Cool First Ride on my Duke 690

[lorsban]

Hey Guys,

Just took my Duke for a ride out on our favorite route with some buddies and I must say, what a revelation! I've been riding for 10 years or so and this is THE best handling bike I've ever had. This bike feels planted in corners and is very stable at speed (though I wasn't able to max it out due to break-in).

My friend and cousin were on much bigger and faster bikes but I was never left behind and I had some opportunities to pass them in corners a few times. I don't think many bikes can leave this one behind except if there were a lot of straights or if they were extremely fast riders on similar bikes or sportsbikes.

Other bike's a Harley Sportster and it really feels like a pig next to the Duke.

Anyway, here are some pics:






regards,

lorsban

[youngoldindefatigable]

Looks nice! the colors are a little different than mine. where you riding at it looks southeast Asia.

[lorsban]

Originally Posted by youngoldindefatigable

Looks nice! the colors are a little different than mine. where you riding at it looks southeast Asia.

You're absolutely right! Southern Philippines to be exact. Girl scratching her armpits is sort of a dead give away. haha!