KTM 990 Superduke

**beyond** · 15th December 2009, 20:16

Noice writeup Criminal

I had the chance to ride a Superduke 990 R version when Boomer kindly let me swap bikes for a while on highway 22.

Being in black with the titanium cans, it looks a mean piece of machinery. I'm glad I've got longish legs though as it has a very high seat height but obviously way more ground clearance as a result.

It sounds as mean as it looks, was bloody uncomfortable sitting on that hunk of four by two for a seat (I've been spoilt on my GSX1400) but was light, easy to throw around and fun to ride.

Not as much stonk as I expected from second gear and up and man does a vtwin mill sound funny when you're used to an inline four.

I enjoyed the ride but I was real pleased handing it back to Boomer and getting back on Black Beauty. Like climbing back into a lazy boy rocker

Funny thing is I felt safer and more comfortable throwing the GSX1400 through the twisties than I did on the 990.

Maybe you need to test ride a GSX1400 mate

**SPP** · 15th December 2009, 20:50

Originally Posted by beyond

...was bloody uncomfortable sitting on that hunk of four by two for a seat...

I think they just threw vinyl over the sub frame. Maybe its Boomers penance.

And yes, nice write up.

**DMNTD:Me** · 15th December 2009, 20:59

Originally Posted by beyond

Noice writeup Criminal

I had the chance to ride a Superduke 990 R version when Boomer kindly let me swap bikes for a while on highway 22.

Being in black with the titanium cans, it looks a mean piece of machinery. I'm glad I've got longish legs though as it has a very high seat height but obviously way more ground clearance as a result.

It sounds as mean as it looks, was bloody uncomfortable sitting on that hunk of four by two for a seat (I've been spoilt on my GSX1400) but was light, easy to throw around and fun to ride.

Not as much stonk as I expected from second gear and up and man does a vtwin mill sound funny when you're used to an inline four.

I enjoyed the ride but I was real pleased handing it back to Boomer and getting back on Black Beauty. Like climbing back into a lazy boy rocker

Funny thing is I felt safer and more comfortable throwing the GSX1400 through the twisties than I did on the 990.

Heh...yeah that's my old SD-R and I can assure you that a trip from Tauranga to Wellington and back on the seat wasn't too much fun.

In saying that...it's the best fun bike I have ever owned without a shaddow of a doubt and I've had a couple now.
Once you learn how to ride to its strengths there's not much that will keep up where it counts...full stop.
Around town...well it simply brings out the absolute mongrel in ya so best to keep out

I'd have another in a second

**Headbanger** · 15th December 2009, 21:52

Originally Posted by beyond

was bloody uncomfortable sitting on that hunk of four by two for a seat

I put my back out the other day, sitting on my oldboys spanking new GSX1000, Didn't even bother taking her out for a ride after that.

**Dazza** · 16th December 2009, 07:25

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Saw one at the the last round of the winter series at Manfeild, man that's a sexy piece of kit! IMHO by far the hottest Ducati made atm...

I really rate the Super Duke, hell I've done over 70,000k's on em, but sexy time for Ducati & me I feel

**NZsarge** · 16th December 2009, 07:28

Originally Posted by Dazza

I really rate the Super Duke, hell I've done over 70,000k's on em, but sexy time for Ducati & me I feel

Go for it! Then bring it down here so I can have a perv!

**Dazza** · 16th December 2009, 08:30

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Go for it! Then bring it down here so I can have a perv!

Just need to find the extra coin

**boomer** · 16th December 2009, 18:13

Originally Posted by beyond

Maybe you need to test ride a GSX1400 mate

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Once you learn how to ride to its strengths there's not much that will keep up where it counts...full stop.
Around town...well it simply brings out the absolute mongrel in ya so best to keep out

I'd have another in a second

It hAS GROWN AND GROWN ON me, i can ride it faster than i could the gixxer. Im a menace going and coming home form work growling up the inside of people and wheeling of the lights.

its a VERY capable bike and im keen to catch up with teh coro demons soon !

Originally Posted by Cr1MiNaL

... I only really used the brakes to trail brake into corners or to step the rear out.

fark, do you reckon this muppet knows how much shit he spouts out..??!

**beyond** · 16th December 2009, 20:24

Hey Chris... Duncan... no offence intended. I know it was DMNTD's bike first and yes, it's stunning to look at and listen to and handles well but comfort for me was... oh man.... I'm spoilt with the plush comfort of the 14 is all

**puddytat** · 16th December 2009, 21:39

'Mate of mine just traded his Bm Rockster on a 08 I think it be...
Best thing he done in a wee while, & something he should have done BEFORE he bought the beemer