Big Bike

[Vodka]

can't see myself riding long distances here in PH. too much pollution. sun's too hot. too many kamotes

[Sweetlucious]

Hello!

Any 400cc bike owners here?

I am planning to buy one for weekend rides. Currently I am looking at KTM Duke and Husqvarna Svartpilen.

I got a KTM 390.

Its a hand me down from my brother, he knew I wanted to ride and its a great beginnner bike.

But mas madalas ako naka Vespa ngayon, traffic is back na rin kasi.

[makelovenotwar]

I got a KTM 390.

Its a hand me down from my brother, he knew I wanted to ride and its a great beginnner bike.

But mas madalas ako naka Vespa ngayon, traffic is back na rin kasi.

How's the KTM sir?
Do you experience the heating issue?
How's the vibration when running 100pkh?
Any other issues you encountered?
Thanks!

[Erick Chavez]

How's the KTM sir?
Do you experience the heating issue?
How's the vibration when running 100pkh?
Any other issues you encountered?
Thanks!

had the 390 for a year, no overheating kahit traffic mainit lang sa legs saka maingay yung fan, vibration is tolerable, downside is the weight, too light for expressways, tinatangay ako sa lakas ng hangin

[Erick Chavez]

I just came back from the dealership that sells KTM and Husqvarna 400cc bikes.
It's a no for me. Doesn't feel right. Walang chemistry, ika nga. Hehe.

Now I think I'll consider Yamaha XSR700.

Try to also look on Triumph bikes, the triples sounds good.

[TsekwangBakla]

Kung motor na gusto itakbo sa expressway, kalimutan nyo na ang mga 400 to 500cc. Napakagaan nya kaya nakakatakot dahil sa hangin.

Dapat nga itaas sa at least 600cc ang pwede sa expressway.

Kung big bike, ang suggestion ko BMW GS o kaya ay R90. Kung Japanese bike, Yamaha MT09 o kaya ay Kawasaki ZH2

[makelovenotwar]

Kung motor na gusto itakbo sa expressway, kalimutan nyo na ang mga 400 to 500cc. Napakagaan nya kaya nakakatakot dahil sa hangin.

had the 390 for a year, no overheating kahit traffic mainit lang sa legs saka maingay yung fan, vibration is tolerable, downside is the weight, too light for expressways, tinatangay ako sa lakas ng hangin

Thank you for your feedback sirs!
Big deal sakin yan weight issue sa expressways.
I will not consider getting 400cc anymore.

[Dr.Kamiya]

can't see myself riding long distances here in PH. too much pollution. sun's too hot. too many kamotes

Super agree with this. Kaya if ever I own a bike cafe racer lang, and the route is from home to the clubhouse or coffee shop only lol.

Actually the one bike I'd like to own is the classic R50/2 (and/or siblings R60/2, R69/2 etc). Slow and pogi lang. With how expensive those have gotten though an R nine T is probably more realistic, not to mention practical.

[makelovenotwar]

Update:
I decided to go with Kawasaki z650rs.
Heavier than my previous choices (KTM Duke390 and Husqvarna 401) so I am more confident in the expressways.
Plus it's a Japanese brand. Though the price is 150% of my shortlisted KTM and Husq.

[Erick Chavez]

Update:
I decided to go with Kawasaki z650rs.
Heavier than my previous choices (KTM Duke390 and Husqvarna 401) so I am more confident in the expressways.
Plus it's a Japanese brand. Though the price is 150% of my shortlisted KTM and Husq.

good choice Sir, ride tayo minsan

[makelovenotwar]

good choice Sir, ride tayo minsan

Thanks! Nasa break-in stage pa lang ako ngayon.
Buti na lang din na wala pang available na accessories ito dahil new model kaya nakaka-focus ang budget ko sa riding gear. Hehe.