2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R - First ride Review

I picked up the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R a few days ago so here is my initial first ride review of what I think so far. The Superduke R original was KTM's 'Beast' naked motorcycle but it never quite lived up to the hype. The next revision of the Super Duke R 2.0 was an improvement but suffered a very spritely front end, so how does the 2020 1290 Super Duke R fair?
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[@crownmoto]

"It feels like you've strapped a seat to a rhino, and someone is towel-flickin' its nuts". Probably the best description of a Super Duke I've ever heard!

[@billoldreive3628]

🤣👍

[@Solrak8O]

Have to agree with you Crown Moto. Makes me wanna buy one on that description alone!!! 😁

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

@@Solrak8O Just put a deposit on one!

[@moody9931]

One of the most hilarious descriptions I've ever heard. I will wait my entire life for an opportunity to use that one 🤣

[@martinchandler9469]

I can no longer see a nationals sign without hearing you singing "Naaaationals!" and then winding on.....if I get caught speeding it's entirely your fault. Thank you :)

[@teapotone]

Guilty!!!!! 😂👍

[@Solrak8O]

So Lamb Chops loves this bike, Teapotone loves this bike. Just need TMF to ride the new 1290 and I can see 3 new orders being make to KTM!

[@Ducatijay72]

I really wish these guys would take a break mate, we end up spending money we haven't got 😂

[@robkirkham9878]

Statham loved it as well, 44teeth

[@ross5506]

Been buying big bore superbikes since my first new one 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100R no not ELR, Canada got the gpz1100 engine in KZ style,and after about 8 new bikes since then,I wanted something much different I wasn't worried of speed having 2015 H2. Yes this bike makes you feel young. If someone purchased this as first bike they'll die.

[@djkenn77]

Ah Bruce I’m so please you love it. Trust me when I say that every ride on a SDR you fall deeper in love! It is by far the best bike I’ve ever owned!

[@ross5506]

Never rode V-twin except Harley, getting mine within 5 days. I have my ZX-14 as my touring bike no electronics. The 1290R I got the tech package, this should be something of a challenge. 🇨🇦

[@AlexanderBaldridge]

"Towel flickin' it's nuts" will now forever be in my vernacular

[@teapotone]

😂😉

[@bbouchan1]

I tried one of these recently back to back with the new Streetfighter & as a road bike I much preferred the Ktm. The Ducati is a fab thing but you have to rev it to get the most from it so that means insane speeds whereas the 1290 with that incredible midrange is much nicer & friendlier.......But i've already had 2 gen 1s & 2 gen 2s so maybe i'm a little biased. I live in the s/w France just 1 hour from Spanish border & some of the best riding roads in Europe so if any of you guys want to come down shoot me a line. Picking up new Superduke next weekend.....can't wait!

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

I had one of these when my 1290GT was being serviced.. it was another level! One of these and a cheaper tourer could be the ultimate combo for me.

[@adamrobson8318]

Don't apologize, your love of this bike is infectious! I was similar yesterday, working from home I got to mid afternoon and decided to go for a ride instead, one of the first proper rides of 2020 (up in Aberdeenshire), and was grinning all of the way round!

[@s4c488]

Great review absaloutly loved it 👍 that edit for the intro shots around the bike was on point 💥

[@mikeschap1]

Your enthusiasm is addictive, absolutely love your channel. Really sorry I missed your chat when you came to Swansea just before the lockdown. With regard to the screen on your phone, I’ve the same issue with my gloves. Although it’s a pain I try and remember, before I go off for a ride to put the screen auto lock to “never” . Hope that helps. Keep doing what your doing, I love it!!!

[@doncarlos4099]

I bought this bike in August and I´m still thrilled ..... in your review I found all the emotions I´m experiencing myself ..... one moment you can do nothing but not stop grinning .... the other moment you are shouting out loud because of the pure joy this bike gives you ....I loved your review ......

[@teapotone]

Awesome, glad you’re still enjoying the ownership experience Don, that’s great to hear 👍

[@doncarlos4099]

hi again ..... had some time on my hands and the weather not being fit for riding I ended up bingewatching the videos of your world tour ...... impressing ...... as you are in for adventure and intercultural experiences .... how about the St. James way (Camino de Santiago/Northern Spain)? ...... 780 km "by feet" ...... demanding but gratifying ..... I did it in 2017/2018/2019 ...... nothing to do with motorcycles but you can test out your physical limits as well and you get to meet the whole world on the way ......Live your life!

[@trevorlewis8316]

A recent watcher of your bike review vids. I am enjoying them immensely, as a former graduate from the bike course at Hendon, I appreciate a reviewer that enjoys making progress.

[@christopherhickey1906]

What a brilliant video, I was expecting it’s not as good as my GS however I can see you love it . I have the 2019 version and that also makes me feel like a kid every time . Keep up the good work .

[@sleepindragon179]

Your summary at the end is impressive. Tour, commute, go the shop, go the track, if it can do all that comfortably then its gonna sell. If only I could buy one. Thanks Bruce another great bike to drool n dream about cheers.

[@j0rss]

Just discovered this chamnel and after just one video from you I gotta say you're already one of my favorites! Awesome

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks bud! Welcome to the channel 👍

[@johnathanswift2781]

Loved the drone footage at the end Bruce. Loving the vids!

[@helitony223]

Great job Bruce 👍 puzzled at the end when the two in the background were walking backwards 😉🤣

[@backwheelbob46rr]

Loved the music, the camera work, the bike, the grin factor 10 👍 great work bud I think you've done ktm proud there 👌

[@teapotone]

Cheers Rob, that’s very kind of you mate, glad you enjoyed it. I loved making this vid, much more along the lines of what I’m trying to aspire to 👍

[@keroni]

Love the channel and the content, In this review you remind me of what it used to feel like as a child at Christmas 😁 my Gen 1 goes in for service in a few weeks and I had already booked a test ride on the 2020 SDR, now I can't wait, but had already talked myself out of trading up, might have to re think ... 😵. Keep up the good work ..

[@brianlongimanus9436]

Great review Bruce makes me want one. And the whole video looks very polished and great drone footage at the end.

[@teapotone]

Cheers bud, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@alan988]

Well done young man , a very enjoyable review , I think you like the bike and we all know why , your enthusiasm is contagious . I shall have a look at one in the dealership when they open the doors again .

[@teapotone]

Great stuff Alan, I appreciate your kind words too bud 👍

[@rgmotors4485]

Great job Sir, really enjoyed you video. Keep up the good work.

[@ollierai2198]

that smile on your face at the end says it all, ha! NATIONALLLLS, cracking vid and great first ride review, cant wait to see more!

[@etherealprotagonist]

Great video. Thanks for introducing me to your channel, I’ve enjoyed every bit of it. You’ve made me want a KTM now. 🤣

[@j0rss]

This is one of those bikes you can tell from video, it's an animal, a monster. Beast 3.0, as they call it. I wanna try one so bad

[@teapotone]

Best road bike I’ve ridden so far. Loved it

[@gjkingston]

I gave a thumbs up with the first transition after 2 seconds. Nice step up Bruce!

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Wow bloody wow if that was an advertisement I’d have bought. Absolutely loved your excitement and thanks for sharing the soud Man I want one. Great show Bruce keep em coming I’m hooked. 🤪😂🏍👌💪

[@tonybains1530]

Love the comparisons and the explanations used. I just ordered the 2016 one. If I’m still alive - you’ll see many more comments on your videos. Thanks for the video.

[@steve-wu7jp]

Hey Bruce, fantastic review and nice editing 👌😀

[@ianmacdonald5918]

Great video bruce looks awesome that bike, i did think of getting one of them but went for the adventure s, waiting for it to get delivered to Inverness as we speak cant wait to get it.

[@chrisgibson4235]

Another excellent video chief, love the drone footage at the end with you sat on the bike. 👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks Chris, I got a bollocking from the park ranger for that 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisgibson4235]

teapotone worth it though hey...

[@tombraathen531]

Love your videos, I had never seen your channel before I started looking for a new bike during this winter, but this video alone made me order the new Super Duke 1290 R 2021 model. Less than a week from now I will be picking it up, and I just can't wait. I have watched this video probably 6-7 times by now, and it makes me laugh as much every single time. Great content, keep it coming!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks Tom, I STILL love this bike, I keep asking KtM if I can get it again for another loan😬😂 Very jealous of your new baby, still the best overall road bike available in my book 👏👏

[@KillSwitch80]

How have you been liking it?

[@petehaworth5959]

Brilliant review, I really enjoyed watching got the hint you may have liked it 😁😁cracking bike, I’ve never ridden a KTM but think I need to find my local dealer now to rectify that...👍Nationals!!!!

[@davyramone11]

Good show again Bruce... You've actually got me singing at the national sign too!!!!....😆

[@stevepecket2535]

Fantastic vid Bruce. Never been quite drawn by these angular looking machines but the giggle factor may do it 👍

[@FabulousWanderers]

Hiya Bruce, my dream bike totally awesome ! Love your enthusiasm 😊 On a side note, I've been catching up with you're round the world adventure, WoW ! Fantastic ! The Thailand epic episode had me in tears ( ya bandit ya ) 😅 when you were having to try to pick your bike up with no one around and then the help you got when someone came. 👌 Our Sons been in the police for 3 years up Nottingham way, a biker too, it made me feel very happy for you to be asked to do the bikesafe they must realise by now what a genuinely nice guy you are. Best wishes Bruce, Neil 👍

[@gixerman09]

Rode one yesterday, got to be one of the maddest bikes I have ridden loved it the power was crazy loved the handling very confidence inspiring

[@teapotone]

Got to be the best bike available for ‘Grin Factor’ - it’s just insane 👍

[@mktmtu1291]

Man I love the way you review bikes and the long enjoyable 👌 videos 😍.... I can feel the same existing ride ....... You and Lamb chops are the best 😍❤️.... First place to you sir 👍👍... I like your Scotland English superb quality video

[@leewhite4887]

Bruce, good vid man, your getting good at this :)

[@stuartc6385]

Great review and that bike looks absolutely awesome!! May just have to go and see how it compares to my KTM 1290 SAS.

[@garymoult1406]

I think that will be a keeper Bruce,awesome review mate👍

[@richardjeffray1812]

Top vid Bruce, i have a 2014 Superduke and i have been trying to sell for a couple of years, and i just can't do it, as you said, when you ride it and open the throttle, its just unbelievable...

[@thewoodster8607]

Great video Bruce. It's always nice to see a bike reviewer enjoying themselves. What's the windblast like?

[@mdraken2931]

great advice at the end

[@allansmillie7507]

I got mine last Friday...had a few short blasts...it feels special...traded my BMW S1000R in which I loved...I worried I had done the right thing...I am 100% certain I have...😍😍😍

[@teapotone]

Best road bike available at the mo in my opinion, truly superb 👍

[@David-xg6ws]

This just became my all time favorite bike review. Well done sir, well done! I was literally laughing out loud with the towel flicking the rhino's nuts. :0:):). Saw a comment below about you doing a review on the ZH2...please do!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks bud, glad you enjoyed it. I’ll see what I can do Re the ZH2 👍

[@David-xg6ws]

Bruce, love to see a vid on new StreetFighter V4...any plans on getting that out for a ride?

[@brunanburh937AD]

I had a courtesy one in 2015 when my bike was in for a service, even though it’s 5 yrs on I still remember vividly how exciting a bike it was and so incredibly easy to ride.... slight trepidation at first on hearing and reading the write ups but once on it I felt immediately at home.... Think about passing a vehicle and before you know it , it’s in your mirrors... if ever there was a psychic motorcycle then this is it.... maybe a Psychic Rhino lol... another great review and something to get excited about!!

[@gazzabeck9560]

Loved the video,thank you.

[@LambChopRides]

Incredible Bruce isnt it, absolutely love the thing. Way way better than last years version

[@teapotone]

Insane, just a mammoth grind inducing maniac. But.... I was out with my lot today and they were all on GS’s and I tell you what - for normal road riding you can’t loose the tractors and they are way more stable at high speeds along crappy British back roads. Only time the Duke really shone was the faster A-roads were I could stretch its legs over 6-7k revs, then it just takes off! It’ll wheelie in 4th!!!!...... apparently 😬😂

[@EpiceverythingProductions]

Chops did you review this latest version as well?

[@debenhamdave4314]

Looks and sounds like an awesome bike, in love with my street triple at the moment but when my skill levels improve maybe a hyper naked such as the Super Duke, Tuono, MT10, great review as always Cheers Bruce.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Best review of this bike yet. You are going to buy one....

[@tippolley8962]

Great review mate. I’m really liking the look of that bike and for me - will do everything I need from it. Would probably do a few decent laps of Brands as well - clearance looks good?

[@Japster-rg5cs]

Great review Bruce, that's exactly how my 66 plate GT makes me feel, with the added bonus of luggage.

[@kojifuryo]

First time im watching this vlogger. First impressions: badass beard, nice. Followed by close up of the bike which is dirty! (People always shows you tje cleanest close up which to be honest is only 1% of the time as the Gods of the Road always make it rain whenever you cleaned your bike). I think im gonna like tjis guy. 👍

[@Lochwood92]

You know what, I have heard about you for ages but never subscribed... what have I been doing wae my life.. great review fellow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 that bike looks awesome. If only I had a spare 17k. 👌

[@kurtisklein2682]

Great Vid. Same as you Bruce a Tuono or this would be my next road bike. Haven't ridden one of these though so I may need to get over to a dealer.

[@kidda74]

Loving my GT, get all the practicality with it, active suspension, heated everything. Best of both worlds imho! 👍

[@trevesy1805]

Awesome stuff Bruce as always! Can you PM about your kit? Looking to replace jacket and gloves! Keep up the good work!

[@superten1780]

That engine is bloody impressive and them Torque figures are next level 👀👍

[@mrsuperduke6684]

Great review Bruce.....absolutley love my SDR.....even more now it has the full system.....you need this bike in your garage forget the gs just have the KTM 👍👍🤣🤣🤣

[@simonrobinson7536]

Kin awesome video and review, some of the comments you made were great. Have you bought one yet 😂. Can’t wait for the new Superduke GT myself. Brilliant entertainment Bruce 👍

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha no not yet 😉👍

[@itzajdmting]

Ahhhhhh you're a hard one to pin down, Bruce. A true man of mystery. After your KTM review i thought you were hooked and had to have some of that Orange Fury. But no....... nicely staged suspense, sir. You had me to the last second there.

[@scaff3450]

Great Review Bruce Great bike might have to get one again had an 2018 one but this one seems better only sold it because Crescent gave up dealership

[@aaronlovett1925]

My local dealer when I was in with him yesterday said he has sold 5 this week in Ireland they are 20k OTR love the drone footage at the end 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LeChardon]

Wow! Video production on the intro is A+. Somebody has been busy! #Slick

[@teapotone]

Thanks 😉👍

[@Twinpot1962]

Very good review...thank you

[@teapotone]

My pleasure Jack, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@martinturner9296]

Bloody hell mate ktm should give you it after a review like that . Nice one great vid as usual 👍👍

[@hawesy7537]

Great review, great looking bike,

[@seanpurnell6552]

Great video, looks a great bike

[@adamking6419]

What's going on !!! Suddenly the gs is a tractor and hardly mentioned in a teapot review. Great job Bruce look forward to next installment

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha just wait until the ‘final’ review in a week or so 😉👍

[@gregspinks8487]

👌 TP one, I really really like the super Duke R awesome bike great video dude 😯😆😆 from R1 Greg😜

[@markrees2143]

Cracking review I have the gen 2 which iv done Europe twice now wth over 11000 miles in a year I'll have 2 try the new one out now mate 🙈👍

[@scottyuk]

You've caught orangeitus!! Love the rhino reference 🤣

[@RK01]

Nice review Bruce, agree with everything you had to say. I've been looking at replacing my 2018 KTM SD and have recently test riden the Aprilia Tuono, Ducati Streetfighter and the 2020 KTM SD. I've just put my order in for the new KTM, it's the one for me.

[@ross5506]

Me too,I find the steering dampener sucks,you can put thinker oil 30 weight or get the one that KTM should of from start in power parts WP apex dampener is 12 way adjustable. KTM is really CHEAP. Found a perfect screen for it, company located from France. If you can't find it message me and send you company name,look like will do much better job than the power bronze. Cheers from Canada,I just had it Dyno 2019 model are around 153 HP at wheel,2020 172 at wheel so much for 3 go more lol. Put Austin slip-on V3 200mm with any another mode 178.8 HP back wheel. Tech guy said with PC5 and intake work removal of choking euro 5 looking near 190. That's insane!!

[@Anonymous-jj9yu]

Question are they reliable

[@ridewherever]

The only other naked bike I’d give my speed triple up for. Great video Bruce!

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud 👍

[@t2rew]

A glowing review. I'm a bit worried now. My GT goes in for service and I've arranged to take the new R for a ride. Looks like I might like it too much

[@willhoult]

Great vid, one sweet looking bike

[@Bungle1809]

Thanks for the videos, all helping me pass the time whilst I wait 4hrs at the petrol station for Fuel Dr to arrive.....to drain out the £30 of diesel I just put in my GS 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@davidmeadows5665]

Let me guess it was a BP garage?

[@scaff3450]

Pick Mine Up Tomorrow Teapot cant wait

[@teapotone]

Awesome bud, it’s a fantastic machine. Enjoy 👍

[@scaff3450]

teapotone I will thanks bud 🏍👍

[@bradleyalexander5821]

You do make that look like a hoot to ride. Well done. 👍🏼

[@RT1200BIKER]

Nice bit of camera work Matey!

[@garethgibafricatwin6663]

Awesome, that wasn't a review that was a kid on Christmas Day😆

[@deanjudd4185]

Happy 4 your mate if it makes you feel that good gotta buy one mate we only live once.

[@davidherringgo]

Excellent review T pot I've got one in my garage , Gen. 1-16SDR yeah man Hooligans unite KTM 🙌 get you one too .

[@pistolpete6321]

Fantastic review!

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video looks and sounds fantastic stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@markshirley7639]

😂🤣😂 you can’t be serious on this bike . Just had my first service I’m addicted 👌🏼

[@ross5506]

Since today is Canada day, I'll be picking mine up this coming Friday. I purchased it due from being big guy and now at 55 years old, my days of hard core sport bikes over. Never had the opportunity take it for test drive, but from all the reviews not one issue. Just pure road warrior fun. Got the tech package, what's funny my ZX-14 has zero rider aids, will take sometime getting used to electronic package. 🇨🇦 Now that I've had it for few days can't figure out C1, C2 have you had any issues?

[@ScorpyonMike]

​@@ross5506 If you haven't figured out C1 / C2 yet, they are "shortcuts" you can use to jump to various functionalities. But first you need to set them to something (because I think that by default they are not set to any function, I can't remember). To do this, go to Settings -> Custom Switches -> Custom Switch 1 / 2 and set them to whatever you wish. Then when you press the switch, it should jump to that functionality. Hope this helps.

[@ross5506]

@@ScorpyonMike yes I finally figured it out. Now with 600 kilometers,I did burn- out engine light is on. Runs fine. I read on some forum people have also done this,after 3 cold start goes away. Only disappoinment cheap steering dampener,going put 30 weight oil. Beside that great if not best bike in 40+ years of riding. Why it has a 6 th gear no idea, lol.

[@ScorpyonMike]

​@@ross5506 Glad you figured it out ^_^. I don't own the bike (though I would VERY much like to), I just developed the functionality (I'm the developer that implemented the custom switch feature), but as development goes, it was a long time ago so my memory was foggy about the default values. Especially since the functionality received some updates. As for the engine light, I'm just wondering, but did the "shift light" start blinking while you were doing the burnout? (shift light is when the RPM bar starts blinking, or if you go high enough even the whole screen starts blinking). If yes, and you were in the "whole screen blinking mode" and kept throttling, then that might be the reason why the engine light turned on. Normally, that just tells you to go to a service to go have the engine checked and make sure everything is alright. But most often, it's not an issue. Also, when they check the engine at a service, they reset DTCs so the engine light goes off, and only if it turns back on it usually means you might have a slight problem (as long as it's amber and not red. if red, then you should immediately stop riding and take the bike to a service, or you risk badly damaging the engine). As for the 6th gear, the bike has plenty of horsepower and torque to still keep going even when in 5th gear, so why not put a 6th gear? :D Keep in mind that KTM is an Austrian company, which is the next door neighbour to Germany where they have motorways that have no speed limit... so the sky is the limit.

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant big man

[@garethmayfield4014]

Think i'll wait for the GT version of this. That will be epic.

[@tomtraynor5384]

On a 2019 GT now and that is good enough that I told my dealer to reserve a 2021 GT.

[@buddysinsight9834]

That's the bike I want in the garage next to the GSA. Amazing machine.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Sir Lancelot Teapot on his steed with his camera on a lancer out front !!!! 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🦄🦄🦄🦄

[@jedmags8438]

Had mine for a week now, so far 400 miles and 400 smiles 😀

[@ross5506]

Just purchased mine today, it's 2am here in Canada. Unfortunately tomorrow is Canada day so I'll have wait until Friday pick her up. Sure is one of a kind. Got the tech package, that alone to me will be thrilling. Having a ZX-14 with no electronics, now to best there is electronics package will be something else. 🇨🇦

[@kevinfreckleton6663]

Loving it think I need one as I'm a KTM Boy

[@FostersPets]

Your edits are becoming very next level sir. Very cinematic and very high end stuff like PM. It makes my channel and edits look so bad haha. But I’m just filming tarantulas so doesn’t need to be so good I suppose?

[@teapotone]

Wow man, thank you very much indeed! I’m a whole world away from the likes of Peter McKinnon but really appreciate your kind words, and I’m glad you’re enjoying them. We’re all learning as we go bud, just keep producing the content you enjoy at the best level you can, and have fun doing it 👍

[@FostersPets]

teapotone your welcome bud, and in all honesty I think the only editing skills PM has on yourself is colour grading. But that obviously comes from his photography background and as far as “motorvloggers” goes you are 100% the top dog for editing. Been watching your vids since I saw you on “adventure bike tv” years ago and your skill set is on a constant climb “every day is a school day” anyway I think I’ve buttered you up enough haha in summary great vid and can’t wait for the next one. If you ever want to learn about tarantulas (god knows why you would) give me a watch bud.

[@natural9743]

This is what a bikegasm is -some people go their whole life never having one

[@ross5506]

I've waited over 40 years for the perfect bike, purchased one yesterday, got wait 5 days from the factory. Never rode one, but from all the reviews nobody has nothing bad say about it.

[@geraldperry7779]

What a machine only 3 are available here in Ontario Canada. They are price gouging. KTM should have the electronic package as standard in such competitive class. Sure is sweet machine! Great review, i love the laughs making you feel like teenagers at 55 year's old my days off being hunched over are gone. Perfect for us old road warriors. Cheers from Canada. "The bike that sniffs glue" lol.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I've had an 18 plate 1290R since last November, What a bike, mine is filthy as I ride it if its not raining any weekend. Gonna spruce it up a bit tomorrow morning for a meet at 1066 cafe but nothing major, You are right about the noise from the standard can. Mine has an Akrapovic titanium full system, very light, very noisy

[@Fowlers_Motorcycles]

Looks like you thoroughly enjoyed yourself, TP1!

[@johnward3490]

Bruce . You know you want one .... Now you’re doing this caper for a living. This monster is a tool of your trade no different to a carpenter buying a van 😉 cheers

[@stevenw3124]

Loved the review Bruce your work is excellent as usual I guess the BMW S1000RR is moving down the list 😂😂