gyntry Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Got the chance to hit up a demo day for KTM over in Minnesota on Monday. Holy. Spaghetti. That is an insane bike. Was forced to keep it in "Street" mode and the bike was very much still a beast. Incredibly smooth with the fuel mapping, makes for a night/day difference from the FZ, especially with engine braking (and I have the 2WDW remap to improve this feeling). The thing is just so incredibly smooth when riding in town. Once we hit the back roads and opened up, it quite plainly is pants sh!ttingly fast. I loved the HUD as well. Almost like a giant tablet. Any questions, I'd be happy to answer if I can! 2016 FZ-07 2008 CRF250X 2008 Rebel 250 (Wife's) 2000 XR100R (Wife's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topazsparrow Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 They are indeed VERY nice bikes. They are indeed VERY expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member No Hater Posted August 25, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted August 25, 2017 I cannot seem to find the schedule for their demo day tour this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 High performance along with high maintenance costs. My moms aid loves her BMW but hates the cost of repairs > $800 for a light assembly. Some things just aren't for the poor, even when used. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyntry Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 High performance along with high maintenance costs. My moms aid loves her BMW but hates the cost of repairs > $800 for a light assembly. Some things just aren't for the poor, even when used.Amen to that. Buddy of mine has an Aprilla... I envy the used price he got it for... I do not envy the maintenance costs. Just plain gross. 2016 FZ-07 2008 CRF250X 2008 Rebel 250 (Wife's) 2000 XR100R (Wife's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member botticelli Posted September 12, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted September 12, 2017 The longer I ride, the older I get, the more $ I have...... The cheaper the bike I ride. If you are planning to really ride it, and I do at least 30k a year, make sure parts and maintenance are cheap, otherwise cost of ownership far exceeds and eclipses any purchase price. just my .02 '16 FZ07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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