It sounds good with that combination but over 120db is really loud, it looks and sounds like a properly awesome bike though and from reading up on Performance Bikes long term test bike last year, pretty easy to turn into a great track tool too, if that takes your fancy... Just not with the exhaust in that video... I may have to get on SMC's when they get their KTM section up and running properly. One thing I like about that guy's videos is that he uses a good quality sound recorder rather than rely on the cameras built in microphone.
You will love it.! one of the best supernakeds there is. I absolutely loved mine but it had to be sold due to modernising the family home. I used to work for AR so I had the GP1 exhaust on my own bike plus a few other AR bits. Contact Rich at AR and say Jock said to get in touch. Hopefully this pic comes out.
Cheers SB. It'll be a while before I get to that stage. Probably next year. I need to get the engine loosened up and top up my savings. This has cleaned me out. To start with I have to sell the SMT in fairly short order. I was thinking about the low level system because I like it and also so that throwovers can be used, because obviously this is a touring bike..:Happy: I must measure the volume of the SF exhaust because that is plenty loud enough really. More would make it hard work on all day rides even with ear plugs and I would like to be able to do track days. This in carbon, I'm thinking: And I really want the decat headers at the same time. The heat-blued titanium would look the biz but it won't be cheap/ Bit of a mix and match but I'll discuss it with them. I'm impressed with the look and quality of AR systems. If it works well on the SDR I may go for a similar system for the SF later on. I'm not convinced the Termis are the best performance option.
My other half visited the dealership with me last week, big mistake, she informed all the staff that I'm not allowed to purchase anything else unless it's an XDiavel. She likes the shiny bits!
And obviously thinks that getting you riding a Harley Davidson copy you won't be appealing to the other sex (apart from those with blue rinses and huge bingo wings).
The pic of the bike above(black) is fitted with a GP 3 Ti end can. It's one of the louder options but can be toned down with an insert, though not to a massive extent. The GP1 high level exhaust (as fitted to my old bike)can be controlled to a much higher standard due to the DB killing being done in the fat section of the pipe directly below the end can. This can be done with various inserts. When the time comes, speak to Rich. He's usually very approachable.
What on earth possessed you to take the wife into a bike dealership? Give her a Marks and Spencer voucher and tell her to amuse herself for an hour because you have man's business to conduct which wouldn't interest her. :Cigar:
The GT will be a great bike I'm sure. Be nice to see an orange one. Hope the grey isn't the only option. I was keen on the idea but realistically there's no way I could afford one. I wouldn't have bought this if it wasn't for the price. I know there is room under the seat for a spare pair of kacks and a credit card so essentially its a grand tourer without a screen.
I still really miss my 990 SMR. Let's face it, KTM are just one of those brands that seem to get it right. If the multi ever packs up I'll probably be back on a KTM.
