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KTM 990 Super Duke in Daytona Sportbike

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seruzawa · 06-30-2009, 08:42 AM

Looks to be an interesting series. I can hear the displacement nazis whining already.

acecycleins · 06-30-2009, 09:11 AM

It is an interesting series and yes they are whiners. Funny thing is that the inline 600s are STILL faster than the twins and triples. Except for that stupid Buell 1125 weight rule (since corrected) it's been pretty fun watching the "weird" machines fight against the inlines.

cloud9 · 06-30-2009, 09:27 AM

I dunno. Without that weight rule I think the buell would have still been hauling tail at the front. With the change you hardly hear the mention of the buell's. Would be fun to watch a buell vs suzuki match especially since cardenas is riding so well.

Kenneth_Moore · 06-30-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cloud9

I dunno. Without that weight rule I think the buell would have still been hauling tail at the front. With the change you hardly hear the mention of the buell's. Would be fun to watch a buell vs suzuki match especially since cardenas is riding so well.

The last race I watched the Buell was dicing it up with the 600's just like you'd expect: the 600's get them in the corners, and the Bools break past them on the straights. Good stuff.

I like the Duke's Mini Cooper graphics. Mini must be a sponsor.

The_AirHawk · 06-30-2009, 11:18 AM

If'n one were to WANT to buy an 1125R, now is the time: Local HD/Buell is offering new '08-MY's on Closeout for $8999 vs sticker of $11,999.

pplassm · 06-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Are they running stock "bodywork" or will they have a proper fairing?

longride · 06-30-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

If'n one were to WANT to buy an 1125R, now is the time: Local HD/Buell is offering new '08-MY's on Closeout for $8999 vs sticker of $11,999.

Maybe they could sell them if they put a REAL motor in the thing. I bet the ones with the crappy motor are selling better than this one. Where are all the blowhards that wanted this bike so badly?

SmokeU · 06-30-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

Maybe they could sell them if they put a REAL motor in the thing. I bet the ones with the crappy motor are selling better than this one. Where are all the blowhards that wanted this bike so badly?

Ummm....Seattle?

seruzawa · 06-30-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

If'n one were to WANT to buy an 1125R, now is the time: Local HD/Buell is offering new '08-MY's on Closeout for $8999 vs sticker of $11,999.

You had to say that. There's an HD/Buell shop less than a mile from my house. And a new BMW/Triumph/Husky dealer is less than a mile away also. If I stand in the right place the force of wanting a Tiger and a Ulysses in my garage and having to choose might cause the Earth to spin out or orbit. If a Ducati dealer opens anywhere near here I'll be completely screwed.

06-30-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
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06-30-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Looks to be an interesting series. I can hear the displacement nazis whining already. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-30-2009, 09:11 AM	#3
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	It is an interesting series and yes they are whiners. Funny thing is that the inline 600s are STILL faster than the twins and triples. Except for that stupid Buell 1125 weight rule (since corrected) it's been pretty fun watching the "weird" machines fight against the inlines. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

06-30-2009, 11:18 AM	#6
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,890	If'n one were to WANT to buy an 1125R, now is the time: Local HD/Buell is offering new '08-MY's on Closeout for $8999 vs sticker of $11,999. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

06-30-2009, 11:26 AM	#7
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Are they running stock "bodywork" or will they have a proper fairing? __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

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06-30-2009, 09:27 AM	#4
cloud9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 124	I dunno. Without that weight rule I think the buell would have still been hauling tail at the front. With the change you hardly hear the mention of the buell's. Would be fun to watch a buell vs suzuki match especially since cardenas is riding so well.