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Apr 6th, 2007, 11:55 pm
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Alternative to the HM?
I think that the updated colors and graphics on the 950 R really improve the overall look of this bike.
Anyone cares to comment on the 950R? Has anyone ridden one?
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Apr 7th, 2007, 12:51 pm
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when KTM had demo day a few months ago I test rode several of thier dirt bikes, but all they would let me do was sit on the two street bikes. just sitting on them I liked the super duke better than the SM.
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Apr 9th, 2007, 2:08 am
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Originally Posted by flatovercrest
I think that the updated colors and graphics on the 950 R really improve the overall look of this bike.
Anyone cares to comment on the 950R? Has anyone ridden one?
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not interested; it pumps water.
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Apr 9th, 2007, 3:58 am
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Originally Posted by Buckelew
not interested; it pumps water.
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Even trials bikes are water cooled these days, grandad 
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Apr 9th, 2007, 1:30 pm
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Originally Posted by injected
Even trials bikes are water cooled these days, grandad |
ROFLMAO!
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Apr 9th, 2007, 3:15 pm
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Originally Posted by injected
Even trials bikes are water cooled these days, grandad |
considering that my last Ducati was a 748 / 853...I've had a water-cooled Ducati, jackass.
there are less "issues" with the air-cooled ones.
Besides, the air-cooled bikes are simpler and cleaner-looking. Nothing detracts from the looks of a Monster like a radiator and associated plumbing.
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Apr 9th, 2007, 4:05 pm
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C'mon, Buck. Tell me you don't consider replacing a series of ruptured coolant overflow tanks part of the *charm* 
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Apr 9th, 2007, 4:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Buckelew
considering that my last Ducati was a 748 / 853...I've had a water-cooled Ducati, jackass..
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I know. But the picture above is a KTM. As far as I know, no Ducati parts are inside.
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there are less "issues" with the air-cooled ones.
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That's because there are less "horsepower". What has this got to do with KTM?
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Besides, the air-cooled bikes are simpler and cleaner-looking. Nothing detracts from the looks of a Monster like a radiator and associated plumbing
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Agreed. But the picture above is not a Monster, it's a KTM.
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Apr 9th, 2007, 6:08 pm
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Local KTM dealer said they are not bringing the R to the US...but MotorCyclist of this months states a US price of $13999 plus the version they rode has DOT markers on the fork protectors and the rear plate area..so it's definitely a US version.
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Apr 10th, 2007, 1:28 am
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Originally Posted by injected
I know. But the picture above is a KTM. As far as I know, no Ducati parts are inside.
That's because there are less "horsepower". What has this got to do with KTM?
Agreed. But the picture above is not a Monster, it's a KTM.
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All true. And worse yet, it looks like a KTM... 
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