Impressions on the new KTM1050

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Test road the new KTM 1050......The expression " what were they thinking" comes to mind. Its by far the most uninspiring KTM I have ever ridden ( haven't tried the Duke 125 yet but I think it might be more fun).I hope you can change the mapping or something to wake it up. Apparently its set to 95 hp for some licence category in Europe (I mean WTF is that all about).I just cannot believe that at 140cc less that the 1190 this bike can be so kak slow. And then there are the mag rims.......WTF.....and the completely un-adjustable suspension WTF x2 for 140k seriously....The only good thing I have to say is it feels light and handles like a dream. I took it through some corners at 200kph (max speed) and it felt like a superbike.
 
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