As someone who’s been riding for 15 years and have owned many bikes. The SuperDuke is significantly more comfortable then any super sport. Your complaint is the wind. That’s not the fault of the motorcycle that’s you. Get a windscreen if you can’t handle it
Just took myXSR900 from Dallas to the Grand Canyon. Very comfortable. I’m just used to riding naked bikes, wind doesn’t feel like a limiting factor to me.
I rode a 1988 GSXR1100 slabby and that had the best wind protection at high speed than any newer bike so age isn't a factor..the technical aspect of having no fairing is the problem, and this particular bike is actually surprisingly good at motorway speeds for a naked, the level of neck strain is far less than other nakeds I've ridden.
I did a round trip from San Francisco to Saskatchewan on my SuperDuke 990. It was not difficult, but it's also necessary to be experienced. Will be buying the new 1290 to ride across the continent.
Have you put it in track mode yet? I always keep it in street mode but i put it in track mode the other day and the power opens up so much its amazing and terrifying at the same time
Have ridden an R1, and now own a 1290r. Superduke is more comfortable without question. You likely just need time to adjust to the fact you're getting all the wind now, and strengthen your core(or just get a $200 windscreen). The Cruise Control is your friend also. My wrists and back ached after only a couple hours on the R1, but I can go all day on the 1290r. The only scenario in where i'd say the R1 is more comfortable would be on the Autobahn(but I'm not german), as it's not uncommon to chill at 200+ there, which is just way too much for a naked without going full tuck.
It doesn't look that windy , you're holding on with one hand at 80 . That was kinda scary on my Softail , which had a windshield . I think a windscreen would benefit you greatly .
@@TwoWheelTurban No, it's not true. The wind is the real enemy. Your supersport felt better because (1) you're leaned into the wind and it actually takes weight off your back, (2) the R6 is basically a bullet in the air and it makes less noise, (3) there's just less wind on you, and (4) there's less weight on your tailbone
😂😂 er will ein neues Bike kaufen anstatt ein dickes hässliches Windschild dran zu schrauben wenn er mal länger unterwegs ist und nicht nur zum Posen. Paar mal zu oft auf'n Kopf gefallen hm?
As someone who’s been riding for 15 years and have owned many bikes. The SuperDuke is significantly more comfortable then any super sport. Your complaint is the wind. That’s not the fault of the motorcycle that’s you. Get a windscreen if you can’t handle it
Exactly. No disrespect this is an excellent bike to tour on.
Just took myXSR900 from Dallas to the Grand Canyon. Very comfortable. I’m just used to riding naked bikes, wind doesn’t feel like a limiting factor to me.
Also having ear protection is very important. Wind is a serious drain.
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I rode a 1988 GSXR1100 slabby and that had the best wind protection at high speed than any newer bike so age isn't a factor..the technical aspect of having no fairing is the problem, and this particular bike is actually surprisingly good at motorway speeds for a naked, the level of neck strain is far less than other nakeds I've ridden.
I did a round trip from San Francisco to Saskatchewan on my SuperDuke 990. It was not difficult, but it's also necessary to be experienced. Will be buying the new 1290 to ride across the continent.
That’s awesome are you going to get a 1290 Adventure or GT?
@TwoWheelTurban the SD EVO. The GT is nice but my garage space is too narrow to squeeze that big fuel tank between my 911 and the garage opening.
Have you put it in track mode yet? I always keep it in street mode but i put it in track mode the other day and the power opens up so much its amazing and terrifying at the same time
I have... it is honestly too crazy for me. I put it in track occasionally but street is enough haha.
Do they make a windscreen for the 890?
Have you tried one of those little fly screens. I have nothing but naked bikes (one is a superduke r)and the little screens do help on long journeys
I haven’t yet, but I may buy one. Thank for watching!
Have ridden an R1, and now own a 1290r. Superduke is more comfortable without question. You likely just need time to adjust to the fact you're getting all the wind now, and strengthen your core(or just get a $200 windscreen). The Cruise Control is your friend also.
My wrists and back ached after only a couple hours on the R1, but I can go all day on the 1290r. The only scenario in where i'd say the R1 is more comfortable would be on the Autobahn(but I'm not german), as it's not uncommon to chill at 200+ there, which is just way too much for a naked without going full tuck.
Yea cruise control is a game changer, I wish they had adaptive cruise control though. Thanks for watching!
At what speed would you say the SDR gets uncomfortable. I've got roads with speed limits York 160kmph. Would it be ok get a SDR on those roads ?
Is it me or does the R6 feel faster than the superduke on the highway?
I can see that just how the motor pulls on R6 so hard at higher rpms
@@TwoWheelTurban gotcha but in a highway race you think the superduke has the advantage?
@@Johnny-qk8vwsuperduke will smoke r6 in any situation. You can't even compare those two.
A Hyper naked with no wind protection! Who knew!!!
It doesn't look that windy , you're holding on with one hand at 80 . That was kinda scary on my Softail , which had a windshield . I think a windscreen would benefit you greatly .
meh, the wind is always there, a good aerodynamic helmet, ear plugs, and practice will get you comfy in no time
Yep that’s true, thanks for watching
@@TwoWheelTurban No, it's not true. The wind is the real enemy. Your supersport felt better because (1) you're leaned into the wind and it actually takes weight off your back, (2) the R6 is basically a bullet in the air and it makes less noise, (3) there's just less wind on you, and (4) there's less weight on your tailbone
😂😂 er will ein neues Bike kaufen anstatt ein dickes hässliches Windschild dran zu schrauben wenn er mal länger unterwegs ist und nicht nur zum Posen. Paar mal zu oft auf'n Kopf gefallen hm?
It ain't the bike, it's you. You need to learn how to set up a bike for long-distance riding.
Setting up a bike is very important. Thanks for watching