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Re: World's most powerful Single improves itself: 2016 KTM Duke 690 & 690R revealed.
No.
More than repair(an occasional event) costs, its the service costs that matter, because those are repetitive and regular in nature.
And that's why I mentioned, "Service bills".
Running costs may put you at a slight advantage, maybe. But in big engine capacities, it doesn't matter much.
Secondly, I'm mentioning repair-ability, by which I don't mean repair price, but the fact that its easily repairable compared to a multicylinder.
Of course, not every mechanic can do it, but still, we've had bad experiences even with good bikes like Rossiter's R1 too, we may get problems even officially.
Obviously, a single is better at both these aspects. There's nothing to assume, we all know it.
Especially, with reference to the Indian mechanics. 
I'm talking only for myself:- for me, in slightly far future, it will be ok to keep a cheap (if possible, second hand) multicylinder lying around (like a Benelli 600i) for some weekend fun and revving satisfaction.
But, for the everyday hustle-bustle, busy streets and practical/ professional life, I think I'm more ok with a powerful all rounder single. Or at the best, a twin cylinder.
I'm not saying it should come from KTM only. I'm just emphasising the single cylinder advantage.
Let that not affect your opinion though... You may be right with reference to your normal usage, and city's roads too.
Originally posted by Nithesh
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More than repair(an occasional event) costs, its the service costs that matter, because those are repetitive and regular in nature.
And that's why I mentioned, "Service bills".
Running costs may put you at a slight advantage, maybe. But in big engine capacities, it doesn't matter much.
Secondly, I'm mentioning repair-ability, by which I don't mean repair price, but the fact that its easily repairable compared to a multicylinder.
Of course, not every mechanic can do it, but still, we've had bad experiences even with good bikes like Rossiter's R1 too, we may get problems even officially.
Obviously, a single is better at both these aspects. There's nothing to assume, we all know it.
Especially, with reference to the Indian mechanics. I'm talking only for myself:- for me, in slightly far future, it will be ok to keep a cheap (if possible, second hand) multicylinder lying around (like a Benelli 600i) for some weekend fun and revving satisfaction.
But, for the everyday hustle-bustle, busy streets and practical/ professional life, I think I'm more ok with a powerful all rounder single. Or at the best, a twin cylinder.
I'm not saying it should come from KTM only. I'm just emphasising the single cylinder advantage.
Let that not affect your opinion though... You may be right with reference to your normal usage, and city's roads too.
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