Thread: AH GEEZ!

Originally Posted by gotoneatlast

Steve,
Any pics of the KTM? I have a buddy looking at the Ducati and Aprilia Supermotos. Any thoughts?

Do you mean the Ducati Hypermotard and the Aprilia SXV 550 twin?

The Ducati is a beautiful bike--much better looking than the KTM, I think--but most think the KTM rides better. Unlike the Ducati, the KTM has very high quality, long-travel suspension, which gives it more "supermoto" credibility and means it deals better with rough roads.

From what little I know of the Aprilia, it's a very impractical, high-strung motorcycle. Since I need a somewhat practical, all-around motorcycle, I didn't consider it strongly. I understand the scheduled maintenance requirements are absurd---something like oil changes and valve checks every 1,000-1,500 miles.