from sports bike to naked

[SPORK]

SuperDuke =

Lucky guy! Have fun with it!

[DEATH_INC.]

Ummm yeh....I bought both the Gixx and the 12 without even sitting on 'em right choice on one but the other......

WTF has happened to Katoom's parts supply?A few years ago (or is it decades?) when I had mine I needed a gearbox part,Ex factory (Austria) on my doorstep in 1 week (7days) from ordering it!

[shadow]

I was looking at my options R1, K5,BLADE, RSVFACTORY ,TUONO,KTM and could only get a go on aprillias at the time. i think it sux that there arent more demo bikes out there for serious buyers maybe its a south island problem, but it makes it hard, a k5 is available now but is to late they had one then but i dont think they thought i was serious (their loss) im lucky enough to be happy with my choice but not an ideal way to purchase.I went to have a go day and relised i would only use potential of blade on track and those days are few and far between, so that swayed my attention to naked bikes.

[WINJA]

I was looking at my options R1, K5,BLADE, RSVFACTORY ,TUONO,KTM and could only get a go on aprillias at the time. i think it sux that there arent more demo bikes out there for serious buyers maybe its a south island problem, but it makes it hard, a k5 is available now but is to late they had one then but i dont think they thought i was serious (their loss) im lucky enough to be happy with my choice but not an ideal way to purchase.I went to have a go day and relised i would only use potential of blade on track and those days are few and far between, so that swayed my attention to naked bikes.

I LOOKED AROUND HAMILTON AND AUCK AND NO ONE HAD OR EVER WILL HAVE A DEMO 04/05 R1 , THATS BULLSHIT

[Krusti]

I have just changed from a 00 fireblade to black ktm superduke. I didnt get a test ride so was hopeing it was a good call. I havnt found wind a prob on upper body, and can still go at decent pace. Missing that inline power, but are making most of v-twin. An awesome bike in the twisties and been riding with 04 r1 and k3 and dont have a problem mixing it up with them. awesome brakes,quality gear, get out there and have a go on one if you have the chance. bring on the next south island have ago day

Good on ya...I may be joining your ranks soon...Going to go for a test ride this week on a demo...Once I ride it I suspect the deal will be done!

There's a demo bike in Tauranga and also in Palmy.

Black or Orange....mmmmmm?

[shadow]

Good on ya...I may be joining your ranks soon...Going to go for a test ride this week on a demo...Once I ride it I suspect the deal will be done!

There's a demo bike in Tauranga and also in Palmy.

Black or Orange....mmmmmm?

i put my black seat on orange one and i thought it looked hot. make sure you find some twisty bits of rd, its where it loves it.If you buy one set suspension for you, stock didnt suit me to soft. go hard

[PSYCHO]

shadow, you're just a bloody hooligan!

I just viewed your vid you sent BADR1....nice

[Two Smoker]

I was looking at my options R1, K5,BLADE, RSVFACTORY ,TUONO,KTM .

I wish i had money.... really like the look of the Dukes... Not the biggest fan of riding naked (especially on the ride yesterday ) anything over 180 for a period of time gets very tiring...

I bought my bike without test riding it.. Mainly because i dont have a full licence... But i had ridden the K2 version and loved it, and ridden an R6 and loved it, so knew that buying a brand spanking K5 was the ticket...