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KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
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KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
I went for this one today because it's far enough removed from the original bike to make me think "mmmmm"
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
I like it, very unusual, the only bit I’m not sure about is the front mudguard.
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
MingtheMerciless wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 7:52 am I like it, very unusual, the only bit I’m not sure about is the front mudguard.
Dunno, at least its got one.
Not got much choice with USD forks on anything with long travel suspension. The mounting points are either down close to the axle or up on the yokes.
It either looks like a modern sportbike mudguard or a modern motocross one.
Mind, that one does look bloody waffy.
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
A yes and no from me, I like the overall idea, but not the shiny finish and the bodywork is too curvy for my taste
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
I cant say I dislike it, but there's something about it that isn't sitting right with me? looks like a quality job though...
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
Looks like it was designed by Philippe Starck, the bloke who bought us the Aprilia Moto 6.5. In case you've forgotten (and I can't blame you if you had)...
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
Interesting, I accept it's not built to be used, but built to look like it could be used, but I would wager that most people who know a bit would look at it and say "that engine, coupled with that brake and the smooth transition from seat to tank.... that would be awful to ride off road"
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
Weird looking bike, they were really nice to ride though.mangocrazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:13 am Looks like it was designed by Philippe Starck, the bloke who bought us the Aprilia Moto 6.5. In case you've forgotten (and I can't blame you if you had)...
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
I actually quite liked the look of it, but not enough to buy one...Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:09 pmWeird looking bike, they were really nice to ride though.mangocrazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:13 am Looks like it was designed by Philippe Starck, the bloke who bought us the Aprilia Moto 6.5. In case you've forgotten (and I can't blame you if you had)...
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
That's the first thing that occurred to me too.mangocrazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:13 am Looks like it was designed by Philippe Starck, the bloke who bought us the Aprilia Moto 6.5. In case you've forgotten (and I can't blame you if you had)...
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I'm a bit ambivalent with this one. It's almost too designer to be a cool bike.
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Re: KTM 950 DESERT SLED BY FABMAN CREATIONS
Can I just point out that it isn't my idea of a Desert Sled.
These are.
As shown by winning the Baja 1000 every year for nine years running.
Long production runs, its a Kawasaki thing.
These are.
As shown by winning the Baja 1000 every year for nine years running.
Long production runs, its a Kawasaki thing.