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Offline jaybiker

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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2020, 02:56:45 pm »
Before voting I would be interested to know where is the dividing line between large capacity and small capacity.

Seriously, because OK I know that times change, but I come from a time when a 650 twin was a big bike, until 750's came along and initiated the term 'superbike' meaning super size.

But now I read that a KTM 790 is a 'lightweight'.  ???
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2020, 03:06:58 pm »
I like the Suzuki's... :sip:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #22 on: February 26, 2020, 04:16:46 pm »
I chose the BMW 1250 GSA for family trips with Swambo and the KTM 790R for commuting and the rougher off road trips.
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #23 on: February 26, 2020, 06:28:23 pm »
Quote from: jaybiker on February 26, 2020, 02:56:45 pm
Before voting I would be interested to know where is the dividing line between large capacity and small capacity.

Seriously, because OK I know that times change, but I come from a time when a 650 twin was a big bike, until 750's came along and initiated the term 'superbike' meaning super size.

But now I read that a KTM 790 is a 'lightweight'.  ???

For this comparison the split is 999cc
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2020, 06:58:06 pm »
My vote is the KTM 1290 and Yamaha T7, but for some reason can't vote using Tapatalk .

KTM, because I really have a soft spot for anything KTM related and prefer the looks of it compare to the other big bikes.

Yamaha for smaller capacity bike. I don't ride well enough off road to use the KTM to the full. Also prefer the look of the Yamaha this time after seeing it at the bike show I went to.

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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #25 on: February 26, 2020, 10:06:25 pm »
No need for 2 votes - the AT1100 gives you the best of both worlds!
It looks great, goes even better and you do not need a chip on your shoulder when riding it!!
Honda is doing a sterling job now in making it accesible to everybody, and they do not misuse their customers as "crash test dummies" like KTM, nor do you have to pay for the badge like BMW and some of their Chinese creations...
And unlike the T7 (probably the oldest bike design-wise in the group except for the Suzuki's), it is actually available...  ;)
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2020, 12:23:11 am »
Has be the amazing missing in action Yamaha T7. We've certainly talked up a storm about bike we have never seen or tried!
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #27 on: February 27, 2020, 07:13:47 am »
 :imaposer: jip a bike that nobody has ever ridden is in second place.....just hope some people wont be dissapointed when it is available.....oneday.... :peepwall:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #28 on: February 27, 2020, 07:40:00 am »
Seems like sacrilege to vote BMW and KTM but have now owned both and each has a special place  :love4:

Therefor I voted 1250GSA and 790R. 2/3 that go in my 3 bike garage  :ricky:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #29 on: February 27, 2020, 07:51:03 am »
Quote from: Hentie06 on February 27, 2020, 07:40:00 am
Seems like sacrilege to vote BMW and KTM but have now owned both and each has a special place  :love4:

Therefor I voted 1250GSA and 790R. 2/3 that go in my 3 bike garage  :ricky:

no 3?
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #30 on: February 27, 2020, 08:05:30 am »
Quote from: chicco on February 27, 2020, 07:51:03 am
Quote from: Hentie06 on February 27, 2020, 07:40:00 am
Seems like sacrilege to vote BMW and KTM but have now owned both and each has a special place  :love4:

Therefor I voted 1250GSA and 790R. 2/3 that go in my 3 bike garage  :ricky:

no 3?

Guy down the road from me has on of those. Beautiful bike, my number 3 was 1290 ADV
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #31 on: February 27, 2020, 08:34:12 am »
How is a bloody yamaha that you can't even buy yet lying in 2nd place?  :peepwall:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #32 on: February 27, 2020, 08:53:27 am »
Why not the rumoured 700 Kawasaki or the elusive 450 Honda that's 'coming soon'?  :pot:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #33 on: February 27, 2020, 12:59:32 pm »
Quote from: Kortbroek on February 27, 2020, 08:34:12 am
How is a bloody yamaha that you can't even buy yet lying in 2nd place?  :peepwall:

Imagine how many Yamaha couldv'e sold by now if they got their thumbs out their asses.


We'd already have loads of okes moaning about how the suspension is too soft :biggrin: :biggrin:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #34 on: February 27, 2020, 01:23:19 pm »
KTM 790 AT 34%  :pot:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #35 on: February 27, 2020, 01:26:41 pm »
Quote from: chicco on February 27, 2020, 01:23:19 pm
KTM 790 AT 34%  :pot:

That was kinda predictable. That bike has serious drool factor :thumleft:
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #36 on: February 27, 2020, 01:31:43 pm »
The rally limited edition will be available April I think...R240 000  :patch: Only 500 available worldwide, Alfie Cox Racing allocated 2.....

https://www.ktm.com/en/news/int/adventure-with-no-limit-introducing-the-ktm-790-adventure-r-rally/
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #37 on: February 27, 2020, 01:33:06 pm »
But for that money I will rather fit the rally kit.... >:D
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #38 on: February 27, 2020, 02:39:19 pm »
Where is the GS310 on the list? What must Uncle Dan vote for?  :peepwall:

Went with a mate earlier today as he picked up his new 790, damn that is a serious drool worthy bike
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Re: 2020 Wilddog Bike of the year.
« Reply #39 on: February 27, 2020, 02:44:37 pm »
Quote from: Hentie06 on February 27, 2020, 02:39:19 pm
Where is the GS310 on the list? What must Uncle Dan vote for?

Jinne, daar's dan TWEE ander BMW's, as hy twyfel moet hy net n coin flip!
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