Why is a 990 on the cover page?

Ok, let's get something clear. I understand that you love your 990.
But all of the 1290 bashing doesn't reflect well on the previous generation owners.
Call it denial, call it penis envy, It's time to let go and move on.
The moderators and administrators of this forum own 990s.
Are we welcome as 1290 owners?
After all, we've just been typified by one of the moderators as...well just read his post on "Where have all of the 1290 owners gone?"
I have a sense of humor and didn't take offense. But is this really how we are perceived and generalized?

Steve,
That link is pecisely what I' m refering to.
I'm not looking to put anyone on the defensive, and never mentionned that taboo word "upgrade'. But really, am I being unreasonable?
Martin

Do you still have any photos of your first girlfriend?
Just saying

One word.



Me? I have had both the first generation 990 and now have the 1290 and wouldn't want to see it updated. It's nice to look up the 990, brings back good memories.
KTM's road roots are not that deep so I like the link. It never got changed with the Gen II SD, so why do it now?

As for the 990/1290 slanging match, all in good fun.
We moderators rarely step in but I have seen no one that requires a stern talking too.

Hmmm I own a 1290 and it wouldn't have the attitude in its design and build if it wasn't for the generational changes that came from the 990. The way the 990 was bettered and made to go faster by owners led to better bikes and as a bonus along came this brilliant website, probably out of necessity as a way of sharing fixes/mods/and experiences.
990s been around for a long time and there are lots of 990 owners on here…..
Ive read almost all the 990 tech posts and it quickly becomes obvious the depth of knowledge available, and all for free because like minded people wanted to share.
Thanks 990 owners - good stuff
I recon leave it alone

Never though there was an us and them situation at all.

It seems like its cars vs bikes, taxis vs cars, trucks vs cars, harleys vs japansese brands, 4IL vs Vtwin..oh and cyclists vs everyone.
I'm not sure why people categorise everyone onto groups so much ?.

I'd go as far as saying I see all bikes in an equal light... well except those pesky ring-a-ding-ding 50cc scooters
For me the 1290 is lovely, But I love the 990 too. While it is tacitly suggested that you either like one of the other, as far as I know there's no monogamy law to prevent us from loving both ?.

PUI

"Recite my lineage and genealogy
You've got to know your history, Son of Virginia
Everybody's in the church believing they're a sinner
And looking for a sign from the True Son of Virginia"

You really shouldn't take any thread Stalker starts seriously. He'll jump into bed with any bike if the price is right. Proper slag like that.

ahhh well there ya go aye - I was thinking the 990 was on the front because it was slow enough to match the shutter speed .... just saying

No more twin.

My post on the other thread isn't meant to offend 1290 owners at all. I do have an opinion about a lot of the type of riders I see now but as I made great effort to point out this is generally across all types of bike types and manufacturers and fashion victims, nothing to do with 1290s.

I take it you're into rim-tape?

Sorry to dissapoint; no rim tape on mine. 'Don't have orange anodised bits either. I was hoping that you could take it as well as you dish it out...
BTW, I thought that your essay was great.Everything in good fun.

1290 what ? I think I missed something. There is a new KTM replacing 990 ?

Envoyé de mon Nexus 6P en utilisant Tapatalk

lol...touche'

For some reason I'm only seeing SUPERDUKE.NET and NOT a displacement on the initial page? And splitting hairs why just the standard Super Duke and not an "R" model or how about the Super Duke GT and why is only the orange model and how about a black or white model or that stars and stripes 1290 and....... I think there already are one or two 1290 Super Duke specific websites should we head over there and ask why no 990 SD's......

Well on the plus side it was getting really boring on this site so thanks for stirring up the soup a little, works out since I think the reason it was getting a little boring was because KTM brought out that boring too techno 1290 Super Duke and in the tradition of the original Super Duke.net forum Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

SD#1

Comrades: Well as owner of both bikes I think I bring a fairly well balanced point of view to this discussion. The bottom line is that I think ...

I DUN WAN ANY fooking INSECT ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE FORUM

if it was and Entomology Interest Group maybe, but it's a bike forum and the old style seems to reflect the old-style values. The new design cue's aim at something else which to me, at least, is somewhat confused. There's nothing wrong with tradition especially when the tradition did no harm.

Why a 990 on the cover?
Because it's the original bad attitude naked.
The one they tried to imitate and only now are starting to get close to.
Leave it be, you can't improve on that much 'tude..

He is not on the wrong side....he just missed the apex and went wide

Why a 990 on the cover ?

Hum...I thought it was a 950..the SuperDuke before the 990.

I know the wording has 990 mentioned....but that mask looks 950 ish to me...


Last October I had the pleasure of riding the new KTM Adventure 1190 or what ever the heck they are for 5 day in the Cali mountain passes around Yosemite.

I have a KTM 950 2004 Adventure and was worried about getting spoiled with the new bike and all it's wizz bangs.

Long and short of it, nice bike and hell ya I would take it if someone gave it to me.

Am I going to buy a new one and replace my 950....No...and some how I was glad to get back on my 950.