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Or I could just really really like it? xDYou seem like you're trying to persuade someone the way you talk that Duke up
You're just jealous
Or I could just really really like it? xDYou seem like you're trying to persuade someone the way you talk that Duke up
I really amOr I could just really really like it? xD
You're just jealous
One thing I have noticed with my KTM 1290 SdukeR.
The tractionControl/wheelie control is quite intrusive if I try to pin it from a stand still. It moves forward but you can feel it cutting power. Methinks I need to go for that track pack option so I can fiddle with the traction control levels.
But once I'm rolling in third or fourth and a bike or snarky wannabe super car is coming up from behind... shjo my Duke hauls ass. It just goes and very little seems to be able to catch up. even superbikes, the only bikes that came past me like I was standing still has been a H2 and a Busa.
SuperDukeR ftw. No regrats
Super there is a riding mode that has lesser intervention? Or even a Custom one where you could set stuff yourself without needing special track pack? Or is that exactly what the Track Pack unlocks?
Funnily enough I use my Custom mode to setup my own Rain mode because I can't stand how the standard one fiddles with the throttle. Last thing you want when in the rain is your bike feeling completely different than it normally does. So my throttle is setup to be exactly like the normal rain mode but with the safety options of the regular rain mode.
Even so I only ever manage to get it to complain when I'm a little hard on the rear brake coming to a stop the ABS will kick back.
Mmm... Maybe it's just me but for some reason I read some sarcasm in your post.
But anyways, Track pack lets you have 10? I think 10 traction control levels. Lets you lift and slip before traction control kicks in.
Also gives you access to launch control.
No sarcasm at all.
Just seems weird you would need to pay extra money to unlock things that are already there and actually get disabled.
In the case of BMW that's standard out of the box. Granted not 10 levels but I can turn it off for track use etc.
I found the Dynamic mode to work just fine on the track though and didn't feel it interrupting.
Road mode does get a bit jumpy.
I have to say my SD 1.0 is not as intrusive. Have to say you barely feel the TC and Wheelie control kick in. It just feels like the power is limited when accelerating, you know the bike has more power bit it is not giving it to you. The Rain mode in my bike is in tense, it feels like riding a bike with a dead cylinder, you have to almost ring its neck to get anything out of it. My BMW K1300GT was super stable and had no issues in the rain, riding in the rain was not nearly as the treacherous and it gave me had a lot more confidence.
Now that i think of it the reason i did not buy the SD2.0 vs the SD1.0 was R60k at the end of the Day, and Both bikes were brand new, and in the end i am having just as much fun on the SD1.0.
@ Kyalami enjoying a the bike, The surface is so friendly on tires, think i might have actually added some rubber.
Why is your knee so far away from the road though? Or is that on a straight? Please tell me it is on a straight and not into Turn 3
Because i was waiting for other riders to catch up.Why is your knee so far away from the road though? Or is that on a straight? Please tell me it is on a straight and not into Turn 3
Or he was just saving his knee sliders for another day
That Dianese shit is expensive mind you.
Because i was waiting for other riders to catch up.
It is actually the last turn onto the straight.
I agree, It's a bit ridiculous to exclude all of it out of the box. It's a money grab.
The 790 will have it all unlocked which is a bit irritating as it costs about R6k to get the track pack for the 1290SDuke which gives you the Traction control levels,Launch control, the ability to turn TC and ABS off.
The Performance pack was about R5k and that is the quickshifter,Electronic slipper clutch and "Motard" mode, unless motard mode comes standard, not sure. lets you lock the rear wheel.
Edit: Not that the option to turn TC off and launch control are really needed on the road. I blitzed two overconfident S3 and RS3 drivers today. Trying to challenge a supernaked in those cars was a bit dumb but oh well. They learnt.
@George S
What kind or range do you get on a tank?
I get roughly 220-240km before I need to fill up, and by "need" I mean running on fumes.
I've already overestimated what range I can get on my reserve once, luckily I was on a decently steep hill so I just rolled down to the petrol station.
Funny thing though, The range indicates 350Km when my tank is full xD
@George S
What kind or range do you get on a tank?
I get roughly 220-240km before I need to fill up, and by "need" I mean running on fumes.
I've already overestimated what range I can get on my reserve once, luckily I was on a decently steep hill so I just rolled down to the petrol station.
Funny thing though, The range indicates 350Km when my tank is full xD
Oh shit... So why am I getting such crappy millage? mmmm
It seems like people get around 280km on a tank in general.
I wonder if I'm getting what I am because of my daily ride of stop and start or maybe I am too twisty with my throttle?
@George S
@SauRoN
Are both your bikes mapped with aftermarket zorsts?
I have the Akra fuel map that they put on when they put the can on. I dunno if that makes it heavier on fuel?
Oh shit... So why am I getting such crappy millage? mmmm
It seems like people get around 280km on a tank in general.
I wonder if I'm getting what I am because of my daily ride of stop and start or maybe I am too twisty with my throttle?
@George S
@SauRoN
Are both your bikes mapped with aftermarket zorsts?
I have the Akra fuel map that they put on when they put the can on. I dunno if that makes it heavier on fuel?
This is looking very sexy...
Code:https://imgur.com/a/poavepd
KTM 790 can kiss my ass.
I saw the concept a day or so ago.
There are no performance figures or any other info that I could find, I didn't really look hard enough though but I imagine if its a 800cc then they are using their current Twin 800cc which I know isn't particularly powerful.
I dunno, I don't really like the look of either of them. I don't hate them but a choice between them and lets say a BMW R1200RS, I would take RS purely based on looks.
I also liked the idea of the Suzuki Recursion prototype, 600cc turbocharged bike would have been cool. But that didn't take, but the rumors of the possible turbocharged busa got me giddy like a kid again. will definitely have a spot in my collection.
This is looking very sexy...
Code:https://imgur.com/a/poavepd
KTM 790 can kiss my ass.
What is this you speak of?number-plate laws
What is this you speak of?
I'm struggling to find documentation, but basically the number-plate must be the rear-most item on the bike. Specifically it must be further back than the rear wheel.
It's why sexy AF concept bikes start off looking like this
...and end up looking like this
It's tragic really, especially when manufacturers include the indicators in that stupid plastic scaffolding, making it a million times more difficult to remove.