Crash bars for the 801
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It's a nice to have, not need to have so if budget is tight I'd hold off since it makes little difference.You're rightIt's my first bike, so I had to buy pretty much everything, which moved the silencer bracket low on the priority list, and I need some justification why I still don't have it
But at least, what's positive. It's all cheaper than road cycling and mountain biking
Haha, my neighbour sold his KTM 690 to buy a mountain bike and later on an electric mountain bike, both retailing twice what he bought the motorbike for. Motorbikes are quite expensive initially then it's not really a money sink unless you want it to be, but that goes for most things
I'm with Tom on the Valter Moto, does not look like something that'll last or be really sturdy.
Thanks for posting! I am interested in this kit myself. Have you found a stand that works with the Evotech?Hello Guys. A few pics of Evotech crash protection installed on my bike. If it helps someone
What problem did you notice with the Evotech parts and a stand?
At the front a paddock stand with pins works fine also with spindle bobbins at the wheels; at the rear it's no problem at all.
I'll give them a go. Thanks for the link.
Thanks for posting. I installed it on my bike. I think it's great. I'm going to order the Rothewald paddock stand that Tom recommended. Which stand did you end up with? Do they work well with the Evotech bobbins?Hello Guys. A few pics of Evotech crash protection installed on my bike. If it helps someone
Eames
Hi Guys,
Finally, I've moved from theoretical research into real-world testing and have tested the Evotech crash bars. Don't ask me how; I just didn't use my brain properly. At least it's helpful for others.
Evotech crashbars just paid for themselves. I have to admit it works fantastically. And the only damage is on the bobbin.
Finally, I've moved from theoretical research into real-world testing and have tested the Evotech crash bars. Don't ask me how; I just didn't use my brain properly. At least it's helpful for others.
Evotech crashbars just paid for themselves. I have to admit it works fantastically. And the only damage is on the bobbin.
zeno
contributing rider
Thanks for this feedback. Happy to fund out your bike is still in good shape after the fall. Also gives me more of a push to get these crashbars on mine as well.
You ok yourself ?
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blue_monkey
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They just paid for themselves alright! Thanks for sharing.
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blue_monkey
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Would these fit an 801?
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Adventure Bars for KTM Duke 790 '18- & 890 Duke R '20- '24
Dropping your cherished bike can be an expensive exercise. R&G Adventure Bars offer the rider peace of mind. R&G Adventure Bars provide essential crash protection for your motorcycle. All R&G crash protection solutions are designed to be bike specific, therefore ensuring the best fit to your...
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Thanks for asking. Yes, I am o.k.. I just fell to the side. No big deal.
Damn!!! But good that you are OK!!
Would these fit an 801?
Adventure Bars for KTM Duke 790 '18- & 890 Duke R '20- '24
Dropping your cherished bike can be an expensive exercise. R&G Adventure Bars offer the rider peace of mind. R&G Adventure Bars provide essential crash protection for your motorcycle. All R&G crash protection solutions are designed to be bike specific, therefore ensuring the best fit to your...
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The R&G crash bar seems to be quite narrow/slim; I don't know if it will proper protect the quite wide radiator of the 801 (compared to the Duke 790).
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blue_monkey
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Good point, Tom. I was hoping to get crash bars rather than bobbins, but will keep looking.
How about the T-Rex-Racing crash bars?
It seems they are wider.
https://www.t-rex-racing.com/790-890-Duke-Svartpilen-Vitpilen-801-Engine-Guards-p/n162-25eg.htm
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blue_monkey
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Good shout! I will investigate
Well, I jumped off the bike in order to end up under it
So I only felt a gentle touch of rough tarmac on my hands But I checked and haven't seen any bent part or any other sign of damage. But I have to admit that it happened at zero speed. I stopped and fell.
Exactly the same thing happened to me (one of them I even "gently put it down" myself). Still, got the bent levers, so I wonder if those are actually that good since they are DAMN expensive.Well, I jumped off the bike in order to end up under it
But I checked and haven't seen any bent part or any other sign of damage. But I have to admit that it happened at zero speed. I stopped and fell.
They are. Confirmed and tested