Both a sad & happy day

[foxy]

Well Folks... It finally happened!

I have begun my journey to the dark side....Will be picking up my new beast tomorrow. A 2007 KTM Superduke

Sadly the VTR will be moving on to a new family.

I have loved the VTR & it has changed me significantly which is why i have decided to stay with the V Twin, just a newer model and a streetfighter style. This kind of combines what i learned on (dirt bikes) & what i love to ride (road bikes)

The other reasons are fairly obvious i.e. fuel injection, radial mount brembo's & fully adjustable suspension. Hopefully a more rounded package that can handle a few track days & general rides out with mates.

Any Perthlings out there looking for a '98 VTR, PM me & we can talk.

I like to think that i have rescued another one of these awesome machines from the scrap bins cause when i got her, she was unloved & on a one way street to being parted out. Many thanks to all on this site for your invaluable advice & support.

Soon i will drop some pics of the new girl & drop an ad in the for sale section before she goes on the open market. Along with the sale of the bike comes the numerous spares i have gathered & not got around to fitting yet.

Picking the new bike up from Geralton tomorrow & have a 400K ride home to become 1 with my machine.......everyone say a prayer for sunny skies in WA tomorrow!!! A reverse rain dance will also do ;D ;D

[madadz]

Congrats on your new ride!!
I hope your journey into the new vtwin world is better than mine!
Once back on the road, I'll be back on a VTR!!

[Mattjin]

Welcome to the Dark Side! Not a bad machine the Duke, and should be a load of fun. I also came from a dirt bike background so I can understand the attraction.

[pete]

Superduke sounds good.....looks good

[foxy]

Been a while....I've been slack too;)

The new machine



VTR is still for sale....not too many bites but sh*te loads of scammers

[erno]

Nice very stealthy looking

[1wd]

Foxy,
How have you found the Duke so far?
Am thinking about these as have grown to love the twin but need more room than the storm and would not mind a more upright riding position. From the reviews they sound like a ton of fun

[foxy]

1WD,

the Duke is a whole lotta fun & a different bike altogether.....as for more room, i am not sure what you mean....

With the Brembo brakes, fuel injection & fully adjustable suspension, i notice a world of difference. I find myself exiting corneres way faster than i enter them because the bike just seems to want to go harder & the wider bars give me a better feel.

I took the VTR out yesterday and immediately realised the difference, the first roundabout, it just felt a bit heavier & sluggish but as soon as i adjusted my riding style to suit, i felt at home again. Once i opened the taps, i remember why i love that bike so much...after 60,000K's she still pulls hard and if i am painfully honest, under hard acceleration, the storm still comes out on top in my book.

I miss the fairing, but don't miss the brakes or suspension.

My advice.....take 1 for a good long test ride through different road conditions & see if she is the beast for you. You don't want to be parting with that size wedge if you are not sure