Max Kool
pro rider
Not impressed, but only 77 in each color made so I guess it will be expensive and sold out it minutes…
(Yes that is a ‘Pilen headlight)
(Yes that is a ‘Pilen headlight)
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Brabus 1300 R
- Thread starter Max Kool
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Will probably all end up parked and for sale in 10 years with 5 miles on the odometer, just an investment. I am not sure who is doing market research for KTM but unfortunately the 701 was doomed to fail from the start and all those issues would have been solved with a 801 or 901 vitpilen/svartpilen but they seem to be focusing on these limited edition bikes.
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Max Kool
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Yeah, it’s weird. And they’re churning out new model after new model, but no sign of any Pilens…
BISavage
champion rider
So wait, I can buy a one of those instead of these:
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Max Kool
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May be half as fun though... 
BISavage
champion rider
Or one of these:
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Max Kool
pro rider
A Kawa Transformers!
BISavage
champion rider
Really though, its supercharged.
SUPER CHARGED!
Pull up at the light and be like "bwooooo....schhhhhh"
No further clarification necessary.
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Max Kool
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Hahaha. but still. I never liked 4 in lines anyway, and the Kawa's are real ugly imho.
At the same time in about every hypernaked test the Super Duke R trumps on canyon roads. Weight, suspension, engine... I just can't get used to the typical KTM styling, but they go like stink. Hoping for a big Vitpilen twin one day.
Meanwhile, as happy as kid with my other bike if we're talking big torquey twins.
At the same time in about every hypernaked test the Super Duke R trumps on canyon roads. Weight, suspension, engine... I just can't get used to the typical KTM styling, but they go like stink. Hoping for a big Vitpilen twin one day.
Meanwhile, as happy as kid with my other bike if we're talking big torquey twins.
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Max Kool
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A rich soccer player's poser bike, that's what it is.
BISavage
champion rider
Gonna be wishing they chose not the red seat, after the first good rip on that quick turn throttle.
if i had to choose the ideal poser couch bike of my choice and budget is not an issue , then i guess it would be the 1260 Diavel ...Lambo edition
https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/diavel/diavel-1260-lamborghini
$tupid but collectible
https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/diavel/diavel-1260-lamborghini
$tupid but collectible
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BISavage
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At that point, why not go for a roll to the cafe 1 time per year on a Titanium motorcycle?
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Max Kool
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Both the Ducati and Brabus are nothing but "ahhh look at me" bikes. (and I hate KTM for selling their soul to "exclusivity", if I were a motorcycle manufacturer I wanted my products to be ridden, not to be collected like "art").
BISavage
champion rider
What about the Duke 1290 RR, limited to 500.
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Max Kool
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That's a bike I can appreciate. Bit of a Superleggera. It offers something extra on top of the bike it was based on (-20 lbs, top spec suspension). A bike only serious bike lovers will recognize. Still a lot of money but it doesn't appeal to "luxury" like the Diavel Lambo of the Brabus does.
Remember the Brabus is based on the 20k$ SDR 1290 R Evo , but serious, 58k??
(all in USD btw, before taxes)
What's next, a 5k "Chanel" helmet based on a 1200 USD Arai helmet?
Remember the Brabus is based on the 20k$ SDR 1290 R Evo , but serious, 58k??
(all in USD btw, before taxes)
What's next, a 5k "Chanel" helmet based on a 1200 USD Arai helmet?
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Max Kool
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To add to this. If this bike had a "Pilen" shaped tank, Normal wheels, less carbon fiber and they removed the silly fake air intakes from the sides of the tank and put a Husqvarna logo on it, I'd pay 22k USD for it right now.
i also think the stage kit from bad winner cost nearly as much as the vit itself is not reliable as well...but its custom not for posing ....
www.badwinners.com
but components looking mint
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BW 701 MotoKit Stage 4
STAGE 4 Custom tube frame BW rear light Antigravity 8CELL Small case battery Leather seat Fiber bodywork K&N Air Filter02 Sensor EliminatorEVAP / Canister Eliminator KitBW SAS Removal CNC plate Stage 2Custom tube frame BW rear lightAntigravity 8CELL Small case battery Leather seat Fiber...
www.badwinners.com
but components looking mint