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KCander · 12-15-2008, 09:14 AM

Okay, so, you sat on and drooled over a few dozen bikes over the weekend, what did you like best? Yes, I know you all want Rossi's M1 and the $75,000 Desmosedici. But aside from the fairy tale bikes, what was your favorite bike, the bike you'd actually consider plunking down your hard-earned dosh for?

Mine was the KTM 690 SMC supermoto. Yeah, I know, they came out last year, but this is the first chance I've had to actually sit on the thing and get up close and personal with it. Hubba hubba! Me likey! This just may be my CBR replacement bike a couple years down the road when there are some nice used ones available for a little more reasonable price. Of course, I'd have to also get the dirt wheels/tires for it to make it all-purpose. One of these would look awful nice along side my DRZ, and a pair of SM/dual-sports in the garage would be about as fun as it gets.

Haven't uploaded the few pics I took yet, so the stock photo will have to work for now...

So, what didya like?

KenInSeattle · 12-15-2008, 09:22 AM

I had 2 that I liked a lot. The KTM RC-8 in race trim, and the Yamaha FZ6R.

DGA · 12-15-2008, 09:23 AM

I did not sit on it, but I would say the KTM RC8 with all the works, that was on display. And then second year in the row CBR1000RR.

MichelinMan · 12-15-2008, 09:24 AM

Carbon KTM. Period.

cityxslicker · 12-15-2008, 09:36 AM

1956 HD KHK . It was the only bike there that I had to see on all days.

PeteN95 · 12-15-2008, 09:47 AM

I had the exact same thoughts as you, KCander, 690SMC and a spare set of dirt wheels. The BMW dirt bike looked nice too, but 20 hours between top ends on a street legal bike?!?!?

DatCat · 12-15-2008, 09:48 AM

#1 That muddy orange Buell with the hard cases that was displayed upstairs

#2 The Tornado red Triumph Daytona 675

Adam said that he had an 08 at the shop that I can come over and demo!

KCander · 12-15-2008, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by PeteN95

I had the exact same thoughts as you, KCander, 690SMC and a spare set of dirt wheels. The BMW dirt bike looked nice too, but 20 hours between top ends on a street legal bike?!?!?

Yeah, the Beemer is cool looking but forget that noise. I've had a crush on the Aprilia SXV 550 for a few years now too, but I'll take the reliability of the 690 instead. Speaking of Beemers, I wouldn't mind a test ride on that F800GS. That one Touratech had all outfitted kinda cool looking, in a fascist sort of way.

MichelinMan · 12-15-2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by cityxslicker

1956 HD KHK . It was the only bike there that I had to see on all days.

I didn't set foot near the HD area...

KCander · 12-15-2008, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by MichelinMan

Carbon KTM. Period.

Yeah. That was hawt. Like the Akro exhaust under that badboy, too. I'm guessing those carbon parts on there probably up the total cost a few pennies...

Like over at the Touratech booth where they had the $10k F800 w/ $6k of accessories on it. OUCH!

beansbaxter · 12-15-2008, 11:24 AM

The new ZX-6R looked awesome!
The ZX-14 had the old school Kawi green which looked good!
The KTM RC8 1190 Carbon Fiber Race bike was very cool!
The Suzuki Gladius looked interesting, still not sure what to think of it.
The RSD bikes were very cool.
The vintage bikes were stong this year, also some cool ones there.

KillermondoDude · 12-15-2008, 11:30 AM

RSD Hyper

xr1200

Thought the street tripple R looked damn good

the beemer with the bike rack

RVFR · 12-15-2008, 12:22 PM

Ha the RSV4R didn't you see it? the KTM Super Duke R was something niftey

That and a certain 750 Ape was looking appealing, then there was last years this year 1098R But over all, nothing really pulled at my wallet.

dizriz · 12-15-2008, 12:26 PM

anyone have any pictures from the show?

mikefsu · 12-15-2008, 12:28 PM

My favorite was the RC8 followed closely by the Streetfighter. And the Aprilia 750 Dorsoduro was tempting in a distant third.

KCander · 12-15-2008, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by RVFR

Ha the RSV4R didn't you see it?

I just want to confirm you are joking, right? It wasn't there, was it? I'm going to pissed if it was there and I somehow missed it, but I'm guessing you're being sarcastic here.

KillermondoDude · 12-15-2008, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by dizriz

anyone have any pictures from the show?

i posted 180+ pics

find them if you dare

koorbloh · 12-15-2008, 12:45 PM

I really liked the ninja turtle zx10

dizriz · 12-15-2008, 12:45 PM

and the search begins, thanks.

NoQuarter#121 · 12-15-2008, 05:13 PM

1098R

and the Bayliss replica 1098R SBK. (it was not one of his real racebikes...)

Like the aprilia 125, thats pretty cool.

RSD bikes were worth checking out.

nocontrol74 · 12-15-2008, 05:54 PM

Valentino's YZR-M1 MotoGP bike.

I stared at that stupid thing for 15 solid minutes...

Twisted Sweeper · 12-15-2008, 06:36 PM

Never really been a cruiser guy, but this really drew my attention

Victory Vegas Hammer

The ZX14 Beans talked about was pretty sharp, a close second.

RumpigCBR · 12-15-2008, 06:57 PM

I think the Ducati at the Roland Sands display area, was it a Streetfighter? Sechs.

ALCORN69 · 12-15-2008, 08:01 PM

Anybody see that Street legal CR500 StreetFighter??? That thing was SICK!!! My favorite hands down!!! The RC8 WILL be in my garage by next year!!!

Buick_65 · 12-16-2008, 01:02 PM

Ditto on the Roland Sands CR500 street fighter. It was my favorite by quite a margin. I still like the CBR-1000 even though it's a year older, followed by the R-1...

PeteN95 · 12-16-2008, 01:33 PM

The Sands Duc was a custom Hypermotard, which was in Cycleworld a few months ago. I liked the CR500 fighter too, but don't really want to ride it.

JohnnyM · 12-16-2008, 01:36 PM

This one:

james1300 · 12-19-2008, 08:00 AM

One of my Fav's at the Show!

91aztec · 12-19-2008, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by JohnnyM

This one:

[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p18/JohnnyMann/IMS%202008
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Ditto

Buz · 12-19-2008, 09:13 AM

1198s
1000RR

breezebike · 12-19-2008, 09:40 PM

The Sands Tard


12-15-2008, 09:23 AM	#3
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	I did not sit on it, but I would say the KTM RC8 with all the works, that was on display. And then second year in the row CBR1000RR. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 09:24 AM	#4
MichelinMan Moderator Joined: May 2007 From: the Westside I Ride: only on the center of my tire.	Carbon KTM. Period. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 09:36 AM	#5
cityxslicker Superbiker Joined: Nov 2007 From: Silverdale, Wa I Ride: Buell XB9SX City-X	1956 HD KHK . It was the only bike there that I had to see on all days. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 09:47 AM	#6
PeteN95 Superbiker Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA I Ride: Suzuki SV1000N, XR650R, CRF450R	I had the exact same thoughts as you, KCander, 690SMC and a spare set of dirt wheels. The BMW dirt bike looked nice too, but 20 hours between top ends on a street legal bike?!?!? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 09:48 AM	#7
DatCat Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2008 From: Bainbridge Island I Ride: 2004 Triumph Daytona 600, 2001 Yamaha XT225	#1 That muddy orange Buell with the hard cases that was displayed upstairs #2 The Tornado red Triumph Daytona 675 Adam said that he had an 08 at the shop that I can come over and demo! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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12-15-2008, 09:14 AM	#1
KCander El Duderino "Old Timer" Joined: May 2005 From: Everett I Ride: '00 DRZ400S/SM, '04 CBR1000RR, '95 DR350SE (garaged in Vegas!)	What was your favorite bike of the show? Okay, so, you sat on and drooled over a few dozen bikes over the weekend, what did you like best? Yes, I know you all want Rossi's M1 and the $75,000 Desmosedici. But aside from the fairy tale bikes, what was your favorite bike, the bike you'd actually consider plunking down your hard-earned dosh for? Mine was the KTM 690 SMC supermoto. Yeah, I know, they came out last year, but this is the first chance I've had to actually sit on the thing and get up close and personal with it. Hubba hubba! Me likey! This just may be my CBR replacement bike a couple years down the road when there are some nice used ones available for a little more reasonable price. Of course, I'd have to also get the dirt wheels/tires for it to make it all-purpose. One of these would look awful nice along side my DRZ, and a pair of SM/dual-sports in the garage would be about as fun as it gets. Haven't uploaded the few pics I took yet, so the stock photo will have to work for now... So, what didya like? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 09:22 AM	#2
KenInSeattle Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: 2007 Yamaha FZ6	I had 2 that I liked a lot. The KTM RC-8 in race trim, and the Yamaha FZ6R. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 11:24 AM	#11
beansbaxter PNW Administrator Joined: Sep 2004 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 8 I Ride: ZX-10R	The new ZX-6R looked awesome! The ZX-14 had the old school Kawi green which looked good! The KTM RC8 1190 Carbon Fiber Race bike was very cool! The Suzuki Gladius looked interesting, still not sure what to think of it. The RSD bikes were very cool. The vintage bikes were stong this year, also some cool ones there. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 11:30 AM	#12
KillermondoDude Intellectually Sphinctered Joined: Oct 2005 From: Camano Island I Ride: cuz levitating takes way to much concentration	RSD Hyper xr1200 Thought the street tripple R looked damn good the beemer with the bike rack __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 12:22 PM	#13
RVFR Pilot in Command Joined: Dec 2005 From: Olympia, WA Blog Entries: 11 I Ride: Honda............Ducati?	Ha the RSV4R didn't you see it? the KTM Super Duke R was something niftey That and a certain 750 Ape was looking appealing, then there was last years this year 1098R But over all, nothing really pulled at my wallet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 12:26 PM	#14
dizriz Pit Crew Joined: Dec 2006 From: kent WA I Ride: AE R6	anyone have any pictures from the show? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 12:28 PM	#15
mikefsu Superbiker Joined: May 2007 From: The non rider peninsula Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: One with wheels	My favorite was the RC8 followed closely by the Streetfighter. And the Aprilia 750 Dorsoduro was tempting in a distant third. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 12:45 PM	#18
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: 08 naked SV650	I really liked the ninja turtle zx10 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 12:45 PM	#19
dizriz Pit Crew Joined: Dec 2006 From: kent WA I Ride: AE R6	and the search begins, thanks. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 05:13 PM	#20
NoQuarter#121 Zone Head Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: on ice at 15F below zero	1098R and the Bayliss replica 1098R SBK. (it was not one of his real racebikes...) Like the aprilia 125, thats pretty cool. RSD bikes were worth checking out. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 05:54 PM	#21
nocontrol74 MotoGP Contender Joined: May 2007 From: Spokane, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 06 SV Race Bike - As soon as I have a job...	Valentino's YZR-M1 MotoGP bike. I stared at that stupid thing for 15 solid minutes... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 06:36 PM	#22
Twisted Sweeper Zone Head Joined: Feb 2006 From: Puyallup Wa I Ride: 2007 GSXR750	Never really been a cruiser guy, but this really drew my attention Victory Vegas Hammer The ZX14 Beans talked about was pretty sharp, a close second. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#23
RumpigCBR Zone Head Joined: Jun 2006 From: Snoqualmie, WA I Ride: 2008 CBR1000RR	I think the Ducati at the Roland Sands display area, was it a Streetfighter? Sechs. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-15-2008, 08:01 PM	#24
ALCORN69 Streetfighter Joined: Jun 2007 From: Salem,OR I Ride: 08 KTM SuperDuke R	Anybody see that Street legal CR500 StreetFighter??? That thing was SICK!!! My favorite hands down!!! The RC8 WILL be in my garage by next year!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2008, 01:02 PM	#25
Buick_65 Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2008 From: Poulsbo, WA I Ride: Honda, or Suzuki, or Yamaha	Ditto on the Roland Sands CR500 street fighter. It was my favorite by quite a margin. I still like the CBR-1000 even though it's a year older, followed by the R-1... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2008, 01:33 PM	#26
PeteN95 Superbiker Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA I Ride: Suzuki SV1000N, XR650R, CRF450R	The Sands Duc was a custom Hypermotard, which was in Cycleworld a few months ago. I liked the CR500 fighter too, but don't really want to ride it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2008, 01:36 PM	#27
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	This one: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-19-2008, 08:00 AM	#28
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	'09 Triumph 675 Daytona One of my Fav's at the Show! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-19-2008, 09:13 AM	#30
Buz Ducati Seattle Joined: Jan 2005 From: Bremerton,WA I Ride: all of them	1198s 1000RR __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-19-2008, 09:40 PM	#31
breezebike Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2008 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: because walking feels so awkward.	The Sands Tard __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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