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New Bike Doldrums

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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    Quote Originally Posted by SRTie4k View Post
    I'm going to rehash what I've said in the past; 2015-2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure "T". They're stupid cheap used, the LC8 is extremely reliable, infinitely hoon-able, and best of all they come with gigantic boxes that make commuting extremely convenient. It's a weapon disguised as a lame dad bike dishwasher.
    What's a good price for one?

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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    What's a good price for one?
    I've seen low mileage examples at ~$7k recently.

    https://advrider.com/f/threads/ktm-1...socal.1849169/

    https://advrider.com/f/threads/2016-...90-nh.1848399/

    https://advrider.com/f/threads/ktm-1...-2016.1849783/

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    2023 KTM 890 Adventure R

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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    I don't know whether to say "thank you" or "fuck you".. lol.

    I wish one of them was in orange though!

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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    Quote Originally Posted by SRTie4k View Post
    I'm going to rehash what I've said in the past; 2015-2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure "T". They're stupid cheap used, the LC8 is extremely reliable, infinitely hoon-able, and best of all they come with gigantic boxes that make commuting extremely convenient. It's a weapon disguised as a lame dad bike dishwasher.
    What is your opinion on Multistradas - better or worse than the KTM?

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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    Saw a new MT-10 setup as a tourer with bags and a big screen at NEMRR round 2, looks like a fun setup. I'm hoping to try one at Club if work will actually approve my time off in a timely manor...

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    New Bike Doldrums

    Visited the local Yamaha shop today and checked out a newly arrived MT10 SP. my buddy is a sales guy there, he gave me an OTD price of $17.2k - not bad. I *really* like the idea of having the Ohlins Smart EC suspension given out widely varying road conditions in New England. Definitely a lot more room for a pillon rider, although I totally get this isn’t a 2-up tourer. I think it’ll do for some shorter rides with the wife.

    I’ve really never been a Yamaha guy, but this one seems to really hit the sweet spot in this class for features, price, and styling. The Hornet SP is sliding back in rank, primarily because I’ve learned about an oil consumption issue.



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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    What is your opinion on Multistradas - better or worse than the KTM?
    Can't say I've ridden one yet. At the time I bought my 1290 the Multi was really only a road bike and didn't have the Enduro variant yet, and me and my buddy were getting into ADV riding. Other than sitting on one at National, I wasn't that interested.

    My only opinion is that the Multi is ugly as sin (not that the KTM is much better), seems a lot more fragile and the ergos are more sport oriented. Not to mention I'm not sure I'd want to own a used Ducati, but that's primarily because I had 57k miles on an LC8 and I am very confident that those engines are solid as hell.

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    Re: New Bike Doldrums

    Nothing worse than a thread that doesn't deliver - so:

    2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 S

    This is full circle for me....for years when I couldn't afford a new motorcycle I was dead set on a 790/890/990 Duke R. I told myself that once we got through getting out of our starter home and into our grown-up home, I'd go and get one. Since then, financial insolvency and build quality issues at KTM have pushed me off of this. Goal has always been the same with a few distractions along the way: less than 400 lbs, greater than 100 horsepower, able to do street and track day duty. Couple that with 0% for 60 months on 2025 Ducati's and we have a deal done.

    Although I dabbled a bit into something more 2-up capable, that needs to be another motorcycle for another thread.

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