Big Bike

**Vodka** · September 28th, 2021 08:55 PM

can't see myself riding long distances here in PH. too much pollution. sun's too hot. too many kamotes

**Sweetlucious** · September 29th, 2021 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by makelovenotwar

Hello!

Any 400cc bike owners here?

I am planning to buy one for weekend rides. Currently I am looking at KTM Duke and Husqvarna Svartpilen.

I got a KTM 390.

Its a hand me down from my brother, he knew I wanted to ride and its a great beginnner bike.

But mas madalas ako naka Vespa ngayon, traffic is back na rin kasi.

**makelovenotwar** · September 29th, 2021 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Sweetlucious

I got a KTM 390.

Its a hand me down from my brother, he knew I wanted to ride and its a great beginnner bike.

But mas madalas ako naka Vespa ngayon, traffic is back na rin kasi.

How's the KTM sir?
Do you experience the heating issue?
How's the vibration when running 100pkh?
Any other issues you encountered?
Thanks!

**Erick Chavez** · September 29th, 2021 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by makelovenotwar

How's the KTM sir?
Do you experience the heating issue?
How's the vibration when running 100pkh?
Any other issues you encountered?
Thanks!

had the 390 for a year, no overheating kahit traffic mainit lang sa legs saka maingay yung fan, vibration is tolerable, downside is the weight, too light for expressways, tinatangay ako sa lakas ng hangin

**Erick Chavez** · September 29th, 2021 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by makelovenotwar

I just came back from the dealership that sells KTM and Husqvarna 400cc bikes.
It's a no for me. Doesn't feel right. Walang chemistry, ika nga. Hehe.

Now I think I'll consider Yamaha XSR700.

Try to also look on Triumph bikes, the triples sounds good.

**TsekwangBakla** · September 29th, 2021 11:02 AM

Kung motor na gusto itakbo sa expressway, kalimutan nyo na ang mga 400 to 500cc. Napakagaan nya kaya nakakatakot dahil sa hangin.

Dapat nga itaas sa at least 600cc ang pwede sa expressway.

Kung big bike, ang suggestion ko BMW GS o kaya ay R90. Kung Japanese bike, Yamaha MT09 o kaya ay Kawasaki ZH2

**makelovenotwar** · September 30th, 2021 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by TsekwangBakla

Kung motor na gusto itakbo sa expressway, kalimutan nyo na ang mga 400 to 500cc. Napakagaan nya kaya nakakatakot dahil sa hangin.

Originally Posted by Erick Chavez

had the 390 for a year, no overheating kahit traffic mainit lang sa legs saka maingay yung fan, vibration is tolerable, downside is the weight, too light for expressways, tinatangay ako sa lakas ng hangin

Thank you for your feedback sirs!
Big deal sakin yan weight issue sa expressways.
I will not consider getting 400cc anymore.

**Dr.Kamiya** · November 16th, 2021 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Vodka

can't see myself riding long distances here in PH. too much pollution. sun's too hot. too many kamotes

Super agree with this. Kaya if ever I own a bike cafe racer lang, and the route is from home to the clubhouse or coffee shop only lol.

Actually the one bike I'd like to own is the classic R50/2 (and/or siblings R60/2, R69/2 etc). Slow and pogi lang. With how expensive those have gotten though an R nine T is probably more realistic, not to mention practical.

**makelovenotwar** · November 16th, 2021 05:15 PM

Update:
I decided to go with Kawasaki z650rs.
Heavier than my previous choices (KTM Duke390 and Husqvarna 401) so I am more confident in the expressways.
Plus it's a Japanese brand. Though the price is 150% of my shortlisted KTM and Husq.

**Erick Chavez** · November 17th, 2021 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by makelovenotwar

Update:
I decided to go with Kawasaki z650rs.
Heavier than my previous choices (KTM Duke390 and Husqvarna 401) so I am more confident in the expressways.
Plus it's a Japanese brand. Though the price is 150% of my shortlisted KTM and Husq.

good choice Sir, ride tayo minsan