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Originally Posted by Reece
I've been riding bikes since I was 16, currently have a BMW R1100RT, the wife and I go everywhere on it. Winter here now so it goes off the road for 3 months while I service and clean it. 
So long as you keep a sharp watch and give way to everything when riding you're generally quite safe, and a decent speed.  |
I wasn't aware you rode motorcycles Reece. Good for you.
That's quite a machine you have as well, Reece. Good choice. Safe travels to you and your wife both.
With regards to the TT race, I have no interest in going that fast. I much prefer my bigger, low slung cruisers to the sport bikes. Ironically, I took a safety course to evaluate and update my driving characteristics and abilities. My Instructor for 2 days was a 64 year old gentleman who drove / rode a 200hp KTM sport bike.
It may have been a KTM 1190 RC8 but i'm not sure.
My Instructor wanted me to take a walk on the wild side and drive one of these sport bikes but I said, No thanks.
Ironically, KTM CEO
Stefan Pierer has discontinued production and distribution of KTM super sport bikes like the one above. Stefan has said they are too dangerous and have no place on a public street. I completely agree.
http://www.therideadvice.com/no-more-superbikes-for-ktm-ceo-says-theyre-too-dangerous-for-public-roads/