Track bug - Need a track bike...help!

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  1. Anthony Cano

    Anthony Cano AC792

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    Hey guys, so I've done a couple track days with STT now at Autobahn and Blackhawk. I have two bikes right now - a KTM 690 Supermoto and a 1290 SDR. I took both bikes to Autobahn and decided to give the SDR a whirl on the track. I had fun but I wasn't comfortable on the bike and simply think it's too much bike for me being a novice to track days. Simply put, I am MUCH faster on my 690 than I am on the Duke.

    With that said, I thinking of getting rid of the 690, keeping the Duke as my road warrior and buying a dedicated track bike. There are tons of bikes in the classifieds but I just don't know enough about track bikes to know what to look for. I know that I want a 600 (or maybe a 750) but nothing bigger. My budget is about $7K. Any recommendations on certain brands and years? Any input is greatly appreciated. If you know of anyone selling a bike local to Wisconsin area, let me know.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. screws4068

    screws4068 Rides with no training wheels

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    7k budget you'll be able to get a great track prepped bike. Look through the classifieds on the forum, their is quite a few on here!! Good luck!
     
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  3. JTRC51

    JTRC51 The fast Juan

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    I know of a few. PM me your #. Willing to road trip??
     
  4. Anthony Cano

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  5. Chappy8

    Chappy8 Rides with no training wheels

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    Spend ~4k on a bike, pick up a genny, warmers, a trailer and blow the rest on a loyalty card, gas and tires.
     
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  6. nytrozula

    nytrozula Rides with no training wheels

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    If you have the money, get a niceley prepped bike. You end up doing all the goodies anyhow.
     

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