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Never got on a bike that I didn't look forward to the next few minutes.
Never got off a bike and wanted the last few minutes back.
2-wheels was a formula devised in heaven to lure me. I have never even made an effort to treat my addiction.
Never got off a bike and wanted the last few minutes back.
2-wheels was a formula devised in heaven to lure me. I have never even made an effort to treat my addiction.
Man can never have enough HorsePower! The heat on the other hand is probably not that much fun.
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I own both a KTM and my Tenere...
I have a 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R. Now, let me explain...
Tenere
Like having a katana. great do-it-all item. Gotta rough it up, it's there. Gotta distance to cover, it's your companion. Need to show up looking good, it'll work. Need to shave, ditto. Need to chop down a coconut in a far off land, no problem.
Enduro R
IT. IS. THE. NUCLEAR. OPTION. Press the button, shit happens. FAST. Want to wheelie like a hoon simply by thinking of it in your office, the Enduro R is out there doing one-wheel donuts waiting for you to arrive. Delta doesn't offer a short haul flight to a nearby town, no worries, point the Enduro R at anything...ANYTHING, and it'll take flight. Lands better than Brad Pitt at the AVNs. really want to piss of your neighbors, no problem, the KTM is distinctly on board. Want to beat the earth into submission while wondering if you DO, in fact, look at good as that hero on xBox, yet, the KTM has it covered. It's so over designed for most tasks thrown at it, it simply laughs at commuting and asks to be woken up when you approach a cliff, whereupon it'll simply scale it like a goat. No matter how much I don't ride my KTM because of the added comfort of the Tenere, the Enduro R is the one I spend time looking at each time I walk into the garage - the design and details are simply top flight. Components, outrageously top end.
...and yeah, it costs more to run, is less forgiving and requires me to ride better - totally fine for me, as sometimes I do like to pretend to be a super hero.
I have a 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R. Now, let me explain...
Tenere
Like having a katana. great do-it-all item. Gotta rough it up, it's there. Gotta distance to cover, it's your companion. Need to show up looking good, it'll work. Need to shave, ditto. Need to chop down a coconut in a far off land, no problem.
Enduro R
IT. IS. THE. NUCLEAR. OPTION. Press the button, shit happens. FAST. Want to wheelie like a hoon simply by thinking of it in your office, the Enduro R is out there doing one-wheel donuts waiting for you to arrive. Delta doesn't offer a short haul flight to a nearby town, no worries, point the Enduro R at anything...ANYTHING, and it'll take flight. Lands better than Brad Pitt at the AVNs. really want to piss of your neighbors, no problem, the KTM is distinctly on board. Want to beat the earth into submission while wondering if you DO, in fact, look at good as that hero on xBox, yet, the KTM has it covered. It's so over designed for most tasks thrown at it, it simply laughs at commuting and asks to be woken up when you approach a cliff, whereupon it'll simply scale it like a goat. No matter how much I don't ride my KTM because of the added comfort of the Tenere, the Enduro R is the one I spend time looking at each time I walk into the garage - the design and details are simply top flight. Components, outrageously top end.
...and yeah, it costs more to run, is less forgiving and requires me to ride better - totally fine for me, as sometimes I do like to pretend to be a super hero.
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Man, I hope they put that thing in their next adventure bike.
The world needs a 2 stroke adventure bike. ::26::
Man, I hope they put that thing in their next adventure bike.
The world needs a 2 stroke adventure bike. ::26::
HAHAH GrahamD that thing is scary! Screw the KTM, Lets get it in a Tenere Frame.
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Love that post sportsguy. ::008::sportsguy said:I own both a KTM and my Tenere...
I have a 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R. Now, let me explain...
Tenere
Like having a katana. great do-it-all item. Gotta rough it up, it's there. Gotta distance to cover, it's your companion. Need to show up looking good, it'll work. Need to shave, ditto. Need to chop down a coconut in a far off land, no problem.
Enduro R
IT. IS. THE. NUCLEAR. OPTION. Press the button, shit happens. FAST. Want to wheelie like a hoon simply by thinking of it in your office, the Enduro R is out there doing one-wheel donuts waiting for you to arrive. Delta doesn't offer a short haul flight to a nearby town, no worries, point the Enduro R at anything...ANYTHING, and it'll take flight. Lands better than Brad Pitt at the AVNs. really want to piss of your neighbors, no problem, the KTM is distinctly on board. Want to beat the earth into submission while wondering if you DO, in fact, look at good as that hero on xBox, yet, the KTM has it covered. It's so over designed for most tasks thrown at it, it simply laughs at commuting and asks to be woken up when you approach a cliff, whereupon it'll simply scale it like a goat. No matter how much I don't ride my KTM because of the added comfort of the Tenere, the Enduro R is the one I spend time looking at each time I walk into the garage - the design and details are simply top flight. Components, outrageously top end.
...and yeah, it costs more to run, is less forgiving and requires me to ride better - totally fine for me, as sometimes I do like to pretend to be a super hero.
That pretty much sums up the difference between the Tenere and just about any KTM. I'm no Superman, but I do love that orange Kool-Aid. ::26::
MrTwisty said:
its tough to explain accurately, but I try.
You did a great job.sportsguy said:
its tough to explain accurately, but I try.
KTM's are there for riders with the skills to appreciate them. ::024::
I don't really have the skills yet, but I'm tryin'!RockyDS said:
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GrahamD said:
notice the lack of mosquito's near that mill..? B^)
OK, so I'm going to do some calling out on this one...RonH said:
Brave choice to post up about the error Ron. Most people would simply let it float and ignore the thread. Commendable choice, IMO, you made by offering to straighten a slightly bent record here. Speaks to character. I'd ride with ya.
This has to be the ultimate KTM pron vid.... ::024::
Jeremy McWilliams riding around Ascari with the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
Jeremy McWilliams riding around Ascari with the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
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Holy crap! He was passing those other guys anywhere anytime, inside, outside, it didn't matter. 200kph wheelies? Are you kidding me?twinrider said:
KTM's should come with an orange cape. As sportsguy pointed out, they make you feel like a super hero every time you throw a leg over one. I love my Tenere, but it is more utilitarian and doesn't bring the passion of the KTM's I've owned.
HAHA, yea its a beast. Also those guys on the track are most likely weekend warrior track day guys. The guy on the KTM has raced in Moto GP.
Confession here as well regarding KTM.
I have no desire to sell my Tenere, but I am in need of a smaller bike like the 690e. I looked long and hard at the 690's in 2011 and then decided on the Tenere. It was the right decision at that time. Now I need something smaller to compliment the 1200 beast and since Yamaha won't help us out with something in this class and size ............... ::010::
By this time next year ::015:: I'll have a 690 and "all that goes with it" to zip around on - dammit Yamaha.
I have no desire to sell my Tenere, but I am in need of a smaller bike like the 690e. I looked long and hard at the 690's in 2011 and then decided on the Tenere. It was the right decision at that time. Now I need something smaller to compliment the 1200 beast and since Yamaha won't help us out with something in this class and size ............... ::010::
By this time next year ::015:: I'll have a 690 and "all that goes with it" to zip around on - dammit Yamaha.
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My boy has a 690,,, we traded the other day [back when it was warm][I can ride it any time I want] and he said my WR250R was a better touring bike than his. I agreed. I liked my bike better. He has more power no doubt but that's not everything.
He also has a 990R better dirt bike than the Tenere but I wouldn't trade for one of them, no way Jose. My wife said if we had a 990 instead of the Tenere she wouldn't be going anywhere with me. The Tenere is just a bike I can get on and ride all day then get up and do it the next day, I never get tired of this bike.
He also has a 990R better dirt bike than the Tenere but I wouldn't trade for one of them, no way Jose. My wife said if we had a 990 instead of the Tenere she wouldn't be going anywhere with me. The Tenere is just a bike I can get on and ride all day then get up and do it the next day, I never get tired of this bike.