Whirlwind romances, life-threatening breakups, motorcycle crashes, drunken escapades and run-ins with the law. Isn’t that what the final threads of teenage are all about? This is your time to make an absolute mess of everything, to accumulate regrets which you will have enough time to ponder upon as the greys make your scalp a permanent home. For those who’ve just hit the legal age to acquire a motorcycle licence — you’ve got two years to do something absolutely spectacular and borderline intolerable with your lives. For those who missed the bus, here’s your chance at redemption.
The two motorcycles you see hoisting their noses up that crest are the ones that will take you back to the magical days. Absolutely wild brats, that’s what they are. No finesse, no nuance, unknown to the ways of sophistication and of affluence, these motorcycles are meant to be ridden hard and crashed harder. You’ve met them before, the KTM 200 Duke and the DSK Benelli TNT 25, but like all good teenagers, they’re up for a fight. Expect broken noses and abuses so inventive, they would impregnate a rock. Regrets? They’re a decade away! Popcorn’s ready?
LOOK AT ME, NOW!
And put on your glasses. If your vision isn’t 20/20, you could be forgiven for thinking the Duke and TNT look identical. From the vertical layout of the headlight, the low-swooping tank, the exposed trellis frame and the minimalist tail-end, both the motorcycles come from the exact same school of design. The KTM is the tinier of the two, however, which is exciting for some and a hindrance to others.
The Benelli does look more grown up, with its lines being mildly easier on the eye. But both, without a doubt, look top notch, helped immensely by the meaty cycle parts and exposed motors on full display. Sort of like unabashed cleavages and six-pack abs, eh?
