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I'm coming from a '97 Honda NX650 Dominator (still got it) so anything would be an upgrade for the type of street riding I wanted to doCongrats.
What other bikes were you looking into before deciding to get a 790?
I must say i thought the FZ09 was USA market only and the MT09 was the European version clearly i am wrongThank you and I agreeThe sticker set really makes the black version pop but I like being a bit subtle.
I'm coming from a '97 Honda NX650 Dominator (still got it) so anything would be an upgrade for the type of street riding I wanted to do
Basically it came down to the FZ09, Street Triple RS (the regular was out of stock at my dealer) and the 790. Didn't like the "Transformers looks", suspension and jerky throttle on the FZ09. The Street Triple RS was really, really nice but it started at 12500 EUR with no extras. I'm not that skilled/experienced rider yet so I decided it wasn't worth the >3000 EUR price difference. The 790 is so easy to ride, has dead sharp handling and overall feels more modern compared to the other. I got mine for 9500 EUR with the extras so it ticked the right boxes.
Haha, no you're right; FZ09 = USA, MT09 = Europe. I had a brain fart. I must've watched too many american reviews on YT so I'm used to FZ09I must say i thought the FZ09 was USA market only and the MT09 was the European version clearly i am wronglain:
style wise i too love the KTM Dukes :smile:
I think you are going to be tempted to spend some of the saved 3000 Euro on mods for your 790 be interesting to hear what you choose
search Ebay for Viper 2 for some good looking bar end mirrors at 1/4 price of PP mirrorsHaha, no you're right; FZ09 = USA, MT09 = Europe. I had a brain fart. I must've watched too many american reviews on YT so I'm used to FZ09
Besides the tail tidy and exhaust hanger I think tires are next on the list. I've had one slip at the front wheel and it was on a trackday (aimed at road safety, not racing, 20°, sunny).
Edit: I forgot the mirrors. The mirrors are ugly. The designer should be firedThe power parts one are nice but a bit expensive.
:smile: well i am pleased my brain is still workingHaha, no you're right; FZ09 = USA, MT09 = Europe. I had a brain fart. I must've watched too many american reviews on YT so I'm used to FZ09
Besides the tail tidy and exhaust hanger I think tires are next on the list. I've had one slip at the front wheel and it was on a trackday (aimed at road safety, not racing, 20°, sunny).
Edit: I forgot the mirrors. The mirrors are ugly. The designer should be firedThe power parts one are nice but a bit expensive.
Looking good but I've heard some are getting vibrations from non-PP mirrors. Not sure if I'm willing to risk that. I've got a pair of Oxford Diamond mirrors lying around (from my nx650) so maybe I'll put those on instead. At least they don't have that ugly rubbersearch Ebay for Viper 2 for some good looking bar end mirrors at 1/4 price of PP mirrors
Tyres, tires, color, colour, I'll never learn:smile: well i am pleased my brain is still working
The standard mirrors look cheap and ugly and tend to vibrate, I tried some cheap Chinese bar end mirrors, but in the end went for PP bar end mirrors, look good and work very well but over priced i agree try and do a deal with your dealer you should get 15-20% off.
Tyres or for our USA Tires :smile_big: I have noticed a number of owners complain but i found them to be ok during this UK summer, but we did have a very warm summer. I replaced the rear with another OEM at 5000Km and will replace the set with Michelin RS next year at circa 10000Km. to reduce the warming up issues
I own and ride many different bikes all year round (but not in snow or ICE, these days my 4x4 with winter tyres wins 100%) I must say I simply adjust my riding style to suit the bike and the road conditions.
i find when warm the 790 OEM tyres are good, the trick is "when warm" which is not so easy at this time of year.
I must say in wet conditions i much prefer riding my smaller bikes sub 500cc