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FWIW I was out with mates for a ride to Bluebell BMW today. Swapped over to a KTM990 ADV (2up). I will hold my comments on the KTM for another thread but what really took me was the KTM owners comments when he got off my Tiger, Basically, he could not believe how sporty the Tiger felt on the road.
Having tried the GS twins, the KTM 950/990 (BIG difference BTW) I have fallen, once again, for my 06 Tiger. I bought this bike without a test ride because I already had a 93 Tiger and knew what to expect.
The 06 (05 MY onwards) has a revised and slightly sportier steering geometry with road-stiff forks too. Other changes are more subtle but noticeable in ownership - like smoother gearbox and improved cylinder head design.
I don't think I would be any less happy with an earlier spoked-wheel model. It's just that I'd need to stiffen it up a bit. You can do a lot to these bikes, especially in the suspension department, so don't let that put you off if you get the right deal. Tubeless tyres with the '06' model is a definate plus for me and may others.
Jon
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