Am I mad to get a superduke 990??
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Hi All,
After a break of around 8 years, I'm finally in a position to return to biking
It's been so long that I don't really know what I'll end up doing with the bike (at the moment, I can't see that it'll be much other than a couple of hours ride-out at the weekend).
I prefer naked bikes because I feel a lot more in control with that riding position and the superduke 990 really appeals to me (it was a bit of a dream bike when I was riding before).
I've done as much reading as I can and there don't appear to be any major issues with them - although happy to hear from anyone who's got experience or alternative suggestions.
I've started to look at clothing etc. too, which has completely baffled me. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting kitted out or resources with decent reviews etc? I'd like to get myself kitted out for under £500.
After a break of around 8 years, I'm finally in a position to return to biking
It's been so long that I don't really know what I'll end up doing with the bike (at the moment, I can't see that it'll be much other than a couple of hours ride-out at the weekend).
I prefer naked bikes because I feel a lot more in control with that riding position and the superduke 990 really appeals to me (it was a bit of a dream bike when I was riding before).
I've done as much reading as I can and there don't appear to be any major issues with them - although happy to hear from anyone who's got experience or alternative suggestions.
I've started to look at clothing etc. too, which has completely baffled me. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting kitted out or resources with decent reviews etc? I'd like to get myself kitted out for under £500.
No reason not to get a SuperDuke 990. Do try one before you buy though as reality can often be a little cruel when it comes to riding your "dream" bikes!
As for kit, and assuming you're also looking for a helmet, then the only way you'll get anything decent within a £500 budget is to look at second hand.
As for kit, and assuming you're also looking for a helmet, then the only way you'll get anything decent within a £500 budget is to look at second hand.
If looking at the Superduke 990 then also take a look at the 821 Hypermotard, you have a few options of that type, maybe even a Monster, but check insurance as if you ae operating a tight budget something Japanese may be cheaper to get going on ...
As for kit:
£150 will get you a decent lid, think AGV K3/5 or HJC etc
That leaves £350 for gloves, boots and jacket, should be feasible with some clever shopping .....
Check out https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/ and you can see whats possible, great resource, good company, order multiple sizes and they make returns easy .....
As for kit:
£150 will get you a decent lid, think AGV K3/5 or HJC etc
That leaves £350 for gloves, boots and jacket, should be feasible with some clever shopping .....
Check out https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/ and you can see whats possible, great resource, good company, order multiple sizes and they make returns easy .....
www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk
HJC IS-17 Matt Black = £127 in the sale.
Then get the rest of the kit for the remaining budget.
HJC IS-17 Matt Black = £127 in the sale.
Then get the rest of the kit for the remaining budget.
I would definitely recommend sportsbikeshop as well, I got kit from them in the past and the customer service was very good, as I didn't know what sizes I would need they had no issues with me ordering two sizes of each and then just returning what didn't fit, prices were good too compared to other places.
I do like the KTMs, see a lot of them over here in Austria for obvious reasons, from what I have heard they are pretty decent bikes and also pretty mad with plenty of power etc. Enjoy!
I do like the KTMs, see a lot of them over here in Austria for obvious reasons, from what I have heard they are pretty decent bikes and also pretty mad with plenty of power etc. Enjoy!
Another vote for sportsbikeshop, have recently got back on a bike after a 6 year hiatus and got all my gear from them (bar boots), they also price match if you find something cheaper elsewhere, that even includes ebay (did it on an AGV K3 and a pair of oxford gloves). Returns dead easy and free postage.
Just to update this thread....
I ended up buying a Speed Triple 1050 and bought my kit from motocentral, mainly because they’ve got a massive range and they’re local so I was able to go in and talk through various options.
I’ve just got in from my first outing and I can’t think why it’s taken me so long to get back in the saddle! It felt amazing to be out on dry, warm, sunny country lanes blatting between corners by myself.
Looking forward to getting properly into riding again and hopefully a couple of long days out towards the end of the summer!
I ended up buying a Speed Triple 1050 and bought my kit from motocentral, mainly because they’ve got a massive range and they’re local so I was able to go in and talk through various options.
I’ve just got in from my first outing and I can’t think why it’s taken me so long to get back in the saddle! It felt amazing to be out on dry, warm, sunny country lanes blatting between corners by myself.
Looking forward to getting properly into riding again and hopefully a couple of long days out towards the end of the summer!
Yep, I got an AGV K1 lid, an RST 2-piece textile suit, some RST boots and gloves for around £560. I’ve just taken the thermal liners out of the suit and it was perfect in the heat.
I’m finding the gear change really notchy though - not sure if it’s me just getting used to it all again, or if there’s a problem with the bike. I certainly couldn’t get it into neutral when it was warm though. Think that needs some investigation...
I’m finding the gear change really notchy though - not sure if it’s me just getting used to it all again, or if there’s a problem with the bike. I certainly couldn’t get it into neutral when it was warm though. Think that needs some investigation...
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