Which arse-kicking KTM?

**idleidolidyll** · 12th March 2008, 17:48

Originally Posted by koba

What is each one worth?
Any NZ prices yet?
Just read a write up on the new crop in the latest BRM great writeup made me want (dream) o buying one.
Thats alots power out of a single!

about $17,000 for the expensive 690'ss and a few grand less for the others

the 950 or 990 versions are $24,000 plus

**idleidolidyll** · 12th March 2008, 17:57

interesting so far.

FYI: I'm SELLING a 950SM to go with the 690's.
From past experience, I know the 690's will kick the arses of both the big bikes on the roads mentioned (given equal rider ability)

I only put the big ones in to see how many addicts would disregard the little singles thinking that heavy bikes with more horsepower would be a better prospect: I'm so over big bikes (see my explanation earlier in the thread re speeds etc)

The RC8 was left out because it isn't available yet.

I'll certainly buy one of the singles but I'm not sure which. When I have bought one, I'm gonna have fun riding around as many of those big bikes as I can find.

**2_SL0** · 12th March 2008, 18:51

Mate I have a similar dilemma, however I have choosen to hold off till the new Aprilia is released, then try them all. http://www.aprilia.com/smv750dorsoduro.asp?lin2=eng

**idleidolidyll** · 12th March 2008, 19:04

i rode the shiver and wasn't all that impressed

lots of power but like a 4 cyl; only a couple of thousand revs worth using

the fuel injection was a bit like the first model ktmsuperduke: not well sorted

the shiver also weighs about the same as the ktm 950sm

good on yer but it aint for me and i've worked in an aprilia dealership: i've seen their parts prices and maintenance costs!

**banditrider** · 12th March 2008, 19:21

I think the 690SM would do me. I might go too silly on a supaduke. Been drooling over one at the local dealer. Anyone know Saturday night's (this Sat, not last) lotto numbers?

**idleidolidyll** · 13th March 2008, 04:20

Interesting: about 50/50 split re the vee twins versus the singles

**Stampy** · 13th March 2008, 05:13

Superduke 'R' one horny piece of Kit!!

**Gremlin** · 14th March 2008, 04:20

You plick... at least you've ridden the 950 (and owned) and I believe you ride it mighty well too...

I can't even get my hot paws on a 990 sd or 990 sm (in this case, it hasn't arrived in nz yet) to test ride. 990 sm looks firken good to me, as its the 950 (a winner already) with FI and a larger tank (over the 950sm) and better suspension travel (than a s'duke)

Stampy: check with dmntd if you want, but he has said the R is too hard for nz roads...

I really want to ride a 990sm

**idleidolidyll** · 14th March 2008, 05:23

I wondered what was different between the Prestige and the SMR. After talking to Stephen Briggs yesterday it turns out its nothing more than a paint job and a name change. The Prestige name is being dropped in favour of SMR.
All Prestige votes are hereby transferred to the SMR.

**Dazza** · 14th March 2008, 07:51

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Stampy: check with dmntd if you want, but he has said the R is too hard for nz roads...

I really want to ride a 990sm

DMNTD needed to harden up apparently,I know another Dude who has one & loves it. With you on a test ride on the 990SM & as you said about the changes fm. the 950-990 the 950 is heaps of fun so bring the 990 on. I'm just hanging out for the RC8 powered naked bike, maybe the venom

**avgas** · 4th June 2008, 14:55

Originally Posted by idleidolidyll

FYI: I'm SELLING a 950SM to go with the 690's.
From past experience, I know the 690's will kick the arses of both the big bikes on the roads mentioned (given equal rider ability)

Sounds all to familiar to me, i am looking really keenly at the Duke 690.......i have always been a fan and now the big single is nearing mark of "acceptable engine size" for me.
Not to mention its damn hot looking.
You had the old duke didn't ya? what was the top speed of that 600cc beast?
Will the new one come with a forged piston? as i wouldn't mind a turbo running 8-9 psi on one.

**hellkat** · 4th June 2008, 17:11

Another vote for the Duke 690, albeit from a member of the short-arse brigade

**HornetBoy** · 4th June 2008, 17:23

+1 for the 690

in black of course

**Gremlin** · 4th June 2008, 19:03

Can confirm the 5 min I had on a 690 prestige, off public roads of course... (coz I'm not allowed anywhere else on it

) were indeed quite fun.

Very limited space, but it did a real nice stoppie, single front disc is amazingly good, not sure how it will handle higher speeds, or high speed cornering... but made me interested enough to include it with the 990 sd and sm when I get my license back