NBD Braaaaaaaaaaaaapppp

[Jody]

I was out driving around the coast on Sunday and I couldn't help but think about how awesome the roads would be on a supermoto.


A few beers and Facebook Marketplace later....



It's not particularly tidy, rusty fasteners tell a tale of a bike that hasn't been washed properly after use. But it is well serviced and I got it for £3075.

New tyres fitted today as the rear was square!! That has helped. I think new head bearings would be good too, but as I was able to 1st gear drift it around the industrial estate this eve, it's not too bad !


But I'm leaving for France in less than a week, so the bike will be parked for winter !

[Buckaroo]

Number plate visible to the helicopters tracking you around the estate?

[ChrisW]

Congrats on the new bike : )

[Skub]

Happy new bike day and extra points for helping out KTM in their time of need.

[Jody]

Happy new bike day and extra points for helping out KTM in their time of need.

I called the local dealer for a Certificate Of Conformity, in case i do decide to register it in France. £250 they quoted, for a piece of paper!!!. I told them KTM UK had said they were £150 when I spoke to them last May. "KTM have put the price up" was the excuse !!!


Well eff it, I have the CoC for my 690 duke and photoshop is less than £250 !!!

[Supermofo]

Might have rusty fasteners but from here it looks good, enjoy. You Cornwall way in the UK? Perfect roads for it.

[crust]

Top beer inspired purchase

I reckon you'll love that, it will be an absolute hoot on french backroads.

[Jody]

I put new tyres on (Bridgestone B21), new grips and axle sliders.
The front rim appears to be cracked !! I stripped the wheel down, the crack doesn't appear to penetrate past the paint. I found a used wheel on Ebay for £255 and decided it was worth that for piece of mind !



I did get out for a quick ride, I was cautious of the front wheel, so I couldn't really hook it. I can co firm that the bike flies, handles and stops well. With a flick of the clutch, it'll lift the front at 50mph!

I'm off to France on Tuesday and the bike is staying here

[Jody]

UPDATE:
The new (to me) front wheel arrived. It's from a 2020 bike, not only is it in mint condition, it also has a lurvely matte finish. In fact it looked so nice, I went and bought the matching rear.