KTM Advice Needed

[Rraiderr]

I am new to the KTM world. I have 25+ years of track day and dirt experience.

Currently riding a 2008 GSX-R750 track bike.

I can no longer ride sport bikes due to the riding positing aggravating injuries I have gotten over the years.

I am trying to pick out a KTM that I can use for track days and riding with my sport bike buddies on the street.

My requirements are must be a 2010 model, upright riding position, able to track day very well, has a passenger seat and can handle traffic and hour long freeway commutes.

I have been looking at the 990 SuperDuke and the 990 Suppermoto R and T. To be honest I have no idea which one meets my requirements and the local sales folks do not seen to be much help.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me and I really like the forum.

[CrotchRockety]

It depends on your riding preferences. I too have a GSXR-750 (an '09) with Helibars and was looking for a more relaxed riding position. I got an outrageous deal on a new 08 Superduke. I love the bike, but would rather track the 750.

Why? Wind blast above 80 mph on the SD is significant. At 100, its intrusive. I feel I'm hanging on for dear life. Invigorating, but far from comfortable. I can't imagine what the blast is like at 140-150 mph, the bike's top speed. I've seen 140 mph+ on the GSXR and, as you probably know, its not a big deal. Far less intrusive than the SD at 100 mph.

If you can deal with the blast, go for the SD. Its an awesome bike. Its fast, has great acceleration, and awesome handling. It never fails to put a smile on my face -- unless I'm droning along the freeway. I expect the SM to be similar to the SD in this regard.

If you want the protection of a fairing, then go for the Supermoto T. I haven't ridden one because I'm inseam challenged -- in on my tip toes on the SD and the SMT is about an inch taller. But, I attended a recent KTM demo day and every one who rode the SMT loved it.

I did ride an RC8 at the demo. The riding position was more aggressive than my 750 with Helibars and less comfortable. My old bones were aching after the 20 min demo.

Have you tried Helibars on your GSXR? They made a huge difference for me.

[Rraiderr]

Thanks for the info, greatly, greatly appreciated.

I thought about putting a bar kit on the 750 as Spegiler makes a nice one.

I never even considered the wind blast, thanks for the heads up.

I am not sure what I am going to do, I guess I will keep researching till I figure out the best course of action.

I heard some grumbling that no 2010 Superdukes are coming to the US but have no idea is this is factual data.