2019 KTM Duke 790 | First Ride

[@yammienoob]

Dying to try this bike out. I've heard nothing but good things! Great vid dude

[@mrzoov3661]

Hello the one and only yam

[@mattdarosa8789]

Love the content man keep it up

[@Randlemannn]

You didn't do it :(

[@YoutubeReplayed]

Yammie is such a loser. I can’t stop thinking about what you did. Lame brother. It will catch up to you as every bad thing always does.

[@jamescarter740]

I rode both the Street Triple R and the 790 Duke. I got down the street on the triple and had a huge grin on my face, it was a blast. But when I went and rode the Duke, I had that same ear to ear grin before leaving the parking lot. Everyone has a different taste and you won't know what fits you until you get out there and try them. I bashed the 790 since it's release because of it's looks, but after riding it, it's actually one of my favorite bikes I've had the chance to ride. ✌️

[@alexv5581]

Looks is subjective, you like the triumph, but I think it looks terrible. The KTM bikes are great looking, super sharp lines and angles. Beautiful geometry with a great presence. Plus the orange and black combo is stunning.

[@GrtSatan]

@@alexv5581 I put a 1000 dollar deposit on mine after viewing KTM's promo vid. Chose the black/gray colour scheme and waited six months for mine to arrive. Also purchased the optional Akrapovic silencer because I thought the stock system was an aesthetic mess. One year later it is in the shop having a coolant leak remedied under warranty; I love this machine. It is far and away the most exciting street bike I have ever ridden and punches way above its weight compared to other supposedly comparable machines. It's a bargain as well. just try getting more bang for your buck.

[@oxide_fx]

I do adore the 790... My only problem with it is everytime I look at it, I long for the prototype....

[@vnmfxfreemontages9430]

I think with a bit of modifying you can easily get a really nice looking bike by only changing the license plate bracket and the mirrors

[@rohitchowdary27]

That's how your parents think of you

[@Smoove233]

@@vnmfxfreemontages9430 the prototype just looked so much better

[@kannankichu1997]

Look wise I like the 390 better than the 790. The trellis frame

[@kannankichu1997]

My problem is the fucking insurance in my province.

[@CasualFlyer]

Fix for the glare on the screen: anti-glare film, easy and cheap fix. Got it on my 790, no more problems with the sun!

[@vexmau5]

Casual Flyer could you provide a link to where you bought it please?

[@heykat18]

Chase, just purchase the 1290 Super Duke R and call it a day. It comfortable, versatile, powerful and scary all in one package.

[@mrtoast4230]

Agree

[@deanbrown8059]

I have a 790 so I'm very pleased you done this video, you really need to do a longer test ride though! Trust me man my favourite thing by far about the bike is not the down blipper, all day long it's the cornering, you can throw this bike at a corner any speed and you always feel you could have done it even faster, this bike has your back in the bends, best handling bike ever!!!!

[@kxry4679]

Dean Brown been looking at a 2019 790, but I’m worried I might be tip toeing it. I’m 5’9

[@tomass31]

@@kxry4679I own one and I'm 5'9 and don't tip toe on it.

[@ilharmy]

⁠@@kxry4679im 5’5 and this bike is very easy to handle for me

[@Narog-s1k]

Never ever! Thats bullshit! The Suspension Setup is 🤮🤮 MT 09,07,xsr900 ,is better handling Bikes!

[@HangOnHangOff]

Not sure if I am happy seeing this. I went to the same dealer looking for testing this bike out, basically told that if I am not 100% buying then I should go to a demo days weeks later instead of letting me trying the bike out. Mind you I wasn't just some random people who walked in, I was in my leathers while arriving on my 17 Tuono. Can't say I am happy about the dealership D: Good first ride tho.

[@WoodyRides]

That is how just about all dealerships are.

[@SPALFEC3]

If you're on a 17 tuono maybe they think you just wanted a joyride?

[@HangOnHangOff]

@@WoodyRides Yea, but I called ahead, and they said I can come over for a test ride.

[@HangOnHangOff]

@@SPALFEC3 Could happen but it is uncommon for people to own more than 1 bike?

[@whiteboiwyatt]

Benson Wang mountain motorsports is probably the worst dealership chain in existence. Every time I’ve been they’ve generally always been shady or unprofessional in some way. From denying me the ability to test ride a bike that I’ve literally told them I’ll buy right now if i enjoy the test ride to them charging an insane amount of “dealer fees” on top of the one bike I’ve purchased from them (lol I’ll never do that again). My advice, avoid these mother fuckers like the plague unless they’re the only people who have something you’re looking for, lol but chances are they won’t have it either because they hardly have shit in stock.

[@MGL83]

I just bought the 790. MT 09 wasn't ever really in competition for me. 790 was much more fun to ride. I fit on KTM way better (I'm tall so legroom is key), it looks and sounds way better (personal view, I prefer twins) and build and finish is much nicer. Down to details like light up switches. One potential downside - we'll see what's reliability like. Bias disclaimer, I'm from Europe, so maybe local brand loyalty might be a factor.

[@Zalonka]

Much better quality than an mt09

[@aura_daddy]

how was the reliability??

[@Snotroggel453]

After a year did you had any major reliability issues? I heard that oil and coolant leaks are pretty common.

[@Narog-s1k]

😂😂😂 biult quality on Yamaha is 1000 Times better then KTM! 😂 Crankshaft Problems all the time ( in 2024 too!) by KTM! Engine dies! Suspension Bad! Brakes Bad!...and Duke are so ugly! 🤮🤮

[@Narog-s1k]

And a twin never Sounds better then a Triple! Never! And defintely a Triple Mt 09 engine makes more fun!

[@pab18c5]

Love all the reviews and videos you put out there for us. Thanks Chase. I would like to see a first ride on the 2019 GSX-S750 Please. keep up the good work. Ride safe.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

SO happy you can keep riding and making First Ride videos. 👍

[@Zalonka]

This was probably one recorded fyi

[@midibudu]

owning one from june, i can tell you that it chews sportsbikes on mountain roads, and you know europe roads, it pretty much also destroys supersport (600 and even 1000) on the track, not in straightlines, but on the corners is just a freaking amazing bike, it also gets up to 60 mpg wich is just insane, did a few 9 hour all mountain road (and a bit oh highway) trip and you can keep going, best bike of the year hands down

[@Tom_KTM]

Nice video Chase :D I live in Germany and currently ride a 2017 KTM Duke 125 (same frame wheels and everything as on the 390 that you mentioned and love except a little less power) and I'm also rocking some Highsider bar- end mirrors and a nice tail tidy to make the bike more beautiful. The dash setup and the way the controls are placed are exactly the same as on the 790 and I must agree it is hard to reach that indicator switch I agree man. I am also considering the 790 for my bigger licence and I can't wait to get one this September. Don't worry about the orange. If you don't like that there's actually a black version of the 790 and it looks absolutely gorgeous man! I enjoyed the video keep it up man. Very informative :D

[@pacman1789]

Chase not Chaos...

[@deadpuppetrider6315]

Test rode the duke as a potential first Bike - found it fun and enjoyable but didn’t like it aesthetically. Ended up getting a street triple 765 and in my opinion blows this away in every aspect

[@ToastedBuns207]

KTM's naked bikes all have a weird look to them. Especially the headlights.

[@Lex-Rex]

You are correct. It is not even an opinion - it is a fact.

[@LIKWID]

The auto blipper on the downshift is all good but you cant beat the satisfaction you get from manually rev matching.

[@ChromeFusion]

The blipper and quickshifter can be turned off in the modes

[@ChromeFusion]

It also has wheelie control and launch control

[@emanuelecapodieci3953]

Just bought my 790 from them last Friday. Loving it

[@Alexander5R]

21:01 - Ms. Chaseontwowheels: who is that Katie M. that you are always talking about? - Chaseontwowheels: I swear to you it's a motorcycle.

[@FxMoto]

I like the new touches, the sponsor incorporation in the footage of the bike with the specs. The little gray icons that 1 watermark your content but also promote your brand and mention it is a first ride. And just generally the way you film it is something no one else does. Also props just keeping cool at the guy honking at you and continuing the conversation.

[@mollygrubber]

"I'm in the market for a mid to high weight naked. Motorcycle, obviously." Starting off the review with a bang lol

[@djtutin1]

Have the fz09, checked out the 790 last week, have to say, it's got all the power I'll ever need. And all that leg room on the left side, thinking about the KTM right now, don't thing you can wrong with either one . But the KTM 790 is my next bike! I'll be 73 this year, don't plan on ever slowing down.

[@motoryzen]

12:10 to 12:22 its a 799cc engine dude. If THAT isn't enough power for the highway, then nothing is. A damn cb500x and rebel 500 (same 471cc engine) is plenty of sensible power for the interstate highways in USA.

[@67amri13]

dude it is in line twin cylinder even if it has 799cc it wouldn't have the power 600cc super sport in line 4 engine or the torque that v twin engine have.... and by the way it is chase and he rode a lot of faster bike

[@anandkrishna9553]

@@67amri13 105 bhp ain't no joke son. Perfect for cruising and even for a bit of fun. The thing tops out 240kph. The z900 which is heavier and more powerful does just 20kph more when flat out. It's a good bike and everybody's got thier own opinion🤘🏾

[@WesT10109]

I know right? He always does that. I'm beginning to think if the bike's not a liter bike, Chase is never going to think it's enough for the highway. Which is just stupid. My CBR300 does just fine on the highway.

[@winjgo12]

@@67amri13 well mate, you cant go blazing with 600cc SS without breaking the law, 500cc+ is adequate for highway, I have done touring with my CB500X while bracing a heavy storm for 1.5 hours straight (Sydney 2018 December storm)

[@sabinchaulagain99]

Even if he does ride a liter bike he puts it in a low power mode... Chase is a joke

[@aldreiestanque3363]

On the looks. Duke 790 is more aggressive lookin. For me I pref this bike! Sooo excited to see this in your garage!!🔥

[@MrTrek164]

I've had this bike for a year ,it's brilliant all rounder and fun fun fun .The only warning is that you are having so much fun that you tend to be speeding far too often .yes the rear brake leave was the first thing I adjusted and upgrade the pads to gain more feel .Standard tyres was shot by 1800 miles ,now using Pirelli angel gt2 which is a good upgrade and should achieve 6000 miles plus . I have gel inserts in the seats that's made it oh so much better and allowing comfortable touring days out .launch mode is great fun and the menu is easy and intuitive ,mirrors work great ,small screen allows 100 mph cruising in comfort .This has become the only bike I need .R&G heated grips work superb and cost 25% of the cost of the factory grips .

[@FloridaPoolGuy]

Solid review, I've owned the 790 Duke since Nov 2018 and the MT-09 since July 2018 agree very much with your assessments. The Yamaha is cheaper, faster and meaner and the Duke is more nimble has cool electronics and looks better IMO.

[@PantsuGod]

MT09 looks better from the riders perspective imo.

[@devonellesse]

Different suspensions, weight and riding positions completely

[@poonhh]

If you can only choose 1 between MT-09 and 790 Duke. Which will you choose?

[@TheHomeExpert5]

@@poonhh the Yamaha has way too much power. I think it is more fun to ride a bike that has lighter-weight and lower horsepower than something like the Yamaha. I had a 2016 Suzuki GSX s1000f and it was lightweight, however, it had 145 horsepower. So, every time I rode it, it felt like holding a lit stick of dynamite.

[@stevenfortier6436]

Street Triple RS. I can't get used to that headlight. Plus no adjustments on suspension kinda sucks too. Looks like a fun bike though.

[@HalfdeadRider]

I's much rather have the Triumph, I personally dislike the KTM's headlight much more, makes it feel like there is no front end to me lol.

[@Lex-Rex]

I just picked up a leftover 18 street triple with extras for a great price. The Street Triple is a better bike bar none. That thing is hideous.

[@Lex-Rex]

@Thgt Ggyh Who fucking cares about the headlight. The bike in general is better period.

[@aakashsandhu2165]

Triumph triples and KTM twins, if you like your performance a bit raw then go for the 790, but if you like it a bit less scary more tamed, then you should buy the Street Triple.

[@DimitriZarate902]

I watched this last winter up until this spring when I bought my 2020 790, and I still come back just to enjoy the video even tho I have one sitting in the garage, Fr love this video so much 😂 also love the bike! 4K miles and no complaints what so ever.

[@MonkeyBoy_Prints]

I bought this bike last August after my 900 Tracer was stolen (FJ-09 for you across the pond) And being so much lighter than the FJ and not having a screen it feels so much faster. The throttle response is pretty aggressive but you get used to it. I don't have the stock exhaust, I have the Akra. This bike is small which works for me, I'm 5"8 but it also means traffic doesn't matter because it can slide between gaps other bikes may struggle. I'm a huge fan of this bike and it sounds actually really good in person. It isn't the loudest bike but that's a good thing for me as I start work at 06:00.

[@HiddenLoreHub]

I have a modified 790 duke, bough a belly panel striped of tail made it sharp racy looking, clean and it looks scary with the austin racing titanium... it rides amazing and has a terror sound with the AR exhaust. Never had an issue but i would reccomend chaning the chain, the exhaust system and map it right away if you don't want to feel the jerkyness. Otherwise the bike is just a beast.

[@Quagmire88]

All the new tech in motorcycles these days is awesome, but I would opt to leave out the quickshifter functions. I find it soooo much more fun to manually upshift and revmatch on the downshifts.

[@ChromeFusion]

You can switch the blipper and quickshifter off

[@ChromeFusion]

It also has wheelie and launch control

[@notyou4219]

i know they coast more but give the MV Agusta - BRUTALE 800, DRAGSTER 800 RR or RVS a try

[@williamtravis9283]

Thanks Mountain Motorsports for letting Chase do these 1st rides!

[@ML-mq7zq]

Sooo. What do you think about someone 6’3 and 240 pounds riding that? I do wear 32-34” inseam pants. So I’m mostly torso. I’ve been drooling over this bike for a while. Def don’t want a cruiser or super sport.

[@philrc1]

With the 270 degree crank and light weight, it's the new MT07! Has the sound, has the light weight and similar styling (Naked, street fighter) but has power more like the MT09.

[@philrc1]

The sound of that 270 degree crank inline twin was one of the biggest selling points for me. I had decided to buy a MT07 for the same reason until I saw (and heard) the Duke 790.

[@yonniboy1]

I had a 790 demonstrator for a day last summer and it's a super fun bike with far more power than you'd ever believe an 800cc twin could make, it's ultra flickable and has a great electronics package but the looks just put me off it completely, I know looks are subjective but the 790 is completely different to the really nice prototype.

[@WoodyRides]

This bike looks fire with the dual Austin Racing exhaust

[@Juansan76]

But no 2 up riding with those pipes. Lol!

[@Aiken47]

A Remus can on this bike sounds great, I’ve had my 790 for 6mths and 5500kms. Your giggles are what I get to feel everyday.

[@filmcamera]

I just got a 2018 Street Triple RS and had test ridden the 790 Duke as well - the engine on the 790 is awesome (but so is the Street Triple) in the end I found the 790 to be one of the most uncomfortable bikes I have ever ridden so the Triumph won out, even if the lower down power and torque of the 790 is more readily available for street riding than the Street Triple. Yes the Triumph has more but you have to be wringing its neck to really notice the difference.

[@ericmccormack7925]

I'm taking the 790 or the street triple. Hands down. Between the auto down blipper and the sheer look of the bike... I'm sold.

[@mariamdevine887]

Aggressive? Get the 1290. Wind? Get a DUC SS. VFR. This bike is about light and naked fun. Touring bikes are heavy, one after the other. The 790 is very nice and it's not gonna break the bank.

[@richardfarabaugh7604]

I totally get why you’d want to get the Duke 790 just for the autoblipper. The quick shifter on the ZX10R is fantastic and at some point in the future it WILL have the autoblipper too. I just hope it doesn’t make me lazy on the clutch for other bikes without those amenities.

[@richardfarabaugh7604]

Oh and by the way that ZX10R is a beast, I absolutely love it.

[@Zanrith]

Chase you should get the 790 duke put some block offs, exhaust and new mirrors and I bet you will love it

[@wolfnthemist]

Chase after owning your Daytona you should really know the choice in the naked department. If the street triple is equal in everything but a blipper, which can be added then obviously the striple. After coming from my 1098 back to my 14 striple R the quality, characteristics and general reliability of the triple engines gives the best of every world as you’ve seen. Not to throw the old saying that anything Italian is unreliable but look at walterriffic. Just moved to Maine and his super duke has been in the shop at least twice. Now if you’re really wanting to stay away from the street triple/ Daytona after owning/borrowing both totally get that. But then I feel you should go back to your true roots with Yamaha and do either the fz-09 or 10. (Insurance price etc not included) you know all of your power is there, you know Yamahas reliability and parts availability after everything with holly. But this is just my opinion. I personally will probably be looking to go from my street to the speed triple. Starting to find I miss the litre bike power even if I don’t need it. The 1098 just had more performance than I was willing to risk finding. Cheers and good luck hunting from KCMO!

[@joshkasper8014]

My (new to me) 2014 690 Duke was stolen last Thursday. I had it for less than a year. Positive side, I had full coverage. Also positive side, I'm upgrading to the 790. I'm 6'2 220lbs. I dont want a 1290 yet. I'm thinking this bike is going to be that perfect in-between.

[@aashirwadtripathy1113]

You know chase, I watch your videos in my KZbin subscription tab, at the end... because I feel excited to enjoy the best content at the very end...man, you make one of the best morovlogs🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sandtiger47620]

Outro-crew checking in here I would go with the Triumph just cause the color scheme.

[@gavinrobinson4468]

I have a Duke 390 right now and I am planning on getting a 790 here soon to upgrade. I was looking at the street triple r as another option. For me the looks and electronics make me like the Duke more. The suspension on it is really damn good too. Adjustable suspension I think is just one of those things that people want just because with no real reason to have it. I don't have a desire to track my bike, if I did I think I would lean towards the triumph. For the kind of riding I do though the ktm fits better. Also there are a LOT of fz09s and street triples where I live so the cool factor of having something a little different is 👌

[@TrigunV4S]

I’d definitely go with the 790 over the triple! I currently own a 2015 Superduke 1290r! Just as you said in your video it’s nice to have something that’s more unique I’m pondering on this bike or the 790 Adventure R but gotta say the bikes angles and lines of the 790 look so sharp! I think with a exhaust and mods you’ll love that thing even more!

[@SweDownhill]

Haven't tried the 790 Duke, but I do own a Street Triple RS myself, and I love it. It's easy to ride, performs like a beast, it looks great, and the display is both responsive and customizable, these are just a few of all the pros.. The lack of downward quickshifting is one of the cons however, but that doesn't disturb me.

[@eriktgn5]

Bar end mirrors and a set of tiny led indicators, cuz man, those are big!

[@Pmason718]

The mirrors and signals are ok just adjust the mirrors forward a little and leave the signals alone

[@evansolomon169]

You left out Kawasaki's naked bikes. I feel like the z900 is where it's at as far as a bare bones rider's bike.

[@Zalonka]

Just the cheapest

[@brayvdb2191]

@@Zalonka no rider aids tho, which I would prefer. I think they should offer the technology as an option on all the bikes + an abs switch. Because in Europe a motorcycle is legally required to have abs... 🙄

[@seppeke2]

except its 949cc and ktm is 799cc i think the duke is more of a middle class. I tested em both and the ktm due to ergonomics is the one i bought. Also a 4 vs 2 cillinder engine is a big difference. the 2 give more of a agressive feel. It makes me ride the bike like a hooligan :p

[@m.rraghav817]

I would go for the gsxs750 for the safety net of traction control

[@bigg16]

Even the the 2016 kawa er6n 650cc great middle weight naked.

[@headlube89]

I agree having a Street Triple R, they are the superior motorcycle. The duke gets jus tunder 100hp on a dyno while the Striple gets close to 115hp on the dyno. Torque over horsepower any day makes any bike more enjoyable.

[@faizalahmad99]

Been waiting on this for ageeessss. Thanks brahh

[@24kabuki]

Great video production. I currently ride a 1290 Superduke but I do like the character of this middleweight. Reminds me of my old Yamaha FZ-07.

[@arnodr5804]

The laughing every time your open the throttle and throw it in a corner because it’s so light and fun.. well after a year on my 790 I still do that every time! Nice review.

[@steve1290r]

Chase are you going to do the superduke 1290r?

[@mattapplin5677]

stewillett he already did.

[@yashamin5848]

@@mattapplin5677 that was the older model

[@pacman1789]

@@mattapplin5677 He test rode a 2015 1290 R which is a completely different animal than the 2019 1290 R.

[@aashirwadtripathy1113]

Hey, chase, if you are waiting for a middle weight motorcycle, why don't you once look at the royal Enfield 650 twins?...

[@circleofgeekz]

Chase, I was really hoping to see your reaction with the launch control. I find it a little scary at first but after it’s like wow this really works!

[@msi1985]

Love the video, I owned a 16' 1290 Superduke from new with just north of 17'000 I recently traded to this 19 790 duke! They are def two different machines.. .I actually like to call this the SV790 because it reminds me of my first bike which was an sv650... Except this has all the bells and whistles you'd die for on your first bike.. like double the power and rider.modes that make.sense ! It's just perfect for the streets and mountain riding ( coming from Victoria BC ) my 3 complaints were the stock tires the turn signal and the front fender cover plate seems like an afterthought.... With premium rubber this bike really does become much easier to ride agressivly.

[@tobyrempel8952]

Love this bike 🤩 but still waiting for a z900 first ride

[@tosheshdaulta8899]

why are you waiting? Go do it.

[@rwelsh78]

Yeah, I would totally go with the Street Triple and fit an aftermarket auto-blipper so you get the best of everything you want.

[@allenayuninjam7896]

"I'm in the market for a middle to high weight naked...……..motorcycle obviously" hahahaha I love unintended humor LOL

[@Kyle-mf5hu]

Allen Ayuninjam was looking for this comment😂

[@NoahD123]

You should go back to the Street Triple RS or try the Speed Triple RS. Especially once the connectivity update goes out. You will be able to control your GoPros from the bar controls/dash screen

[@matthieuvandeneynde3697]

i own a 790 duke, sold my cbr600rr and havent regreted it one bit, the duke accelerates faster than a supersport up until 230kmh all you need for the duke to be perfect is a full exhaust and remap thats why the bike doesnt feel "aggresive" triumph has nothing on the duke when its tuned correctley without the euro4 emmisions and the cat

[@gideonsikk8733]

Ahh really. I'm used to my old 600cbrr 2008 which I rip tk shreds ...I was thinking about getting.g 2020..790

[@williamwintemberg]

Great Review Chase! I'm thinking it all gets down to Price vs Performance, Style, Dealer Location and Company Realibility Reputation. If I were in the market for a "Naked Bike" or any bike, these are the things I would be looking at. Also insurance cost. I like the auto bliper but would I want to pay that much for it? Nope! I like the engine. Would I pay that much for it? Nope! MT700 would be my bang for the buck bike in this catagory. It pegs the fun vs price meter IMO.

[@jpnivens]

How about the Yamaha XSR900 - looks SO much better than the KTM, has the distinct 3 cylinder sound, and has a major manufacturer. Had mine since 2016 and LOVE it!

[@Zalonka]

You are saying ktm isn't a major manufacturer? 😂 alright buddy xsr is just a heavier mt09. The mt09 is shit.

[@jpnivens]

@@Zalonka Sorry you feel that way but that's your opinion. With the additional technology on the XSR900 it may be a bit heavier but is very enjoyable to ride. And NO, I would not consider KTM a major manufacturer when you look at # of units sold worldwide compared to HD, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. I never said they were poor bikes, never ridden one so can't speak for that, but I've never seen one on a showroom floor or on the street either. Maybe I've missed them but that color would have caught my eye.

[@topper8742]

I have a Yamaha Fz-07 and absolutely love that bike. If i could change up today though, id go get a Triumph Speed Triple.

[@Bartyman]

Dude you read my mind! I was thinking yesterday "I hope Chase do a first ride on the 790 duke"!

[@Adhuljacob]

Been waiting for this first ride forever... That is one sexy beast!

[@bonjur1437]

I will go for the duke as my next bike. Compared with the MT/FZ-09 and the street triple. The main advantages over the other bikes in my personal view are mostly the "Supermoto" feel and also the electronics pack. I´m really into high tech stuff especially when it improves security and comfort. I rode a WR250x for the past years, and the super light feeling and the freedom in the seating position mean a lot to me. The MT feels to heavy and sluggish for me coming from a 130kg bike and the street triple is too sporty in its position. Had a ninja for a little while, and sporty isn´t my thing. Like you said, it´s strange to have non adjustable suspension on it. Probably a cost thing. But it seems to be really good anyway. I absolutely agree that adjustability is a big thing, even the WR has it, but I might be ok with it not being a thing on the duke.

[@MrRGM10]

Go for this bike you will regret mt09 like i did

[@ΒασίλειοςΔιονύσιος]

I was waiting for this first ride 🎉🎉🎉

[@Need4SteveMoto]

Both are good but I’d get the triumph because that sound on the 3 cylinder

[@paulmorris6914]

Chase, I use my 2014 Z1000 as my daily...and I travel from Statesboro to Savannah A LOT! My naked has seen 7200 miles and probably 55% of that has been interstate. My biggest complaints are the wind and hard seat!

[@TRENTIWE]

Please try out the KTM 790 Adventure R if you get a chance (when is comes out). It has the same motor as the Duke, so it will be interesting to see how they compare.

[@mxjb1125]

I owned a 2014 690 and sold it after only a year. It had such a terrible vibration especially at highway speeds. Hopefully that twin cylinder helped with that.

[@ghosticesniper3154]

I can’t wait for the 790 adventure R to come out. I own a 950sm and really considering this as my next bike

[@dlb83082]

6:36 - it is at this moment you fall in love with a bike - listen for the retarted giggle - I did it too when I took out the Speed Triple 1050 - I bought one after that test ride!

[@Mikeb979]

You should do a first ride on the Husqvarna Svartpilen and vitpilen

[@pacman1789]

Why? They're made by KTM. Obviously their Duke line is going to be better.

[@DMT09]

@@pacman1789 because they are different.

[@pacman1789]

@@DMT09 Different but not in a good way. My point was the Husqvarna bikes aren't going to be made as well and some are carbon copies of KTM bikes with a different name and price tag.

[@DMT09]

@@pacman1789 do you even know what you are talking about? Please tell me what husqvarna bike is a carbon copy of a ktm, and what bike has not got the same quality as a ktm

[@pacman1789]

@@DMT09 Yeah, I do actually. I've seen enough reviews and seen the bikes in person. If you think differently, that's fine. You are entitled to your own opinion.

[@paulos20030]

Not such a fan of the Ktm, looks too small for you in the video, I owned the fz09 and it was awesome!!! Speed triple is amazing also

[@Zalonka]

I would take any naked bike over an fz09.

[@imadecoy.]

@@Zalonka Well you're obviously an idiot then.

[@lablancjc]

I still own my Z1000 so... but as far as reliability I would choose triumph over KTM ... but love the first rides

[@autoaudiomonster]

Joseph LaBlanc I like the Z1000 a lot how do you feel about it in comparison to a ZX10

[@jameswaggoner7295]

I just looked at one of these, the video does no justice to the sound of the exhaust. The bike sounds really good in person.

[@atechnophile3546]

Chase, I love the first rides but I want to see what your opinions are on Aprilia. I bought an 2018 Aprilia Tuono about 2 weeks ago and love it. Wish you would do a video over one. I would be interested in your thoughts on that Aprilia beast of a bike. The 790 was an option along with the street triple but after taking them out I just enjoyed the Aprilia more. Thanks for the vids keep up the good work.

[@williamtravis9283]

Looking Good on the KTM Duke 790!

[@FriedFx]

dude, dat auto-blipper =O I wish I had that on my fz-07. I love the raw torque from the parallel twin 689cc engine. It always puts a grin on my face. Plus the baffle-less M4 exhaust I have on it, sounds like a V8 brappin down the street. I'm in Orlando, Florida and that acceleration is vastly important with the crappy drivers around. I'm glad I didn't get a ZX-6R or R6, the hyper naked seating position is where it's at for a congested city... Highway riding would be better on a MT-10 or the MT-09 (one day I'll maybe upgrade to the MT-10 bc it looks like a damn decepticon).

[@kelvinhii939]

Nice first ride review, but you're not testing it where it belongs, which is on the curvy mountain roads. There is would kill the Street Triple with its slimmer ergonomics, handling and lightness.

[@Chad5ter]

Chase, now you have to try the KTM Duke 890 R ! 🔥

[@roninmoto7949]

Great video as always bro!! Can you do a review on the Honda CB650R? Outro Crew!! Thanks!!

[@SigmaJAD]

Replaced an S1000 R with one of these. Don't miss unusable (on road) power. Lose the ugly mirrors, exhaust and plate unit and its transformed looks wise. Great handling, light bike. Awesome on back roads.

[@JoHnSapla7LordSapla9]

FZ07's dominance is threatened. BTW anybody else noticed the lights change? 17:20

[@MonkeyBoy_Prints]

Depending on the angle of the bike (going uphill or downhill) the lights switch between the 3 pairs so you don't blind the other drivers. High beam is all 6... It's amazing when needed.

[@simonwibmer34]

The Saplas yea it switches from DLR to normal when it detects less light so it adjusts for darkness

[@JoHnSapla7LordSapla9]

Detecting less/more light and uphill/downhill? 5 years ago I wouldn't expect things like that from a KTM.

[@MonkeyBoy_Prints]

They have come a long way recently and it's nice to see, with the 790 they already have an IMU for anti wheelie and cornering ABS so why not stick a few more things on that utilize it!

[@ganuvien]

KTMs tend to be over the top and alot of issues. The fz07 motor is pretty reliable and low maintenance.

[@danneler]

get the KTM! just ride it harder and you will get to its element..might feel good in town, but you will feel sooooo good in the mountains.. also maybe check out some other revew of it is my tip for you

[@davidlichtenauer865]

Just picked up a Barracuda windscreen for my 390 which doesn’t take away from it’s looks AND it only takes about 5 minutes to put it on/take it off. So that’s always an option if you know you need to head up to the mountains or anywhere far. That said, I’m probably going to get a street triple for my next bike and not the 790.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Oh that's interesting. What's making you want the street over the 790 seeing as though you are already on a Duke?

[@davidlichtenauer865]

chaseontwowheels Looks, sound, ergonomics. the Dukes are a bit too “loud” and polarizing to suit my personality and I’ve always wanted a black or silver (non-color) bike. I also find myself trying to sit as far back as I can on my 390 so that I can lean forward and have a slightly more aggressive stance, yet the ergos of full-on sport bike would be just way too impractical to me. Street Triple’s seem to be the the ultimate all-around bike in that respect - a jack of all trades. As for the sound, I NEED that whistling triple in my life.

[@underflip2]

I tried the 2018 model. fun bike to ride and the sound is great but its not a bike I would like to take for longer rides at all.

[@jessaphillips2846]

Chase you should do a first ride on a Lime electric scooter

[@gelex]

That's awesome! Thanks Chase!

[@HooptieDoodle]

Sounds like Chase be circling back to the 'ol street triple

[@jeffruebens8355]

The Yamaha Tracer 900GT is better for longer trips, for not much more cash. Most like 3 cylinders instead of a parallel twin, or a V-twin instead. The shifter does seem nice. This KTM might be less reliable- too new to tell now.

[@noobasdfjkl]

Your torque rating on your faux spider chart is nearly at the top. Really man? 63lb-ft of torque is near the top for you? Have you ever ridden a 1290 Super Duke, with over 100lb-ft? Or any Harley with the M8, making over 110lb-ft? Honestly, I think... I still pick the Striple over the Duke, even though I'd love to have a Duke. I just don't love the whole "supermoto, but not really" thing the MT09 and the Duke have going on, and I like the triple motor more than the para-twin, even if it's a "crossplane" para-twin. Hey, I'd love to see an updated review of the newer GSX-S750, but I get you might not want to since you didn't really like the last one. I think what I'd really like to see are more Aprilias and MV Agusta first rides.

[@garthohara]

my dream bike is the triumph street triple s as in the uk ( where i am ) you can have that bike on an A2 licence and ride it at age 19 but the power is dropped down to 300cc and when you have your A licebce you take the bike back to triumph and they put it back to the original 675cc

[@SplendidCookie]

I can't decide between KTM 790 and MT09 SP!!

[@FullLife-HalfLife]

KTM always trump all bikes in terms of quality

[@SplendidCookie]

@@FullLife-HalfLife yea but not as reliable. so I've heard

[@mrharibro]

Im TORN. This or the DUKE 790?!?! opinions???

[@johnvelazquez1320]

do you only review sport bikes or can you do a review on a cruiser? preferably a indian scout bobber :) please and thanks. Would love to see one of your reviews on them

[@JRBORIQUA7]

Love that KTM 790! ❤️