Bought myself a new bike just before we went to Europe, 2,300 miles while we were away, I am very impressed with it so far.
(https://i.ibb.co/7GF8B5p/20190713-163526.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hKvhrjd)
(https://i.ibb.co/QvGrr6P/20190714-130109.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LdfnnCx)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ks01G3q/20190713-163536.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T0vCTF8)
That looks very nice indeed.
Well clearly its too brightly coloured for some members, but I think it looks great. :clap:
Panniers look rather small.
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 08:26:46 AM
Panniers look rather small.
Looks can be deceiving. Are they the same size as Charlie's?
I do not know I have not seen them.
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 12:28:46 PM
I do not know I have not seen them.
I heard you had had a test ride.
But no panniers on it when I rode it. Also recently rode BMW 1250gs and RS!
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 06:09:47 PM
But no panniers on it when I rode it. Also recently rode BMW 1250gs and RS!
:shocked: REALLY ! and have you now finally recovered :mfr_lol:
Just recovered. To say I was disappointed is an understatement!!
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 08:26:46 AM
Panniers look rather small.
32 litres a side, and I have a 57 litre top box, it gives more than enough space for myself and the wife for 2 weeks away, including her taking hair straighteners and many other items that never get used but are there just in case. In the tradition of some 30 years touring the continent and beyond I get one pannier, the wife gets the rest with the exception of our waterproofs are in the top box. :smiley:
Robbie, Mr awkward is just being argumentative and trying to provoke confrontation, a bit like a child would be if they weren't allowed to play out. The bike looks stunning. :punk:
Quote from: Robbieben on September 06, 2019, 07:32:51 AM
32 litres a side, and I have a 57 litre top box, it gives more than enough space for myself and the wife for 2 weeks away, including her taking hair straighteners and many other items that never get used but are there just in case. In the tradition of some 30 years touring the continent and beyond I get one pannier, the wife gets the rest with the exception of our waterproofs are in the top box. :smiley:
Good to know that may be useful info.
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 06, 2019, 07:36:16 AM
Robbie, Mr awkward is just being argumentative and trying to provoke confrontation, a bit like a child would be if they weren't allowed to play out. The bike looks stunning. :punk:
Talk about eye of the beholder, sorry Robbie but that lots fugly to me, I do like the orange though.
Like the cat licking its own bottom says, it's all a matter of taste. Seriously, if you like it, why care what anyone else thinks.
Health to enjoy it.
Quote from: mcfroyce44 on September 07, 2019, 12:31:11 AM
Like the cat licking its own bottom says, it's all a matter of taste. Seriously, if you like it, why care what anyone else thinks.
Health to enjoy it.
vary true.
Quote from: doebag on September 06, 2019, 11:14:30 AM
Talk about eye of the beholder, sorry Robbie but that lots fugly to me, I do like the orange though.
It certainly is but as I have been told before not all ugly things are a bad ride :punk:
I was looking for a lighter bike to extend my riding life but wanted all the bells and whistles of a premium product.
Been thinking along these lines for a couple of years now and was held back by the lack of shaft drive choice within my criteria. So.............drop shaft drive from the must have list and a whole new world opens up...........
This thought process has been ongoing for over 30 months at the time.
Roll on February this year and I pop into a forma life customer who has a KTM franchise
They had a 2019 1290 SD GT in the workshop being PDI'd which was nice but then I was introduced to a very orange 2018my 1290 SD GT in the showroom. Sat on it and noticed the lack of body mass and heard the immortal phase "We'll do you a deal you can't refuse on that bike. It's 2018my so has to go"
So they did and I now have a "Tango" in my life. What's it like ????..............Well.......imagine yourself watching a David Attenborough documentary subject life on The Africa Plains.........the screen showing a Springbok bouncing across the plain with a big cat trying its hardest to convert Bouncing Springbok into protein intake. The bike is Springbok light to ride and willing.
More torque than a GTR more bhp than a K16 but less than two thirds the weight with its panniers and top box on.
I would love to show you a photo but my screen refuses to upload attachments.
On the subject of pannier size. My wife has loaded the liner bags and has given the thumbs up for long weeks away
PS PRD road test was with a fully dressed bike and he returned with a big smile on his face. Just putting the record straight guys
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 08:26:46 AMPanniers look rather small.
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 05, 2019, 08:40:19 AMLooks can be deceiving. Are they the same size as Charlie's?
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 12:28:46 PMI do not know I have not seen them.
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 05, 2019, 05:16:00 PMI heard you had had a test ride.
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 06:09:47 PMBut no panniers on it when I rode it. Also recently rode BMW 1250gs and RS!
Quote from: PRD on September 05, 2019, 09:28:00 PMJust recovered. To say I was disappointed is an understatement!!
Quote from: Charlie747 on October 03, 2019, 01:04:23 PM
PS PRD road test was with a fully dressed bike and he returned with a big smile on his face. Just putting the record straight guys
A photo of Charlies bike, personally I've never been drawn towards KTM, but I have to confess to thinking this is one awesome looking :censored: beast!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8HTQ8tS/0/feacbbe9/L/i-8HTQ8tS-L.jpg) (https://www.ruffmuttpawtraits.com/Bits-Bobs/n-DqZ2GQ/i-8HTQ8tS/A)
Quote from: Lonewolf on October 03, 2019, 02:36:01 PM
A photo of Charlies bike, personally I've never been drawn towards KTM, but I have to confess to thinking this is one awesome looking :censored: beast!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-8HTQ8tS/0/feacbbe9/L/i-8HTQ8tS-L.jpg) (https://www.ruffmuttpawtraits.com/Bits-Bobs/n-DqZ2GQ/i-8HTQ8tS/A)
Just you wait till you try Tango Steve........you'll be grinning from ear to ear 👌😈
I'm off Monday and Tuesday next week if you want to meet somewhere?
Alas I'm down the south west on my rounds :no:
Quote from: Charlie747 on October 03, 2019, 08:04:29 PM
Alas I'm down the south west on my rounds :no:
No problems.
Quote from: Charlie747 on October 03, 2019, 03:48:38 PM
Just you wait till you try Tango Steve........you'll be grinning from ear to ear 👌😈
:banana: :clap: :clap: :clap: Ktm power rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV8zGNe7Ebg
Quote from: nightrider on October 04, 2019, 12:27:28 PM
:banana: :clap: :clap: :clap: Ktm power rules
I couldn't agree more my friend.
Sorry but Ive been away so long were you the gentleman with the beautifully carbon equipped GTR on the first Lakes meet ?
Glad you appreciate and approve of The Orange 🍊 Side of The Force 🍺👍😎