Hello all,
So, my question is pertaining to my riding a 390 Duke on a track. I am 6'2, 230 pounds. I have been looking at all sorts of bikes, European, Italian and Japanese. I want to have a bike that's more or less a dedicated track bike. I didnt want to go buy a litre bike, just to be "that guy" that rips down the straits, and crawls through corners. My intention is to soon attend a Racing school, and participate in track day events once every month or two. I'd do it more frequently, but the closest track is a little over 2 hours away, and I work 56 hrs./week, and have two kids at home, who participate in sports, etc. So, realistically, I'll probably average 6-8 weeks between track day riding sessions.
Anyhow, everything I read says that you should start on a smaller bike. Most are speaking to a 600cc bike, but I am fascinated by these little Dukes. Being 230 pounds (I can fairly easily cut down to 210-215), how happy am I likely to be on a 390 Duke? I really love the 690 Dukes (all Dukes, for that matter!). Should I be looking at the bigger single? Or are bigger folks Ave to still rip around the track pretty well on these 390 Dukes?
Thanks for any insight!
Nik
So, my question is pertaining to my riding a 390 Duke on a track. I am 6'2, 230 pounds. I have been looking at all sorts of bikes, European, Italian and Japanese. I want to have a bike that's more or less a dedicated track bike. I didnt want to go buy a litre bike, just to be "that guy" that rips down the straits, and crawls through corners. My intention is to soon attend a Racing school, and participate in track day events once every month or two. I'd do it more frequently, but the closest track is a little over 2 hours away, and I work 56 hrs./week, and have two kids at home, who participate in sports, etc. So, realistically, I'll probably average 6-8 weeks between track day riding sessions.
Anyhow, everything I read says that you should start on a smaller bike. Most are speaking to a 600cc bike, but I am fascinated by these little Dukes. Being 230 pounds (I can fairly easily cut down to 210-215), how happy am I likely to be on a 390 Duke? I really love the 690 Dukes (all Dukes, for that matter!). Should I be looking at the bigger single? Or are bigger folks Ave to still rip around the track pretty well on these 390 Dukes?
Thanks for any insight!
Nik