Twice as long as it will take to overheat
From the release.Twice as long as it will take to overheat
KTM 1290 Super Duke RR gets the same 1,301cc V-twin engine that puts out 177bhp and 140Nm or torque. The motorcycle has also gone on a diet and shed 9kg - thanks to the carbon-fiber subframe, body panels and wheels that are lighter by 1.5kg each. The motorcycle now tips the scale at 180kg and with a power output of 177bhp (180hp), the Super Duke RR gets a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1.
That's just a tad lighter and same power as 800/850 two stroke snowmobiles have been for a while. Pretty impressive out of a v-twin but could be lighterFrom the release.
My R1 was 167bhp:176 kilos. It didn't have ABS, traction control, ride modes, it was a death trap. 0-60 in 2.7. The Superduke is the same concept I had with my bike. A GP bike naked.That's just a tad lighter and same power as 800/850 two stroke snowmobiles have been for a while. Pretty impressive out of a v-twin but could be lighter
Pretty sure that power output is electronically limited under 90% of all riding conditions.My R1 was 167bhp:176 kilos. It didn't have ABS, traction control, ride modes, it was a death trap. 0-60 in 2.7. The Superduke is the same concept I had with my bike. A GP bike naked.
The new Streetfighter is ridiculous, too. But the KTM is way hotter, literally.
Bikes are powerful enough now that without electronic controls most people are unable to prevent themselves from high siding, looping out or spinning the tires simply from looking at the throttle. I stopped watching World Superbike and Moto GP once they allowed such things. No longer about who has the most skill and biggest cohones and more about which engineers can make the tires last longer.abs?
I thought bikes were appealing because they weren't cars. Now I guess I they're just half a convertable. Do you get to choose left or right half?
I've just still to this day never driven a car or truck with ABS brakes that are safer (and 5 months out of my year are ice/snow driving)
The idea of ABS on a bike, if they work anything like the ones on cars scares the shit out of me. It went from choose your stopping distance to pick your target with that shit. I guess I could see it better with hydroplaning but I also grew up with regular 4inch afternoon thunderstorms so I learned how to drive in that stuff. Hopefully they do something useful on bikes.
Traction control and power delivery I can totally see. I was privy to some of the very early testing videos ohio had when they were developing the alta bikes and figuring out how to safely implement a fucking gnarly electric motor on a 250lb bike
is that 450lb "capacity" the weight of the bike, or the size of the fat person that can sit on it?
It says 2 up riding but I assume the weight is total, not per fatty.is that 450lb "capacity" the weight of the bike, or the size of the fat person that can sit on it?
They need to list the weight of the bikeIt says 2 up riding but I assume the weight is total, not per fatty.
I was thinking supermoto wheels and rolling solo to work.
I think it's two fitty, but let me lookThey need to list the weight of the bike
276 lbs
Let’s see your bike!I got one when I turned 45, by far the best thing I did in my 40s. Been on the MTB for over 35 hrs and the moto now for 8. I've learned a lot from the moto and how it applies to the MTB. The transfer to the MTB has been good and it keeps me learning technique. Hard Enduro is awesome, just take it in chunks and practice. It applies to MTB climbing tech hella, as well as dh. It teaches you to relax and understand line choice better than typical singletrack. I live within an easy mornings drive to all 3 of Idaho's eco-zones so I'd be a fool to not moto the best riding in the country.
same here minus the hard enduro part. I view that mess as an IQ test that middle aged men on 300s continue to failI got one when I turned 45, by far the best thing I did in my 40s. Been on the MTB for over 35 hrs and the moto now for 8. I've learned a lot from the moto and how it applies to the MTB. The transfer to the MTB has been good and it keeps me learning technique. Hard Enduro is awesome, just take it in chunks and practice. It applies to MTB climbing tech hella, as well as dh. It teaches you to relax and understand line choice better than typical singletrack. I live within an easy mornings drive to all 3 of Idaho's eco-zones so I'd be a fool to not moto the best riding in the country.
well jeez if you're gonna finance, no reason to buy a 2012. Switch those last two numbers around!Trying to convince the bank I need a bike. A '12 WR450F with plates popped up for a pretty good price. The wife said we could pull from savings if I found a bike, but the credit union was pushing a new loan since I paid off Frita.
There aren't any plated WR's. The '21 CRF450RL is twice as much as the '12 WR and has not gotten great reviews.well jeez if you're gonna finance, no reason to buy a 2012. Switch those last two numbers around!
Huh?There aren't any plated WR's.
Cycle trader seems to think not. At least not within 400 miles of me. There are only like 5 bikes total and none with a plate.Huh?
There are in CA so I would assume there have to be in OR
I friend of mine has a plated wr250f, although I think it's the neutered year I mentioned above. Another buddy had a 2016 that was plated. I know because it was the first dirbike I ever rode and it had all kinds of dumb shit hanging off of it, including a CA plate.Cycle trader seems to think not. At least not within 400 miles of me. There are only like 8 bikes total and none with a plate.
I have been told unless it has a plate on it when bought, it's unlikely to get one on. I don't even have DEQ in town.I friend of mine has a plated wr250f, although I think it's the neutered year I mentioned above. Another buddy had a 2016 that was plated. I know because it was the first dirbike I ever rode and it had all kinds of dumb shit hanging off of it, including a CA plate.
I know those hondas can be unstupified just fyi. I don't know OR specific laws but I'd be surprised if they're more stringent than here.
but anyway, yes buy bike
bikes good