BIG WHEELIES | 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Onboard at Portimao

[@999Rabs]

Getting it back in the deck at around 250kph ‘cause, well, there’s a corner approaching!! McWilliams is a legend indeed. And Fagan, you are bloody rapid fella!! I mean I know you can pedal a bike but that was proper quick following Jeremy!! 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@robertpowers1045]

999Rabs it affected his lines though, him trying to keep up. McWilliams on the other hand was squared properly for entry and hitting all the corners apex’s, one rider had reserves and the other not so much. But yeah both riders did a fantastic job

[@999Rabs]

@@robertpowers1045 yeah good pick up, I did notice there was an apex or two missed whilst he chased JMcW, but as you say, they did a fantastic job and they're 1000x better than I'd ever be lol!!!

[@natural9743]

When you think you're going fast and then get passed by someone doing a wheelie with a peace sign

[@vishnujayan3621]

😂

[@SametALTUNSOY]

he is not here for peace tho.

[@02Guffy]

This is one of your top 5 videos without question. I was having fun just watching you guys be utter hooligans... what a wheelie machine! Good work

[@apexslider1]

Not sure how anyone could give this a thumbs down. Wheelies, epic sounding twin, and racetrack. Wtf is not to love?

[@vishwav20]

Popping an wheelie at over 200kmph and having a conversation... OK!

[@Christian-xc9bh]

Repetitions is the key.

[@jaydeepsingh377]

This shows how much torque machine has.

[@geraldperry7779]

@@jaydeepsingh377 more torque than my ZX-14R. Being a V-twin when I purchased it,I had to change the way i ride. This bike is super comfortable and insanely fast.

[@aliwaleed5288]

Easy i can do that😂

[@zepcertoxic]

I like the little puff of smoke from the front wheel when he lands it at 200+ kph

[@lyndonbull3581]

Keep this sort of content coming guys, this is just awesome. At least Al can keep up with Jeremy who is on one wheel at nearly 150 mph, bloody amazing!!!

[@danstoneham2201]

I was at a Jerez trackday on my S1000R feeling pretty pleased with myself a few weeks ago, nailing it up the start finish straight. Then Jeremy McWilliams comes hooning past me on his Superduke pulling a MASSIVE wheelie... scared the 💩out of me. Could get nowhere near him. I might as well have been on a bloody scooter.

[@Juuul89]

He is a god, not many could keep up with him, regardless of the bike :P

[@northwest8634]

You said it... hooning!

[@999Rabs]

I know the feeling, it's so humbling, and awesome all at the same time! I recall a track day years ago in NZ. It was an Aaron Slight fan club day and the man himself was there. We're all going for it and back then I had a sweet little RC-30. I was giving it the beans down the back straight at around 240 km/h...I thought I was the shit!! Then Slighty came past on the NZ Castrol Honda CBR900 Superbike like I was doing 100 km/h...Like you, I got a real fright...truly mind-blowing how fast these guys are/were.

[@ross5506]

S1000R is a scooter, lol🇨🇦

[@MyPoopoo2]

That was fuckin epic! Wish it was 25mins longer. Statham you are a legend.

[@chrismealing2574]

That. was. fuckin. epic!!!

[@loiclabonne5708]

Statham?

[@twatters22]

If I ever wanted to lose my bike licence and end up in prison, I'd buy a Superduke 1290.

[@netghosta]

yeah, my options are most likely to end up in the hospital... it's too bad I can only afford the bike. lol jokes aside... it takes some big huevos to pull this kinda shit off! big huevos.. to lose a licence any bike is a good bike, just add up the infractions.

[@w19ely85]

Imagine living in a country where speeding could put you in prison

[@dougie1325]

Bloody hell that was fast, I actually felt I was there with you concentrating. Made me feel a right rubbish rider, hats off to you guys.

[@goldie6579]

Found myself leaning left and right throughout video

[@jamesrowlands8746]

3:45 MCN reporter gets slaughtered 🤣

[@LambChopRides]

Oh wow looks V good! Rearsets needed for track work by the sounds of it?

[@veers0r]

I would have hoped that they at least made it so that the shifter is not the first thing touching down anymore. The idea of the quick shifter cutting without a proper shift at lean is disconcerting.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Not really dad! The pegs are adjustable and make quite a difference

[@nero91]

@@FortyFourTeeth This was always a thing in my head, now it all comes together.

[@identiticrisis]

@@FortyFourTeeth Oh, just like the RC8, huh? ;)

[@VFactory-vl5fi]

Fagan, you are an animal on that bike. I watched this on a 4K tele and it was just incredible. You guys are amazing. Keep it up man 👍🏼😊

[@Markyboyzx6r]

How smooth is Jezza. Incredible. Al is one quality rider to be keeping with that kind of company.

[@wartrain12]

I just pulled the trigger on a 17 super duke it couldn’t be happier. I can’t wait to get this absolute beast on track!!

[@Luminoso72]

ASMR on a different level...

[@bal4av]

It would be so awesome if KTM made an RC version of this bike! I simply love the Super Duke!

[@NDM_NZ]

Perfect thumbnail for the video! 250kph one handed peace sign wheelie, love it.

[@steveman1982]

Even without a review you already have the nicest video of this bike on youtube!

[@Bugside]

That's the most readable display I've ever seen

[@westers1514]

How can anyone not like a video with Jezza in it? The man is class.

[@djkenn77]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for. Awesome work Jason, simply bloody awesome!

[@TheHuggmg]

I've always wanted a 1290 SuperDuke to park next to the RC8...and this 2020 updated model seems so nice.

[@cnealmartin]

My pick over the new V4 street-fighter for sure..

[@woweeoi11]

I often come back to this video when I’m forced to be away from riding and it just leaves me with a feeling like I watched a full length movie. Minimal dialogue, great raw track noise, and the hand expression at the end says it all, it really is brilliant

[@oolaspalmas]

OMG, can't wait to get my hands on this. I saw this bike live at motorcycle fair and it looks stunningly beautiful. Photos don't do this bike justice.

[@NetMillionaire]

Lots of respect, anyone who can keep with JM on the track is Very FAST! (even when he was wheeling everywhere!) 250KPH = 155MPH One handed wheelie! = WOW!

[@ashleyaplin7331]

When can we expect a breakdown and a review on your thoughts??

[@FortyFourTeeth]

This week all being well. Gotta finish the Fireblade review first

[@joehince4590]

Looking forward to this one very much!!! My blade & Speed Triple may not be so much!!! ☠️ Popped to Fowlers today to have a look but look is all I could do! 😑 “Do Not Touch - bike not stable on stands” sign attached 🤬

[@ken-ev2uk]

Portimao such as I remember those ups and downs not so good to see on cam but when you ride gives you butterflies and great memories best time of the day on the wet 😊

[@ianm432]

"DO A WHEE.... oh dang!"

[@kevkeates]

Strategic cut off of the vid at the end there Al, did you end up in the gravel trap 🤣

[@filipbunalti]

That's exactly what I was wondering. The closing speed was quite rapid.

[@haterboy4740]

Popping a one handed wheelie at 240 kph. What an absolute madlad.

[@Rehankhansap]

The guy in front of you is simply amazing.......popping wheelie at 200 kmph...Insane...

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

McWilliams was holding those lines pretty good on that thing. Couldn't even imagine trying to keep up with him. Great job Al

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Quick shifter sounds crisper, improved from the previous model?

[@Juuul89]

Hard to imagine, the previous QS was one of the best out there O.o

[@Aiken47]

After a test ride through peak hour traffic, 50kph streets and your reviews I was hooked, my dealer has my deposit and I might have it before the weekend - Orange, I just love the MotoGP blue with it. I’ll be saying goodbye to my 790.

[@MAHDi-ph1wl]

How do you think is worth buying and is comfort for riding long distance

[@bartozoz99]

I love these no commentary POV vids you guys do! Gives me a stiffy!

[@nepsmoto]

love this! I loss count on how many times I've watched this video, can't wait for the warm weather here. Just got the SDR 1290 2.0

[@fzswede9533]

😲 That is proper fast even without onehanded wheelies 😅 👌🏻

[@Tom-zu9ge]

Jeeezus - That was "Che SPETTACOLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVED every second of it!!!! Mr. McWilliams knows how to ride, but you did a lovely job Mr. Statham keeping up. I wonder if it would have been closer if young Statham would have had his bike really tuned to his liking and had more time around the track before this "match race"......

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Portimao looks totally epic to ride!

[@simon_harrison]

So far beyond my skill level I can't even understand how you do that.

[@83Rafaello]

Training Training Training... and you need a lot of money for bikes 😂

[@Flip01]

Big balls of steel👍

[@michaeljkasnter]

smh bike has the power, its not that difficult

[@lalhlupuiihnamte7880]

Take a test drive on a 1290 on the track or a freeway.. the bike itself will do the wheelie at any gear tbh its scarily fast

[@viperq]

I can't wait to see a video of the Duke 890.

[@SagarSheldekarOfficial]

What a treat that. Could watch Jeremy spin laps all day long. #phew

[@jonnytheboy23]

'Mother hoisting has never been so easy' © John Cantlie. Great riding the new SDR looks like a hoot.

[@KaiserWheelHelm]

Who are these people that go around disliking videos.. how can anyone not like 5th gear 140+ mph wheelies ✊😀

[@shannoncrawford7212]

Can’t wait for the full review, mainly a comparison of the handling to the previous gen, with the new/upgraded frame and suspension. I’m obviously nowhere near this level. But owned a stock SDGT and now a heavily modded MT10. And the Yamaha is a superior handling bike of the two I owned, IMO. But I’m guessing that may have just changed.

[@barryroberts2474]

Freindly of him to let you keep up!

[@Ray-ju5zm]

When are you guys doing a full review of the bike???

[@Jonathan-L]

Great camera work! Looks more real (and scary) than Moto GP racing on TV. I'd rather watch this any day! :)

[@erdsza89]

Brilliant riding! Can’t wait for more vids in the new beast, looks jizzy!

[@mikeyortiz6306]

Best bike ever purchased, 2018 model most fun I ever had lovely twins KTM forever

[@ZcriptureZ]

I haven't seen your videos in a long time but this was so damn satisfying. God damn you make me wanna ride again!

[@yeyien2320]

3 GREATS VIDEO IN A ROW !!!!! DUCATI V4 ONBOARD HONDA CBR 1000RR 2020 ONBOARD KTM SUPER DUKE ONBOARD !!!!

[@Pillokun]

Was at a local motorcycle show recently, and the only bike I actually found interesting was the new SuperDuke 1290R. It looked so much smaller and more compact now, the tail section made the bike look smaller than it really is. Lets hope that the superb street capabilities the older had because it was based on a proper "street" frame are not lost because of the change to a more Rc8 look a like frame. That is my biggest fear, as no factory street fighter is a good street bike like those that are designed around a proper "street" frame.

[@ferrumignis]

What is a 'street' frame?

[@Pillokun]

@@ferrumignis a frame that is designed for proper street bikes, like mt09, the old super dukes, duke790/890, monster, cb1000r, ie not a frame that is designed for a superbike that is made to be stable at high speeds but a bit unruly and heavy at slow speeds.

[@pramathewyayawar7857]

That's the difference between a "streetfighter" and naked sport.

[@ferrumignis]

@@Pillokun That makes sense, basically down to frame geometry, steering head angle etc.

[@Pillokun]

@@ferrumignis mm exactly, and especially the centre of gravity differs a bit as well.

[@svane33]

Amazing! One of the best at the Tube 🤩

[@Karthikeyan-2066]

undoubted ktm i 🔥 one of the top most manufacturers in producing killer engines the beast is back 💯

[@shredcity7217]

Man, I wish they’d make an all black one. Just one color way without any orange. I get it, it’s the main color, but I just see pumpkins.

[@Heavywall70]

McWilliams is a legend for sure I was KILLING the field on the buell xb12r at Daytona until that ridiculous ring brake rotor wouldn’t facilitate a pit stop.

[@earlebacciochi9796]

Bloody Hell! They must be confidence inspiring bikes 👍👍👍

[@kalevilukko1523]

2019 Super Duke was the most fun to ride bike I have ever ridden. It's amazing if they really made it so much better.

[@omega3litre]

I’ve watched this countless times as I now own a gen 3 with track pack

[@dashford06]

Shame I can only press the thumbs up button once.

[@Coltwins]

keeping up with Jezza aint easy... looks like she handles well on the circuit... looking forward to the full review...

[@adeliagrilo235]

Mm

[@petej7534]

That bike looks the bomb! But I'm curious to see the 890 super scalpel in action. Any ideas on when you get to test ride that?

[@vernhar]

3:05 nice picture !!!!!!

[@hauptmann25]

Respect for keeping up. I mean barely and the lines aint alway pretty to look at, but bloody hell thats a MotoGP legend in front. I'd probably start a lap with him in front of me and end it with him behind me, only he'd be finishing his 2nd by then.

[@rsvrider]

respect for clinging on to the back of jezza 👍👍

[@pedroh.g.9865]

Nice test and ride 👍🏻 I wish for a KTM 1290 Supermoto R tho..

[@GIGABACHI]

INTENSE . . . Thanks for the ride along. 🔥👌🏻👍🏻

[@joesheehan__]

Looks so good. Stable at 160+ as well! I'm guessing that KTM are making a statement on its track abilities by doing a press launch in Portimao. Can't wait to try the circuit out next month! 👌

[@Captaincappy1177]

This is the type of shit we want to see man, awesome video.

[@HoneywoodDrive]

We love you Statham we do! 🔥 we love you Statham we do

[@Rambogner]

Where's the BBB my man!

[@KrikkitWarlord]

What a boring question, give it a rest. BBB is when it's bloody ready.

[@Rambogner]

@@KrikkitWarlord oh don't get yer knickers in a twist sadact

[@elcaballoblanco9627]

A pleasure to watch

[@BrianMcCann421]

And you were bloody quick as well......great vid

[@pramathewyayawar7857]

RC 1290 if launched would easily fill the void left by Panigale 1299.

[@Nekminute]

I own the 2017 model and the updates to the new one seem very minor to me. Not sure if i should be sad or happy ? Sounds crazy but i would really like alot more power from KTM...

[@joeridestrijcker445]

I had the same perception but 'they' all claim it's an almost completely new bike. 'a lot more power', pfffrr... what for? On the street it has plenty, if you really go racing you'd probably get a sportsbike with fairings...

[@roelfkromhout]

It's a joy to watch you ride.

[@Jer0867]

On the plus side....I'd love to know what video hardware was used here! It's so sharp, I thought it was CGI!

[@ChasingTenths]

Lovely video as always Jason, at one point the speed sensor of front wheel showed 10kph while wheeling and then you put the wheel down. It's like airplane landing and the wheel smokes lol... nice one

[@SaqibKhaliq]

Wow, amazing riding from both of you! Nearly 170mph down the straight on a naked bike!!

[@rsole65]

Best Statham action movie ever, epic wheelies, vid was too short!!! Bring on the review...... In cold Canada at the moment bike is 1st on the shopping list when i get back!

[@alanjoseph772]

Mate thanks for the upload, been searching everywhere on the internet , looking for when the press release will be.

[@MrGaz555]

your some pilot . best i have ever seen you ride on this Chanel . that bike is an animal .love the Chanel. can ya see if you can find out anything on the new s1000 R if there is even one coming

[@mona_0908]

There is absolutely no reason for this bike to be build, the previous generation was already insane, insanely good. The grumble it makes when you start it, the lines you paint on the street, the trust it gives you in hairpins, the endless power and torque there is little to improve. But in am time of Climate Change shouldn’t we have better things to to then to ride around to burn gas and tires? Shouldn’t we all sell our bikes and look for another hobby? Im a Climate Activist, I don’t fly, I don’t eat meat and I go by train wherever I can. But still, I cannot stop. I love the feeling of accelerating out of a corner. I love going up Passo Rolle. And I love talking about bike for hours. I own a Hypermotard 1100s with full Termignoni and no intend to sell it, I tour the Alps every Year, I can’t help me but I really like that new Duke. Ride Save everyone!

[@garysmall3094]

The big ? How is it ,compared to the tuono ? Also how much ? & how much 2 unlock everything. That's what put me off the KTM. Followed Jeremy around bishops court, had 2 teach him a few things. 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂

[@cecilwilson5442]

Tell you what fegan you can bloody well ride a motorbike yehaa. That was brilliant to watch one off the best usually you have other journalists but Jeremy mcwilliams you must have had a good chat with him after Nice one mate

[@cbr1928]

high fiving mc williams best thing of the whole clip . stay fast

[@matthewstyer5587]

Loved it!!! Toenail-scrapingly good! Topboy Staith!!!

[@ScragNath]

Nice video, still can't relate to KPH. Are those quick numbers? Don't see myself doing mental conversions at those speeds. Gimme MPH all day.

[@milancernansky5122]

I wonder what happens to all of those bikes afterwards... back to dealers delete the miles and sale as new or one careful older lady owner?

[@JayEss414]

Nice vid,any more about the blade?

[@raymoooon]

This was all done on Bridgestone S22's?

[@BusaLova]

Freakin' awesome. That's very much how I want to ride my '17 1290 next time I'm on track. Something tells me this looks easier than it is!

[@mark675]

Its slighly easier when its not your bike 😄

[@mannyfel8324]

Wow Summer 2021 thats my bike.. Gotta let them work out all the kinks in summer of 2020!!! But sheesh shes a beauty and damn she roars!!! Fagan gotta hive it to you mate.. JMCW a beast but you’re there with him step for step!!! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@mannyfel8324]

Give**

[@cerveloultegra]

You do know how to ride, that is for sure. That was awesome

[@bikesbeersbeats]

Just reminded me that I need to get my 2015 1290 serviced.