crotchrocket Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi All, The forum keeps prompting me to join with messages like 'you've visited this site 45 separate times, why not join'............so i did!! I had an MT-09 for most of last year and loved it (image below) and swapped it for a KTM 990 adventure in September as i was doing high mileage and motorways daily. The Tracer (FJ-09) ticks all the boxes for me and does everything the MT-09 couldn't. I've test ridden the BMW 1200gs, F800GS Adventure, the Triumph Tiger and Explorer and the KTM1190 adventure so far. I only really liked the KTM, and its £14,000 !!! The Tracer is £8200 !! The same can be said for the Ducati Multistrada. I Love it but its really, really expensive! Im off for a test ride this weekend, and if all goes well i'll put the KTM up for sale and put a deposit down to get a bike after the new reg number comes in 1st March. My MT-09 KTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchrocket Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 OH... and i also joined because the bikes literally came out in the last few days !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 oh please tell me you can find a way to keep the KTM and ADD the FJ?? LOVE that KTM - first time I ever rode one was off road with some buddies and took it straight up to 100, straight away, no worries, no drama, just power slides. either way, welcome to the site mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 3, 2015 I test rode a Multistrada and found it to be snachy and top heavy. I find the FJ to be much less snachy and way better handling, even with it's subpar suspension. It was fast though, but that front end would not stay down and those bags were wider than Kloe Kardashian. Oh, and welcome. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 3, 2015 OH... and i also joined because the bikes literally came out in the last few days !!Just like Bruce Jenner. (rofl) A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchrocket Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 I test rode a Multistrada and found it to be snachy and top heavy. I find the FJ to be much less snachy and way better handling, even with it's subpar suspension. It was fast though, but that front end would not stay down and those bags were wider than Kloe Kardashian. Oh, and welcome. I'd love to say I could keep both, but I also have another one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I test rode a Multistrada and found it to be snachy and top heavy. you just described my ex-GF! 8D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 3, 2015 I test rode a Multistrada and found it to be snachy and top heavy. you just described my ex-GF! 8D She doesn't exist without pictures. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I hate to hijack but it may be worth it this time..... TO THE INTERNETS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papadage Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome aboard crotchrocket! Nice to hear from more experienced riders that the FJ is good enough to be a Multistrada alternative for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogsym Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello, first post here. I too have a 990 Adventure and me and it just don't get on. I must be missing something as everyone else loves theirs... I had a Tiger 1050 and loved it, so the Tracer looked interesting. Anyhoo, demo bike arrived in Kirkcaldy this week, took it for a run this morning and will pick up my new bike the last week of this month loved it, smoother and much lighter than the KTM, felt sure footed on cold and damp Scottish roads and the A mode resulted in huge grins! hope you enjoy it as much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 7, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello, first post here. I too have a 990 Adventure and me and it just don't get on. I must be missing something as everyone else loves theirs... I had a Tiger 1050 and loved it, so the Tracer looked interesting. Anyhoo, demo bike arrived in Kirkcaldy this week, took it for a run this morning and will pick up my new bike the last week of this month loved it, smoother and much lighter than the KTM, felt sure footed on cold and damp Scottish roads and the A mode resulted in huge grins! hope you enjoy it as much... Once the motor settles in, it gets even faster. Enjoy. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello, first post here. I too have a 990 Adventure and me and it just don't get on. I must be missing something as everyone else loves theirs... I had a Tiger 1050 and loved it, so the Tracer looked interesting. Anyhoo, demo bike arrived in Kirkcaldy this week, took it for a run this morning and will pick up my new bike the last week of this month loved it, smoother and much lighter than the KTM, felt sure footed on cold and damp Scottish roads and the A mode resulted in huge grins! hope you enjoy it as much... The big KTM does seem like an acquired taste.... did you ever have it in the dirt very much? I sampled one once and adored it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogsym Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Never! I have not had any bikes off road since I was a kid. We seem to be missing the long, wide and flowing trails here in Scotland where I think the big KTM would come in to its own. I do enjoy hitting the speed bumps hard though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Never! I have not had any bikes off road since I was a kid. We seem to be missing the long, wide and flowing trails here in Scotland where I think the big KTM would come in to its own. I do enjoy hitting the speed bumps hard though ya if you're never off road, that bike has almost no point.... much like my 525, when you ride it on the street its the most ridiculous thing ever but once you get it into the dirt you say "ohhhhh yeah.... NOW i remember" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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