950 Supermoto Chronicles - Page 21

Nick Makwell · 11-21-2007, 07:45 PM

wow! Beautiful pictures!

have you had a pillion aboard the SM yet Walter?

Ive ridden the SuperDuke, but am thinking the SM might be a better option, but would like some opinion on travelling with a pillion....

wpbarlow · 11-22-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Makwell

wow! Beautiful pictures!
have you had a pillion aboard the SM yet Walter?
Ive ridden the SuperDuke, but am thinking the SM might be a better option, but would like some opinion on travelling with a pillion....

I've never had a passenger on it. I don't think that's it strong point,

, but otoh the seat is flat (if firm) and the passenger pegs aren't that high; so it might not be as bad as first suspected.

Twohondas · 11-22-2007, 10:47 AM

Anybody do a back to back 950sm/690sm runoff? What do you think?

Milhaus · 11-22-2007, 11:05 AM

I ran a 950SM and a 690SM back to back in the KTM Demo Dayz at our local dealer. The 690SM as you might suspect is a very nice, tidy, compact bike with great manners and great feel. I have never ridden a bike that felt so easy to ride. It was almost cheating. Being at 5,000 feet, however, the 690 quickly ran out of lungs especially compared to the 950. The 690 is a great bike, but for me, I went with the 950!

fixinbones · 11-23-2007, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Milhaus

I ran a 950SM and a 690SM back to back in the KTM Demo Dayz at our local dealer. The 690SM as you might suspect is a very nice, tidy, compact bike with great manners and great feel. I have never ridden a bike that felt so easy to ride. It was almost cheating. Being at 5,000 feet, however, the 690 quickly ran out of lungs especially compared to the 950. The 690 is a great bike, but for me, I went with the 950!

same with me. the 690s alittle small for a 6 footer and I think you'd get bored with the power pretty easily.

NB imageQuest · 11-29-2007, 06:50 PM

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scaryfast · 12-18-2007, 09:28 AM

This thread was 5 pages back..we can't have that. I thought I'd revive it with a photo of my 2007 950SMR. It's a little chilly outside so I figured it was photo time.

2007 KTM 950SMR

Leovince Exhaust
Emig Top Triple Clamp and Damper
Windham Bend Pro-Taper Bars
Cycra Supermoto Handguards
STM Slipper Clutch
16T C/S Sprocket
KTM Aluminum Frame Guards
KTM Front/Rear Axel Sliders
Frame Sliders
Carbon Headlight Mask
Carbon Front Fork Guards
Carbon C/S Sprocket Cover
Custom Powersports Graphix Graphics
Dunlop Sportmax 209 GP Compound
Canister and SAS nonsense removed

A few things left to do to it, I haven't had a chance to get out and get after it yet but can't wait!

TRB · 12-19-2007, 06:20 AM

Keep posting them guys, great thread! Someday I hope to be 950SM owner myself.

snarf · 12-19-2007, 06:38 PM

Scaryfast- how do you like that LV slip on exhasut? I'm in the market for one... I'd like an akra setup, but there is absolutely no way im spending a grand on two cans.

scaryfast · 12-20-2007, 08:21 AM

Hey Snarf.....for the money there great. They come with the baffles so you can quite them down if you like, they flow very well and mounted up with no problems. I'd love for them to come out with a Ti system, but I think the only thing you gain is the cool look and a touch less weight! I give them

!!

Garry · 12-20-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scaryfast

Hey Snarf.....for the money there great. They come with the baffles so you can quite them down if you like, they flow very well and mounted up with no problems. I'd love for them to come out with a Ti system, but I think the only thing you gain is the cool look and a touch less weight! I give them

!!

How are they for heat? Any issues throwing soft luggage (Cortech Sport saddlebags) across them? I'm on the verge of springing for a leftover SM-R and the LV cans are my current choice for a slip-on.

Milhaus · 12-20-2007, 03:38 PM

I have joined the Hooligan Dark Side. Here is a pic of my bike on it's snowy ride home!!

snarf · 12-20-2007, 06:36 PM

Congrats man! You wont ever wanna get off that thing!

wsdbikes · 12-21-2007, 07:49 AM

You mounting the studded tires next week then?

Congrats. Make sure you DO NOT tell your significant other that you have a new #1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milhaus

I have joined the Hooligan Dark Side. Here is a pic of my bike on it's snowy ride home!!

Milhaus · 12-21-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wsdbikes

You mounting the studded tires next week then?

Congrats. Make sure you DO NOT tell your significant other that you have a new #1

Ha! Too late...I think she already knows!

I was able to log about 150 miles on her before the snow started flying. Wow, what a wonderful machine!

11-21-2007, 07:45 PM	#301
Nick Makwell Bavarian Murder Weapon Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Oddometer: 672	wow! Beautiful pictures! have you had a pillion aboard the SM yet Walter? Ive ridden the SuperDuke, but am thinking the SM might be a better option, but would like some opinion on travelling with a pillion.... __________________ _________________ 2008 BMW R1200RT SE Silver - "Tonto" 1981 BMW R65 - "Seven" My R65 Cafe Project

11-22-2007, 11:05 AM	#304
Milhaus Made in Denmark Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Colorado Oddometer: 3,003	I ran a 950SM and a 690SM back to back in the KTM Demo Dayz at our local dealer. The 690SM as you might suspect is a very nice, tidy, compact bike with great manners and great feel. I have never ridden a bike that felt so easy to ride. It was almost cheating. Being at 5,000 feet, however, the 690 quickly ran out of lungs especially compared to the 950. The 690 is a great bike, but for me, I went with the 950! __________________ \| 2006 KTM 450EXC \| www.mypersonaldefense.com

12-18-2007, 09:28 AM	#307
scaryfast Strugglin' to be Average! Joined: Apr 2005 Location: The Rox, Colorado Oddometer: 511	This thread was 5 pages back..we can't have that. I thought I'd revive it with a photo of my 2007 950SMR. It's a little chilly outside so I figured it was photo time. 2007 KTM 950SMR Leovince Exhaust Emig Top Triple Clamp and Damper Windham Bend Pro-Taper Bars Cycra Supermoto Handguards STM Slipper Clutch 16T C/S Sprocket KTM Aluminum Frame Guards KTM Front/Rear Axel Sliders Frame Sliders Carbon Headlight Mask Carbon Front Fork Guards Carbon C/S Sprocket Cover Custom Powersports Graphix Graphics Dunlop Sportmax 209 GP Compound Canister and SAS nonsense removed A few things left to do to it, I haven't had a chance to get out and get after it yet but can't wait! Attached Images __________________ Bryan Penney Fay Myers Motorcycle World Full Factory Offroad LLC 2012 KTM 450SX-F Dungey Factory Edition 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

12-19-2007, 06:38 PM	#309
snarf WFO and clueless Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Oddometer: 647	Scaryfast- how do you like that LV slip on exhasut? I'm in the market for one... I'd like an akra setup, but there is absolutely no way im spending a grand on two cans. __________________ -Derek 'If you wanna play tough, you better be stupid!'

12-20-2007, 08:21 AM	#310
scaryfast Strugglin' to be Average! Joined: Apr 2005 Location: The Rox, Colorado Oddometer: 511	Hey Snarf.....for the money there great. They come with the baffles so you can quite them down if you like, they flow very well and mounted up with no problems. I'd love for them to come out with a Ti system, but I think the only thing you gain is the cool look and a touch less weight! I give them !! __________________ Bryan Penney Fay Myers Motorcycle World Full Factory Offroad LLC 2012 KTM 450SX-F Dungey Factory Edition 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

11-22-2007, 10:47 AM	#303
Twohondas Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 1,100	Anybody do a back to back 950sm/690sm runoff? What do you think?

12-19-2007, 06:20 AM	#308
TRB Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Oddometer: 58	Keep posting them guys, great thread! Someday I hope to be 950SM owner myself.

12-20-2007, 03:38 PM	#312
Milhaus Made in Denmark Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Colorado Oddometer: 3,003	I have joined the Hooligan Dark Side. Here is a pic of my bike on it's snowy ride home!! __________________ \| 2006 KTM 450EXC \| www.mypersonaldefense.com

12-20-2007, 06:36 PM	#313
snarf WFO and clueless Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Oddometer: 647	Congrats man! You wont ever wanna get off that thing! __________________ -Derek 'If you wanna play tough, you better be stupid!'

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