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Wow! Now that's a one mean looking machine.
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@Samarth you rightly said the RC8 has little connection to the superduke but then when they delayed the launch of the original superduke so that they had a superbike in their lineup,(In one of the interviews I had seen on youtube long back,the big cheese at KTM said that the superduke prototype was lying in his office till the time that they got the RC8 ready and launched) we can very well hope/pray (I love the rc8 and want it to be available from the showroom when I can finally afford it) that they have the same strategy planned and have a refresh of the RC8 in store which will be revolutionary like the 1199.Last edited by Vignesh vnktrmn; 02-20-2012, 03:46 PM.Comment
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With Bajaj promising a new Duke every year, I guess this Duke will be here 6 years from now?!In today's world, quotes don't matter. Quotas do!Comment
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or may be, with bajaj auto in the story playing the game, it could arrive even sooner...Originally posted by vikhyath View Post
BAJAJ is highly unpredictable...when it comes to motorcycle market related strategies and their vision and focus and clarity and the level or speed at which they advance and set benchmarks in india for others to follow, they are the LORDS and they like are the BEST that none can and will never match. the japs can sit on an dream.PROUD TO SEE PULSARS AND DUKES DEVELOPED IN INDIA BY INDIANS WHUPPING JAPANESE....PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN JAI HIND...(SORRY COULD'NT CONTROL MY EXCITEMENT).
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honda is boasting their POWER OF DREAMOriginally posted by Dman View Post
and the question remains why do i race?
every finishing line is the begining of a new race.
#i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
#overkill is underrated.
#how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
#i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
(:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.Comment
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Originally posted by Dman View Postor may be, with bajaj auto in the story playing the game, it could arrive even sooner... BAJAJ is highly unpredictable...when it comes to motorcycle market related strategies and their vision and focus and clarity and the level or speed at which they advance and set benchmarks in india for others to follow, they are the LORDS and they like are the BEST that none can and will never match. the japs can sit on an dream.PROUD TO SEE PULSARS AND DUKES DEVELOPED IN INDIA BY INDIANS WHUPPING JAPANESE....PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN JAI HIND...(SORRY COULD'NT CONTROL MY EXCITEMENT).
Un-diplomatically Right (somewhat)! Sir Rahul has pointed out in an interview that multicylinder machines are not that far and will not be that costly.
Japanese have to step up. Specially Honda & Yamaha. And not with more CBU's.
Coming back to the Duke, I don't think it will take 6 years.
Because, CBU put aside, one can't launch the whole international range here for mass assembly because it will eat into each other's already limited market.
If they launch everything international as CKD's, then Superduke 990 will eat into 1290's market, which in turn will grab RC8 R's market. And the 3 of these will kill ZX 10R's market (if launched).
My message is that either Superduke 1290 will be here within 1-3 years, or not at all.---
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990 Adventure ....
Originally posted by M.vinay View PostNew KTM Super Duke 1290 spied
KTM's all-new 1290cc V-twin Super Duke has been spotted strapped onto a trailer in Tenerife as the prototype machine undergoes endurance testing before its launch later this year.
It is clear from the picture that the Austrian firm is using a modular design concept - the main chassis, engine and fuel tank of the naked Super Duke are identical to the Adventure seen last week.
The picture also shows the extent of the Super Duke's redesign. There is little remaining of the current 990cc V-twin super naked which has kept its hardcore nature since its launch in 2005.
The bike has a new LC8 engine, completely new steel trellis chassis, a single-sided swingarm to replace the double-sided version of the current bike, a new side-mounted exhaust and it appears the bike is getting a full compliment of electronics judging by the number of sensors on the bike.
Source: New KTM Super Duke 1290 spied - | Motorbike reviews | Latest Bike Videos | MCN
They also have a 1290 Adventure coming out at the end of 2013-2014 in North America & Europe. I can't wait to get my hands on that baby that chugs our around 145hp.Last edited by ktm990radv; 02-24-2012, 10:11 PM.Comment
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Why two silencers ??
When i saw the KTM 1290 DR R prototype pic, I jumped into a confusion.
Why KTM is providing two different sliencer ?
1. Underbelly silencer (traditional one)
2. Akrapovic silencer
Is that akrapovic silencer given there for style purpose ?
Never saw 1 bike with 2 different silencer. Hehehe
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Watch the video of New Super Duke 1290. Its simply mind blowing. Now do we need Duke 390 at all?.........assuming our bank accounts are heavy
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Originally posted by Vignesh vnktrmn View Post
There is no RC8 (old one) in production now. What we can buy now are RC8 R and RC8 R - Track.
Non track bike have a 173 HP at crank. for 2013.
In MCN 2012 Superbike comparison, It makes 158HP on rear wheel. Ie 10 HP more than Yamaha's famous IL4 super bike that have biggest number of fans in India. and 10 HP less than Panigale ok thats fine. Give it another 2 years to catchup. in terms of electronics and HP.
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Ok well this is not new to people who are following Motogp. If you notice the RC211v,212v from Honda and the Ducati Desmosedicci..both have such exhausts.Originally posted by alliwanted View PostWhen i saw the KTM 1290 DR R prototype pic, I jumped into a confusion.
Why KTM is providing two different sliencer ?
1. Underbelly silencer (traditional one)
2. Akrapovic silencer
Is that akrapovic silencer given there for style purpose ?
Never saw 1 bike with 2 different silencer. Hehehe
The reason as they say (I read somewhere and don't remember where :P) is that they essentially need two openings at the end of the system to satisfy the required air flow. Now if they move both exhausts down (like underbelly) the advantage is lower center of mass and good mass centralization, but the heat produced may cause adverse effect on the performance of the rear tyre. so they decide to keep only one down there and for the other one they move it under the seat. the reason they don't prefer to keep both under the seat is that it moves the center of mass high, effecting the handling. And for GP machines which weigh around 150 kg only..the positioning of mass does make a lot of difference. Hope this helps you relate to the design
Last edited by R-series; 11-16-2012, 12:50 PM.Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.Comment
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Great shots!
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Thank mate!
This information cleared all my doubts and today i learned something new about the motorcycle world.
Keep Smiling. Keep Riding!
Originally posted by R-series View PostOk well this is not new to people who are following Motogp. If you notice the RC211v,212v from Honda and the Ducati Desmosedicci..both have such exhausts.
The reason as they say (I read somewhere and don't remember where :P) is that they essentially need two openings at the end of the system to satisfy the required air flow. Now if they move both exhausts down (like underbelly) the advantage is lower center of mass and good mass centralization, but the heat produced may cause adverse effect on the performance of the rear tyre. so they decide to keep only one down there and for the other one they move it under the seat. the reason they don't prefer to keep both under the seat is that it moves the center of mass high, effecting the handling. And for GP machines which weigh around 150 kg only..the positioning of mass does make a lot of difference. Hope this helps you relate to the designIts not the Bike that makes a Biker perfect, its a Biker who makes his Bike perfect :)
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