Anyone else lusting over the new 690 Duke?

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Metalstorm

Discussion Starter · Feb 25, 2013

Thank God I can't afford a new bike. Thank God I can't afford payments on a new bike. Otherwise this thing would be sitting in my garage as soon as it became available.

Yes, only 69-70 crank horse power and about 50 lbs of torque but... fully fueled it weights a couple pounds less than the CBR250R. HELLO power/weight ratio!

Looking at the thing, the style, the ergos, it's about the closest thing I can find to my old Buell XB12S. FUN! If it had adjustable suspension and a drive belt it would be absolutely perfect.

It still wouldn't replace the wee bee as a work bike but what an awesome 'me time' bike this would make.

It's time to start buying Lotto tickets

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Soulbreeze

· #5 · Feb 26, 2013

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I love the look and attitude of the Dukes. When I saw the 1290 Super Duke prototype promo/preview thing, I was drooling. I'd never ride a bike with that much gusto, but something about it just got my blood going.

Here's the link to the promo on youtube:

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