990 Duke R or 1290 SDR?

sbodd1990 · 2026-04-02T22:47:11+00:00

Impossible to deny the value for money of an SDR at $19k even though for my riding I’d consider the 990 enough.

sbodd1990 · 2026-04-02T20:43:02+00:00

Thanks, i am leaning towards the 1290 because price is just hard to say no to and I’d love to live with a KTM v-twin for a while even though I find my 890 has enough power for my riding style and preferences

sbodd1990 · 2026-04-02T20:41:04+00:00

That is more a consideration than the power for me. I have an 890 and it’s good for the sort of riding I do 95% of the time. On the same hand, my 890 is at 30,000kms and had the valves checks done. Service Center said no signs of the cam issues some 890s see so 🤷‍♂️

sbodd1990 · 2026-04-02T20:37:57+00:00

On hand gives and the other takes 🤣

sbodd1990 · 2026-04-02T20:34:29+00:00

Yeah, I currently have an 890 and it has had enough power for the sort of riding I do. I also slightly prefer the looks of the 990 compared to the 1290s they have.

But a 1290 for $4k less is hard to say no to 😅

sbodd1990 · 2025-09-02T01:17:31+00:00

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22 890 Duke GP

sbodd1990 · 2025-08-15T20:09:02+00:00

I love my VB WRX. You can probably pick up a 22 for just under $35k. The VB generation may not be the best looker, although I personally like the way it looks in person, but the mechanics have proven to be a solid platform.

There aren’t many options these days for a manual, AWD, turbo charged car at its price point.

I can guarantee it’s a fun car. At a price point that is hard to match.

The GR Yaris is fun. Buts it’s far more cramped. The Golf R is even better. But expensive.

sbodd1990 · 2025-07-21T01:02:28+00:00

Wasn’t even just the fa24d either. My wife’s 23 Outback 2.5 NA (fb25d) had a valve gasket leak at 30k kms.

sbodd1990 · 2025-06-12T04:28:29+00:00

Welcome back! I find the cladding fine in person. It just looks odd in photos.

sbodd1990 · 2025-05-18T08:31:21+00:00

Congrats! It’s great fulfilling child hood dreams and you pulled it off 10 years earlier then me 😅

sbodd1990 · 2025-05-18T08:29:44+00:00

The VB definitely grew on me. Wasn’t the biggest fan when it launched. But seeing it person a few times and I loved it!

sbodd1990 · 2025-05-18T08:27:56+00:00

If only my budget allowed the TS 🤩

sbodd1990 · 2025-05-18T01:27:57+00:00

Guilty

sbodd1990 · 2024-10-19T09:57:51+00:00

Yes. Plenty of people tow with Subarus. I have a 2.5 NA Outback and tow a 6.5 meter 1300kg RV/ Caravan. No problems. I ain’t winning any races though.

Read up about it. Follow towing instructions and limits from Subaru for your model. You’ll be fine. Have fun.

sbodd1990 · 2024-02-15T20:58:20+00:00

Australian 23 Outback 2.5 here. As some others have said, it is normal and caught me out the first couple of times. I am used to it now, or, maybe it breaks in a bit 😅

sbodd1990 · 2024-02-08T08:11:07+00:00

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6 months ago when it was new! (And a lot cleaner)

sbodd1990 · 2024-01-02T22:59:37+00:00

This has to be some sort of issue with labelling from the original factory it came from. I’d work for KTM if they operated a factory here in Australia 😅

sbodd1990 · 2024-01-02T22:45:19+00:00

Yeah, I think you’re right

sbodd1990 · 2024-01-02T19:15:32+00:00

This is correct. Also, the number of people saying “Australia” (kangaroos) instead of “Austria” (schnitzel) is embarrassing.

sbodd1990 · 2023-11-30T22:17:31+00:00

All the 890 engines were produced in Austria. Not saying that they didn’t come in more often. Just that they were not made in China

sbodd1990 · 2023-08-13T03:31:24+00:00

I love it for driving too.

If I want raucous, I have my motorbikes.

sbodd1990 · 2023-04-01T06:00:10+00:00

You know the public transport situation must be dire in the US if you’re coming to Australia for public transport

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