Mcn article 1250 and 1290

[Tricky]

Like HD and WBM eh......................

Andres

And Moto Guzzi and Honda!

 

[Arsey]

And Husqvarna.
Where’s my Husky mug !!

 

[tanneman]

And Husqvarna.
Where’s my Husky mug !!

They haven't made one ugly enough

 

[CPJS]

Me too Super stylish and classy, just like their bikes........

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..........until you look up close that is. Then it's the usual, shite, KTM quality

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Andres

In fairness to KTM that does look like rider error.

 

[Wierpig]

This forum really is odd. I don't understand why so many BMW haters regularly contribute their "anti" ramblings.
If you really don't like them that much - specifically the WC versions, why are you avidly reading the latest postings? Ridiculous.

If you only love orange bikes then it makes sense to cease getting wound up on a predominantly BMW GS forum & spend your time on a KTM one.

I own both a BMW & a KTM, the bikes are completely different as my KTM is an Enduro bike, (but have had the 990 adventure) & in my opinion, both are perfect for me. Why the need for the childish "my bike is better than yours" shenanigans?

Surely each of ride the bike we choose to, it doesn't make anyone better or worse than their fellow rider, just different tastes. Some of you are weird, not entertaining, not humorous, just weird.

How dare you post a reasoned and accurate summary on this forum....and no profanities either. Must do better......

 

[Bounce]

Coffee dear boy, coffee. Get with the programme

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Andres

That's a lovely vest...

 

[Georgeeboi]

I know which one suits me and which one doesn’t

That’s all that matters to me


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Spot on! And I own a Africa twin.

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[Arsey]

Spot on! And I own a Africa twin.

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Ditto . The thinking mans choice . In ATAS DCT variety

 

[MickTheSaw]

I wish Honda would produce a more road focus version of the Africa twin.

 

[leadfarmer]

I wish Honda would produce a more road focus version of the Africa twin.

Something between the Crosstourer and the ATAS would be good . And with DCT

The Crosstourer just missed the mark, but not by much

 

[Arsey]

I wish Honda would produce a more road focus version of the Africa twin.

In what way ? What’s wrong with the current version ?
Ok, I’ve made a few mods such as Hyperpro spring kit, Atlas throttle lock and Alpina tubeless wheels and fitted Bumot luggage . But it’s still many £1000s less than a 1290 or 1250 SOS button special and is my default two up adventure bike .

 

[MickTheSaw]

19 front to start with,tubeless tyres,no spokes, cruise I could go on.If Honda did this they'd be on to a winner not everyone wants to pretend there off around the world.

 

[Arsey]

19 front to start with,tubeless tyres,no spokes, cruise I could go on.If Honda did this they'd be on to a winner not everyone wants to pretend there off around the world.

Why the 19 front ? 21/18 set up is just fine .

 

[MickTheSaw]

Not for road bias bike.

 

[CPJS]

I wish Honda would produce a more road focus version of the Africa twin.

There is already is already one out there, it's called the Suzuki Vstrom a hugely underated/valued timed proven bike.

 

[Arsey]

Not for road bias bike.

Bugger. How have I coped for the last 15 years

 

[Engineer]

KTM dealers keep shutting up shop, says it all really.

 

[Engineer]

I wish Honda would produce a more road focus version of the Africa twin.

They do, it’s called the cross dresser.

 

[Arsey]

KTM are the biggest selling and most successful motorcycle brand in Europe -says it all really.

Yup, agree with you for once .

 

[wessie]

"KTM’s Super Duke GT has moved the sporty touring market down a whole new path and is genuinely good at everything. But it costs £17,000, which is £3k more than a top-spec R1250RS and, despite what the spec sheet says I reckon it’s no faster on the open road."

Steve Rose at https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/bmw/2019-bmw-r1250rs-review-price-spec