Newbie looking for an upright Duke

01-07-2017, 08:56 PM

Hi all, been riding all my life, with a strange fondness for BMW airheads, and oilheads. I always wanted a Duke, and now want an aircooled bike with a ton of torque, will be used for commuting and weekend hooliganism.

I've have a few crashes in my time, so cannot have too much weight on my wrists, so may fit higher bars when I find the right bike. Currently considering an M900, or an RS2 (probably the 800). But also considering a 900SS, and making it naked, and with high bars.

I'm a bit torn over carbs/vs FI, as I rather like traditional things, but suspect that well setup FI will be smoother, reliable and (less importantly) more economical.

Guidance, and opinions are most welcome.

01-07-2017, 08:56 PM	#1
Jalfrezi Guest Posts: n/a	Newbie looking for an upright Duke Hi all, been riding all my life, with a strange fondness for BMW airheads, and oilheads. I always wanted a Duke, and now want an aircooled bike with a ton of torque, will be used for commuting and weekend hooliganism. I've have a few crashes in my time, so cannot have too much weight on my wrists, so may fit higher bars when I find the right bike. Currently considering an M900, or an RS2 (probably the 800). But also considering a 900SS, and making it naked, and with high bars. I'm a bit torn over carbs/vs FI, as I rather like traditional things, but suspect that well setup FI will be smoother, reliable and (less importantly) more economical. Guidance, and opinions are most welcome.