NDC Good article on the future or motors/emissions and sciency stuff describing same, moto rambling
hey and hi, All
I generally don't have time these days to read much new moto related stuff,
partially because I just miss my 92 Supersport so much & plan an '89 FZR400
as my next project so don't concern myself. (Read: Can't Afford A New Bike
That I'd Prefer owning as well)
But this was a good read.
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/inside-ktm-890-duke-r/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&tp=i-1NGB-Et-Poh-142FsP-1c-4tBw-1c-142Yiv-l4vkcp4wHT-1XfrB1
If not a bit disappointing. Anyways, I've had a taste of some of the
electronic-wizardry-clad stuff that is becoming the norm, even on dirt
bikes, and OMG TC and ABS are actually useful (now). Fell in love with a
1290 Duke after about 3 seconds.
What saddened me is a recent conversation I had with a new rider who
rationalized he needed something that did everything for him as his first
bike so he could concentrate on learning other aspects of riding (not
letting stuff hit you for example). He certainly has a point. But I
always advise people who want to learn to ride to start off-road if at all
possible an/or start with a dual sport (less stuff to break also) . Learn
limits of traction and what it's like to surpass them (repeatedly), that
it's OK to crash (because you're WEARING GEAR) (again, repeatedly), teaches
the perils of target fixation (repeatedly) without particularly negative
results and tends to establish good habits and knowledge you can never
learn on the streets. I'd say the same thing about track riding, but the
stakes are still far higher, bikes clostier (?), crashing still far more
annoying, and is far less convenient (for most).
Damn... I need a track day now.
OK back to work so I can afford to build the FZR (hope to make it part time
track tool) back up.
RIDE WELL!
Gabriel
2010 Strada 1200S
2015 1290 KTM SA
1989 FZR400 (because Good RZ350's Costs about what I paid for my 1290)
1990 Kawasaki ZXR250R -Ca Plated, De-Restricted Model (yes they even
restrict 250's) 19,000 rpm novelty but sounds fantastic. Selling -I'd keep
if it was a 400
2004 KTM EXC400
All things in moderation (Especially moderation).
I accept all that electronics stuff but it comes at a cost, which is becoming a problem. Also in most cases you only have a license for the software, which without it the motorcycle is pretty much art. - Gene
"I Know a Few Roads"
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Subject: [Ducati] NDC Good article on the future or motors/emissions and sciency stuff describing same, moto rambling
hey and hi, All
I generally don't have time these days to read much new moto related stuff,
partially because I just miss my 92 Supersport so much & plan an '89 FZR400
as my next project so don't concern myself. (Read: Can't Afford A New Bike
That I'd Prefer owning as well)
But this was a good read.
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/inside-ktm-890-duke-r/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&tp=i-1NGB-Et-Poh-142FsP-1c-4tBw-1c-142Yiv-l4vkcp4wHT-1XfrB1
If not a bit disappointing. Anyways, I've had a taste of some of the
electronic-wizardry-clad stuff that is becoming the norm, even on dirt
bikes, and OMG TC and ABS are actually useful (now). Fell in love with a
1290 Duke after about 3 seconds.
What saddened me is a recent conversation I had with a new rider who
rationalized he needed something that did everything for him as his first
bike so he could concentrate on learning other aspects of riding (not
letting stuff hit you for example). He certainly has a point. But I
always advise people who want to learn to ride to start off-road if at all
possible an/or start with a dual sport (less stuff to break also) . Learn
limits of traction and what it's like to surpass them (repeatedly), that
it's OK to crash (because you're WEARING GEAR) (again, repeatedly), teaches
the perils of target fixation (repeatedly) without particularly negative
results and tends to establish good habits and knowledge you can never
learn on the streets. I'd say the same thing about track riding, but the
stakes are still far higher, bikes clostier (?), crashing still far more
annoying, and is far less convenient (for most).
Damn... I need a track day now.
OK back to work so I can afford to build the FZR (hope to make it part time
track tool) back up.
RIDE WELL!
Gabriel
2010 Strada 1200S
2015 1290 KTM SA
1989 FZR400 (because Good RZ350's Costs about what I paid for my 1290)
1990 Kawasaki ZXR250R -Ca Plated, De-Restricted Model (yes they even
restrict 250's) 19,000 rpm novelty but sounds fantastic. Selling -I'd keep
if it was a 400
2004 KTM EXC400
All things in moderation (Especially moderation).
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