KTM 1290 Super Duke GT walk around & Start

KTM loaned me the GT for 2 weeks, if you have any questions on this bike ask them below and I will try and answer them in a future vid.
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[@FrancescoZara]

YEaaah!!! Bring Mrs RJ and let us know how comfortable the bike is!

[@beerdedwanderer]

if you ever find yourself on the west coast of the US I hope to shake your hand. love every video.

[@skyking228]

Shaft drive and a cup holder of course and I'd be a buyer. Like the 6.1 gallon gas tank and the Pirelli's. Excellent video/editing/drone work btw.

[@onmybike8204]

Sky King it's a 173hp hyper bike that's made to perform with zero compromizes. a shaft drive is awesome and i personaly would also opt for one, but not for this bike.

[@Nerezza1]

Shaft drive is great if it's mated to a boxer or an inline engine mounted longitudinally. Kinda pointless with a V-twin.

[@deekay336]

I'm so glad you made this video, ever since this has come out, I've wanted one so bad. Nobody else has any videos either, at least that are good. Such an amazing looking bike.

[@TFlubonis]

Why am I hearing the birds better than RJ ?!

[@malama255]

in my opinion one of the best bikes i have seen you ride because it s between a naked and a street perfect .

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

I gotta give props to KTM because they killed it in the looks department. It's the best looking touring bike I have seen

[@tutkeraly3]

My god the drone adds so much more to the videos. It shows the bike from a different perspective. Really nice. Hopefully you will be able to integrate it into the vids while riding. Great purchase. Cheers.

[@grishfish]

It's true. That cruise control is a pain where it is. When you go to turn the system on, it's near impossible to do it without moving the throttle. I usually reach across with my left hand. The up/down buttons are fine but that on/off has gotta move.

[@johna6968]

Always been a fan of half faired bikes. Looks so much more appealing than the naked version despite the aardvark nose

[@DirtyHerrie.official]

Love the music. Reminds me of the Stranger Things series on Netflix. Awesome bike amd great walk/fly around!

[@semajohn]

never seen a GT without the panniers. looks very nice.

[@thetriplex9365]

Couple of Qs: 1. With the panniers on, how wide is it at the back? Is it wider than at the edge of the mirrors/bar ends? 2. Is that a halogen bulb in the lamp? No LED (SD1290 2.0 seems to have LED). 3. Is there a center stand? Maintenance on a long trip would be easier with it.

[@klouism1]

That was a great video as usual. Thanks for taking the time and adding the Drone shots, very cool. That Bike looks and sounds awesome.

[@noneofyourbusiness5466]

come on RJ, we all know this is just a loaner until your new 1290R 2.0 is ready : ) love the channel, keep up the good work.

[@whiteleather893]

It looks gorgeous.

[@abip7728]

Pls pls make video on 2017 ktm 390 duke Pls 🙏

[@danieltamang3287]

Poon Magar U are early sqaud to RJ.

[@edvanandel]

Poon Magar On FB RJ already promised he would do it.

[@Xblade45]

Great, I just bought a KTM 390 Duke 2017! Glad hes gonna prsent it! :)

[@abip7728]

Xblade45 I hope so

[@paulgw101]

Ed van Andel really? That surprises me! I wouldn't have thought he would want to ride a smaller bike as most of his others are litre plus. Obviously not including the Grom n his classic Yamaha's. I'll look forward to seeing that video! 🏍👍🏻

[@genehall2799]

Planning on buying one in two days. I get that it's bettwr to have cruise control on the left, but don't see it being that hard to deal with on the right. Put 33K miles on a 2016 XR and never liked the bike. The KTM has everything I'm currently wanting. Weight, power, panniers, cruise control and heated grips, and decent fuel range. Fuess I'll find out soon if it's the right decision!

[@KREEPYKRAWLLY]

lovely looking gt

[@harley84fly]

beautiful beautiful bike I might actually consider buying one I love that it has the two up capabilities. can't wait for the updates

[@THAxBLiNt]

Drone cinematic on point

[@HarpreetSingh-wc8jg]

RJ you are awesome

[@iamandreja]

Such a powerful bike and stupid UK climate conditions, never stopping rain. As a motorcyclist, I'd move from UK if I lived there.

[@oldhairpin]

You get used to the cruise control reasonably quickly but it is easier to reset it rather trying to press "resume". Thanks, Ben

[@itsFUR]

hey, I want to thank you for al your video`s, you and many other motovloggers/filmers are a reason i`m starting to motovlog in 2017!!! I have to take care of things and prepare, but hope to meet you 1day... Friendly regards from The Netherlands!

[@timinno]

such a good looking bike

[@vagelispsimenos]

So hyped for this

[@NeoGee]

Careful RJ, between those great drone shots and the smooth transition edits between cuts people might start thinking you're a professional moto-journalist!

[@SuperChunk51]

it's nice to see when you removed the panniers there are no horrible rails .

[@captainhornblower2220]

good video ! This bike changes, compared to all the R1200 GS you can find, and I really would appreciate a trip with it ! Something else : I think the music at the end is a bit too loud, and you didn't speak loud enougn, but it's great to see the bike from above, with the drone ! Keep up the good work, RJ ! (and to all the grammar nazis : English is not a all my mother language, I've been learnng it for only 5 years, so if I made mistakes, please tell me but don't be rude ;) )

[@edvanandel]

AlFa BêTa Your English is much better than that of a lot of native English speaking subs. 👍

[@captainhornblower2220]

thanks ! ;)

[@ballsbig9246]

well done KTM for putting some thought and design into your pannier mounting system.How not to do it-BMW s1000xr.

[@rosstinelli]

Hi Rj I tested this bike too (video in my channel) and I wanted to now how you liked the wind protection ??

[@aalmeida]

nice mate greeting from Portugal

[@blackhande]

Love your videos man :)

[@filipecarvalho8044]

That whistle sounds like a triumph :D

[@vixdibe4546]

ktm rc? i am italian and love your videos🔝

[@sarahcaito6937]

Watch the music balance, it was way too loud when you swapped to drone. Also, love if you'd review a R1200RS. :)

[@PetrolHeadsLdn]

Heated seat! woowzer - well speced bike will give BMW a run for their money!

[@swiatbarta]

Awesome bike.

[@davidsquarepants1256]

I like the sport version but at the same time I like this bike slightly more, it's more practical

[@mrtweexy8081]

Beautiful bike, i like it *-* [ hello from France ;) ]

[@HighFall974]

MrTweexy Coucou de france il a raison le garçon mamene

[@sebastianbodea9576]

Awesome video

[@Hechamon]

In my opinion the sound of the intro is too loud in comparison to your talking. I always turn down the volume for the intro, just to then turn it up again because I cannot hear what you are saying. Other than that, great video as always.

[@RidinCountry]

Very nice bike!!

[@tancakar8987]

cruise control is a joke but the bike is amazing i have this bike now. i commute with it in London. So no problem with commuting !

[@95rafas]

Mr.RJ just an idea, wouldnt it be better to show us the drone footage at the beggining and maybe a few seconds at the end of the video as a farewell?Love your videos ,keep up the good work!

[@royaljordanian]

Drone shots are new to me, will get better :)

[@tibiaxd]

Nice bike man

[@hommebizzare]

The bike looked a lot more red on the drone shots, and I actually liked it better than the orange.

[@maximussmirnoff]

Shall we expect a long-term review? I'm gonna be trading my 2011 bmw k1300s very soon and I see this bike the only possible substitution/evolution available on the market so far. Would love to hear your comments about it.

[@anasselmandili2910]

amazing bike . also keep riding it without 2 boxes .

[@bamlee1393]

where is the snow cant believe it better weather then we got in germany today😃

[@adi326]

bike is beauty

[@vmcougarintn5035]

Looks good, sounds good, is good?

[@albertocarraro4717]

If you had to choose between this one and the Duke 2.0, which one do you prefer?

[@Doogerauoy]

It's a really nice bike, but sadly, I wouldn't have a use for it since I've got the 1290R.

[@MrDBOW12]

RJ you should try to set up a test ride on the new triumph 765 in October i think is its release also the duke 790 when never it arrives. :)

[@JosuaMc24]

without the bags looks so sexy, i love this kind of bikes :D

[@deverhoffe3457]

hey RJ, i love the KTM 1290 r and the 1290 gt, but i got 2 questions about them. -how is the reliability of ktm and the 1290's engine? -does the engine make much mechanical tiking noise? i ride a bmw s1000rr now, but if i change to something new it wil be those ktm's or the bmw s1000r or the s1000xr. love the vids, carry on! grtz from belgium :-)

[@bachterman]

your "i like it!" sounds like jörg sprave's. the slingshotchannel guy.

[@jonascaes1085]

If i may give you a tip try to keep the audio during the video the same. The music during the drone shot is way louder compared to your voice. Other than that great work

[@TheMaxM]

a comparison to the BMW s1000xr would be great

[@chuckleroy3992]

That is sweet. I wish i had a side bag that could fit a helmet....

[@Filmagens1080pa4k]

Moto Bonita... Parabéns!

[@olemann4935]

I never really liked kym but this bike looks nice and clean!

[@Yeldur]

Why haven't you liked KTM? They're pretty solid bikes overall, or is it just that you don't find them aesthetically pleasing?

[@olemann4935]

Yeldur i am not sure really i don't like the looks of the bikes and the orange and looks like (rich people bike) if that makes any sence

[@Yeldur]

Yeah the naked look isn't for everyone, I'm more of a cruiser guy myself but I quite like the look of the KTM's, this one in particular doesn't really hit the spot for me as much as the others, but still looks like a fairly solid bike.

[@Haaalo079]

triumph tiger has the CC also on the throttle side only there its place on the bottom and not the top

[@chillpro60]

is this your new yatch RJ?

[@limjaheybobandy]

Why didn't you use the normal helmet cam in this video RJ? Seems like you were having some trouble there haha Amazing bike btw!

[@JesseJames-gi3vw]

I really dislike the way some new bikes are going, but the seat did look bloody comfy

[@Nudelwanne]

with all the bikes you have and all the bikes you ride and love, I've never seen you riding a Supersport. Ever thought of getting one ? You know, if not to ride it, at least for the looks. Like a Panigale.

[@rimo2559]

Nudelwanne I've got the same question. But why spend 20.000£ for the looks? 😂

[@edvanandel]

Nudelwanne In the FAQ on RJ's website you can find all the bikes he once owned.

[@ametz5473]

Nice video. What are the best and the worst things of this bike?

[@rafikallana960]

Hi RJ I have had one since last year, the GT is a great bike, interested to hear what you think.

[@maserukururu4837]

Hey RJ just wanted to ask if you ever tried out, or maybe planned to test ride a BMW K1300R, Suzuki B King, Yamaha VMAX or a Ducati Diavel? I know they are not as light "compared to your KTM Super Duke" but those Muscle Bikes rly do have something special about them, just like those "older" Japanese Big Bikes with over 1300ccm. Like that german saying "Displacement can not be replaced by anything, except through more Displacement" ;D

[@GuyBGutRumbler]

I noticed the baffler is still in, shame, the bike looks very practical, but its beauty kind of lost to, love the way you can easely get the cases off, the versys wasnt so easy i remember. 1 question, how does she feel on the bumby roads, potholes and such?

[@Mr1wd]

Can you do a video to show how to remove the single hub rear wheel?

[@niallbyrne347]

You like it well you would say that.!

[@thalischatzis]

What a bike...

[@SKBKER]

I have a question . Why is the weather so crap ?!!! I want to ride my new bike and don't want to get her filthy on her first ride (no innuendos ) .

[@BikeRambler]

Great review. My question, how does it schloofel? Also, an idea, now that you've got the drone. Those shots were beautiful. Overlay it straight over this clip, so we hear your commentary but get more stable shots, or dynamic angles of the bike. Happy to help out if you need a drone pilot as I left mine in Australia.

[@BikeRambler]

Like I mean, so we get your talking behind the silent drone shots.

[@edvanandel]

TheBabblingBiker That's a bit different from mustering sheep! LOL

[@BikeRambler]

hahah very true, and from drinking piss - which is an upcoming episode ;) Touched to know you watch!

[@edvanandel]

TheBabblingBiker I watch a lot. 😜

[@FrancescoZara]

Great!

[@MrAlphadeltabravo]

Hey RJ. Ive done 7k miles on mine including 2up touring. It is a great do it all bike, comfy over long distance, fast and well equipped... please test the horn when the bike is hot and in traffic, Id be curious if it works! Oh and dont believe the range its KM not miles as indicated!

[@royaljordanian]

Haven't used the horn. I get your point about the range, it's way off and I mention it in the next vid about the bike.

[@MrAlphadeltabravo]

Range is bang on accurate..but only displayed in km!

[@yassinezegroud3866]

how else love this bike

[@BenButler50]

Jack Daniels Learn to fucking type.

[@yassinezegroud3866]

Ben Butler it s not my fucking language i m proud of been arab

[@BenButler50]

Jack Daniels Was saying nothing bad about Arabs, but okay

[@kilometerfresser2220]

I realy like the GT. Wy don't they put the new display on the bike ? This is the old one from the previous model right ?

[@Moore333n]

Something tells me RJ is looking for a new bike.

[@andrus54]

For me it was boring compared to sd1290r, but the R had full acra with different map. Would love to hear your thought, does it excite you to ride like nuda, s1000r and nuke do.

[@edvanandel]

Nice! Front view looks a bit like the head of a praying mantis... I'm eager to hear more about your (and the Mrs) experience with this one. I think it will be a bit to big for commuting only. But then again, it's a GT...

[@dendroand]

How about going to Paris with miss rj ? Will be nice to test the gt :)

[@royaljordanian]

If only it was better weather

[@stueypooy22]

Make a shirt that says "I just love it"

[@DrStephenVerdon]

Thank you 'again'... BTW: Which 1290 do you Prefer..? 'R' or their 'GT'..?

[@montha123]

Nice bike but I wouldn't trade in my 2016 BMW R 1200 R for one !!

[@Jokerfresh7]

Its of other universe😉

[@BatmanX20]

Heyy Notification sqaud :D:D

[@the__Ultraviolet]

Rj, would you like to try to ride the bike and let drone follows you ?

[@GREGALBU]

1440p yes!

[@0Bra0]

Vaya moto.

[@akramjokak6926]

it is very nice

[@SoulReaper599xx]

For some reason I have always like the GT more than the R, but I have never ridden one. RJ how is the power delivery and engine braking in this one? Riding the 1290R i felt is a slightly hectic experience, is this a more relaxed drive?

[@dan1ukdsjn]

RJ, have you lately had any run-ins with any scumbag bike thieves in London lately? They seem to be everywhere.

[@bchant19]

after you have had the bike for a while could you do a comparison to the BMW 1200gs is it a rival or in a different league.

[@Dimitrivsky]

Cheers! What are your thoughts and feel on the Duke GT's Cornering ABS? Thank you.

[@calloverpete1318]

Hi RJ :- Comparisons of this vs a s1000XR or a R1200GS TE?? How much of a hassle do you think having no centre stand will be? Seems odd for a bike designed for distances? And your opinion of hand guards for one of these? I don't think they can be added 'cos of the way the fairing / steering lock is? I seriously went to my local KTM place (which you use) last year with a view to buy one but they had no demo 1290GT and I wasn't gonna spend £15k buying without riding it.