Author Topic: ‘13 Suzuki DL1000 vs ‘13 KTM 1190 vs ‘15 KTM 1050 (Read 2584 times)

Battlestar · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:00:49 am »

Quote from: PieterKLR650 on October 21, 2018, 06:46:13 pm

Quote from: 73 Peanut on October 21, 2018, 06:32:04 pm
Vstrom will outlast the ktm

You reckon?

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Horses for courses but 100% it will outlast.

Superboet · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:04:14 am »

Quote from: PieterKLR650 on October 22, 2018, 06:36:13 am

With all the inputs by participants to date...is there anyone that would feel to suggest a different bike than what I have been considering?

R1200GS ??

Van_Biker · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:09:54 am »

Quote from: Superboet on October 22, 2018, 08:04:14 am

Quote from: PieterKLR650 on October 22, 2018, 06:36:13 am
With all the inputs by participants to date...is there anyone that would feel to suggest a different bike than what I have been considering?

R1200GS ??

I was thinking about it......but concerned about maintenance costs....it is a BMW after all.
One aspect that stands out....they CAN do mileage...

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Van_Biker · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:10:16 am »

Quote from: Battlestar on October 22, 2018, 08:00:49 am

Quote from: PieterKLR650 on October 21, 2018, 06:46:13 pm
Quote from: 73 Peanut on October 21, 2018, 06:32:04 pm
Vstrom will outlast the ktm

You reckon?

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Horses for courses but 100% it will outlast.

Ok..

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Tom van Brits · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:14:29 am »

I am a petrol head but regardless how much i like the KTM 1190/1090 I will not get my head around it to buy one. So many wow factors but what confuses me is that you are concerned about a GS1200 maintenance cost. KTM = ATM joke is actually not a joke...

Reading through your thread I can't see how any of the other bikes mentioned can beat the DL1000 in 1st reliability and 2nd running cost.

Van_Biker · « **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:54:34 am »

Quote from: Tom van Brits on October 22, 2018, 08:14:29 am

I am a petrol head but regardless how much i like the KTM 1190/1090 I will not get my head around it to buy one. So many wow factors but what confuses me is that you are concerned about a GS1200 maintenance cost. KTM = ATM joke is actually not a joke...

Reading through your thread I can't see how any of the other bikes mentioned can beat the DL1000 in 1st reliability and 2nd running cost.

Thanx for the input Tom,

Taking this step to spend so much money on a bike is a really big step for me....was actually considering a second car for the wife but the desire to ride again have actually overwhelmed me...and the wife actually supports the desire...

I think the reason why the KTM was a choice as well was due to me having KTM offroads that I serviced/maintained myself where possible, ....so saved some costs in terms of labour etc.
The same applied to my KLR and Versys...if I can do something myself then I will attempt it.

Maybe it’s because I try to save money where possible to do something myself but obviously when looking at some of these bikes, they might be to complicated to work on yourself when coming to electronics etc.

Must admit I have not done much in terms of checking the net pertaining to the GS...

That’s why I threw out the question to get some opinions and suggestions from people that either have or had these bikes.....the internet is full of positive and negative info and yes, one needs to consider as much as possible....maybe I’m overthinking this

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the_BOBNOB · « **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2018, 12:15:01 pm »

Quote from: PieterKLR650 on October 22, 2018, 06:29:19 am

Quote from: the_BOBNOB on October 21, 2018, 08:55:02 pm
The 1190 would be awesome.

However with the air filter dirt issues and motors expiring because of it I would be sceptical of 2nd hand 1190s.

It is an awesome bike.

I came across more than one video where this filter issue was addressed....

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Yes the issue can be fixed.

The question is - was the issue fixed on this bike you want to buy?

Was the issue fixed before any damage was done - or was it fixed after the fact?

Gerrard · « **Reply #27 on:** October 22, 2018, 12:21:58 pm »

For what you said... the DL, but for the money I'd go for the 650XT V-strom. It will get you there with the same comfort and speed as the 1000, and you have a bike with some decent off-tar capabilities.

Sheepman · « **Reply #28 on:** October 22, 2018, 12:49:53 pm »

As a KTM fan ( which is not a ATM by the way, if you look after them ), it's clear to me that your requirements are more functionally driven than fun driven.
That being the case, the Suzy is your bike.

woody1 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:05:03 pm »

Take your wife for a spin on a XT1200 Super Tenere. Bullet proof bikes well capable for what you want to do together with the wife.
KTM is for when you want to play by yourself I think.

Grunder · « **Reply #30 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:42:09 pm »

Quote from: woody1 on October 22, 2018, 01:05:03 pm

Take your wife for a spin on a XT1200 Super Tenere. Bullet proof bikes well capable for what you want to do together with the wife.
KTM is for when you want to play by yourself I think.

+1

And they are well priced considering what you get!

There is a youtube video where fortnine reviews the tenere. Google it. Brilliant bike

DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 23, 2018, 04:39:34 am »

On bike show last night the brand 650 v strom was 90k on special

Van_Biker · « **Reply #32 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:20:41 am »

Quote from: DR BIG 750 on October 23, 2018, 04:39:34 am

On bike show last night the brand 650 v strom was 90k on special

You’re referring to the 650XT?

Will this be with the dealers?

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DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:48:04 am »

Yes i believe at all dealers, the new 650 strom , (last night bike show advertised) another option , my mate is selling a triumph 800 like new I advertised it this morning , Just trying to get the pics of mt phone, cheers

Van_Biker · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:12:05 am »

Quote from: DR BIG 750 on October 23, 2018, 05:48:04 am

Yes i believe at all dealers, the new 650 strom , (last night bike show advertised) another option , my mate is selling a triumph 800 like new I advertised it this morning , Just trying to get the pics of mt phone, cheers

Spoke to Suzuki, no special at this point in time, might have been at the time when the episode was recorded.

Triumph...mmm...my brother has been punting the 800 XCX/XCA.... but I read through a few threads and their service costs seemed a bit steep..

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Dish · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:55:38 am »

I have a 2015 1050 and I am very happy with it. I use it for similar to your description, once a week outing to the airfield or now and again out to black horse for lunch with the lass. Parys and cradle area good fun as well. Mostly road, some gravel highways. It performs well, its a great bike and I think a solid option ??

Jacobsroodt · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2018, 09:57:43 am »

Its a no brainer. The 1050 is the newest with lowest km. In a year or 3 you will be thankful for having bought the latest bike.

Van_Biker · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2018, 08:32:39 pm »

Thank you all for the informative input, advice and assistance.
Went for the DL....got her on Saturday and took the wife on a quick visit to her sister in Rustenburg on Sunday....WHAT A JOY to be back on two wheels again

Cannot wait for the next weekend...and the next...and the next.

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JohnB · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2018, 08:48:41 pm »

Congrats. Many safe miles

Show us some pics

Van_Biker · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2018, 08:53:42 pm »

Quote from: JohnB on October 31, 2018, 08:48:41 pm

Congrats. Many safe miles

Show us some pics

Thanx

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