Pete said:
Way to go Paul!!! Congrats! And very glad to have you!
Supermotards are, plain and simple, KICKASS! And that KTM is one helluva badass looking bike. I *NEED* one of those.
Or maybe a YZ426F or CRF450 with lights and 17" Dunlop 207s. Yeah ba-by! This whole supermotard thing is gaining quite a bit of momentum. Riders often ask "What's the best commuter bike?" Well, I can't think of a bike that would be more fun to commute on than a SM! Inject a little bit of hooliganism into your morning and afternoon. And on the weekends? Oh man, I can think of a lot of fun to be had!
Actually most supermotards (while a ton of fun) would be lousy commuters for 2 reasons.
1. Small gas tank = very limited range.
2. Big thumpers = big vibes = numb hands.
My commute is 74 miles each way. So far I've been doing 1/2 and 1/2 Ducati & cage. I usually have to fill up the duck at least once a day, sometimes twice.
On the plus side (if your commute is short)
1. Up high seat means good visibility to see and be seen.
2. Long travel suspension/light weight makes median and curb riding a real option.
I still want one it's just 2nd or 3rd on my bikes to buy list.