KTM Super Duke GT 2019 Review - First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- This KTM Super Duke GT 2019 Review vid is the first in a series I'll be doing about the new KTM Super duke GT 2019 variant. This amazing motorcycle is a Beast, but the 2019 Super Duke GT has manners to go with it!
The Super Duke GT starts at £16,799 rrp
Hope you enjoy the vid folks, keep SUBSCRIBING, keep SHARING, keep LIKING, and keep letting me know what you think in the COMMENTS section below!
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Hi teapotone, I pity the 20,000 new recruits if the force treat their officers how they've treated you over this channel. You are a great ambassador for the police. I hope everything works out with what ever you do but please keep the channel going it's excellent!
Thanks bud, I will, nothing will stop me doing the vids 👍
Seriously, some of the best biking vids on RUclips. Stoked you are sticking around!
scott c thanks Scott 🙏👍
Ok so I saw the video that you had to remove. You have a tough decision to make, and I do not envy that AT all. You know the term "ride your own ride"? It applies. We love your videos, you know this. The decision on who you are, is yours. Personally, I will continue to watch and enjoy your content regardless. Do you, what makes you happy and keeps a roof over your head, it is a balance. When you make it to the west coast of the States, I will be there. Anyone who watches enough to "know you" will be appreciative no matter what direction you take. Be you, do what is right for you. I am not sure what else to say, other than thanks for being you.
Top man, thanks very much bud 🙏👍
What happen?
To what?
Hi Bruce, it's Karen here and I have just received a couple of your fab stickers together with a wee handwritten note from you addressed to me personally which was a lovely touch so I wanted to send a message to you saying thank you . It was an extra touch that was unexpected and not what you usually get when buying things these days. I would also like to add that I love watching your videos (and I really must get into the habit of clicking the Like button more often!) and I hope that things are going ok at work for you - it's not good that you're having to go through that and karma will prevail I am sure. Lastly I would also like to say that you are an inspiration to me, and many other people too, having gone through what you have and I know this sounds corny before I even write it, but being a Mum myself and my Mum having gone through cancer too, I know your Mum would be so proud of you for getting out there and 'living your life'. I am lucky that my Mum got through it and I am so sorry your Mum wasn't so lucky. I wasn't sure how to message you so sorry if this wasn't the best place but thanks again for your note - it is being kept for sure and makes me smile looking at it. 😄
Karen... Wow.
Thank you so very much for that, I really do mean it.
I’m going now as there seems to be a lot of dust in the air at the mo! 😢
All the best to you and yours, hold them close X
😉👍
Thank you Bruce, I’ll cherish them always. x Time now for you to get the duster out and I’m off to put my first stickers (teapotone of course!) on my bike and prep for a weekend riding in the Peak District, but in the rain though! 😓 x
Hi Bruce
It's good to hear that you're putting your mental and physical health first, no job is worth sending you down that black hole which can sometimes be very hard to climb back out of!
Most people during their lives come to a crossroads for whatever reason, it looks like you're at your particular crossing now. It sounds like you've decided to put yourself first and take that leap of faith, which is a brave thing to do, but with your skill set and life experience you'll succeed in your next venture. I'm sure something along the lines of running your own touring company has been thought about amongst other thing's. Time for you to de-stress in life and get your work - life balance back to a sensible level.
The bike looks like a beast, it's just the looks that I have a problem with, plus I'm a short arse with a 29 inch inner leg so it will be to tall for me. I ride a lower suspension 1200 GSA, I took the 1250 GS out for a spin a while back which was a big mistake, I had to hold myself back from upgrading early, but I know that I'll be jumping onto a 1250 GS when the time comes!
Hang in there and all of us subscribers wait with baited breath to see what you have planned for yourself!
Cheers 👍
Tried one of these at the bike show, as a GS rider myself, I have to say it felt like the perfect sport tourer... would defo be on my short list to replace the GS.
Love the channel Bruce, follow your heart, live your life👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks bud 👍
I love your videos and have to say you come across awesome, when you was riding into work the other week and you mention that the police wont go to burglary or muggings but happy to sit in a place to catch people speeding makes me think you are an awesome police officer!!!
You understand Joe public, we all seen what a small amount of bad apples can do. The way they speak to people gives a bad rap, you do the opposite and make them look like normal people
I love you channel and wont be going any where with content like this GREAT WORK
Harley used to have a saying. " If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand. "
Applies to more than their bikes.
And life.
As you explained on your channel before, your mum got it right. Live your life.
You know what to do.
Happy travels.
Take this baby to the Canary’s 🤪.
(Glad to hear that you’re not quitting your channel 👍👍👍).
Was distracted by the powder blue Austin Mini with the maglites and roof rack there.
The GT is a utterly brilliant bike, for most bikers who’ve had superdikes and super nakeds and adventure bikes but still want to have all of those rolled into one this is it!
Keep up the good work Bruce, love ya x
Just keep doing what you doing brother. You've done more positive work for the image of the police force than millions spent and wasted on PR campaigns by them. Your positive attitude has at times lifted my spirits when I'm down in the dumps and for that alone I thank you.
Thanks very much Jonathan, very kind of you to say bud 🙏👍
I must say your videos are an inspiration to me for sure. Being 51 i have my motorcycle driving licence for only a year or so but was thoroughly enjoying riding. Just got a VFR 800 Vtec when a few months back i got struck with a hearth attack. Then i stumbled upon your videos and your motto, live your life ! Thats it for sure i thought a fan for ever man keep going your own way !
And yes i recenty got back onto my VFR for short rides.. awesome !
Fantastic Leo, really glad the vids are helping in some way bud, and I wish you the very best for the future, keep in touch 👍
@@teapotone once the borders open again and health permitting me and my son are planning to drive some routes in the UK
Bruce don’t forget your motto live YOUR life. Best wishes from an ex colleague.
Know how you feel mate. Just got back off a five month suspension, (nothing to do with my channel, but nothing to do with work ether). Keep going the Ruperts have to look busy. It took my lot (Not police but close) five months to find everything was OK. Could have done it all myself in a couple of day. As always the vids are great.
Thanks Carl, it’s ridiculous how they can just mess with your life like this and there’s absolutely no come back for them. If we did this to actual
Criminals we’d have solicitors tearing us apart!
Grips my wotsits 🤦♂️
Hi TP1, was looking for reviews for the SDGT, 1st time viewer, and I just want to pass on my congratulations on a brilliant and concise video, will definitely be subscribing, please don't stop the entertainment you provide, keep up the good work!!
Hi Joel,
Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks for subbing, much appreciated 👍
As you said "we spent more time looking after the speed than looking on this what is ahead” I always say it in my conversation with other road users
Another great vid. I’m glad your keeping up with the vids. As you’ve said in the past, live you’re life. you’ve got to do what’s right for yourself and your family. No jobs worth loosing sleep over.
Awesome vid Bruce. Thanking you kind sir. I love my SDGT, like you say nothing gets close from any other manufacturer. If it helps I bought a J300 scoot for the commute and boring stints. Makes every ride on the SDGT an occasion, even after 5000 miles the feeling is still there. Good luck buddy
another great video bruce, i can see the future being orange as it has been for me, that engine in 4th is just so much fun as you have said, i agree totally!!! i'll be sticking with the sas for now though. Glad you are looking at other options in life to keep you happy if you are being messed about, i'm ex-military and just one straw broke the camels back and i left, and never regretted it once. keep on keeping on buddy!!!
Cheers Stuart,
Aye I’m ready to leave now but just need to make sure the mortgage and bills get covered each month before I jump ship.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
TeapotOne I have been following your channel for about a year now. (TMF recommendation) You Sir have not wasted a single minute of my time with BS. For that I thank You greatly. Enthusiasm and Character are your trademarks. 👍🏼 Will always view your vids with pleasure and excitement. That KTM review was fun to watch. 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎 🇺🇸
Keep them coming Bruce, we love the vloggage, don't let 'em grind ya down!
That’s bud, I won’t 😉👍
Awesome review, reminds me of how I felt about my mk1 SDGT when I got it, and again when it had its software upgraded to 2019 spec. These are amazing bikes and can do the big boring miles with luggage easily, then go chasing sports bikes (often catching and passing them)... if you get one then the Powerparts seat is really good, and heated. With the all weather miles you do that would be a nice addition.. I don't even have heated seats in the car.
I went into the KTM website and spec’d up a GT (just for research obviously 😉), it came out JUST under £20K???!!!
Amazing bike but ridiculous cost
@@teapotone I bought mine just over a year old with the seat's and panniers for £11500, on PCP... £109 a month is not so bad, but it's basically rented so not many mods but a nice end can is fine. It came with an Austin Racing can the size of a coffee mug, that gave me a headache with ear plugs in.
@@teapotone after lots of reviews yours being one of them obviously I shelled out 35k nzd for one...what a bike !! How can you go from 80kph to 180kph in a blink of an eye simply over taking without the perception of speed? It's like being in a slingshot but sipping on a cuppa without spilling a drop.....that's the only way I can explain it.riads are turning into tar pools here so I gotta take it easy,so hot
Hope it all works out for you Bruce whatever you choose to do really glad your going to keep the channel going mate.Don't let some small minded person ruin everything you built up over the last few years and most of all you enjoy doing. Not had much spare time to watch all the vids I would like to lately but will be sure to catch up when poss keep up the great work mate and keep enjoying what your doing 👍
Thanks a lot Matty 🙏👍
I love how excited this bike makes you Bruce. Great video sir!
Ha Ha thanks Dan, you should see the footage I CAN’T publish!!! 🤣😅👊✊✊✊✊✊😂
@@teapotone Hehe, I bet matey! Also, best of luck with all the rubbish going on. Really happy to see you keep calm and carry on. A very dire situation and hope it works out in your favour.
I bought one of these based on your review, sealed it with lamb chops review. I was happy with the VMAX but wasn't good for touring. Me and the wife did the Lakes last year. I was on the VMAX, her on the Kawasaki Vulcan. I was just looking for a fuel stop all the time. Loved the VMAX and MT10 but my SDGT does it all. Happy days.
Great test, bizarrely no KTM dealer in Dorset currently so no chance of trying one. Hopefully the powers that be realise your vids offer riding advice people may actually listen to and take on board regarding 30,40,50’s. This vid also brings home the point that the vid actually looks a lot quicker than the speedo suggests, hope that is clear to your internal judge and jury. Hopefully you can keep doing both, if not then it was probably meant to be.
Great vid again although you need to get off that fence before you fall off and hurt yourself - did you like it? :) Sorry to hear about all the other stuff dragging on. I think we've all been there but as they say 'Nil illegitamus carborundum'. I found a way to stop it: Retired last year. OK, so not much money but more time to get out there on the bike. Keep smiling mate.
The correct Roadcraft lines for once: a thing of beauty. I hope everything works out in the end.
Good for you Bruce. Awesome vlog. Time is limited and precious. The Universe has your back and everything happens for a reason. Opportunities are clearly opening up for you and your channel is growing.
Massive thumbs up, big respect and love from us both xx
Bought the 19 and love it to bits and your enthusiasm for that stinking donk is not fiction, I did 50,000 trouble free klms around the roads in Australia and I just never get tired of that torque. Great vid and love your accent 😁👌 And I do have to say that it was better on the SDR without a screen. All the best and keep up the great work 👍
brilliant video fella. I spend weeks stuck in hotels with work and your bike rides are a little treat for myself to watch. thanks and keep up the good work. I have the 2017 model and don't think the 2019 model is enough of a step forward to justifying changing. The 2017 is that good. I also struggle to read these new TFTS screens at night. fine during the day, but at night I can only see the big speed numbers.
Cheers Gareth, glad you’re enjoying the vids bud 👍
Great video as usual, though I've ever been a fan of really tall bikes (I'm only 5'5" with a 29" leg) you make a really good case for this bike. Keep the vid's coming and I hope everything works out for you.👍
Glad u are sticking about mate I watch all ur pals but u are by far my favourite u are the one that got me out doin trips no matter if I have to go myself europe was amazing and I even bought a gsa after watching u put ur gs through the paces.
+Richie mo Ha Ha, great to hear you’re enjoying the GSA Richie and getting out their loving the miles!
Thanks very much for your kind words bud 🙏👍
Great looking bike, cheers for another cracking review, keep them coming.
Don't let them grind you down Bruce.
Cheers Tim, I won’t bud, their loss 😉👍
@@teapotone Visorcat ordered, thanks for the discount code
If you get sick of the GoPro freezing then I can report that the DJI Osmo Action I recently bought has awesome stabilisation. I gave mine a short blast on the bike this week and was amazed at how good it came out. The only downer is no external mic connection yet. I hope the moron who dobbed you in is really proud of himself. People like that have a crap life so feel they have to pass that on to other happier people.
Thanks Ian 👍
Arrgh! My new SDGT isn’t road legal until 1st Sept but I’ll be patient, stay legal & resist the temptation until the last chime of midnight. Meantime I’ll just have to keep watching you, TMF & LCR telling me what a brilliant bike I’ve just bought.
We should all do a wheelie school! TMF, me, you and Rich and vlog the day would be brilliant!! Great vid BTW loved it 😎😎👍
I am sure one of the many track / racing schools would like the publicity of the popular vloggers doing a shared vid of wheelie school. Bruce so sorry your getting crap in your life do to some sad individual looking at videos and deciding you need reporting. You constantly state limits in town are adhered to, rider training, stay safe etc. Same sad idiots who complain about banter on TV with Linekar taking the mick over co-presenters baldness.
Bruce the fing Met should be giving you the QPM for responsible riding and life advice. Its funny when the safety Nazi's get a hold on garbage, they milk it to the full. Meanwhile cops are being stabbed in the head and dragged along under cars - WTF. Keep doing what you are doing folks in the 'real world' are right behind you. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.
Great video Bruce. Just ride a leftover 2017 SDGT and loved it! Unfortunately the upkeep costs and the need to be able to keep a pillion happy have pushed me to an Africa Twin. $4000US cheaper, dealer 20 minutes away, and Honda reliability. Have a 37 year old CB900F in the garage that still runs every time I tickle the go button. Keep your spirits up mate, live your life and everything will shake out. Always in your corner.
Peace!
Damnit, now i want one too! Great vid, thank you teatop1!
Cheers Charles 👍
Super vid as always Bruce, take no notice of the negativity that you have encountered of late mate and rise above it! Just glad the channel will keep going. Looking forward to the Picos vids!!
Bruce, great review of the GT, just need KTM to do the bike in a different colour! Keep on putting the vids out and entertaining us (as Rick B says as long as you can still put food on the table) and don't let the man grind ya down...
Black and orange is slightly less "shell suit"
hi teapot you , tmf , mark pulling and lamb chops... you guys have set the bar so high. you are all great at what you do and all offer different thoughts on the products you showcase. best of health and safety to all of you. warmest regards from the usa !
Mate please stick at it i will for one back you to the hilt. you have a new patron i will sign up now, Your round the world got me back in to bikes after not riding for 21 years, And my life has changed for the better, So keep it up mate and chin up.
Man, I want one after watching you on this thing
Another great video Bruce. Thank you for keeping things real and I’m glad you’re still living your life... because we all love it when you do.
Mr. Teapotone- This was a fun review, and your enthusiasm for the bike shines through brightly! I am sorry for your wrangles with autocracy and I hope that you come out of them soon and with best results. You mention testing the 1250GS, and I look forward to such a review as I have just taken ownership of one (lowered version) and had the initial service completed yesterday. I'd like to see how your impression compares to mine (hint: I LIKE it). Keep up the good work! Bob
I must say... brilliant videos, I'm have fallen in love with that engine to, and is looking at both the Duke GT and the Adventure S... and just can't make up my mind... Me and my wife is doing long trips and is looking for a comfy bike for mile crunching (out of the two)... your videos might just have made my mind up =P
Get one bought . I have the 1290 Super Adventure S. I had the 1290 Super Duke R before and missed the raw Super Duke power. Took the Super Adventure S to Hilltop and Jeff turned it into a Super Duke R on stilts, its mental. Wheelies 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear just on throttle. I do wonder what the Super Duke GT would be like but for me, that face is something only a mother could love.
Wings exhaust mate, Wings exhausts 👍
Oh, the Super Adventure S (can we say SAS from now on) does let you know not to be careless with the throttle. You've got to feed that 1301cc motor with fuel carefully. If you had kids (do you...?) then you will know too much fuel too quickly will end in tears 😂😜😉
Awesome video. This is the bike I'm saving for, and you've helped my motivation! Liked and subscribed 👍🏼
Thanks Gaz, welcome to the channel bud 👍
i like a man or woman that stick to principles not many about you and chops are two of the best bike review vloggers can push on but also be sensible good luck with your courier decision
Great vid yet again Bruce, thank you! So, so tempted by that GT.... Don’t forget, things in life happen for a reason, the path you find is always the right one. Family, health and happiness should be your number one focus 😇
Glad you liked it m8, wouldn't have spoken to you for a while if you didn't😂😂
Although I think my one has the nicest paint Job 👍👍👍🏍️🏍️😂😂😂😂🤔
What a great motorcycle but I am sorry to say its to tall for me , I only have a 29" to 29.5" inside leg , but that did not stop me enjoying my self .
i am 1,60 m high, and used to ride big bike like bmw R1200 rt, K 1200gt, and now a VFR, i will buy a gt very soon, i've tried it and no problem at all concerning my size. It is just a question of being used to it... Sorry for my english, i'm french.
Another great review Mr teapot one 👍 keep up the great work as your reviews really do cheer me up as well as the hundreds/thousands of other people 👍 live your life my friend, never a truer phrase ever. 😁👏
Hope it all works out right Bruce . Great channel and content , in all your videos I've watched, and I've watched pretty much everything you've uploaded ( and bought and read your book ) , I've never seen footage of you riding "dangerously " and without regard for others safety on the roads .
It's a thin ( blue ) line we have to tread, let's just hope common sense prevails mate
Good luck with everything
The futures bright ( the futures orange 😊👍🏻)
Thanks bud, unfortunately it appears that with internal investigations within my job there is no such thing as common sense 🤦♂️
Another cracking video and the pleasure you get from biking is obvious. Hope you can sort the crap that's going on currently out. Love your videos, want to get back into bikes but had a bad smash when i rode them years ago (now 59) , have had some taster training sessions hated the 650 Honda rev rev rev and a pain trying to ride smoothly slowly. Enjoyed the cb500. Rode ab R65 back in the day so was never a speed merchant. Enjoy all your vids and especially training / rider improvements and can see you ride to the method. Watch some others and find myself questioning the positioning.
must get around to watching your round the world vids , keep going Bruce
Looked at this KTM but wasn't convinced! and brought a 1250 GS, it does everything a 1290 does all be it a bit slower (not always a bad thing!) it carries more luggage, better weather protection (whats that stuff called again?? rain? not seen that in a month!) and comes with equipment that you pay extra for on a KTM!
Nice to see some of my stomping grounds again, surprised you never called in to see TMF but do understand!!
Hope you find your mojo with your career and find a way forward, good luck fella.
Hang in there Bruce, we’re with you matey. Loved the review big fella. 😀👍🏍🇦🇺
Hope it all gets sorted mate. Great review down my local jaunt of the A413
Thanks bud, I’m getting fed up of it all now and can’t wait to leave as soon as I have another job sorted.
Looking forward to getting back to normal tbh. 👍
Thanks for the video Bruce, brilliant as always. I have often thought of changing to KTM to be a little different; however, it would also involve changing accessories, which would be additional expenses. I have recently ordered a 1250 GSA to replace my current 1200 and should take delivery in about a month; can’t wait😃 Things will work out fine for you, I’m a firm believer in things happening for a reason; one door opens as another one closes. Take care and ride safe. Cheers, Andy.
Nice honest practical review !
Thanks Harvey, that’s what I always try to do 👍
As always great video well done 👍
Good to see you are still positive Bruce stay strong and common sense will prevail.
Perfectly timed editing there Bruce ;-), loving your work sir.
Massive respect to you mate for your commitment to us subscribers, we love your uploads and reviews and appreciate what you do. Yep we look too much at the speedo and that tosser in the Sunday driver Euro box pulls out on you and BAM. Then who gives a toss when we are in A&E and you hear people say bet it was the biker they are all mad. :-)
Great video Bruce. Would love one of those, however a bit too expensive for me! 👍
Bit too expensive and tall for me!
Bruce, great as usual. This or the Multistrada?
Thanks bud, if it’s for touring then the GT - for sh@ts and giggles, the Multistrada
I now have 20k miles on my 2016. In love with it even more now than when it was new. 😎
So Bruce, tell us how much you like the Super Duke? LOL!! Great review, I really enjoyed watching it. Hopefully that other crap that you shouldn't have to deal with gets sorted out soon. Stress is no good for anyone.
Always look forward to your vlogs Bruce, please don't stop!
I would love one of those.....just need a bigger piggy bank at the moment . . .
Good to hear you enjoying yourself mate, welcome to the naughty corner :-)
I’ve always been in there bud, just have to watch my P’s & Q’s at the mo 😉
Another great one Bruce! Glad you are keeping the channel going :)
Much as I love my GS, I’ve had three, I fancy a change back to sports tourers. Fancy a ride on the new RS but I need a test ride on one of these. Prefer the darker colour scheme though and the fact that it’s a chain drive is not an issue. I’ve only 4000 miles on my 1250 GSA so it may be a while yet. Keep your chin up Bruce, all the best for the future, things always work out for the best...😜😀
PS. Puig make great screens..
Cheers Chukky 👍
Love my GT. I disabled the quick-shifter during engine break-in and kept things that way. I enjoy shifting and probably don't need anything that makes it easier to go faster.
I've had the 2019 GT since March and approaching 4k miles. The bike is fabulous, no issues with reliability and is the finest handling/power/comfortable all in one bike I have owned. I have changed the end-can, lithium battery, screen ( to a smoked KTM standard) and steering damper to an adjustable reactive type, sometimes on 'touch down' there is a wobble, now eliminated and the steering is a little more direct.
Every day riding is Street damper/Street engine one-up with luggage (6ft 89kg) and the screen is in it's lowest position, 90 mph is comfy, perhaps your helmet contributed to some buffering? Through 30mph zones, 2nd gear, 70mph 5th gear, everywhere else 4th gear. I've taken the bike to Silverstone for a track day, intermediate group, GP circuit, no problem with keeping up with and taking on 'sports' bikes.
There are no negatives, only that the one hour quick ride may turn into a half day, oh and I get a numb bum after a couple of hours of continuous riding, no aches anywhere else.
Bob Todd
Hey Bob,
Please tell me, which steering damper do you use now?
Upto ‘working’ speed...nice vid Bruce.
😉👍
hi bruce great review , what sat nav app are you using through your phone and does it use data on your phone ... cheers
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Lovely Mini at the very beginning of the video 😀
Great video as always! Keep them coming!! The only things on my GT that are an issue (living in Arizona ) is the heat thrown off the engine can be high and i am trying to figure out a heat shield of some sort, and the stock seat for a touring bike is uncomfortable after a couple hours ( subjective i know ) also seat height may be an issue for many. I replaced the windscreen with something higher as at my height the stock setup was not doing much even at the highest setting...overall a great bike so far.. more sport than touring in my opinion, I tend to ride my Ducati Multi Strada when I go on a long trip as i find that bike more comfortable....D
Yep, #LiveYourLife and get rid of the negativity even if that means re-skilling/getting a new job.....we're all here supporting you.
Whats the servicing schedule like for this GT compared to the GS?
Great bike ,great video 👍 keep them coming
Love the video as usual, Bruce! Sorry the job is sticking their fingers where they don’t belong.... TJF. When it’s time, it’s time brother.
Ha thanks brother, yep it’s fast approaching bud, just need a viable income plan then I’m off 👍
teapotone I know the feeling... I’m keeping all options open at the moment... Even doing a degree as an old bastard to open doors!
Hold on Bruce so your saying weather protection is CRAP, and unlike a gs which you can be in the wrong gear hit the throttle it goes you have to change gear and ride in 4th or 3rd to have fun, never heard you say that you had Helga in 4th to have fun. Plus on the GS you don't have to set app's or press loads of buttons to get the heated grips on, it's move right thumb on lol. Please don't give up this your are one of the best on here...
Aye Chris, this is the beauty of having these bikes for a few weeks. You get the initial reaction when you first jump on a bike and how it makes you feel, but then once you’ve ridden it for a while you start to see the drawbacks and minus points.
There will be at least one more vid coming with my final review on it, don’t worry 😉👍
@@teapotone i had a go on my mates bmw S1000XR he had changed the exhust system, sound beautiful had it for two days loads of pull, bleeping the throttle all day after a two weeks started to miss the GS.
Am now looking at a 1250gs but might go gsa lol.
Did not realise i know where you live used to live and work 5 mins walk away, have now moved to West Yorkshire now nice big open twiste roads lol
You were in my neck of the woods and you were on the A413. Next time, rather than take the first exit off towards Aylesbury take the second exit and about 5 miles up get onto the B4011 which is a cracking road.
Good luck with your move to Spain with Toro Adventure 😂 👍
I could see the grin through the helmet and beard :)
Best of luck with whatever you future holds. By the way I'm loving your road positions.
WARNING: This video contains a person having fun and possibly enjoying himself. If you are in any way offended by that, please don't watch the video.
Lol, spot on. Should be a standard warning to protect the fragile in society....
Well posted, cheers to that.......👍🏼
Gday mate, looking forward to seeing your thoughts on the 1250GS after riding the 1290's, also the BMW S1000XR would be an interesting ride review after riding the KTM's. Hopefully you're career is sorted out and works out well for you.
Glad to see you riding to IPSGA WATCHING THE VIDEO i can see a huge difference in your riding Bruce positioning is excellent as it should be and your making progress lol. Keep up the great work .
JK Thomson IAM Observer
Motorcycle coordinator NDAM
Great video! I frequently ride 2.5 hours on the highway for work, with my Duke 890R. I love that bike, but even with a windscreen, I am pretty tired when I come off the bike. I am considering the GT due to the stints on the highway, but I can see on your video that windprotection isn't great? The Superadventure is too big for me to do city driving and lanesplitting all the time. I don't mind a bit of wind, but do you think the difference on the helmet between a 890 duke and a GT will be significant enough, to be less tired after a longer motorway stint? I know it's subjective, but can I hear your personal thoughts on that?
I had an Austin Racing GP1 r can on a 2016 model GT and it definitely does promote hooliganism. It sounded absolutely phenomenal mated to the V Twin lump. I’ve a vid on my RUclips channel but it doesn’t do it justice. Hopefully getting a 2019 bike soon.
Thank you for the videos. This video made me go Orange. Sold my Ducati Monster... Just got a 2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke.
Wow Jake, great to hear you’ve enjoyed the vid bud.
Let me know what you think of the KTM once you’ve had it for a bit please 👍
Keep it going Lad great vids great fun and success what ever you choose mega
I ride a GS now to slow down a bit as North York’s is flooded with camera vans and it’s ruined any semblance of spirited riding. I don’t mean in 30’s either but in sneaky places.It must of had quite an impact on bike and sports car sales. The days of getting pulled by a ‘ proper ‘ traffic cop in North York’s who can then make a decision based on how you were riding and give valuable advice if needed are long gone.
Aye sadly that’s true about large parts of the UK now bud. I understand why they do it in accident hotspots, but it seems they just put them where they think they’ll deliver the highest revenue now.
It’s hard to argue against as people will just say - “Don’t speed”. But in my book there’s only inappropriate speed.
Then again, that’s why I’m in the situation I currently find myself in 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Keep your chin up teapot 👍
Love your vids
Loving your channel mate 👍
Thanks Swiss 🙏👍
Great vid keep em coming
I have a 2016 gt and love it
But I don't take any notice of the fuel range I get 180 miles from a full tank but the range indicates 290 mile maybe they fixed it for 2019 model.
Also you can move the bars across the top yoke and the pegs / gear and brake levers to make the bike more suited to your size.