Test ride – KTM 990 SMT…
When I get too old and fat for clip on bars on my touring bike, I’m getting one of these 🙂
July 2014
June 2014
1:12 Scale model kit of the Duke 690…
Not “nice to have” – it’s obviously a “Need to have” !
March 2014
Test riding the KTM 1290R SuperDuke …
I’m seldom short of words, but I struggle to come up with superlatives strong enough to describe the beast.
Not because it’s fast and powerfull, because that’s obvious on a 180 hp bike, but because it’s so smooth for a big twin, and so very easy to ride very very fast on twisty back roads. Clever electronics makes it easy to tame the bike (that is: prevent it from constantly trying to kill you), and you just launch it, point and shoot, and have massive amounts of fun.
I reluctantly gave it back to the dealer: For me this bike is not compatible with long term drivers license ownership !!!
January 2014
LeoVince exhaust fitted …
Everything fitted nicely, and the’s no excess bolts or nuts left.
And now the Duke actually sounds like a big thumper should 🙂
LeoVince exhaust …
Lots of parts and bits. This is LEGO for big kids 🙂
Remowing the valve cover …
It’s only secured by 4 bolts, but getting it out of the frame proved to be really difficult.
Preparing to adjust valves on the Duke …
Easy access – you just need to remove the fuel tank.
Even the fuel line is made with quick snap on/off connectors, so it’s a five minute job to get to this point.
December 2013
Hollow wheel axle …
Another reason why the KTM is an expensive bike. This is quality stuff !
Front tyre exchange …
New tyre will be Bridgestone S20.
