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Mixed Bag-Sorry if previously covered, but I haven't seen it
10 posts · Started by good2bking · 15 Aug 2010
Post 2 by Davo-Singapore,
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Post 3 by weeksy,
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Post 4 by superduke08,
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Post 5 by Imageseekr,
#5Seconds on the sexy orange frame. Seconds on the FMF cans. They are noisy, but noise isn't always bad. Loud can save lives.
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Post 8 by good2bking,
#8I just sold my fully-kitted 2007 Superduke and bought a fully kitted 2008 SDR... and...
...For two bikes that share so 99% of thier parts they are more different than you'd expect (especially after 2008).
The standard SD is a better all-rounder, and a bit more forgiving to ride, especially in the more compliant and flexible suspension set-up, ...and of course it has a pillion seat.
Meanwhile the SDR has a rock hard seat and very stiff suspension, plus the 2008+ bikes have more power (and some nice bling), all of which make it quite an uncompromising bike, and def NOT an "all-rounder" for the average bike rider...
...but bollocks to that. I use mine as an all-rounder anyway. Buy the SDR.
If you do get an SDR I'd recommend you get a new seat, or get the standard one recovered & re-padded. It's also worth spending a few $$$ on getting the suspension properly set-up. These things (plus aftermarket cans and remap) transform the bike, and take it from "great" to "awesome".
A standard SD is fine as it is, although aftermarket cans and remap will also make it much nicer to ride - and it won't set fire to your girlfriend's jeans.
As said on here already - people chose akras cos they work in partnership with KTM (they also make KTM's carbon parts) so KTM can provide ECU maps specifically for them - plus they are quality kit (but not cheap).
Other makes work too, and can be just as good, and often work with the Akra maps.
...For two bikes that share so 99% of thier parts they are more different than you'd expect (especially after 2008).
The standard SD is a better all-rounder, and a bit more forgiving to ride, especially in the more compliant and flexible suspension set-up, ...and of course it has a pillion seat.
Meanwhile the SDR has a rock hard seat and very stiff suspension, plus the 2008+ bikes have more power (and some nice bling), all of which make it quite an uncompromising bike, and def NOT an "all-rounder" for the average bike rider...
...but bollocks to that. I use mine as an all-rounder anyway. Buy the SDR.
If you do get an SDR I'd recommend you get a new seat, or get the standard one recovered & re-padded. It's also worth spending a few $$$ on getting the suspension properly set-up. These things (plus aftermarket cans and remap) transform the bike, and take it from "great" to "awesome".
A standard SD is fine as it is, although aftermarket cans and remap will also make it much nicer to ride - and it won't set fire to your girlfriend's jeans.
As said on here already - people chose akras cos they work in partnership with KTM (they also make KTM's carbon parts) so KTM can provide ECU maps specifically for them - plus they are quality kit (but not cheap).
Other makes work too, and can be just as good, and often work with the Akra maps.
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