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KTM 390 Duke. Any thoughts, opinions ?
Will be wife's first full street bike, she's coming off an XT250 dual sport. She sat on one and likes the size, weight, and the more upright dirt bike like seating position like she's used too on her XT. (And her CR250) She's ridden plenty in the dirt, and has been on the pavement for 2 years now on the XT so she's not a new rider but has only been on the street for 2 years. We need to extend our range past pch and one or two onramps on the freeway
. Looking to do 150 - 200 mile rides. Any opinions ? Good first road bike or .... something else better ? Thanks
Talking about going from this
To this
Will be wife's first full street bike, she's coming off an XT250 dual sport. She sat on one and likes the size, weight, and the more upright dirt bike like seating position like she's used too on her XT. (And her CR250) She's ridden plenty in the dirt, and has been on the pavement for 2 years now on the XT so she's not a new rider but has only been on the street for 2 years. We need to extend our range past pch and one or two onramps on the freeway
. Looking to do 150 - 200 mile rides. Any opinions ? Good first road bike or .... something else better ? ThanksTalking about going from this
To this
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Local coast rides. It has 620 miles and just had the 500 miles service done so it’s good to go until 10,000 miles. The 1200 motor is awesome. It’s a 2018 Triumph Speedmaster Bonneville. Google Jay Leno triumph speedmaster and you’ll see a great rest rise he did on one. I love it but it sits way too much. Paid $15,500....will sell it to you for 9000 if interested. You are welcome to come to Vista to take it for a ride....it really is a blast to ride but I must say I prefer the big ass Harley for my 6’ 2” frame.
BTW I think those KTMs are bitchen
Doesn't really seem like a true beginner bike but the fact she has off-road experience and limited street bike experience definitely helps.
You guys should have some great times on those bikes.
I would have her take a riding safety course if she hasn't already.
Yes it's unreal sometimes the amount of street bike you can get for the price, compared to motocross and off road bikes which are very expensive.
https://saddlebackridertraining.com/
You’ll have a blast on those KTMs and you are so lucky to have a wife that does that with you. I listed the Triumph late last night and already have a guy coming to check it out. It really is a great learner/girl bike but you are right, it won’t fit n with the Harley crowd. Interesting that the Triumph 1200 with its 500ib weight feels faster than my 1800cc HD that weighs 800plus
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