A friend of mine riding my duke 690 at the track

[youngoldindefatigable]

Local racer riding the duke for the first time in the Blue group at ORP track in Oregon.


http://youtu.be/z7qUJh3yb24




part 2

http://youtu.be/ivQp4Ql4v80

[bimduke]

Originally Posted by youngoldindefatigable

Local racer riding the duke for the first time in the Blue group at ORP track in Oregon.

http://youtu.be/z7qUJh3yb24

part 2

http://youtu.be/ivQp4Ql4v80

Lookin' great, but are the others so slow? Seems like there are quite some bikes that should be faster... Anyway: I'll take my Duke to track next year too. That'll be fun!

[youngoldindefatigable]

Over here Green group is beginner group blue is intermediate and black is advanced. This track has sixteen turns with very little straights and is perfect for the duke. A 600cc or bigger bike might be able to make the pass on the straights but next thing you know there is a sharp turn coming right up. Also Plus the guy riding my bike knows this track better than anybody else. Don't underestimate the duke it can hang with the big boys in certain environments. You should track yours! I'm debating to whether or not make this a track only bike and remove the fan, headlight, horn and taillight?

[dwr302]

Nice video. What gearing are you running? Also what tires are working for you?

[youngoldindefatigable]

Standard gearing, The tires on the bike are Pirelli Diablo Rosso. I have about 3,000 miles and two track days on the tires and there still a lot more tread left. They have held up well on the street and track with no problems.