One point I didn't touch on in the video is the suspension. Based on my experience and some research, the stock KTM Duke suspension is far better than the Yamaha FZ07. So, if you're into the canyon carving, that's another reason the KTM may be the better choice. Let me know below which one you prefer! Thanks for watching!
Jon, real small but important note. As a filmmaker, I notice this in all of your videos. Fixing it will bring your channel to the next level. And that is sound. Make sure the volume is balanced throughout all parts of the video. It's extremely hard to watch when the sound is silent, then you crank up the volume and next shot you're full volume. Example - 2:35 moment. It is very easy. Just make sure to lower or boost the volume so it always sits almost at the top of the audio meters in your editing software. I can help, if you want, it's real quick and will make a huge difference. Wish you all the best! Long time viewer :)
Thanks for the feedback, brotha! I'll be investing in some upgraded gear here soon. My gopro and lapel mic adapter are constantly giving me issues. Ive gone through about a dozen different lapel mics and adapters and have yet to find one that works consistently without cutting out and having audio issues.
@@JonsMotoGarage I suggest recording audio separately into your phone or a small recorder. there's a great rode lapel I use with my phone. Roll camera, roll audio and just clap once, sync audio in post. You can find me on Facebook (same name) and shoot me a message, I can help. 🤙
the mirrors are installed backwards. He put the left one on the right side and vice versa. Put them back on the correct side and twist the housing around so it faces you. Your mirrors are not supposed to look like that.
There is a mapping switch under the seat (kind of) that gives you the opportunity to switch between comfort, rain and «full power» with lots of bottom end!
The engine has an electronic limiter between 2nd and 3rd gear that once de wired gives more than enough wheelie power, sort your sound out chap, great video.
I've never owned or ridden either of them but from what I have read and heard, the KTM is not nearly as trouble free as the Yamaha. I would not want to ride a bike that leaks gas either. I also prefer 2 cylinders over 1. 1 for a dirt bike is fine but for street I want 2 or more.
Something must be wrong with you gas cap. Mine doesn't leak. Also you should be higher in the RPMs when riding. It will perform better the more you ring it's neck.
Great review and I’ve been waiting for your thoughts composed to the FZ07! I had the opportunity to try one out too in New Mexico. (My vlog #43). It’s refreshing to see your thoughts are so similar to mine! I guess it surprises me that the power and torque were way higher in the power band then most thumpers I’m used to. I found it much harder to wheelie than my expectations. Thanks again!
Thanks, brotha! I'll have to check your vlog on it as well! Only thing I never did was mess with the different power settings. Apparently it's easier to wheelie in the sport mode. Oh well.
Last time i checked there were absolutely no straight up comparo's of the duke 690 and the 701. Seems a no-brainer since they share an engine and built in the same factory.
Duke 690 has great suspension and is very quick. Duke 390 is great too but noticeably not as good. Ktm make suspension and the duke 690 eats rough pavement without bumps and crunches. I agree they are not prone to wheel lifting.
Welcome to the leaking gas 690 Duke club, hahahaha. I absolutely love my '15 690 Duke, she's had some issues but nothing a wrench can't fix. For the tank, I'm soon to be on my second one. Working with KTM right now on getting it replaced. Mine leaks like crazy and has warped. Trying not to catch my crotch on fire.....
What do you think about the 790 or the new 890r as a first bike since they no longer have the 690? I'm 43 and 6ft 200 lbs, I just cant see me on a 390. So its coming down between the Mt-07 and maybe one of those.
I'm 25, same size and weight and I am a tad big in the legs on the 390. Unless you are riding 100s of miles, you'll be fine on it. Get a 390, it's plenty enough to get started on, its my starter bike
They're great bikes, as long as you don't have to take it back to the dealer for service. If you do, you better bring a lot of cash LOL PS Yamaha reliability is better... thanks for posting
Cool bike. Almost got the enduro version but KTM's reputation for shaky reliability and higher maintenance costs vs. Japanese kept me away. But I have heard they've gotten a lot better in recent years. 👨👩👧 ❤
The older 690 Engines have their problems with the rocker arms and a few with the output shafts, but if you check the rocker arms regularly you can prevent problems. Halve the oil change intervals from 10000km to 5000km ( I dont know the Miles intervals). This prevents the rocker arm problem even more. Check your oillevel every 1000km, because it is normal that the engine burns some oil. If you keep this in mind KTMs are solid bikes. The newer Euro 4 engines are even better and dont have problems with the rocker arms anymore. All my friends ride some kind of KTM and my my Husky 701 is problem free since I bought it new
@@johnroe3915 first of all because of the bike itself. It just repais itself with the fun it has. The bikes are realiable and while you check/adjust the valves you can check everything else at the same moment.
I mean I have an 05 625 smc with the same lc4 motor that has 25,000 miles on factory internals. Just changed the oil every 5 to 6k and value checks/adjustments. Mine doesn't even leak or burn oil been a great bike.
Also, the reason that it's not easy to wheelie is because this bike is chocked down to around half the horsepower you claim. Yes, the 690 with a full race exhaust, airbox mod and tune can made up to 70 (on a good day, maybe), but realistically when stock as this bike is with stock pipes and restrictive air filter and super lean map I doubt it's making form than 38-40hp. Single cylinder bikes are super hard to make emission compliant, and because of that manufacturers nuder the shizz out of them to comply and just assume your gonna uncork it yourself. This is very common in the thumped world
Looool 38-40? Hahaha whaaaat ? The 690 duke 08 did 60 hp on the wheel, my 690 duke r 2011 with full evo 2 does about 75 and I hit easily 200 on the Speedo, you really don’t know shit
@@JonsMotoGarage I wasn't trying to trash you or your video but I watched it because I'm getting ready to buy a street bike and I've narrowed my search to the Duke 690, FZ/MT-07 and the SV650. I wouldn't even be considering the Duke if not for the fact that I can buy a new 2018 for more than $2,000 under MSRP. My comment was due to the fact that there was zero ride time given to the FZ07, and (IMHO), there was too much commentary about wheelies and not nearly enough commentary about directly comparing the two bikes engines, suspension, brakes, ergonomics, powerband, handling dynamics, braking, maintenance intervals, etc. I wish you would've gotten into more detail and ridden both bikes. It also would've been nice to see you ride the bikes on a twisty road that requires some good lean angles. That being said, I understand that this video is your production and you have the right to put anything in it you want. I was hoping for more detail from someone that has ridden both bikes. On the positive side, the resolution on your video is excellent and you have a very nice collection of bikes. Cheers.
@@JonsMotoGarage I reread my original comment and have to say, it was too harsh, in that, it sounded angry, when in fact, I was a little disappointed. BTW, if you had to pick between the 690 Duke or the FZ-07, which would it be? I love the Duke but the 5,000 mile valve adjustments are a deal breaker for me. I'd rather ride than wrench.
Good vid, too bad the ktm took a piss on you. Be careful, kind of sketchy. Coming from someone who burnt the crap out of their leg, face and arm. 2nd degree
One point I didn't touch on in the video is the suspension. Based on my experience and some research, the stock KTM Duke suspension is far better than the Yamaha FZ07. So, if you're into the canyon carving, that's another reason the KTM may be the better choice. Let me know below which one you prefer! Thanks for watching!
Jon, real small but important note. As a filmmaker, I notice this in all of your videos. Fixing it will bring your channel to the next level. And that is sound. Make sure the volume is balanced throughout all parts of the video. It's extremely hard to watch when the sound is silent, then you crank up the volume and next shot you're full volume. Example - 2:35 moment. It is very easy. Just make sure to lower or boost the volume so it always sits almost at the top of the audio meters in your editing software. I can help, if you want, it's real quick and will make a huge difference. Wish you all the best! Long time viewer :)
Thanks for the feedback, brotha! I'll be investing in some upgraded gear here soon. My gopro and lapel mic adapter are constantly giving me issues. Ive gone through about a dozen different lapel mics and adapters and have yet to find one that works consistently without cutting out and having audio issues.
@@JonsMotoGarage I suggest recording audio separately into your phone or a small recorder. there's a great rode lapel I use with my phone. Roll camera, roll audio and just clap once, sync audio in post. You can find me on Facebook (same name) and shoot me a message, I can help. 🤙
the mirrors are installed backwards. He put the left one on the right side and vice versa. Put them back on the correct side and twist the housing around so it faces you. Your mirrors are not supposed to look like that.
I kept looking at that and wondering why they looked so dorky.
I shouldn’t have read the comments before now the whole video is funny
@@captainiglo5179 “ i just can’t stand these mirrors” 😂
There is a mapping switch under the seat (kind of) that gives you the opportunity to switch between comfort, rain and «full power» with lots of bottom end!
A brave soul, Jon risks gas chemical burns on da nuts after wheelies on the KTM.
The engine has an electronic limiter between 2nd and 3rd gear that once de wired gives more than enough wheelie power, sort your sound out chap, great video.
Ive never expeienced gas leaking out when wheeleing.
I've never owned or ridden either of them but from what I have read and heard, the KTM is not nearly as trouble free as the Yamaha. I would not want to ride a bike that leaks gas either. I also prefer 2 cylinders over 1. 1 for a dirt bike is fine but for street I want 2 or more.
I’ve seen you before on another channel cycle cruza!?
@@shsjsjsjsjsi6479 I am a cycle cruza subscriber, and I have commented on his vids too.
That gas leak was scary. Maybe tightening the bolts on top will help? (I have no idea.)
Yes the engine vibrates so much that it unscrews a lot of parts if they are not tightly fixed, I always check the ones on the gas cap on mine.
Something must be wrong with you gas cap. Mine doesn't leak. Also you should be higher in the RPMs when riding. It will perform better the more you ring it's neck.
This is right on time. I'm trying to decide between fz07, xsr700 and duke 690.
Get the XSR700. I have the XSR900 and it's amazing! Yamaha way better!!
Great review and I’ve been waiting for your thoughts composed to the FZ07! I had the opportunity to try one out too in New Mexico. (My vlog #43). It’s refreshing to see your thoughts are so similar to mine! I guess it surprises me that the power and torque were way higher in the power band then most thumpers I’m used to. I found it much harder to wheelie than my expectations. Thanks again!
Thanks, brotha! I'll have to check your vlog on it as well! Only thing I never did was mess with the different power settings. Apparently it's easier to wheelie in the sport mode. Oh well.
Awesome review man thanks!
True professional great footage great channel can't wait for the next one🇦🇺🖤👍
Another great video Jon! Gotta fix the mic though. My left ear felt really left out lol
Youre going to have to get your hands on a Vitpilen for us now!
Heck yeah!
Last time i checked there were absolutely no straight up comparo's of the duke 690 and the 701.
Seems a no-brainer since they share an engine and built in the same factory.
It wont power wheelie have to use clutch ?
Note to self: Don't smoke n ride this bike or you'll literally be burning rubber.....and yourself! 🤣🤣
If I didn’t know better I would say that at 8:40 that was Jackie from Jackie’s moto garage.
Ahhh, probably just a coincidence.
Hahaha!
I got a 13 690 and absolutely love it! I hit US 421 every weekend in the summer... I'm from Tennessee... Where do you ride?
💯🤙most of my riding is in az.
You deserve more subscribers Jon
Kenji Pakiser i always thinks that
Duke 690 has great suspension and is very quick. Duke 390 is great too but noticeably not as good. Ktm make suspension and the duke 690 eats rough pavement without bumps and crunches. I agree they are not prone to wheel lifting.
I'd rather have the 690. I wish it was still available.
My ktm duke 690 has the same issue with the leaking gas
Welcome to the leaking gas 690 Duke club, hahahaha. I absolutely love my '15 690 Duke, she's had some issues but nothing a wrench can't fix. For the tank, I'm soon to be on my second one. Working with KTM right now on getting it replaced. Mine leaks like crazy and has warped. Trying not to catch my crotch on fire.....
Great video is there any vibration within the bike with it been a single cylinder
you don't want to fall off with all that gas leaking out jheez. Looks like a sweet bike though
Mine does not leak it would seam a seal is torn or not properly installed. That is rediculous
I got into buying bikes not to ur extent, but do you have to pay bluebook to put tags on it after you bought it? I’m just curious for myself.
I think those mirrors are backwards maybe turn them around then take them off and put on opposite side
Yes, I think you're right.
That looks like a super fun bike!👍🏻
It fuckin leaks bro. How is that fun?
What do you think about the 790 or the new 890r as a first bike since they no longer have the 690? I'm 43 and 6ft 200 lbs, I just cant see me on a 390. So its coming down between the Mt-07 and maybe one of those.
I'm 25, same size and weight and I am a tad big in the legs on the 390. Unless you are riding 100s of miles, you'll be fine on it. Get a 390, it's plenty enough to get started on, its my starter bike
Which one sounds better?
Mt07 imo
Would love to see you on a 690smc
Leaking... Gushing my dude haha
They're great bikes, as long as you don't have to take it back to the dealer for service. If you do, you better bring a lot of cash LOL PS Yamaha reliability is better... thanks for posting
To get a chance to try out the 790 the new twin
How many videos are you going to make off the same bike???
Cool bike. Almost got the enduro version but KTM's reputation for shaky reliability and higher maintenance costs vs. Japanese kept me away. But I have heard they've gotten a lot better in recent years.
👨👩👧 ❤
Yeah, I've heard similar things. But they look so cool! Hahaha!
The older 690 Engines have their problems with the rocker arms and a few with the output shafts, but if you check the rocker arms regularly you can prevent problems. Halve the oil change intervals from 10000km to 5000km ( I dont know the Miles intervals). This prevents the rocker arm problem even more. Check your oillevel every 1000km, because it is normal that the engine burns some oil. If you keep this in mind KTMs are solid bikes. The newer Euro 4 engines are even better and dont have problems with the rocker arms anymore.
All my friends ride some kind of KTM and my my Husky 701 is problem free since I bought it new
@@TheBreyHD so you have to constantly monitor it? Why no just get a reliable hassle free vehicle.
@@johnroe3915 first of all because of the bike itself. It just repais itself with the fun it has. The bikes are realiable and while you check/adjust the valves you can check everything else at the same moment.
I mean I have an 05 625 smc with the same lc4 motor that has 25,000 miles on factory internals. Just changed the oil every 5 to 6k and value checks/adjustments. Mine doesn't even leak or burn oil been a great bike.
Power to weight is everything for me, not HP.
I've heard many people who feel different, but I've always found KTM sport bikes to be hideous.
Not just you bro
I think they are too narrow-focused and boy-racerish but I like the Dukes. But I bought a Ducati.
The 1290 is... S C A R Y....
Also, the reason that it's not easy to wheelie is because this bike is chocked down to around half the horsepower you claim. Yes, the 690 with a full race exhaust, airbox mod and tune can made up to 70 (on a good day, maybe), but realistically when stock as this bike is with stock pipes and restrictive air filter and super lean map I doubt it's making form than 38-40hp. Single cylinder bikes are super hard to make emission compliant, and because of that manufacturers nuder the shizz out of them to comply and just assume your gonna uncork it yourself. This is very common in the thumped world
Looool 38-40? Hahaha whaaaat ? The 690 duke 08 did 60 hp on the wheel, my 690 duke r 2011 with full evo 2 does about 75 and I hit easily 200 on the Speedo, you really don’t know shit
This is not a reasonable and logical comparison of the KTM 690 Duke and the Yamaha FZ07.
Can you elaborate?
@@JonsMotoGarage I wasn't trying to trash you or your video but I watched it because I'm getting ready to buy a street bike and I've narrowed my search to the Duke 690, FZ/MT-07 and the SV650. I wouldn't even be considering the Duke if not for the fact that I can buy a new 2018 for more than $2,000 under MSRP. My comment was due to the fact that there was zero ride time given to the FZ07, and (IMHO), there was too much commentary about wheelies and not nearly enough commentary about directly comparing the two bikes engines, suspension, brakes, ergonomics, powerband, handling dynamics, braking, maintenance intervals, etc. I wish you would've gotten into more detail and ridden both bikes. It also would've been nice to see you ride the bikes on a twisty road that requires some good lean angles. That being said, I understand that this video is your production and you have the right to put anything in it you want. I was hoping for more detail from someone that has ridden both bikes. On the positive side, the resolution on your video is excellent and you have a very nice collection of bikes. Cheers.
Fair assessment and thanks for the feedback! 🤙🏍
@@JonsMotoGarage I reread my original comment and have to say, it was too harsh, in that, it sounded angry, when in fact, I was a little disappointed. BTW, if you had to pick between the 690 Duke or the FZ-07, which would it be? I love the Duke but the 5,000 mile valve adjustments are a deal breaker for me. I'd rather ride than wrench.
I don't like anything about that bike but that's just me
Damn there has to be a bad seal thats raining gas
A bigger rear sprocket
Short answer - no, single cylinder bikes are for the dirt.
I have one of these bikes, it's a hell of a lot of fun to ride, but gasoline on my balls is a really good reason to not wheelie.
Quite good video, awesome! Would you like to be RUclips friends? :]
Ride the ktm 390 duke 2019
Good video, but it's like work trying to understand wtf is being said.
that thing is a fire hazard bro. Lol
I just don’t like the looks or the one cylinder
Good vid, too bad the ktm took a piss on you. Be careful, kind of sketchy. Coming from someone who burnt the crap out of their leg, face and arm. 2nd degree
Bro I love your video but quit taking so much unnecessary risk!
I try to be as calculated as possible, but I hear ya!