Monster S vs Superduke 1290

wilkson said:
The KTM makes a awesome tourer as well . I recently did a 3 day trip covered over 2000km .
I think it's fantastic how a motorcycle can do so well on a track and also be a great run around . It's the perfect bike the sort of bike I have been after for a long time
I have had many Ducati's but the KTM motor is on another level .
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That's kind of how I feel about the Multistrada, which for me is the "perfect" bike. I don't need massive horsepower and track performance for a street bike, but for those who do I'm sure the KTM is awesome.
 
jarelj said:
That's kind of how I feel about the Multistrada, which for me is the "perfect" bike. I don't need massive horsepower and track performance for a street bike, but for those who do I'm sure the KTM is awesome.
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The Multistrada is a great bike for sure I have had a few of them . I think by blood is starting to turn orange .
 
Ljuice26 said:
Thanks Jarel. I'm looking for a street bike so I can ride with my ..... My 1199 is the weapon of choice on the track. I think the Monster looks great and sounds good as well.
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You live in FL. Get a Diavel and be done with it.

Seriously, if you haven't ridden one yet, you should. Enough sporty performance in the turns to keep you entertained, but seriously comfortable for the type of roads we have, plus it is hellacious in a straight line, and will also carry the .... in much more comfort than a Monster.

0.14 slower in the quarter than the Yamaha V-Max, while running rings around it in the twisties:

2012 Ducati Diavel Cromo vs Star VMAX - Video - Motorcycle.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5kPOKseyjk#t
 
JeffD said:
You live in FL. Get a Diavel and be done with it.

Seriously, if you haven't ridden one yet, you should. Enough sporty performance in the turns to keep you entertained, but seriously comfortable for the type of roads we have, plus it is hellacious in a straight line, and will also carry the .... in much more comfort than a Monster.
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Jeff...I would like to say that I strongly disagree with you on your assessment of the Diavel..I had one for 8 months... Its neither sporty even close to being comfortable...Suspension is terrible...Its the worse 162hp I have ever experienced ...fueling is awful... its just not a good ride....Imho..of course :)
 
Stw said:
Jeff...I would like to say that I strongly disagree with you on your assessment of the Diavel..I had one for 8 months... Its neither sporty even close to being comfortable...Suspension is terrible...Its the worse 162hp I have ever experienced ...fueling is awful... its just not a good ride....Imho..of course :)
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Well, I'll defer to an actual owner who lived with it for 8 months. I've had 2 test rides totaling about 60 miles and I was shocked at well it turned and how hard it pulled. Compared to my Pani it was a La-Z-Boy recliner. Most reviews I've read had similar conclusions. The 2015 Diavel is supposedly significantly improved in comfort, and I like the new LED headlight a whole lot better.

Remember, Leon said he was looking for a street bike to ride with his ..... He's going to keep the Pani for the track and getting his speed/lean jollies. Riding the same roads he rides, I honestly think a Diavel would be a great choice for those needs, and keep it in the family.

I already said I would prefer the Dragster 800 as a street bike, but if my wife started riding with me again I'd consider the RSV4 Tuono or a Diavel.
 
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JeffD said:
Well, I'll defer to an actual owner who lived with it for 8 months. I've had 2 test rides totaling about 60 miles and I was shocked at well it turned and how hard it pulled. Compared to my Pani it was a La-Z-Boy recliner. Most reviews I've read had similar conclusions. The 2015 Diavel is supposedly significantly improved in comfort, and I like the new LED headlight a whole lot better.

Remember, Leon said he was looking for a street bike to ride with his ..... He's going to keep the Pani for the track and getting his speed/lean jollies. Riding the same roads he rides, I honestly think a Diavel would be a great choice for those needs, and keep it in the family.

I already said I would prefer the Dragster 800 as a street bike, but if my wife started riding with me again I'd consider the RSV4 Tuono or a Diavel.
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Mine was a 2011 ...so not the latest but I am not aware of any suspension changes.... either way this is just my opinion... its neither right nor wrong... In context of the thread the Ktm is a bike that is winning many plaudits and I think there's a reason for that....
 
Ljuice26 said:
I wonder if the mapping is just different between the Monster and the Diavel. Same engine, difference compression, and a little different bore and stroke.
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Power difference between Monster and Diavel is largely due to Monster's round throttle bodies (which emphasize torque over max power) vs. the oval ones of Diavel/Multistrada, as well as the Diavel engine breathing a little better.
 
IL MOSTRO said:
I don't see how those two bikes compare at all. The KTM is way better than the monster 1200.
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You think? I dunno. I guess this just comes down to opinion like everything else. I spend more time in KTM dealerships than I do in Ducati dealerships and for some reason I just do not like their street bikes. I can't think of a single one that I actually like the styling on. They are so blocky and angular that they just don't do it for me. I don't like the RC8 or any of the Dukes. I do like the Adventures and all the enduro and MX bikes, but for some reason I have never liked their street bikes much.

I saw you have an SF. I had one too for 4 years. Now THAT'S a sweet naked. :)
 
wilkson said:
The Multistrada is a great bike for sure I have had a few of them . I think by blood is starting to turn orange .
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Perhaps an RC8 R in the future ?
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I like the style of the monster. As for riding wth my ...., she has her own bike, so I need something for the street to ride along side her. The monster itch full race Termis (. They sound awesome) may be the move.
 
We have the Termi slips on our demo M1200 and it sounds awesome! Just had a customer buy a white M1200S this week and we put the Termi full system on that one, it's even beefier sounding.
 
jarelj said:
We have the Termi slips on our demo M1200 and it sounds awesome! Just had a customer buy a white M1200S this week and we put the Termi full system on that one, it's even beefier sounding.
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Yup, I heard the clip from Ducati Seattle on their demo. Sweet music
 
Capt CF said:
You think? I dunno. I guess this just comes down to opinion like everything else. I spend more time in KTM dealerships than I do in Ducati dealerships and for some reason I just do not like their street bikes. I can't think of a single one that I actually like the styling on. They are so blocky and angular that they just don't do it for me. I don't like the RC8 or any of the Dukes. I do like the Adventures and all the enduro and MX bikes, but for some reason I have never liked their street bikes much.



I saw you have an SF. I had one too for 4 years. Now THAT'S a sweet naked. :)
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I sat on both bikes at the motorcycle show, and just from that I can tell that I would not want to own the new monster. The KTM's riding position is still not as aggressive as the SF, but it felt good.

Thank you, it's the best bike I've owned. I just finished installing rotors, calipers and master from a 1199 donor. So, she's part Panigale :D
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