We are really flirting with next bike territory now folks. Gear worn in this video: Helmet- bit.ly/30pWEKe Jacket- bit.ly/30rXpTd Gloves- bit.ly/30ugNPo Pants- bit.ly/30sXSV6 Shoes- bit.ly/30EJV6P
I just passed 1yr on my 17' SDR. The bike is still amazing, its such a tamed beast. The more you ride it the more it seems to fit to your body, hard to explain just have to own one.
6 months with my 18'SDR, I can confirm this comment. It starts to feel like your in touch with the road and wind. I feel like the king of the road sometimes.
@@lukaszg74 I notice a lot of speed triple riders watch Super Duke videos; and, I know why. When I ride mine, ( 2017 SD|GT) my cock gets longer. I can only guess that on a speed triple it dose not???
With everything you said in this video you’ve just described the exact way I feel about my 390 duke when I got it a year and a half ago, the difference being that I’m just a kid and mine is a toy bike compared to this one, but i still fall in love with her every single time I ride it
The handlebars have 4 different mounting positions so you can tailor your reach a decent amount for comfort. I've found that for me the most rearward position removed all wrist pain on long rides.
Thank you RUclips algorithm now I'm gonna binge this channel. Most importantly, thanks to whoever is working on this videos. The quality is high and the overall experience is delightful.
Do yourself a favor and buy it! I have owned one for a few months now and by far it is the best bike i have ever owned. I love everything about. Its power, grace, build quality and refinement. This is the bike i will own for a long time!
I've rode one, very impressed in fact so blown away with it's torque and comfort. Going sell my 2015 H2, getting a 2020 KTM 1290 3.0 the Beast. At 55 years old love the upright seating position at 6'1" over 255 lbs am too old having my knees under my armpits. Great review, talking about heat my 2008 ZX-14 turbocharged talk about heat, sometimes in the city I had look down thinking my pants were on fire. You done great review, your the only one that rode one on the highway, and said how it was. Please do one on the 2020 ASAP! 🇨🇦
I own a 2015 Superduke and may never sell it. I added a Akrapovic exaust, heated grips, upgraded the seat, swapped the ugly rear license plate holder for a shorty and upgraded the brakes(discs and pads). I also love how many accessories are available through KTM Power Parts. I got the rear side bag set and a tank bag for traveling which I highly recommend if you get one. In my mind its the perfect all around bike.
Totally agree that it feels awesome. Did a test ride day at the US round of MotoGP this year and rode about 6 or 8 bikes back to back, and the 1290 was my favorite of the day. Feels good, good usable power, great riding position. Rock on.
I used to ride all sorts or bikes from yammy to ducati… and all i can tell u is the superduke 1290 is definitely the best bike.. in the freaking world!
Get an FZ/MT-10 and put a few bucks into performance and comfort mods. You’ll save a ton of money and won’t have the headaches Walter keeps having because of that awesome Japanese reliability. Cost effective and almost just as fast. I watched your FZ review, along with others, 100 times before sitting on all the super nakeds. Fell in love with the feel and took the plunge. If you ever do, hit me up for the must do mods and you’ll have a sweet machine. FZ FOR LIFE!
chaseontwowheels I don’t have a “real” channel, but check out the FZ-10 on-ramp vid I just threw up there. That’s not full throttle, who needs faster than that? 😂
After owning the black version of the 2017 1290 SDR since Jan last year, I have a couple of comments. 1. Yes, it does have a quick shifter (up and down) as part of the optional Performance Pack. I assume that was not installed on this demo. 2. The indicators in other parts of the world (like here in Australia) are LED and MUCH slimmer and nicer than the North American model (not sure why they are different). 3. The black rims on the 2017/2018 models have orange stripes. I am kind of disappointed in the all black rims on the "white" model in this video. 4. I TOTALLY agree (at 22:40); the version 2.0 1290 Super Duke R is, hands down, THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER OWNED. My next bike can only be whatever KTM brings out as their next top end super naked. I simply cannot get enough of this bike, even after 18 months!
Need4Steve I honestly have thought about the gt myself. Like an all purpose bike. I have an my-09 and a vstar for cruising. That Gt would do it all. Literally everything you’ll ever need to do on a bike
Bruh, of you're comparing super nakeds and you don't try a Tuono Factory, your search is incomplete. SDR over an MT10 all day everyday and twice on Sunday tho. MT10SP is a different story maybe... C'mon Yamaha bring us the SP!
Hey man why haven't you looked at the Kawasaki Z900???? Its my daily.. No rider modes but it's a fantastic bike. Give it a ride. Or come out to Colorado and you can take mine for a ride!!
Kyle Dalton have you ridden a Fz09 was curios the comparison of the two. Heard bad and good things on the z900 and I wanna drive one and get my own onion. They look sweet. Does it have a ton of torque?
FZ Reina I have! The MT09 engine is way nicer but suspension is a let down. I owned the MT09 and went to SDR. I’m going to pick up an MT09 again and get cartridges and shocks for my commute bike. Z900 is great everywhere but lacks the engine and transmission refinement of the Yamaha.
tell that to India that just launched a FZ250-S. lower displacement FZ will always be the cheaper version of the MT series. In India and in Indonesia and all over southeast asia.
Why not use the quick selector for Ride mode ? Then its on 1 tap and your can choose your ride mode. You make it look like its hard to set the ride modes. Also this is a beast in Track mode, changes the bike to a SuperSport bike. No Quickshifter? Why bother testing the bike? Get a SDR MY 17+ with TrackPack and PerformancePack and it will be a totally different bike. You get: QuickShifter+ (Bi-directional) Track Ride mode(Throttle response is Sick) Launch Control 9 Modes of slip regulation (TC) In Trackmode its possible to disengage Anti Wheelie and still have Corner TC so you can have TC in the corners but able to wheelie out of corners/straights
Have you tested the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory to comparison to the Super Duke R? 😎 These two super naked are top of the tree for years. The Super Duke R are more for Super Moto guys and the Tuono V4 are for the Super Sport Racers.
Wtf are you on about...? You think the SDR has any connection to the factory in India?? Those blinkers are mandatory for the USA. Bikes made in Europe mate
@@RealOrbit-Australia those are manufactured in the same factory as KTM is owned by Bajaj. The Pulsar bike lineup uses the same KTM engine triple spark series. Look it up.
I have a '17, and I agree, the dash isn't anything to write home about. The tach is especially weak. One bar = 500 rpm just isn't good enough. More precision/resolution is needed.
Track mode on that bike makes it a savage. The bike has a quick shifter from factory and like the track mode it is a download the bike needs to unlock it.
I want this very bike, with the hard panniers for weekend blasts. I am pretty sure it will be my next one, but I am going to give it a couple years and find a low mileage used one. I absolutely love sport naked bikes, have had a Speed Triple for a few years now, but I REALLY like the 1290! Everything you have said in the video is spot on with what I have thought.
Shooot..not for me man..not for me..it's no joke. You're speaking the truth at 60+mph. Then again, I ride a mini cruiser...so I'm upright and windshield is a must for me.
Really liked the footage of observer view wile the bike is being ridden. Don't see that in many videos. Other than a drive by which are not the same. This bike looks great. Especially wile ridden.
Chase I was a GoPro guy but due to the red light special on the Hero 3 I jumped shipped and I’m glad I did, give the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 a try I believe you will love it and the metrics you can insert will go well in your videos.
This bike has a Quickshifter up and down from the factory. You just need to unlock it in the software. This software can be bought from any KTM dealer.
Couldn't agree more on the TFT part. I believe Ducati has a better display and font. Companies should take this section of the bike as seriously as other parts of the bike. The 2020 bmw s1000rr also has a very good display and software IMO.
Hearing you review the superduke reminded how much I’ve enjoyed mine over that last 18months! Not that I needed much reminding! No bike is perfect, but you come pretty close with the duke. The quick shifter and blipper are extra $$ though 😒
A MT-10 review after a super duke review? These are literally the two bikes my friend and I are thinking about getting. I’m a KTM fan and love v-twins so I’m all about the SDR. My friend broke his neck in a car crash so he’s looking to get off a sport bike and I talked him into a getting a naked. Unfortunately both bikes are pretty out of our price range so it’s going to be a while.
Im getting a 154cc 2stroke sport bike and dont care what other people think but at my age its pretty powerful. (Im 16) and getting my A1 license in few weeks
Awesome intro! Back to the feel when you were doing all the GXSRs with the yellow and black checkered tiles. But Chase, you could have easily knocked this down to a 20 minute video. I understand you want to repeat the emphasized moments of bike performance, but how many times do we need to hear you want to ride the latest MT-10 and compare it? I LOVE your reviews, but my goodness.
That helmet look gigantor on you man lol.. Also I agree with the screen being outdated in the looks dept I own the 18 Street Triple RS and this TFT Screen should be what all motomakers strive for or better!
I'm really tempted to trade my R1M for a 2020 Super Duke R. Tried one out, and though the 2019 was nice, this one is even nicer! I like that its very usable (can be a track BEAST, a road bike, a cruiser with very minor mods like a screen and bags that you can get from KTM). Its also nice that the pegs and handelbars are adjustable so you can put them very aggressive for the track, and easily twitch the pegs and handlebars to a more confortable cruising/street possition. they also simplified the menu's and added "quick buttons" for your favorite settings. Then standart optiosn like quickshifter/autoblipper, heated handlebars, usable storage room, nav & phone connectivity on TFT screen (whicis now more customizable), and options like a track program .... Test drive at your own risk (of REALLY really wanting to buy one afterwards). (Oh, and the Dash is adjustbale (as in you can move the angle to avoid glare))... The GT (another great options) adds a 6 Galon fuel tank, the screen as standart, hand guards fand a bigger TFT screen).... does it sound like I am about to buy a new motorcycle?
What a beauty of a bike. Love the Super Duke's looks not a fan of how high it was when I sat on one but to each their own. Still waiting for some Aprilia first rides Chase. I've got an '18 Tuono that you can use if you want.
Chase, this is my second favorite bike ever, the first one is the Ducati Streetfighter, and lucky me, i just bought (an used one, 2013 to be exact). Since i live in Brazil, it's reaaaaaaally hard to get hands on one of those Super Duke Rs here, so i always wondered, how do the stack up? Are they comparable in any sort of way? Yeah, i know the SF is old now, but i'm super curious. Great videos btw mate, keep up the great work!
I tend to prefer supersport bikes (R1 like), I Love this bike over the MT-10. But then again, I'm a big fan of the Orange accents. Seems like a good bike to ride and looks alone its killer! I'd pick KTM over the Yamaha
I’ve always had a respect and liking for the KTM. I’ve never had a chance to test ride one however....sat on a few but never taken on the road. Your review helps, thanks. My recollection is that this is a tall machine for a 30” inseam? Other reviewers have said that it can feel very “vibey” and a little rough. Maybe the 2019 update has made it a more sophisticated motorcycle?
@@ErichWilhelmVW What year was it? I tried this machine in I think 2016 and it was fairly tall to my recollection.....I am just about Chase's height and inseam measurement.....still an awesome machine by the way!
We are really flirting with next bike territory now folks.
Gear worn in this video:
Helmet- bit.ly/30pWEKe
Jacket- bit.ly/30rXpTd
Gloves- bit.ly/30ugNPo
Pants- bit.ly/30sXSV6
Shoes- bit.ly/30EJV6P
You should try out the BMW S1000R. Would love to see your opinion on BMW's naked bike.
I’d love to try it out as well. Can’t find. BMW dealer around here to work with though.
Try out the tuono v4
Aren't you already friendly with Hourglass?
Aldrei Estanque the factory will prob be my next bike. Just hate the service costs but damn what a machine
"KTM did some weird thing that makes it feel more stable the faster you go..."
Um. I would hope most bikes with rotating wheels would do that.
Every ridden a bike with smaller wheels &/or wheelbase ?
They did this thing called physics 😂😂
its the suspension geometry
Ever ride a naked at high speeds ? Definitely kinda scary lol
19:45
I picked up a 2019 KTM Super Duke R, new old stock, for 14k last November. Gotta LOVE those promotions!!!
I’m getting ready to do the same thing next month!!
Where was this? The dealership here wants like 15k for a 2018
I just passed 1yr on my 17' SDR. The bike is still amazing, its such a tamed beast. The more you ride it the more it seems to fit to your body, hard to explain just have to own one.
6 months with my 18'SDR, I can confirm this comment. It starts to feel like your in touch with the road and wind. I feel like the king of the road sometimes.
@@pencilman4347 same on my triple buddy
@@lukaszg74 nah, nothing like a KTM..forget that triple crap.
@@michaelsteven1090 been riding both buddy nothing between them, speede handles better ktm more power
@@lukaszg74 I notice a lot of speed triple riders watch Super Duke videos; and, I know why. When I ride mine, ( 2017 SD|GT) my cock gets longer. I can only guess that on a speed triple it dose not???
With everything you said in this video you’ve just described the exact way I feel about my 390 duke when I got it a year and a half ago, the difference being that I’m just a kid and mine is a toy bike compared to this one, but i still fall in love with her every single time I ride it
I imagine one of those really aggresive police officers who rush over to your bike to snatch out the keys..
That would be awkward on this bike hahah
That would be fucking HILARIOUS 💀💀💀
"That is nuts!"
That is the proper response when riding a SuperDuke. It never gets old.
Ive owned countless motorcycles and I have a 1290 SD and its the best bike Ive ever ridden. Just plain awesome
The handlebars have 4 different mounting positions so you can tailor your reach a decent amount for comfort. I've found that for me the most rearward position removed all wrist pain on long rides.
Thank you RUclips algorithm now I'm gonna binge this channel.
Most importantly, thanks to whoever is working on this videos. The quality is high and the overall experience is delightful.
As an austrian i feel proud hearing these words of you. Got myself a 390 Duke and love it, next step (dream) is the 1290 superduke r
Do yourself a favor and buy it! I have owned one for a few months now and by far it is the best bike i have ever owned. I love everything about. Its power, grace, build quality and refinement. This is the bike i will own for a long time!
I've rode one, very impressed in fact so blown away with it's torque and comfort. Going sell my 2015 H2, getting a 2020 KTM 1290 3.0 the Beast. At 55 years old love the upright seating position at 6'1" over 255 lbs am too old having my knees under my armpits. Great review, talking about heat my 2008 ZX-14 turbocharged talk about heat, sometimes in the city I had look down thinking my pants were on fire. You done great review, your the only one that rode one on the highway, and said how it was. Please do one on the 2020 ASAP! 🇨🇦
I was just looking for your first rides and for the super Duke how lucky five minutes later I get a notification that you uploaded a video on this...😍
The Best Bike of the World :D
Only 9 people agree with you
@@rodrozil6544 twelve*
@@brianbeard1106 15😂
@@McTripleCheese 18😏
@@lynx8437 21🤣
Every time I see a super Duke I can't help but think the rc8r tail section would really complete the bike.
shepard doran You know I know lol
Would be interesting to see a high quality mock up..I don't think so though I prefer it the way it is.
Did you mail KTM already ? Brilliant idea! :D
I own a 2015 Superduke and may never sell it. I added a Akrapovic exaust, heated grips, upgraded the seat, swapped the ugly rear license plate holder for a shorty and upgraded the brakes(discs and pads). I also love how many accessories are available through KTM Power Parts. I got the rear side bag set and a tank bag for traveling which I highly recommend if you get one. In my mind its the perfect all around bike.
Totally agree that it feels awesome. Did a test ride day at the US round of MotoGP this year and rode about 6 or 8 bikes back to back, and the 1290 was my favorite of the day. Feels good, good usable power, great riding position. Rock on.
I used to ride all sorts or bikes from yammy to ducati… and all i can tell u is the superduke 1290 is definitely the best bike.. in the freaking world!
Get an FZ/MT-10 and put a few bucks into performance and comfort mods. You’ll save a ton of money and won’t have the headaches Walter keeps having because of that awesome Japanese reliability. Cost effective and almost just as fast. I watched your FZ review, along with others, 100 times before sitting on all the super nakeds. Fell in love with the feel and took the plunge. If you ever do, hit me up for the must do mods and you’ll have a sweet machine. FZ FOR LIFE!
Might have to take you up on that sir!
chaseontwowheels I don’t have a “real” channel, but check out the FZ-10 on-ramp vid I just threw up there. That’s not full throttle, who needs faster than that? 😂
@@Recn12 have you seen the extreme creations turbo kit for the mt10 its a fucken beast makes 207hp to the wheel
Test rode this morning. Absolutely blown away. Bought one as a second bike but it just might take number 1 slot from my BMW R1200 GSA.
It's possible to ride a Super Duke without doing a half mile wheelie?
Weird
🤣
After owning the black version of the 2017 1290 SDR since Jan last year, I have a couple of comments.
1. Yes, it does have a quick shifter (up and down) as part of the optional Performance Pack. I assume that was not installed on this demo.
2. The indicators in other parts of the world (like here in Australia) are LED and MUCH slimmer and nicer than the North American model (not sure why they are different).
3. The black rims on the 2017/2018 models have orange stripes. I am kind of disappointed in the all black rims on the "white" model in this video.
4. I TOTALLY agree (at 22:40); the version 2.0 1290 Super Duke R is, hands down, THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER OWNED. My next bike can only be whatever KTM brings out as their next top end super naked. I simply cannot get enough of this bike, even after 18 months!
How is the reliability?
In norway this is a 30 000 usd motorcycle, so 18 000 usd seems pretty good for me :)
Norgeeeeeeeee bror
Norge e svindyrt, derfor bor eg i Junaiten.
30000 usd seems fine to me compared to 37500 usd in Denmark
@@TheDinmor6 37500 usd in Denmark seems like a good price, i mean, 5 kr for a biltema korv in sweden
Ahh, seems like 22500 USD in Ukraine is just a fair price. :(
These bikes are insane. So much fun. Although I prefer be GT version because secret compartments 😁
Need4Steve plus it look better lol
Need4Steve I honestly have thought about the gt myself. Like an all purpose bike. I have an my-09 and a vstar for cruising. That Gt would do it all. Literally everything you’ll ever need to do on a bike
Bruce Smith jack of all trades you might say?
Bruce Smith I agree. The GT would be worth it in my opinion. Both great bikes non the less
Yes Steve SECRET compartments are a necessity when there is no trunk hahaha.
Bruh, of you're comparing super nakeds and you don't try a Tuono Factory, your search is incomplete.
SDR over an MT10 all day everyday and twice on Sunday tho. MT10SP is a different story maybe...
C'mon Yamaha bring us the SP!
Hey man why haven't you looked at the Kawasaki Z900???? Its my daily.. No rider modes but it's a fantastic bike. Give it a ride. Or come out to Colorado and you can take mine for a ride!!
It's on the list. Trust me. Just gotta get around to riding one.
I have ridden z900, z900 RS and super duke and the duke is just on another level with its feel
Kyle Dalton have you ridden a Fz09 was curios the comparison of the two. Heard bad and good things on the z900 and I wanna drive one and get my own onion. They look sweet. Does it have a ton of torque?
FZ Reina I have! The MT09 engine is way nicer but suspension is a let down. I owned the MT09 and went to SDR. I’m going to pick up an MT09 again and get cartridges and shocks for my commute bike. Z900 is great everywhere but lacks the engine and transmission refinement of the Yamaha.
@@avinashr9649 exactly, and the Z900 also doesn't corner as well
that camera is legit man!!! The slow mo detail is wilddd
This instantly became my dream bike. Wow man just super cool review and all that. Great bike ❤
I was thinking between a super duke and an fz10 and this video has given me so much helpful info about the duke
Great video keep it up
the best looking super duke
Great video! Also it's MT-10 all around the world now, no more FZ 😉
i like fz more
tell that to India that just launched a FZ250-S. lower displacement FZ will always be the cheaper version of the MT series. In India and in Indonesia and all over southeast asia.
Love how you threw in the Street Fighter II reference. it's the first thing I thought when you tried to change modes lol
Why not use the quick selector for Ride mode ? Then its on 1 tap and your can choose your ride mode. You make it look like its hard to set the ride modes.
Also this is a beast in Track mode, changes the bike to a SuperSport bike.
No Quickshifter? Why bother testing the bike?
Get a SDR MY 17+ with TrackPack and PerformancePack and it will be a totally different bike.
You get:
QuickShifter+ (Bi-directional)
Track Ride mode(Throttle response is Sick)
Launch Control
9 Modes of slip regulation (TC)
In Trackmode its possible to disengage Anti Wheelie and still have Corner TC so you can have TC in the corners but able to wheelie out of corners/straights
21:23 that dude blew right through that stop sign lol
Pretty sure this will be my next bike... been saving for it for a couple years and getting close.
Good to see your channel get in the right track, in a way that more views than even from the last few months
We, the people, need many many more first rides.
I would definitely take the KTM. Especially because of the look. Greets from Germany 👍😎
remember the last time u guys took in something austrian!!
Tell me: is Japanese better?
Chase you are crazy if you don't get this 1290 it fits you perfect and you look comfortable
You should definetly try the new Speed Triple RS 2018. They've made a lot of improvements!
Would love to see the comparison with MT10 🙌🏼❤️
What’s crazy is they made it even better for 2020
Torn between this and FZ-10 .....will upgrade to one of them next season.
Have you tested the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory to comparison to the Super Duke R? 😎
These two super naked are top of the tree for years.
The Super Duke R are more for Super Moto guys and the Tuono V4 are for the Super Sport Racers.
that blinkers though. came straight off a Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
Wtf are you on about...? You think the SDR has any connection to the factory in India?? Those blinkers are mandatory for the USA. Bikes made in Europe mate
@@RealOrbit-Australia those are manufactured in the same factory as KTM is owned by Bajaj. The Pulsar bike lineup uses the same KTM engine triple spark series. Look it up.
@@RealOrbit-Australia just like how the mt09 engines are made in Indonesia. Not japan my friend.
@@RazgrizFllaga wait what ? i'm from indonesia and don't know about it lol
@@susiastary6714 aneh kan? engine yg dibikin di sini malah ga dijual lokal. lol.
I have a '17, and I agree, the dash isn't anything to write home about. The tach is especially weak. One bar = 500 rpm just isn't good enough. More precision/resolution is needed.
Track mode on that bike makes it a savage. The bike has a quick shifter from factory and like the track mode it is a download the bike needs to unlock it.
I want this very bike, with the hard panniers for weekend blasts. I am pretty sure it will be my next one, but I am going to give it a couple years and find a low mileage used one. I absolutely love sport naked bikes, have had a Speed Triple for a few years now, but I REALLY like the 1290! Everything you have said in the video is spot on with what I have thought.
On a Naked bike; your body is the one doing the engine breaking.
Just in case: This is a joke
Shooot..not for me man..not for me..it's no joke. You're speaking the truth at 60+mph. Then again, I ride a mini cruiser...so I'm upright and windshield is a must for me.
I've only ridden dirt bikes and Harleys. These naked bikes are super interesting to me, I think I need one.
Really liked the footage of observer view wile the bike is being ridden. Don't see that in many videos. Other than a drive by which are not the same. This bike looks great. Especially wile ridden.
Chase I was a GoPro guy but due to the red light special on the Hero 3 I jumped shipped and I’m glad I did, give the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 a try I believe you will love it and the metrics you can insert will go well in your videos.
Chase, this is it! This is the bike you were waiting for !!
Patrick coming in clutch with the sound check..... #truehero
Road to a Million SUBS! Really like how you review bikes Chase. You make me feel like i'm also riding the bike.
DAMN DUDE.. 1M SUBS NOW! CONGRATS!
Rottweiler Stage 5, Pirelli Angel GT’s, incredible bike
"It's got no key hole!"
>Flicks out key
wait a second..
bloody hell I've had an aftermarket fuel cap for so long I forgot you even needed a key for the gas tank :l
This bike has a Quickshifter up and down from the factory. You just need to unlock it in the software. This software can be bought from any KTM dealer.
Couldn't agree more on the TFT part. I believe Ducati has a better display and font. Companies should take this section of the bike as seriously as other parts of the bike. The 2020 bmw s1000rr also has a very good display and software IMO.
That’s a sweet bike! KTM makes some badass bikes! I liked the KTM dirt bikes I seen in Roswell when I was picking up my 2016 Zx10r....
Hearing you review the superduke reminded how much I’ve enjoyed mine over that last 18months! Not that I needed much reminding! No bike is perfect, but you come pretty close with the duke. The quick shifter and blipper are extra $$ though 😒
I'm amazed at how tame this video is considering how nuts that bike is.
A bike is only as nuts as the person piloting it lets it be. Especially if you are aware how to ride.
Get one, you know you need this in your life!
A MT-10 review after a super duke review? These are literally the two bikes my friend and I are thinking about getting. I’m a KTM fan and love v-twins so I’m all about the SDR. My friend broke his neck in a car crash so he’s looking to get off a sport bike and I talked him into a getting a naked. Unfortunately both bikes are pretty out of our price range so it’s going to be a while.
This bike is perfection, even 790 version is more than enough for me. This bike is real Austrian death machine
Im getting a 154cc 2stroke sport bike and dont care what other people think but at my age its pretty powerful. (Im 16) and getting my A1 license in few weeks
I owned one for a while. Would do a third gear power wheelie in rain mode... Not sure rain mode did much other than soften the initial throttle.
Hahaha classic SDR
Awesome intro! Back to the feel when you were doing all the GXSRs with the yellow and black checkered tiles. But Chase, you could have easily knocked this down to a 20 minute video. I understand you want to repeat the emphasized moments of bike performance, but how many times do we need to hear you want to ride the latest MT-10 and compare it? I LOVE your reviews, but my goodness.
Kinda want this bike to complement my 2015 R1. That thing is too aggressive sometimes but I still love it.
That helmet look gigantor on you man lol.. Also I agree with the screen being outdated in the looks dept I own the 18 Street Triple RS and this TFT Screen should be what all motomakers strive for or better!
I'm really tempted to trade my R1M for a 2020 Super Duke R. Tried one out, and though the 2019 was nice, this one is even nicer! I like that its very usable (can be a track BEAST, a road bike, a cruiser with very minor mods like a screen and bags that you can get from KTM). Its also nice that the pegs and handelbars are adjustable so you can put them very aggressive for the track, and easily twitch the pegs and handlebars to a more confortable cruising/street possition. they also simplified the menu's and added "quick buttons" for your favorite settings. Then standart optiosn like quickshifter/autoblipper, heated handlebars, usable storage room, nav & phone connectivity on TFT screen (whicis now more customizable), and options like a track program .... Test drive at your own risk (of REALLY really wanting to buy one afterwards).
(Oh, and the Dash is adjustbale (as in you can move the angle to avoid glare))... The GT (another great options) adds a 6 Galon fuel tank, the screen as standart, hand guards fand a bigger TFT screen).... does it sound like I am about to buy a new motorcycle?
If this had an exhaust like the brutale 800..or even better 1000....dayummmmmmmmmmmm
What a beauty of a bike. Love the Super Duke's looks not a fan of how high it was when I sat on one but to each their own. Still waiting for some Aprilia first rides Chase. I've got an '18 Tuono that you can use if you want.
Best part of the Super Duke is slapping the shit out of Japanese liter bikes both on road and track while being comfortable at the same time.
Chase, this is my second favorite bike ever, the first one is the Ducati Streetfighter, and lucky me, i just bought (an used one, 2013 to be exact). Since i live in Brazil, it's reaaaaaaally hard to get hands on one of those Super Duke Rs here, so i always wondered, how do the stack up? Are they comparable in any sort of way? Yeah, i know the SF is old now, but i'm super curious. Great videos btw mate, keep up the great work!
Great Review Chase! I absolutely love this bike but for me the headlight is a show stopper. I understand most like it but not me. I hate that look.
For highway slogging, there's always the 6.1gallon tank, quarter-fairing 1290 GT.
I'm digging that white colour...❤️❤️❤️
I tend to prefer supersport bikes (R1 like), I Love this bike over the MT-10. But then again, I'm a big fan of the Orange accents. Seems like a good bike to ride and looks alone its killer! I'd pick KTM over the Yamaha
I LOVE both the MT-10 and the SDR1290. But I HATE both of their headlight arrangements.
I miss the videos with you and yumi doing adventures and stuff those were funny
What a monster. I mean what a duke!
One of the best looking naked bike after MV Augusta brutale 1000 and z1000.
Chase you should do a first ride on a Aprilia Tuono 1100 factory
Sport mode🤙🔥
KTM offers a quickshifter with autoblip, launch- and wheelycontroll and such things. So if you want it, you can have it.
Not on the superduke. They had to put a statement out saying qs blows motors on them. Looking up
Wait for this too long! Great Job!
Ktm sponsor my boy!!!
I haven't been lucky enough to ride either bike, but I'd go with the 1290 just based on looks alone
SDR or MT-10? Looking to get a new bike.
Super duke! Super duke! Super duke!
Super duke, insane torque
How reliable is this bike and also is the maintenance easy?? Anything crazy like short valve lash adjustment intervals?
Love the background music♥️
I prefer the old type of key with bikes because with that key if ur nearby anyone can just start the bike ( if they know how) and go with it
Trust me you gotta be really close to start it...
Yeah like within a foot I would love to see someone try to start my bike when I was standing next to it...
okay, you got my like at the Hadouken xD cheers from Italy!
I’ve always had a respect and liking for the KTM. I’ve never had a chance to test ride one however....sat on a few but never taken on the road. Your review helps, thanks. My recollection is that this is a tall machine for a 30” inseam?
Other reviewers have said that it can feel very “vibey” and a little rough. Maybe the 2019 update has made it a more sophisticated motorcycle?
Garey Cooper I was at a dealer picking up my RC390 from maintenance and sat on a SuperDuke, I felt more flat footed on that then my little 390 haha
@@ErichWilhelmVW What year was it? I tried this machine in I think 2016 and it was fairly tall to my recollection.....I am just about Chase's height and inseam measurement.....still an awesome machine by the way!
Garey Cooper I don’t know exactly but I’d imagine the 2019 because it was on the showroom floor with the other new bikes.
The 2020 version is even more versatile....
It's been a while since I watched a vid from you. Your Kawi Z900RS review convinced me to buy one for myself. chase... I mean: cheers! :-)
Ive been wanting a super duke since they came out.... man this bike gets me all squishy in the pants
You might want to see a doc about that