KTM Super Duke GT
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Why bother with the GT
Just get the full fat Superduke R and some Kriega bags
Just get the full fat Superduke R and some Kriega bags
Then rid yourself of the GS and buy a new 1190 Adventure
Only £10995 now you know
Only £10995 now you know
I was looking at those at the bike show. Very nice I thought, in a crazy, bonkers kind of way. Looks a lot nicer in the flesh than in pics. A lot more practical than the Superduke what with the fairing and ability to use panniers with no pannier frames etc. I'm guessing a not quite so extreme riding position either. I'm tempted but keep having a word with myself.
In my opinion it's KTM's replacement for the 990 SMT, it has some big shoes to fill!
And 50% more than the old SMT 
Er,because with the GT you get a much bigger tank,better riding position with lower pegs,heated grips,quick shifter,cruise control and an adjustable screen........
Harry Hill's getting one :
Now where have I seen that face before ;0)
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Do it, do it!
In all honesty, if I didn't want something that was capable off road I'd have one of those over my 1190 any day
Andres
I'm trying to pin down the reasons that I really like it. I think it's because, at its most basic level, it's a sports tourer. But without all the really dull, tedious, road-captain style associations that go along with that label, as with say a VFR1200 (apologies to any owners...).
Most people use their adventure bikes as sports tourers - maybe we've just been waiting for a decent one to come along...
Most people use their adventure bikes as sports tourers - maybe we've just been waiting for a decent one to come along...
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Give the BMW RS a spin.
In all honesty, if I didn't want something that was capable off road I'd have one of those over my 1190 any day
Andres
i wouldn't.
i do really like it, but i like my 1190 more
RS - I'm sure it's great, but it's still a bit worthy-looking for my tastes.
With this GT, I could see myself chopping in the GS and my 2010 Fireblade for it, on the basis that I was making a 'sensible' decision...
With this GT, I could see myself chopping in the GS and my 2010 Fireblade for it, on the basis that I was making a 'sensible' decision...
Do it, do it!
In all honesty, if I didn't want something that was capable off road I'd have one of those over my 1190 any day
Andres
I'm with you with the off road capable thing but my little legs don't enable me to own an 1190R and I'm not keen on the road version. I also now have an EXC so can get my dirty kicks with that.
When I say I have a word with myself, it is usually due to spending 16 large on a motorcycle. It being a new, not out yet bike, there is not a lot of option.
Soooooooooo........with this is mind I am thinking along the lines of – 'sod all the sensible niceties of the GT' and am going to look at 1290 Super Dukes at P&H Motorcycles in Crawley in the morning. You can get them A. cheaper than list it would seem and B. secondhand.
Still prefer the 1290SDR .. i put the KTM panniers on it and tour, one up with ease. Just my opinion but I think all the additional bits of the GT would spoil the bike.
Er,because with the GT you get a much bigger tank,better riding position with lower pegs,heated grips,quick shifter,cruise control and an adjustable screen........
Any idea why that bike's fitted with non standard discs
id hazard a guess it a weight to power/stopping thing
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