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I was just saying to Jackie yesterday, as a Street Triple passed us, that it was all the bike most people could ever need; fast (enough), nimble, light and sublime handling. The only drawbacks being a lack of range capability because there's zero weather/wind protection or any load -carrying.
This seems to knock that one on the head so what's not to like? It looks like a lighter version of the Tiger Sport, us older ones are looking for something around 100bhp but don't necessarily want a full-on off-roader and might just think this is a good idea. If they can do a restriction kit to appeal to those not yet on a full licence then it could be a goer. :^_^
Ktm are busy making a middleweight at the moment too.
I used to ride my STripple up to Thailand from Singapore over a long weekend (3k kms) well loaded and think to myself, if it just had ergos a bit closer to my Roadie and a bit more weather protection than the vestigial fly screen :nod
Them along came the 800 XC :m