Just took the new and improved, butterfly-less, FI Tuned Bandit out for a rip. Upon pulling up to a secenic view point near Red Rocks National Park, just outside of Vegas, I happened to see my dream bike (Super Duke 1290R). I talked to it's owner briefly about how I admired the angles and often wondered about the feeling of riding one. He then smuggly offered to leave my bike in the dust as I watch him get smaller and smaller in front of me... I just smiled and said "no thanks" and continued on my Sunday stroll.
When I got home, I sat on the oval throne and perused articles on my handheld research device pertaining to the real world power specs of the KTM SuperDukeR. To my amazement, I did not see much difference at all in the total HP, and absolutely identical torque values available at different rpm intervals. I thought it might be interesting to pass this little story along and also see what some of you think about the Duke. KTM Sduke only makes 152hp on dyno. Yet, the confident yuppie on the KTM claimed 198hp...
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2014/02/article/2014-ktm-1290-super-duke-r-review/
When I got home, I sat on the oval throne and perused articles on my handheld research device pertaining to the real world power specs of the KTM SuperDukeR. To my amazement, I did not see much difference at all in the total HP, and absolutely identical torque values available at different rpm intervals. I thought it might be interesting to pass this little story along and also see what some of you think about the Duke. KTM Sduke only makes 152hp on dyno. Yet, the confident yuppie on the KTM claimed 198hp...
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2014/02/article/2014-ktm-1290-super-duke-r-review/
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