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Ktm 1290gt

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by J biker, Mar 2, 2017.

  1. Picked it up today woohoo!

    Was counting down to Saturday but managed a sneaky afternoon off after clearing all my work. Forecast for weekend looked bad too.

    Pleased? Smiling like a Cheshire cat. Better than I remember it being on the test ride. Cant wait to give it full bore after running in. Lovely Vtwin growl.
    Oh, and the heated seat was rather nice when the temperature dropped to freezing on the way back. Soft, me IMAG2269.jpg ? Yes, but soft AND warm!!
     
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  2. Congratulations. :upyeah: The future's orange - you know it makes sense.
    Get them 600 miles rattled off. Much fun and silliness is waiting. :Woot:
     
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  3. These are growing on me a lot

    Enjoy
     
  4. Hartside today, this bike makes the BMW feel like a tank. Lovely handling and holds a line. IMAG2277.jpg
     
  5. Just wait till you can rev it and really crack the throttle. :)
    BMW? What BMW? Were did it go?
     
  6. @ J biker, when you collected your Gt did you ask the dealer if the quickshifter (down) is a software option !
     
  7. Is that the s1000xr that you mention feels like a tank
     
  8. R1200gslc. The s1000r is similar feel to KTM (not tried the XR except to sit on. Didnt like it)
     
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  9. No.
    It is possible to clutchless shift down though if you time it. Sweet gear box on the KTM
     
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