Superduke R

An opportunity has come up for a very low price 2015 Ktm Superduke R with full akra and a few other nice trimmings as a mate of mine is posted overseas with work. Anyone got experience and anything bad I should look for, before adding to the garage. Cheers in advance

 

As above. There were a few teething troubles on some of the first SDRs but the 2015 bikes are solid. If its got FSH and the Evo exhaust system was dealer-fitted with the correct map etc. there should be nothing to worry about.
I've gone past 10,000 miles on my 2016 SDR with no problems at all - except a spongy clutch slave which was replaced under warranty.
Front brake pads are all but gone in 10,000 miles and its on its sixth rear tyre and third front. Still looks absolutely mint. Finish quality would seem to be excellent though non-lacquered decals have a habit of peeling - things like the WP stickers on the forks and the "Ready To Race" slogan on the subframe. Main lacquered-over decals are fine.

A few early bikes had a slack rear hub and rubbing front discs. I do have an intermittent groan noise from the front when the bike is pushed at walking speed but the wheel spins freely on a stand, there is no hint if vibration or pulsing under braking, the pads have worn evenly and the stopping power will stand the bike on its nose so as far as I'm concerned its a non issue.

I thought the handling could be better so I had a pro set-up which corrected a couple of issues with the factory settings. The bike was low at the back with a vague front end and the damping speeds were not the same at each end which caused a slight wallow when pushed. Easily put right. The suspension units aren't top of the range, there is no preload on the front forks and heavier riders may find them under-sprung (I'm 13 stone and mine are fine). But the handling is excellent if correctly set up.

Massive grunt, furious acceleration and guaranteed fourth gear wheelies every time the tacho sweeps through 7.5K. Its also light, precise, extremely comfortable and that Akra system sounds glorious at full chat. If the price is right, buy yourself a modern classic.

 

Thanks mate, will give the crankcase a dam good dose of looking at this afternoon !!

PS, yes to knowing him, been mates for years and hes straight as a die.

 

Many thanks for this, will bear in mind when looking over bike this afternoon, and taking for a blast, I'm also about 13 stone so should be ok. cheers again

 

Awesome bike, had a blast, mahoosive wheelies in 2nd and 3rd (bottled it a bit by time I nicked 4th), just a fantastic fun bike !! One more question, can any hard luggage be attached in case I decide to take it anywhere, or am I back on my multi ?? Thx

 

Aren't there are fold-out tie-down eyes under the pillion seat? Kriega tail packs can be attached easily. You can get stacks in them for solo trips and they'll be 100% waterproof.

 

Nice one mate, will look into the bag options on your links, have a great trip. Cheers again

 

Thanks mate, just looking on their web site now, not bought bike yet but think I'm going to as was such a bloody giggle to ride.

 

Thanks mate, I never travel with pillion and will certainly not be bloody camping so long as hotels actually exist !! Why would I want to sleep on the floor using only 1 nylon sheet to separate me from the mud ?? Bloody pikeys !!!

 

The Akro full system makes a huge difference. It restores full bottom end power which was stifled to pass emissions regs. And you get a much livelier throttle map. I still think the bike could take a more aggressive throttle action closer to 1:1. Some ham-fisted people would die of course but for them there is always the Enfield Bullet.
The Akra is a vast improvement. Don't even think about putting the Euro dustbin back on.

 

No mate, just adding to the stable

 

When the Multi blows up you can always buy my SMT to keep the Super Duke company.
Ask @JH_1986 He knows about these things.

 

When the multi blows up, Ducati can bloody well fix it as its still under warranty