Time for a change

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Re: Time for a change

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tricol wrote: Wed Aug 20, 2025 7:41 pm Too small, too slow, and I don't like how they look.

But, apart from that.
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Take my money!

Incidentally, I threw my leg over both the Suzuki GSX1000GT and the Kawa 1100SX yesterday. Both felt quite similar, with a more nosey riding position but still pretty upright. Do prefer the Tracer in that regard, but do like the more sportbike looks of both of them.
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1390 Superduke GT?
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No, too expensive, and don't like the looks, despite the stonking performance.
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KungFooBob wrote: Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:14 am 1390 Superduke GT?
It's not out yet, they're still selling the old 1290 (they are here anyway). The 1390 GT was supposed to be a 2025 bike but was never made, it might be available for 2026.

The 990 Duke R is another one. KTM did all the press releases and videos, one was even raced in the US, but the bike never appeared.

Can you tell I've been looking at KTM's.
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Gsxs1000gx would give plenty of reward and the bmw xr. Pick the bike you like the look of best and personal comfort. They all go well enough. 👍
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Tracer 9GT ordered, p/x with the SP.
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Congrats on the new bike :thumbup: hope it works out for you, that's the main thing.
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tricol wrote: Thu Aug 21, 2025 4:44 pm Tracer 9GT ordered, p/x with the SP.

Red.
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Congratulations - enjoy it!
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Dodgy69 wrote: Thu Aug 21, 2025 6:45 pm
tricol wrote: Thu Aug 21, 2025 4:44 pm Tracer 9GT ordered, p/x with the SP.

Red.
Nope, ceramic ice as they call it. Although I'd have preferred actual gloss paint but it seems that's becoming less of a thing these days.
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I almost went to have a look at a Ducati Supersport 950 S, then after reading the reviews on doing touring I was put off. That certainly would have been a bike I always looked back at when I got off it.
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New bike arrives tomorrow. Feeling very flat about the whole thing, maybe I'll get the excitement up tomorrow.
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I'm sure you'll get a smile once you're out on it.

If not, If it helps, I'll ride it through winter for you as a favour :thumbup:
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tricol wrote: Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:44 pm New bike arrives tomorrow. Feeling very flat about the whole thing, maybe I'll get the excitement up tomorrow.
You've bought the wrong bike then.
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Time will tell, but it's just likely me. It's the way I am.
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Try and get a night or two away on the bike, best way to gel I reckon. Enjoy. 👍
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