Erm, I Got A Not Tdm

[fixitsan]

Bikes like that suit alpine passes, according to KTM brochures at least, and I'm glad they make their machines.

 

My hankering was for the 950, on looks. But the 990SMT with fuel injection that can easily be reprogrammed (using free software) it's easy to see the attraction

 

I've got an FJR1300 as my TDM support bike this year, and might sell it at the end of the season, so I might look for a 950 for next year. If you can afford to keep 'old faithfull' TDM you probably should, It gives stability, good enough comfort, tested reliability, because I heard KTM = Known To Malfunction.

 

Maybe the reason the KTM looks so attractive is I went over Applecross Pass this weekend 2 up on the loaded 300kg FJR

Your KTM would be my choice over the FJR, with an aggressive remap, best tyres,  -2 teeth at the front sprocket. Or a big single supermoto

 

It's a shame it's so far away.

 

Has anyone here done Applecross and Hard Knott Pass I wonder ? How do they compare in terms of a challenge ?

 

 

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