KTM 890 Duke R - Real World Test Ride (Better Than You Think)

[@allenroebuck]

Thumbnail looks like colwyn bay motorcycles, great bike shop! Good review Codger 👍🏼

[@CodgerBiker]

Correct. They were kind enough to lend me the bike while mine was in for service. 👍

[@penrypooch3037]

Good review codger. I rode the Duke 890r recently whilst my 790 adv was being serviced and I was stunned by its performance and handling. Filtered through heavy Nottingham traffic immediately on jumping on the bike then through some quick Twisties and onto a couple of fast roads and found it outstanding across the board. Not sure how long I would keep my licence if I owned one though as it was quite rapid 🤣

[@CodgerBiker]

That's how I felt about my Duke 790. But this one will go steady too, ready to be unleashed when required 🤣👍

[@penrypooch3037]

@@CodgerBiker it is a stunning bike I have to say not usually my bag as you can't lob them up a green lane but your right about the engine KTM have nailed it there.

[@CodgerBiker]

I agree. I hope to try the adv version one day, or even a supermoto 👍

[@yahoodlums]

I have a 790 which I love, but its quite jerky and annoying at low speeds, especially from a cold start. I'm really surprised it got released in that form with such an obvious fuelling issue. Once the bike has warmed up it's much better. When it's in its happy zone, above 3000 revs, it's a dream... that said the 890 seems like a good upgrade. Thanks for a good review for real world ownership.

[@CodgerBiker]

👍 Great bike. I had both a 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. The Adventure was not like the Duke in that regard, they changed the fuelling I suspect. Have you seen CampbellZeroOne channel. He used a booster plug on his to improve low rev fuelling. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6HZlGSlf8yKmq8

[@AnonyMooseUK]

Have you tried a fuel reset? As i have read a 890 can be a bit rough. But if you cold start it and leave running for 15mins, it recalibrate and smooths things out then. Worth a shot.

[@AmenCornerRider]

Great review, thank you. Considering a test ride. Had a 790 a few years ago. Fun, light bike.

[@CodgerBiker]

No problem. I had a 790 also. Loved it 👍

[@freebehindbars8654]

Those are the best factory mirrors I’ve had on on motorcycle, but ended up putting KTM bar ends. I went with the Arrow Race Pro can and it sounds amazing.

[@CodgerBiker]

The mirrors were very good I agree, but bar end much better 👌 Good the endcan is still switchable. Great bike 👍

[@wakajawaka44]

Really nice video thanks for uploading! I have a 890 Duke R and yes I also think it's a fantastic bike!

[@CodgerBiker]

I love that 890 engine 👍

[@John-oy8nj]

No what you mean about the 790 ended up having a re map done on mine to smooth things out.

[@CodgerBiker]

Yes. It was only annoying in town. Once clear it was fine. I bet the remap helped a lot 👍

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome review bud cheers 👍🏻

[@CodgerBiker]

Cheers. I hope it was useful. Doesn't have to be 100mph everwhere - unless you choose to 😉👍

[@davidrich4738]

You did a great video thanks for the recommendation

[@espero7757]

It comes the day where Codger Biker swaps in a 890 AdvR 😂 - I just stayed to my 790 AdvR RALLY I watched your journey around the 690, Duke and Adventure 😂 Cheers

[@CodgerBiker]

Ha ha! Sticking with the 690 for now. I did really like that 890 unit though. Maybe a supermoto one day 🤔😂👍

[@MMPAspergerian]

Here in the States, it does come with complete pillion conversion.

[@AnonyMooseUK]

I recognise that route, I go around there a lot. Going from Conwy to snowdonia area. Lovely... in the sun...😂. Have you gone on the sychnant pass road, west from Conwy? Lovely drive.

[@CodgerBiker]

Yes I have. The whole area, on a dry day, is biker paradise I think. 👍👍

[@AnonyMooseUK]

Totally agree. I have a caravan up there, thus, have as many weekend tours as I can riding around Snowdonia and the coast. Amazing part of Wales.

[@pacerpj]

I have a 790. Went one tooth down on the drive sprocket and one toth up on the rear sprocket. Rides like a 890 now....well almost. Stops most of the clutch slipping at low speeds

[@JuniorJr_23]

Very. Ice. What's the difference between the 890 Duke R and 890 Duke?

[@CodgerBiker]

Tuned for a bit more power. Orange frame. Up-spec adjustable suspension. Probably tyres. 👍

[@paulhope3401]

@Codger Biker + top of the line Brembo Systema's.

[@cliveevans5755]

No 300 yard wheelie ending with a stoppie or was that off camera ?😉

[@CodgerBiker]

Ha ha! Not my style even in the dry! 🤣 How you going on?

[@cliveevans5755]

@@CodgerBiker all good here thanks, growing old disgracefully 😬 going into three years now with the 790, only one bolt fell off last time I was out on it 😆

[@CodgerBiker]

Time flies! Bolt can fall off anything. Loctite I say! I’m still loving the 690, but feeling a supermoto of some kind might be in the far far distance 😉👍

[@BJJNINJA215]

What's up CB? Great review Curious why you use MPH? Excuse my ignorance but I thought you used KPH?? Pardon my American brain 🤣

[@CodgerBiker]

Hello! Cheers. We've always had mph here. It'd cost too much to change the signage 🤣👍

[@DukeOfTwist]

Are you joining us again on the Dark, I mean Duke Side?

[@CodgerBiker]

Really like that 890. Maybe a Supermoto one day 🤔, but don't tell She Who Must Be Obeyed 👍🤣

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@CodgerBiker Thats why I don't have that pillion model (SWMBO) anymore, I've been riding Solo past 20 years. If its a wrong turn its my wrong turn.

[@CodgerBiker]

I daren’t comment 😳

[@MMPAspergerian]

The tires slip in the damp parts at all?

[@CodgerBiker]

Remarkably, in those conditions which were about as bad as it could be, they were rock solid. I was really impressed as they basically looked like track tyres to me 👌

[@MMPAspergerian]

@@CodgerBiker Thank you! I'll be sticking to the Cup 2's then; pun intended.

[@CodgerBiker]

Just be sensible in a torrent 🌧🌧🌧👍

[@rolan2dr]

I love this bike. I have a 390 adventure but I like the feel of naked bikes better.

[@CodgerBiker]

It’s one great engine 👌

[@rolan2dr]

I’m a little worried if this is too much bike for me. I only have about two years of riding experience.

[@CodgerBiker]

In my opinion you'll be fine. If concerned ride in rain mode for a while. Ride safe 👍

[@rolan2dr]

@@CodgerBiker Thanks for your input. Ride safe m8.

[@CampbellZeroOne]

STOP IT!!! 😂😂👍🏼

[@CodgerBiker]

Ha ha! 🤣

[@DukeOfTwist]

Ha ha! 🤣 (now in Stereo)

[@torevenheim9607]

You do not need a 890r 790 is more than good enough on the road

[@CodgerBiker]

True. I don’t need a motorbike at all, I have a car. But I want them 👍

[@DukeOfTwist]

So am I special to make the first comment?

[@CodgerBiker]

Glad to read any and all feedback. Hope you are good down there. You up late or early? 😁👍

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@CodgerBiker 4hrs ago was late now its early (04:30 am)

[@CodgerBiker]

I thought it must be about 12 hours ahead 👍

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@CodgerBiker Yup its Friday morning here, hopefully get sum riding in today as have Burnouts & DYO Drag Racing Saturday & Test n Tune Sunday at the Drag Strip.

[@CodgerBiker]

Sounds like a good day 👍 Your summer and hopefully less Covid is coming. Unfortunately it's going the other way here. Got to make the best of each day. Have fun! 👍👍