leftover superduke........ getting hard to say no

[turtle]

so I stoped by the local dealer to get a helmet for the lady and guess what they had............

a pair of 08 ktm superduke 990 leftovers.  after talking to the sales dude I got a price of 10k otd.
what do you guys think.. good price? sticker price is 13,9xx   I have had my eye on one from the time ktm relesed the teaser vid in late 06(?).

[Aaron]

I think it's definitely a good deal. Shit, I'd even consider it and I'm really adverse to paying that much for a vehicle. However, I'm a bit concerned about KTM's position in the US and the health of its dealer group.

[R Doug]

My local dealer has a KTM master tech and they sell KTM off road bikes like they're going out of style.  If you feel comfortable with your local dealer, you can't go wrong w/ the bike.  Every day I own mine sets a new record on how long I've kept a single bike.  

[Rincewind]

It's about $1000 over the retail value of a used 08, but you are getting the full warranty.  Seems reasonable.

Just saw this video comparison yesterday, and it's impressive that the KTM rises as the favorite even against the newer Duc Streetfighter and the Brutale 990R.

[county]

so I stoped by the local dealer to get a helmet for the lady and guess what they had............

a pair of 08 ktm superduke 990 leftovers.  after talking to the sales dude I got a price of 10k otd.
what do you guys think.. good price? sticker price is 13,9xx   I have had my eye on one from the time ktm relesed the teaser vid in late 06(?).

Like buying leftover cars...good deal if you are going to keep it, not so good if you are gonna trade or sell it in a coupla years...

[JonS]

Buy it!!! It's a bike I have never read a bad thing about.

[maddjack]

$10 K ?? I'd buy it

[Castaway]

It's about $1000 over the retail value of a used 08, but you are getting the full warranty.  Seems reasonable.

Just saw this video comparison yesterday, and it's impressive that the KTM rises as the favorite even against the newer Duc Streetfighter and the Brutale 990R.

Only when price is the determining factor - watch the last few seconds. Me? I'd love any one of them, but I'm partial to twins, and not so hot for Desmo, so the KTM is it.

[turtle]

I guess my real problem is I just picked my sprint in november. I love the triumph. shit, its my second one (had a 06 sprint)
but Im just falling in love with the superduke.

I want something a little more fun to ride when im alone than my sprint............ is that too much to ask????


To be clear: I plan on keeping the sprint.

[bikefreak47]

I've seen new '08's listed in the $8500.00 range on e-bay. Naturally that doesn't include local taxes, title, and plating. If those fees are included in the 10k price it's not too bad. If you want to see what can be acquired in the low mileage used market visit the "vendors" section on this site. I bought the SD listed here and it included about $4,600.00 worth of aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust and c/f fender, Rizoma mirrors, grips, countershaft cover, KTM carbon solo seat cover, hugger, heel guards, touring screen, anodized brake & clutch fluid covers,DNA air filter, and a bunch of other stuff. At full MSRP for bike and parts this was over $19,000.00 invested. A great bike with a minimal dealer network and lousy resale value.

[kendenton]

Most fun bike I've ever ridden or demo'd, and I've ridden a LOT of them  

[Mastros2]

My point of view- If I was shopping for a new(er) bike and the KTM was in the price range of what I wanted to spend, I would have left my car at the dealer and rode the 'Duke home!  

Just my thoughts...

[Kraz]

Don't know how you feel about mods and "upgrades," but my S2R should needed a LOT of them... so the OTD price was only the beginning!

[lizard]

this was over $19,000.00 invested.

How does spending too much $ on a depreciating asset = "invested"?



Probably should be added to the CL tips thread...oh, it's kinda in there regarding (originally fat-fingered "retarding") the $4k paint job.

[lizard]

Most fun bike I've ever ridden or demo'd, and I've ridden a LOT of them  

Demo HO!!!

[kendenton]

Demo HO!!!

You rang?

[falconati]

Buy it.

[boogeyman]

How does spending too much $ on a depreciating asset = "invested"?

What's freak care, the PO "invested" it.  Now freak has a nice bike!  Think of him as a hedge bike fund manager.

I like them superdukes too!!

[lizard]

You rang?

Teach me your ways O Demomaster...

[kendenton]

Teach me your ways O Demomaster...

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,50872.0.html

[wibornz]

I don't know how you could even consider a 990 Superduke when you clearly should know about a KLR650.













 

[Morgan]

FWIW, based on my good buddy's experience the Superduke costs a lot more to own than buy.  He hasn't been able to ride his for at least a month.  Fuel tank was leaking fuel, looks like the water pump needs rebuilding, and they can't figure out why it keeps stalling after replacement of the tank.  On the up side, KTM NA has been awesome:  they totally support their products and owners. This could be a one off lemon, but it seems like the KTMs have their issues.  

[1moreroad]

$10,000 =
* 50 track days at Barber or 74 track days at Nashville.
* 29 pairs of sport touring tires.
* 133 hotel room nights.
* Top of the line tent and sleeping bag and over 400 camping nights.
* 10+ Halverssons Safety Suits.
* 8 Ohlins rear shocks.

[phoenix]

yeah but $10,000 could put you on the wheelie king!

there is no substitute for that.

[Hotbrakes]

Sounds like a good deal to me.  If you're patient you could probably find one cheaper but who wants to wait when you can ride it now?!  I got mine on Ebay as an impound.  It was much cheaper...
There have been some issues that I've been able to fix myself although the delivery time of parts can be slow.  But riding the bike is phenomenal and worth the mechanical headaches.  

[atadaskew]

It's been 5 days since the starting post.
Guess it wasn't so hard to say no.



 

[Flyer]

Guess it wasn't so hard to say no.

 
I personally have 9,994.88 reasons to say no, and only 6.12 reasons to say "HELL YEAH"!!

[Jeff]

 
I personally have 9,994.88 reasons to say no, and only 6.12 reasons to say "HELL YEAH"!!

Math fail.

[Justin]

 
I personally have 9,994.88 reasons to say no, and only 6.12 reasons to say "HELL YEAH"!!

What's the extra $1 for?

[wbrisett]

What's the extra $1 for?

  Parking?

[turtle]

UPDATE:

I convinced the stealership to let me take a superduke out for a spin this weekend   I loved every minute of it.

After putting on about 600 miles this weekend on the sprint I'm not really feeling the need to buy a second bike anymore. I like the duke, but that triple in the sprint is keeping me more than happy with my TRIUMPH  

[Flyer]

What's the extra $1 for?

Exchange on the US$.