KTM DUKE 390

Any other bike reccomendations? I want something light and midrange powered.

If I can't find anything I will just go with a used CBR but in West Palm Beach traffic I know I'm going to fucking regret it...

fz07 would probably be right up your alley, lots of bottom end and mid range torque with a comfy upright riding position and they have the same firing order as a vtwin so they sound alright too, fairly light and nimble bikes.
lackluster suspension though but riding around the city that is a bonus i guess, you kinda want a bit more plush suspension to soak up the bumps.

also the fz07 is cheap that is always a big bonus, about 2k cheaper than a new duke 690.

I was looking into this bike a while ago thanks.
It's just too ugly lol.

Any other similarly performing bikes?

Honda cb650f, triumph street triple and the kawasaki z650 are all in the same class, id recommend seeing if you can get a test ride on them all and pick the one you like most to be honest.

It's a hard pick though they all have their ups and downs.

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The triple looks nice. How is it compared to the fz07?

A 600 in the city is great because you can go fast everywhere and they have better breaks than the shit "starter bikes". Also not to sound crass, but why don't you grow a pair? Seriously I don't know hey people even consider anything under a 600. Get an sv650 or an fz6 if you can't do the sports bike power

Better in every way including comfort while riding, fz07 has a shit seat.

Hey does that mean on an 08 CBR 600 I will be able to stop better than an street tripple if I am going the same speed?

Convince me to go with a sport 600 user.