[STREETFIGHTER]

So...

Any thoughts on this naked streetbike??

They look cool but I have never actually seen one in person. Im thinkin it might be a good next bike

 

[Z1000 Rider]

They are definitely sweet bikes.

Check out and read some of the reviews on it for fun.

 

[underdog]

I sat on one the other day at the dealer. The Z is more comfortable but I could get used to it. Definately a good looking bike... Does the International Motorcycle Show come up your way? I go to it every year and sit on all the bikes to get a feel of the new stuff I can't afford and druel over them.

2010 - 2011 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Schedule - webBikeWorld

or

International Motorcycle Shows

It's a great way to get an idea of what you like and what you don't. :screwy:

 

[RobG]

They're cool looking. The seat is a good inch or two higher than the Z. I've heard that the KTM V-Twins are vibrators though, so don't expect it to be anywhere near as smooth as the Z.

Rob

 

[So-Crates]

They look cool, sound cool, ride cool - they are just BADASSS Naked bikes - but the price and maintenance schedule scared me off. Why pay 50% more for a bike than I did for the Z?? And, while I loved the sound...I wasnt sure I could get used to the vibrations from the v-twin motor...or the compression braking for that matter...

 

[RobG]

They have even more engine braking than the Z??? Wow. I thought the Z had a lot!!

But yeah, the maintenance on the KTM motors is a PITA. I have two of their 525 motors in quads and they're work... two oil filters and two removable screens, and 10-hour oil changes. Yikes. Basically one trip to the dunes and you change the oil. Most people go 2-3 changes on the filters though.

Rob

 

[ridingswitch]

Thats an awesome looking bike! But like most people have said you have to pay to play on that bike. Dont be scared of the vibes concerning V-twins. I came to the Z1K from a buell which had the vtwin feel at stoplights but one you get going it had less vibes the a 600 supersport. Best advice is to go ride one first!

 

[Werfel.gartner]

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About to sell my bike this weekend because I dont have much time for it, and then you put this up for sale. I would love to have this thing. Gorgeous bike man!!!!

 

[kawtoy_77]

V-Twin = Not for me

but I have always liked the looks of the KTM's

 

[notabiker]

the fuel injection on those is very glitchy, surging is a big problem. i like my GEN 1 ZED way better. talk about engine braking i use my breaks very little down shifting.

 

[htech71]

thats a sweet bike but would choose new z1000 over it any day

 

[Sentinel]

They will not be importing any of these into the US for 2012, however, they will be releasing an all new 1200cc version for 2013!

 

[chickenstrips]

There's actually a comparison article out there between the Ducati Streetfighter, new Z1000, and KTM Duke. Read that if you want more information. From what I've read, I think the new Z1000 is a better bike than the Duke.

As far as engine braking goes, I don't know about the old Z1000s, but the new one is nothing compared to the Buell I had. I can downshift the Z without blipping the throttle when coming to a stop, but I had to blip on every downshift on my Buell. I much prefer the less-intrusive engine braking of the Z.

And as far as vibrations go, the Z is far smoother than my Buell was. The Z is the smoothest bike I've been on.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Skip the KTM. I had one for a weekend demo. It's not smooth from a fuel injection standpoint (even after the latest revision mapping) and it's not a twin you can lug at low RPM unless you hate your fillings.

It's a solid bike from a handling/stopping standpoint but the motor is bad at low end power and not much for top end pull. To me, you have to be one of the other. It's neither.

 

[chickenstrips]

It's a solid bike from a handling/stopping standpoint but the motor is bad at low end power and not much for top end pull. To me, you have to be one of the other. It's neither.

I like the way you stated that (because I agree). :thumbsup: