KTM Super Duke R

"The angular styling reflects the bike’s handling. It’s sharp, hard and purposeful."

Hey there guys!
To break the spree of Tips & Tricks I thought it would be good to write about another "monster"...and that surely is the KTM Super Duke R. It eraned the right to be caled a monster, and I just know that everyone that will read this review will agree with me. The aggro look...the powerfull engine...the technical specs...everything adds up to his "monster-ness". Just read on...
Of course...it's not an "all-good" bike...as all other motorcycles, it has ups and downs...just like our relationships with girls(or boys...I don't want to upset anyone ;) )
The first thing...and I think that it's the only thing that I don't like is the high seat. But, that's my thing...even with the high seat, the bike has very good handling andremains a cool monster bike.
I would rather have a low-seat bike, because I always liked to be able to touch the ground with my entire foot. (Not my leg of course ... ) But hey, there are other things...many things that I do like at this motorcycle. Like I said before, it has a very cool aggressive aspect, and from the pictures, 'cause I never had the chance to ride one, it looks to be a smooth ride and a comfortable position.
More aggressively styled than the already aggressive-looking stock bike, the Duke R is the Stealth Bomber of the bike market.

Off to some technical specs :

■Frame
The chromium molybdenum tubular trellis frame follows suit with the more established Ducati steel trellis set-up. This design weighs 9kg yet ensures stability, strength and control from different direction (than a conventional aluminium perimeter frame).

■Engine
The 990 LC8 motor is a reliable lump with plenty of extreme development history
(like Dakar rallies). The R gets different cams and, along with the 2007 stock motor,
an evolved head to improve combustion. New fuel mapping adds more power and less
emissions. A slipper clutch is standard and does a good job.


■Brakes
Brembo radial caliper with a radial master cylinder on 320mm front discs means you have superbike-spec stoppers but with a touch more feel than the Ducati’s
similarly-specced ones. Floating rear disc is a regulatory 240mm.

■Suspension
48mm upside down WP forks are titanium nitride coated and, like the WP shock are
fully adjustable. Shock has high and low speed compression damping adjustment.
WP adjustable steering damper is standard, which is just awesome. Dampers are very useful...and when they some in standard...it's even better.

■Wheels/tyres
Pirelli Diablo 3 tyres were fi tted here but OEspec is Dunlop Qualifier RR. Both suit the bike’s sportier intentions but maintain neutral road manners. Carbon wheels are optional, but I would get them...because if I would buy this bike, it would be by using a motorcycle loan. There are not very familiar in my country, but good salaries are not familiar either.
So...what's an unemployed student to do to get his dream bike?
GET A LOAN...somehow, or lower your standards and wait a little longer. And that "little longer" is hated by everyone, because it doesn't reffer to something in particular...it's just waiting for some miracle to happen. If you want something, go for it, full speed ahead. I will do some more research on loans, motorcycle loans and so on, to be able to offer information about these aspects of a biker's life, too. Because a lot of people neglect this aspect...I won't.

Back to "our" monster KTM Super Duke R...i got my hands on some Dyno test results for it...and here's what came out:
For the ... :
■Engine
Type: l/c, 8v, DOHC 75° V-twin
Displacement: 999cc
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 62.4mm
Compression: 11.5:1
Carburation: Electronic fuel injection, 50mm throttle bodies
Gearbox: Six-speed Power: 108.7bhp@9,600rpm
Torque: 67.7lbf ft@7,450rpm

■ CYCLE PARTS
Chassis: Chromium-molybdenum trellis Suspension: (F) 48mm USD WP forks, fully adj.
(R) WP mono shock fully adj.
Brakes: (F) twin 320mm discs, four-piston Brembo calipers
(R) single 240mm disc, twin-piston Brembo caliper
Wheels/tyres: Cast aluminium / Pirelli Diablo Corsa
(F) 120/70-17
(R) 180/55-17
Seat height: 865mm
Wheelbase: 1,450mm
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 litres (4.89gals)
Dry weight: 186kg (410lbs)

Of course...after such a complete review...the price cannot be omitted...The KTM Super Duke R comes in with the price of ~ $ 18,700, which I guess...it's a little high for my taste. But if you really want this bike, then folow my advice and get a motorcycle loan...it can be useful.

Well, 'nuff said about this bike and life as it really shows to be...
Just keep riding safe and
Dry roads, riders!