Author Topic: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today? (Read 535515 times)

dkaz · « **Reply #1160 on:** April 15, 2019, 05:52:02 pm »

That's a nice supermoto.

rrocket · « **Reply #1161 on:** April 25, 2019, 12:28:28 pm »

FFS...I just got an invite from KTM today to come test the new 690 SMC R on May 5th...

I should definitely not go...I'll be wanting to buy it.....

ktm525 · « **Reply #1162 on:** April 25, 2019, 04:28:53 pm »

As I slowly transform the 500 to a long range off road vehicle I have a gap for a single track play thing. Two stroke with none of the downsides.

rrocket · « **Reply #1163 on:** April 25, 2019, 05:08:04 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on April 25, 2019, 04:28:53 pm

As I slowly transform the 500 to a long range off road vehicle I have a gap for a single track play thing. Two stroke with none of the downsides.

Badge engineered KTM...

ktm525 · « **Reply #1164 on:** April 25, 2019, 06:15:32 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 25, 2019, 05:08:04 pm

Quote from: ktm525 on April 25, 2019, 04:28:53 pm
As I slowly transform the 500 to a long range off road vehicle I have a gap for a single track play thing. Two stroke with none of the downsides.

Badge engineered KTM...

Haha more than that:

1) Linkage > PDS shock.
2) Also free preload adjusters for the fork. Great little addition if using on the street as it takes some of the dive away when playing motard. These generally come on the 6 days editions on the KTMs

rrocket · « **Reply #1165 on:** April 25, 2019, 06:23:27 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on April 25, 2019, 06:15:32 pm

Quote from: rrocket on April 25, 2019, 05:08:04 pm
Quote from: ktm525 on April 25, 2019, 04:28:53 pm
As I slowly transform the 500 to a long range off road vehicle I have a gap for a single track play thing. Two stroke with none of the downsides.

Badge engineered KTM...

Haha more than that:

1) Linkage > PDS shock.
2) Also free preload adjusters for the fork. Great little addition if using on the street as it takes some of the dive away when playing motard. These generally come on the 6 days editions on the KTMs

But the XC vs XC-W have linkage vs PDS, don't they...and I think you have a choice on other models too, don't you?

And as you point out, the pre load is available on the 6 Days.

I don't think it's unfair to say badge engineered IMO...it's basically a 6 Days with the XC linkage to differentiate (somewhat) from the KTM. Or a fuel injected XC with pre-load adjusters.

Also...many of these roll out of the same KTM factory. Is that the case with these?

Oh...And white and yellow!

I soooo wish the Husky 450 SM was street legal!! So much want!

ktm525 · « **Reply #1166 on:** April 26, 2019, 12:57:37 am »

Yeah you have the idea right: The XC has linkage but a close ratio transmission. The XC-W has PDS and a wide ratio transmission. The TE Husky has wide ratio and the linkage. Believe it or not there are quite a few differences.

Brakes: KTM Brembo, Husky Magura
Clutch: KTM Brembo, Husky Magura
Handlebars: KTM Neken, Husky Pro Taper
Wheels: KTM Giant, Husky D.I.D.

The subframes are different too. KTM aluminum, Husky composite carbon fiber

Powerlants I believe are identical.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #1167 on:** April 26, 2019, 01:10:47 am »

What about forks? Pretty sure the XC has air springs, while XC-W & TE have coils.

I’d probably go XC-W, just for the PDS. Sure, linkage might be better, but PDS works fine for me and I love the simplicity.

ktm525 · « **Reply #1168 on:** April 26, 2019, 01:17:53 am »

Quote from: HeliDriver on April 26, 2019, 01:10:47 am

What about forks? Pretty sure the XC has air springs, while XC-W & TE have coils.

I’d probably go XC-W, just for the PDS. Sure, linkage might be better, but PDS works fine for me and I love the simplicity.

Oh yes the air forks, good point. For enduro work once they are properly sprung I prefer the Explor forks. I used to be a dyed in wool PDS guy until I rode a properly sorted linkage bike in rooty/rocky terrain. No contest as the linkage just keeps that rear planted. It comes at a price regreasing all those bearings though.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #1169 on:** May 07, 2019, 11:05:47 pm »

sweet mother of pearl...just noticed this limited edition (only 750 being made) Triumph Rocket TFC ($33k):

rrocket · « **Reply #1170 on:** May 07, 2019, 11:19:19 pm »

The engine is appealing, anyways.....

BWII · « **Reply #1171 on:** May 29, 2019, 09:19:03 am »

Hmmm...that Husq looks very cool. Wish I was 19 again.

But...Saturday was Ride for Dad and there was a TON of bikes cruisin' the Peg, and the ones that really caught my eye were the Scouts. What a fecking good looking bike on the road. And insurance aint half bad either at $984 for "pleasure" (pleasure means I can take it work, right? I mean, I'd find that pleasurable.)

I'd ride that.

dkaz · « **Reply #1172 on:** May 31, 2019, 03:44:16 pm »

There's a café racer body kit available for my R3. $1200 US including new lights, lower clip ons, fairings, gas tank cover, and more. Decals are not included. $1200 US.

ktm525 · « **Reply #1173 on:** May 31, 2019, 05:12:18 pm »

Looks nice. Too Hipster? Will be good when they move on to other things.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #1174 on:** May 31, 2019, 10:02:03 pm »

Quote from: Careener on May 31, 2019, 09:38:50 pm

Not sure if vaporware
Interesting premise

http://arcvehicle.com/the-vector.html

meh...that thing will likely be a fortune...plus, you need their fancy HUD helmet to have any instrumentation...pass.

if you want an electric bike, just get the Livewire:

https://www.harley-davidson.com/ca/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/livewire.html

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #1175 on:** May 31, 2019, 10:14:22 pm »

Quote from: Careener on May 31, 2019, 10:08:38 pm

Yes I want an electric bike, but not the Harley.

it's a fairly new genre...it's going to be expensive to get into something decent for a while.

dkaz · « **Reply #1176 on:** May 31, 2019, 11:00:33 pm »

Zero already makes the best motorcycle on the market, but fairly priced competition is welcome.

rrocket · « **Reply #1177 on:** May 31, 2019, 11:54:51 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on May 31, 2019, 11:00:33 pm

Zero already makes the best motorcycle on the market,

Errrr...if you say so.

But I wasn't what you're smoking....

dkaz · « **Reply #1178 on:** June 01, 2019, 02:47:08 am »

Quote from: rrocket on May 31, 2019, 11:54:51 pm

Quote from: DKaz on May 31, 2019, 11:00:33 pm
Zero already makes the best motorcycle on the market,

Errrr...if you say so.

But I wasn't what you're smoking....

Sorry, forgot to put electric in there lol. Best electric motorcycle.

rrocket · « **Reply #1179 on:** June 01, 2019, 04:03:48 am »

Quote from: DKaz on June 01, 2019, 02:47:08 am

Quote from: rrocket on May 31, 2019, 11:54:51 pm
Quote from: DKaz on May 31, 2019, 11:00:33 pm
Zero already makes the best motorcycle on the market,

Errrr...if you say so.

But I wasn't what you're smoking....

Sorry, forgot to put electric in there lol. Best electric motorcycle.

I still disagree.

I prefer the Energica Ego...because it looks as nice as it performs!

The Zero is a bit hard on the eyes IMO.