So, the Max got a stablemate on Saturday

[Nubicon]

I'm not sure if you'd call it a little brother or a big brother, but their intended design is very much the same.





I haven't had much of a chance to ride it anywhere but my storage facility parking lot, but this thing is STUPID. A quarter throttle at 3k rpm in the first 3 gears sets off the traction control! I cannot wait until it gets warmer and I can let this thing eat.

 

[AMechEng]

What model is it?

 

[Nubicon]

It's a 2017 1290 Super Duke R.

 

[ga_max]

Post some pictures please.

 

[tothemax93]

Quite a monster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8nMc-Umej8

 

[[email protected]]

Congrats.
Wish I could see your photos

 

[Elimax]

Holy Jeebus. You are a lucky rider! Those bikes are the only ones I've ever seen that rival my lust for the Max. Rise safely.

Elimax

 

[Nubicon]

The pictures aren't working for everybody? Maybe these links will work.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/64ikB8BWmqJGsrKR0f1dSXk2s-4ubbO1tcrXk5BWjz5X3cyBYei4JyRD71Ty1GYVD7OqmkDXt1xQ99a5UuL7oHO5b3xRTVGkV7-yMIXej5r-T0Tp0TsdGCix2OFNaCryWaDP_LNiAwmZL_8WYAn_Y1EF1398lHiaXjC8NR6yu40hS344qvkhLu61Oe5IppvgGt6Ltckqa8GZYUjfAu1y-Ev7URpow0C5Q_s6g7fzI2u4el213vsneSVGuG_udxXpPzq4jD41VVqYHQxWCogcWBbFJUqlhRwEzo1_07XYSuepQXJxzO3j-6KZjTfTQhibVe3Iz486B9b0Ef3CbeR9oKOxDpFJi4xA5Lwq0C_3FUbbNbrEkvlx7uCWb614ogeAxFXD-wEda1mxvPlu6YrcH4oHYmo5I7i8tJKkkPnE1PoyVsWHLfxssg5yPhfRDNyLCmeLGZMay4HtEnBk20H4yKMirEbtaqUyksMyPtYH2CMUeK4zVftk783qAncULfPwtGveBnvvi_Hw3v1sivLGXx4S2a-UsjXLA1gkLr_WbdzPPK68Q-r0fqvzpAhJ8yPDsiE62iTMbgsAhC5uNAnxaF4Y8TbQGifUFQQU7Qhw=w1688-h949-no

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOnD_zj-Xgpg5V_YP1CWcudEO876XqyfZjb0oaS

 

[Buster Hymen]

Those links don't work either. You can upload the pictures to the Gallery here or attach the pictures to your message. The attach option looks like a paperclip when you are in the message editor.

 

[TacNom]

I went on a ktm demo ride last summer and got to jump on a 1290 Superduke R. Those bikes are completely badass.

 

[Traumahawk]

Nice looking bike. Ive seen a modded 1290 embarrass several gen 2's.

 

[Nubicon]

Nice looking bike. Ive seen a modded 1290 embarrass several gen 2's.

I'm starting to feel like I'll never find out. We're getting another noreaster right now. I had to wait 4 weeks to go get the bike because of snow, and now it keeps snowing when it should be warming up! :bang head::bang head:

I was very interested in the Gen 2 Vmax until I sat on one at the NY motorcycle show. Unfortunately the ergos didn't fit me at all so I had to scratch it off the list.

 

[Traumahawk]

I had posted this in another thread. I really like the Gen 2. I'm also keeping my Gen 1's. Unfortunately this is what i feel like sitting on a Gen 2.

It is a big bike.