineer contracts at Gen-i but then never heard anything. *shrug*.

Working at Auckland City Council now! Yikes.

That new 690 enduro looks sweet. Damn light too! Albany KTM gets one in a couple of weeks I think, not sure.

[Toaster]

enjoy the new bike - well done!

[Muppet]

That bike is a nasty piece of work!!:devil2::devil2:

[Qkkid]

:Punk: Revolution Rules :yes:

Another joins the revolution :woohoo:
Dont laugh you will all come to the dark side eventually:wari:

[R6_kid]

Do yourself a favour and get rid of those behemoths on either side and put some tasty eastern European carbon fibre and titanium in their place!

[Big Dave]

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[Motoworld Powersports]

That bike looks familiar. Thanks Matt that tank bag looks good. I was trying to give you a race i was on the Yamaha Tmax scooter you were lucking i got stuck in the traffic:scooter:

[Pumba]

:Punk: Revolution Rules :yes:

Dont laugh you will all come to the dark side eventually:wari:

Noooo, we shall fight the revolution and resist for as long as is possible (bastards you know I would have one if I didnt already have to many toys)

Nice bike devil:wari:

[BarBender]

Nice one Matt. Enjoy. A great bike! :yes:

[Devil]

Do yourself a favour and get rid of those behemoths on either side and put some tasty eastern European carbon fibre and titanium in their place!

Akrapovic have an exclusive deal with KTM, meaning you have to get them through KTM, you'd have a heart attack if you saw the price!
They're damn sexy though! :love:

Might go for the Leo Vince cans when I can free up some more cash. There aren't too many people who do pipes for it, but there are always the custom options...

Dont mind the look of the standard ones, but they're a bit quiet!

[Devil]

Dinosaurs!


Baahahahahahaha

[Devil]

That bike looks familiar. Thanks Matt that tank bag looks good. I was trying to give you a race i was on the Yamaha Tmax scooter you were lucking i got stuck in the traffic:scooter:

Cheers, fits just perfect. Will be very handy on trips.

Got the handguards on last night. Very tidy!
700km to go!

[daaatomic]

So you gonna bring it out to Albany tonight Matt? I wanna closer look.

[Devil]

Will have to see if I can all my shit sorted. Gotta arrange to drop off the SV to the new owner at some point, but that depends on being able to get a car over there too.

[nodrog]

Akrapovic have an exclusive deal with KTM, meaning you have to get them through KTM, you'd have a heart attack if you saw the price!

have a look HERE (https://www.ktm-parts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=K&Category_Code=KTMHEEXAK) for less of a heart attack.

[Devil]

have a look HERE (https://www.ktm-parts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=K&Category_Code=KTMHEEXAK) for less of a heart attack.

Holy shit.
Thats worth at least a reacharound.
Hrm
actually still US$2600 for full system....
US$1300 for slipons.

[nodrog]

Holy shit.
Thats worth at least a reacharound.
Hrm
actually still US$2600 for full system....
US$1300 for slipons.

i dare you to price a full system here:gob:

oh and cool bike, i was looking at getting one before i got the trumpy.

[daaatomic]

Will have to see if I can all my shit sorted. Gotta arrange to drop off the SV to the new owner at some point, but that depends on being able to get a car over there too.

Where's it gotta go? I'm coming in my van tonight, might be able to help out.
Gimme a PM if you need help.

[Devil]

i dare you to price a full system here:gob:
.

$4600!
:sick:

Ahh I'll sort out the credit card and look at getting the akra slipons. Works out to be around $1700NZ at the moment.

[Lane]

have a look HERE (https://www.ktm-parts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=K&Category_Code=KTMHEEXAK) for less of a heart attack.

Cheers for that - very helpful, except it just took me a good 5 minutes to get *off* the phone from an excited Matt, reeling off all the exciting extra's KTM have - scarves, key rings, electrical socket surrounds, baby bibs ;)
If I end up with a KTM toaster at home, I'll know who to blame (or perhaps thank heh :p) Seriously though, thanks. Will be helpful for future toy additions. :wari:

*sigh* I can see this getting suddenly very more expensive. Triumph Speed Four anyone? :) :love: One elderly lady owner ;)

[nodrog]

$4600!
:sick:.

i farken told you! :pinch:


Cheers for that - very helpful, except it just took me a good 5 minutes to get *off* the phone from an excited Matt, reeling off all the exciting extra's KTM have - scarves, key rings, electrical socket surrounds, baby bibs ;)
If I end up with a KTM toaster at home, I'll know who to blame (or perhaps thank heh :p) Seriously though, thanks. Will be helpful for future toy additions. :wari:

*sigh* I can see this getting suddenly very more expensive. Triumph Speed Four anyone? :) :love: One elderly lady owner ;)

sweet as, your credit card can thank me later :headbang:

p.s. i made my toast in a KTM toaster this morning, i shit you not!

[Lane]

Hah!! Ok, to be totally honest I do think the toaster is pretty cool (shh!)...
:) :rockon:

[Devil]

Update:

Just itching for the run-in period to be over. This bike is hilarious, goes like a cut cat.
So far up to 215km on this tank and still haven't seen the fuel light. Supposed to come on after 11L used. So we're just about at that 20km/l mark which is damn good! This is been pretty much all round town riding too!
(Bit of a novelty, coming from the Triumph!).

Will be looking into a seat change, it's a bit hard. Not too bad, but i'd like a little more comfort. Can get a KTM gel seat for about $200NZ from the US. might look into one of those!

[boomer]

Good to see you've joined the Orange community. I upgraded my tard to this orange beast! It's insane! I think the next will be the enduro model of the 690 for me.

690 SMC

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/bulldognz/Motard/DSC01597.jpg



Is that a picture of a bike from the USA, cos i heard they can't do corners and with chicken strips like that i'd be inclined to 'give up'

:rofl:

ps..nice biek Devil.. enjoy!

[Swoop]

Nice bike!

Just picked up some of the extras. Tank bag, handguards and screen.
Please. DO SOMETHING about the exhaust! Fuggin ugly! The designer must have buggered off to smoko and left the apprentice to come up with that...

Working at Auckland City Council now!
It sounds like one of the ACC managers (http://www.stuff.co.nz/4605409a11.html)will be looking through barred windows for a while...

[Devil]

Please. DO SOMETHING about the exhaust! Fuggin ugly! The designer must have buggered off to smoko and left the apprentice to come up with that...


You need to see them in person. They look pretty neat. But will be getting a pair of Akra's when I can afford it.

The pictures just dont really do the bike any justice.

[daaatomic]

The pictures just dont really do the bike any justice.

So take some new ones;)

[Devil]

Will get decent photos this weekend.

Update to the fuel consumption. Fuel light came on at exactly 240km. So that's supposedly 11L which i'll confirm this evening on the way home. So thats pretty damn awesome.

[Morcs]

Will get decent photos this weekend.

Update to the fuel consumption. Fuel light came on at exactly 240km. So that's supposedly 11L which i'll confirm this evening on the way home. So thats pretty damn awesome.

sooo ATNR tonight?

I get 140 or less to a tank on my tard :(

[zeocen]

Nice bike Ser..er.. Matt !
I might have to come to one of the rides you are on to have a looksee! :D

[Devil]

sooo ATNR tonight?

I get 140 or less to a tank on my tard :(

Next time!

I filled the bike up, ended up being 243km on 10.95 litres. Wickid aaaiiii.

[Tank]

Next time!

I filled the bike up, ended up being 243km on 10.95 litres. Wickid aaaiiii.

Congrats on the bike.

Im guessing that fuel economy may drop once the run in period is over..

[sinfull]

Shit and i thought my consumption was bad at 6L per 100 km (on the clock so who knows how correct) which aint much lower than your 20km per ltr , but then i only do 200 km on a tank and at around 30 notes to fill ! Lol what is 98 at the pump ?

[Redev1L]

Furry told me about the Ant eater, had to see it for myself.
Oh man, talk about single cylinder insanity! ^_^

Nice bike though!

[zeocen]

oh wow RD lol

love, mpixie

[Redev1L]

Hey there Mini-pixie keke ^_^

Been a bit of a lurker, still a riding n00b so just reading and taking it all in.
Practice practice practice!

[AllanB]

I like its arse anyway. The front is growing on me. But, as i've always maintained, it's all in the ride!


so

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