As some of you know i took out a 1999 R6 on Saturday. All i can say is wow. Would have to be the most fun i've had in a long time (probably on par with hanggliding!)
The Verdict:
First thing that became obvious was the amount of power available - compared to my ZXR there was HEAPS!!! Quick twist of the wrist and i was soon doing 180kmhThe amount of acceleration really put me in my place, felt like i was getting my ass kicked.
Slowed it down and took it show tristan - he liked it!
Then proceeded down the motorway and got off at drury before heading down 22 past pukekohe and out to the mercer road on the other side of 22.
Managed an accidental (im serious) power wheelie which came up to about 30-40degrees. I wasnt thinking properly and tapped it like i do on the ZXR and it just came straight up.
Back to the legal stuff... i found the bike really comfortable and easy to ride and was easily riding at around the same speed i do on the zxr throught the sub 100kmh corners. It really felt like i was at home on it, i was oozing confidence and feeling like i could have easily dialled in another 60kmh and put my knee down if i had leathers on.
Fireflight met me at mercer and checked the bike over, he thinks its a good buy and if you saw it too you would probably say the same.
Just gotta sort out the finance deal and then it should be mine. Dad still isnt giving me 100% support but it sounds like he will back me anyway - heres hoping!
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Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
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