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Came across this in another Duke forum.
 

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I'm running 16/45, very similar to 15/42. I top out high 170kph range. I expect it will be higher now with the Gray Area KTM airbox and extended redline.
 
#5 ·
And do you feel comfortable on that bike at that speed?


I had a sports bike (Honda VFR400) which was designed to ride fast and I felt comfortable on it with 170.
But on the Duke it gets really windy soon. I don't think I ever had it over 130. It's just not that kind of bike - IMHO.
I bought it for the city - perfect.
 
#6 ·
Yup, no issues at speed. I am tucked though, not sitting full upright.

But yes, it's not a fully faired race bike but it does well nonetheless. Agreed it's better suited to city etc overall though.
 
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You can get a weight savings with an alloy 42T cog, so there's an argument for going that route.
16T didn't require any change to chain, not sure if you need to reduce a link for 42. Definitely will lengthen the wheelbase otherwise though.
 
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