Commuting on the KTM 790 Duke

[@renegade1987]

This bike sounds awesome even with the stock system!

[@giovannimecenero5765]

Renegade imagine with a ixrace mk2

[@jamesp.sullivan4279]

Such an beautiful sounding motorcycle

[@novalis8181]

That Off-throttle sound !!!

[@adityajonathanmamahit2889]

Ibrahim Adouni crackle-crackle

[@raphby]

Roland Brown wrote for Cycleworld on march 9th: My only real criticism of the 790’s power train is that didn’t particularly like slow speeds at steady throttle opening-the fuel system seemed to be hunting slightly for the right delivery. This wasn’t remotely annoying when briefly riding through a few sleepy Spanish villages, but might be more so on a city commute.

[@Mtthwpez]

That 790 looks and sounds fantastic!

[@XxthejackschannelxX]

The little pops on engine braking sound nice, reminds me of your S1000R

[@kilastrika]

Its therapeutic to watch you filter through london's traffic sometimes. You just do it so perfectly lol. Great video.

[@amiraziz4043]

I don’t have any idea about bikes but I love watching RJ videos, I have seen many of Daily Observations and I freakin love them. And I also have learn some good things from his videos and it’s good to know the bikers are nice with each other specially with the other bikers.

[@Pomoz7]

The hunting and surging is the same in the Duke 390. I just had to use the clutch to smooth out the ride at low speeds especially when filtering.

[@alepaltala]

I hope to have it as a second bike I tried less than 30 minutes and it was pure love ... great job RJ

[@ronanrogers4127]

Thats going to be a killer engine in the off-road 790R too...can’t wait

[@jgunshon]

sounds lovely on the over run !

[@TheScortUK]

Thanks for the review RJ - as always, your videos are brilliant, and second to none.

[@BarryTheBaptist2806]

Amazing how your speedo blurs out when you drive fast 🤔

[@ElvenMans]

Yea, neat feature isn't it?

[@th3s3rv37]

I thought I was the only one to notice haha

[@tomyates5075]

Yet it’s pointless doing it because of the line markings on the road 😂

[@KDrenthe]

Love how you block off your speed when you're going over the speed limit. Keep up the good work RJ!

[@PhantomRides]

Two words... Freaking awesome!

[@SonriseSunset]

I just realised this video is from 2018? The new 790 (2023) supposedly has fueling issues worked out, but good review and summary!

[@sunbearavrigian5044]

Great review RJ and that 790 sounds incredible (considering it's stock!)Sadly here in the states my local dealer tells me it won't be available for at least several more months.Looking forward to your continuing review of this machine.Nice work brother and many blessings.

[@Naval_Vanguard]

I'm French and i love your videos ! Continue !

[@MrYankees06]

RJ's motorcycle noises are spot on!!! TAKATAKATAKA!

[@thefox9925]

That stock exhaust sound awesome!!! This is 100% the bike that I'm going to by asasp

[@pereirasw9]

I’ve already put down a deposit on 790 duke! I’ll getting it around may can’t wait!

[@Showmetheevidence-]

@royaljordanian would you rather have this or the 701 vitpilen?

[@olis790]

I think 44teeth did mentions some surging at low speed when they went through town in Gran Canaria. All in all pretty positive opinions on the bike from all the reviews I have read and watched!

[@BlueMarbleRider]

Sounds like a great bike, RJ, although I hope it doesn't remove the Nuda from my viewing! Thanks for the scrupulously frank and detailed feedback on the 790. I'm sure they'll be aftermarket fixes for the lean hunt/surge issue, but it goes to show that you can't really trust the journos to be completely accurate as their ad-revenue depends on glossing over the drawbacks.

[@pedronogueira8148]

8:13 RJ, is there any way to solve the issue of hunting (ECU reflash, for instance)? I'd buy this as my daily commuter, so that'd be a pretty serious problem to have...

[@abdullahharb2888]

awesome video . can you do a review on the cb125r exmotion

[@PhreshPunani]

I’m thinking to get this or a street triple for my A2... decisions decisions

[@hagekorn1157]

xBundem in germany a street triple isnt a2 conform.. What s up with the z900?

[@PhreshPunani]

hagekorn 1 There are some euro spec street triple which fit A2 category also triumph have made a street triple which is 660cc and is made for A2

[@asl3151]

790 duke of course....

[@Allison1663]

ktm motorcycles look amazing but those mirrors make me cringe so many better designs could have been used.

[@novalis8181]

They had to cut down on costs somewhere... its one hell of a deal for the technology they put into this thing anyways. They probably produced like a million of them in 2007 or so and have to get rid of them now haha

[@AJHDuk]

You've got my thumb up on that , absolutely horrendous ( like most stock mirrors on naked bikes nowadays )

[@Masterukblaster]

I kinda like them, better than the circle ones that other bikes have :)

[@hujimix]

People who can afford a big bike like the Dukes always get aftermarket mirrors anyways

[@myfrozenvision]

It's once because of costs but in the First place because of them having to many of thous Mirrors laying around everywhere and just wanting to get rid of them.

[@dougie1325]

KTM do make some awesome bikes don't they. For me personally RJ your Superduke is your best bike, I love it!

[@kevinbowers3917]

Thx for your description and impressions. Cheers from VA.

[@patrickdumont8670]

Have a nice day Royal Sir, love your videos

[@superbikesquadracer]

Pops and cracks the whole time you let of the throttle

[@botizatuionut]

Stefanos Gorgis Imagine with a aftermarket exhaust...

[@superbikesquadracer]

Ionut Botizatu full carbon akrapovic

[@superbikesquadracer]

code name noob yeeahh

[@scottmclennan6114]

There’s a building at 1:43 that RJ often goes past that somehow looks like the back end of an ocean liner.

[@edvanandel]

It’s called The Ark.

[@scottmclennan6114]

Ed van Andel thanks

[@zerocochrane1713]

I have same feeling with gears, works very smooth but you dont't feel it, and it's easy to miss neutral for the first time

[@nolongerinuse488]

Sounds awesome for stock. Almost like the SDR..almost.

[@Ad_Mortem02]

Omg how can a stock exhaust sound sooooo gooooood!! 😍😍

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

For the standard exhaust that sounds lovely, almost dare i say, Nudaesque, like you say with aftermarket pipe it should be epic!

[@Dracati]

Sweet Spot Size of a Bike ;) Enjoyed the Raw Ride & the Info shared afterwards... Look fwd to the next updates for it, too

[@bachterman]

it's like snap, crackle and pop are sitting in the exhaust.

[@mulisha0351]

Will be interesting to hear a de-dated and pipe sound. Sounds similar to the nuda kinda

[@RhoadsChristopher]

Ktm are notorious for running lean, I fitted a rapid bike easy on my 390 duke and it helped smooth out a lot of that mess.

[@SmeetCoProductions]

Thanks for the vid. Please can we see the old DT 360 again some time?

[@gorillaninja78]

I want one! Beautiful bike and great review! Looking forward to more on this bike 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@Onehronaut]

smalltownmoto 1 Likewise fellow Canuck :)

[@JoeyCbr]

Do you still own it though? i still have my 2018, then again i dont live in london and can use most of the power so fuelling I've never thought to be an issue, it adds character and for town you just put it in street mode and its fine. I would like to try the 890 more spec'd out version.

[@sayan1667]

I am using JBL headphones and the quality of the exhaust sound is little bit muddy, but is very nice and deep sound, i must hear it in person so i can compare it better. Thank you for the video.

[@CMKA664]

I know I am a bit one-sided cause I already bought the 790 and yeah it s a great bike so far but it s a bike which wasn't build for the city, but you'r right thats a point if you want to ride in the city. And one the best parts is the stock exhaust!

[@praveenyenda777]

Why dont ktm change the mirrors they are using the same for all the duke series starting from 125cc

[@lucadino66]

praveen yenda Even the supermotos have these, luckily I changed them

[@17hmr243]

3:00 switching to hyper-loop mode to see how many people it hasnt got to work.

[@twiggyuno]

Thanks RJ it sounds great too

[@MrGreenYeti]

Am I missing something about 2:40 or is that legal to use the right turn only lane to overtake and continue going straight?

[@edgeyt1]

Nothing to indicate no over taking, plus it was a safe overtake - all legal.

[@KazimirskiMeir]

Nice video tnx alot now i need to know about 790 duke vs mt 09 2018

[@liricalartist]

Wanna see you on 390!

[@ReiDeathGr]

Is that stock exhaust if so that sounds awesome from the mic

That hunt & surge at no-load speeds is the main problem I have on my 2019 Duke 390. It's a that-grin-on-your-face bike everytime you twist the throttle, alas the bike has difficulty in keeping the same speed in city traffic.. I always thought it's somewhat inherent characteristics of the single-cylinder motor.

[@CheradenineZakalwe]

i'ts the characteristics of the emission standards. EC U remap might help

[@xd-ii6hn]

Is the popping sound the exhaust or the mic?

[@hagekorn1157]

x d good question

[@Radio_180]

It’s the exhaust

[@ZsoltBoda]

Hi RoyalJordanian, sorry can you pls be more specific about the fueling. "It hunts and searches" what does that mean? Thanks in advance!

[@szadam0673]

How do you make GoPro footage so sharp even in that cloudy weather? 🤔 Mine looks like its 480p even if i play with it in premiere pro

[@OfficialSmifi]

And, where do you mount your microphone when you rode this bike? Was it strapped to the exhaust? The sound is very meaty.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Ace review. The thrum sound is lovely, no doubt more decibels will improve it. That fueling issue, could be an excuse to ignore the 790 at least for a few months. Shame emission tests are still charades where certain road/rev speeds means ktm have probably tuned in troughs for it to pass.

[@OfficialSmifi]

This 'hunting and searching' you mentioned. Is this about fuel management and delivery? Is it a jerky ride because its trying to be fuel efficient?

[@usmantariq361]

So clean and refreshing.

[@sumajisumaji3126]

you were in the some chat gus ali from indonesia?

[@wellwell2482]

Wich exhaust do you use on her😍😍

[@DanielJoseph97]

I didn't understand the fueling and hunting and searching, can someone explain that please?

[@toothpik00]

Do you know if there's any remapping to fix the fuelling that goes on when they add an Akra pipe?

[@leykias]

Does KTM do ECU patches to fix the fueling problem? Damn I hope this fixed by the time it comes to the US. :(

[@x2xhellx3x]

Sounds awesome for a stock pipe!

[@tariqabbady6169]

Stock exhaust ! ?? 😴😍👌

[@royaljordanian]

Yes it is!

[@GERdogge1988]

Hey RJ, why do you need to switch modes to see the fuelling? Isnt there a regular fuelgeuge or what ever? I ride an Hornet 600 1999, so i have no fuelgauge at all >.

[@frazerpowell4646]

RJ your spot on, the fueling at 30 to 40 is awful, however The dealer where I rode one said the AKRO may sort this out, so I’m waiting for it to be fitted to there demo bike, keep the good work up, see u around town cheers.

[@royaljordanian]

Doubt it, it can actually make it worse, the only way it will sort out with an Akra is if you put a PCV and tune on a dyno

[@frazerpowell4646]

RoyalJordanian great Bike other than that, maybe they will issue a revised fueling map with the AKA, like Aprilia do on the Tuono 1100 V4 Factory, if the fueling could be sorted it would be my every day commuter, in stead of my 1290 Super Adv S 😃

[@misterash1733]

Nice video! :O What action camera do you use? Looking for one for my road legal quad bike helmet :D.. Thanks!

[@guimblon]

What happened with the Zero test ride?, i'm looking forward for it.

[@royaljordanian]

due to lack of my time, it will happen Mid may when I get back from my next tour.

[@giraumoto]

Great video Very informative. Question on the fueling I would be doing a lot of low speed commuting. In nyc. From 1-10. 1 would be a street triple with perfect fueling. 10 would be say a Fz09 with shit fueling. Where would you put this bike. I really love the bike but. I really hate Poor fueling on bikes

[@royaljordanian]

Never rode the two bikes you mentioned, you need to try it for yourself. It's not terrible but it depends on you, I'm over sensitive to fuelling issues, others may not be.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

It sounds cool coming off the throttle :)

[@kruisr7449]

I do commuting also with my Duke 790 in Berlin. But i am far far away from your driving Skills. I cant do that in Berlin. :) Respect!

[@SvenBosman]

What a great bike!! Love the sound! And quite some drivingskills needed in London ;-)

[@ysozugenc1]

Hello RJ. Can you compare it to the Nuda? How is the power delivery, ride quality and comfort?

[@BRUISER1]

Why haven't you added a cruiser motorcycle to your collection?

[@DanielDiaz-nh4ou]

RJ me encanta tus videos nunca me pierdo ninguno como me gustaria tener todas tus motos pero aca en argentina son muy caras y la nuda no se consiguen saludos muy grande y un abrazo amigo. no se ingles solo español

[@straightpipe4753]

can you try getting one with akra ? :D

[@skyhighsoaringhigh9480]

Is it having a up/down auto blipper? please let me know.

[@asadkrlic9918]

What a beast motorcycle!

[@StanTheBrick]

RJ, what is your opinion on speeding and speed limits?

[@abymathew295]

why do u guys have that zigzag lines on the road.????? what does that mean.????

[@SuperSaiyan_Star]

Hows the D790 compared to other twins...MT 07 mate ??? ;D ;)) ;)

[@690ADV]

another great video, keep it going.

[@amanpandey7035]

Why did you blurred the panel ?

[@umathegermanshepherd3966]

Damm im just waiting for the a2 licence , and watching this video , i cant wait to get a Ktm 390 Duke. Awesome bike. Thx 4 share this! Drive safe ! Greetings for Spain!

[@mahdiab6375]

VEGAS Kdkd hello

[@IbizaFRct]

You can have the 690 too if you find one or pay to restrict her :p

[@umathegermanshepherd3966]

Fabio Soares wow , thx 4 the info dude! I will see if i found one for a good price .

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Good honest feedback RJ

[@adityajonathanmamahit2889]

Oh what a lovely town, if compared to my town, though

[@DABRABBIT]

Is this the original exhaust? nice sound

[@edvanandel]

Yes.

[@IM-nt6ql]

Hey RJ been a fan of your videos for quite a while now. You seem to get your hands on some of my favourite motorcycles. Just two questions how does it compare to the post 2015 Duke 690s seeing that you loved that too? I personally right now wouldn’t see myself upgrading to this. Should i?

[@royaljordanian]

Everyone is different and many people judge a bike by the specs, nothing gives you a better impression than a ride and the feeling the bike transmits through the seat/bars/pegs. To me, those first impressions are extremely important, It's almost like I don't want a bike that grows on me, I want a bike that impresses me from the get go.

[@IM-nt6ql]

Thanks for the response, that is a pretty damn good way to look at things!! One thing that i do really respect and love about KTM though is that they are always looking/willing to innovate and improve (essentially what won me over to the brand). Hopefully will get to try the 790 someday

[@cranky1812]

Hey RJ tell us about your experience on KTM Duke 790

[@baderalmoayed9418]

Hi RJ, did u have the chance to test the BMW G310R? It's a fun bike just wanted to know ur opinion

[@royaljordanian]

If the opportunity arrises, I will.

[@michaelscarn8348]

Really love the KTM’s, just wish they’d put some nice mirrors on from factory! They just look too boxy

[@susiastary6714]

what exhaust do you use ?

[@robertlad6848]

Nice Duke. Hope I will get a 390 Duke soon. :) Ride on!

[@muhammadadeebdaniwijaya6930]

Have you bought it?

[@bchant19]

RJ waht did you do with the exhaust? did you take off the stock pipe and put 1 of your spare cans on or is it just open pipe no muffler?

[@royaljordanian]

Standard exhaust

[@madoscaferita7795]

what does fueling stand for?