KTM 990 Duke sound [RAW Onboard]

[@Ramgaruda]

I can listen to this whole day. Symphony

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Mediarahan003]

Damn. The cockpit view on this bike is really cool.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@disekjoumoer]

A Schööfl a day means spring is not far away. Ancient wisdom of the roads!

[@Schaaf]

Indeed, indeed! Soon!!!

[@pistolpete6321]

Excellent riding as usual! Thanks for sharing your feelings about the bike. Great video.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot Pete

[@Grizzlybeard]

That's the road between Terrassa and Rellinars, hahaha, my backyard.... ❤❤

[@papamichailang]

aside from the awesome motorcyclist barriers this road's tarmac quality is considered to be very good, middle or common case in your country?

[@Schaaf]

what a great road that is!!

[@spectresoul0]

​@@papamichailang Spain is divided in "Comunidades Autónomas" the same way the US is into states. In Catalonia (where this is recorded) I'd say it is rather common; not every road is like this, but we're going in that direction. Other communities will have their own fun corners and some other bits that are less taken care off. Overall I'd say: if the road is nearby civilization, so connecting 2 towns, it will likely be decent; if it connects into a city (like Terrassa) then it will be good. This is my personal opinion, and kinda biased since I grew up in this country... Following the logic before, you will have nice roads overall, and whenever you get "out of civilization" you will enjoy the views from the landscape, so a somewhat less taken care of road will only make you go slower and enjoy the views more. (For an example, google C-462; it is a road with not so great tarmac, but GREAT views).

[@TerraMagnus]

I’m just really glad it started for you 😂

[@Schaaf]

I did the same road with the 1390 as well on that day. I lost the shift lever. No joke.

[@tempofugo168]

​@@Schaaf Damn... Amazing bikes, but that's why I ride japanese bikes.

[@5thgearouttahere]

10:34 oof that could have been nasty at quicker pace.

[@flopana5762]

Yep but very nice and quick reaction by Schaaf!

[@Schaaf]

would've been a bit more exciting indeed

[@ElmoTheRipper]

@@Schaaf that dude was looking for an overtake... -.-

[@iustitiaepervenit]

take a look at your shadow at turns, when the shadow is on your right 02:31 :D :D :D it's funny as hell ))

[@mark222b]

I thought at first he was standing up

[@Schaaf]

haha

[@NeuronUlrikh-bj9cp]

So Cool Schaaf, thanks for the ride !

[@Schaaf]

no bother!

[@severussnape6886]

Those mirrors are nice looking ones

[@Schaaf]

much better than the old ones for sure!!

[@severussnape6886]

​@@SchaafThankfully now KTM has those mirrors on the new 125 and 390. Imma get one of these for my older Duke 200 hehe

[@ivanstevanovic5372]

@@Schaaf it's the same like on previous model(890r)

[@severussnape6886]

Honestly I dunno why people are saying the 990 and 1390 look hideous. But for me, this is by far the breakthrough design of Kiska.

[@Schaaf]

I do understand why. Kiska did a perfect job. Their task given by KTM is to design the bike in a way that it's instantly and 100% recognizable as a KTM. Plus they want to polarize. If you look at the comments they absolutely managed to do that. They indeed know exactly what they are doing.

[@kugangles9860]

I especially like the giant lady parts front headlight design

[@rmacalus82]

@@Schaaf I also tried it and I loved the engine. If they make an adventure out of it next year, and it is good looking, it might be a winner

[@bikerinbeta]

I've used your method on my last video. I love it :) thank you

[@Schaaf]

Awesome!!

[@jaide1312]

At that price point it would have to be absolutely perfect, I can think of a lot of other bikes I would rather buy for that much.

[@johnDukemaster]

Name a few please.

[@HUGO-xo2mv]

​@@johnDukemaster you can buy almost any naked bike besides from the flagships like a tuono or Streetfighter for 15000€...

[@Schaaf]

indeed. Even the MT-10 costs less nowadays

[@exothermal.sprocket]

MT-09SP Street Triple 765RS

[@astrofeeder777]

ive really been thinking about picking up the 990 this riding season, but one of the huge problems i have is the lack of brembo 4 piston brakes. for $12,500 usd i would expect better components. if i spend an extra $1000 i could get a ducati monster+ with much better parts.

[@Scouse.Malinois]

The ducati will break. And lose a lot more value. Ktm, yamaha, bmw will give you everything you need

[@frenchtoast-d7u]

@@Scouse.Malinois And the KTM won’t? Their parallel twin is probably the most unreliable engine in its class. Certainly more so than the 937cc Testastretta.

[@Schaaf]

in terms of reliability I wouldn't dare saying which one is better. But for sure the Monster SP has much nicer components.

[@keltecdan]

@@Snotroggel453It’s a shame because the bike seems like it’s a really good bike outside of reliability.

[@SludgedB]

@@keltecdanpretty big thing to fail on

[@gokulkrishm51]

10:34 Heart attack! :/

[@Schaaf]

no idea what that guy was doing

[@_valentino2it]

Genialer Filmlook , Bravoooooo

[@Schaaf]

Besten Dank, Valentino!!

[@matthobbs6338]

Love your videos! And thanks for the comments. I'm considering buying one and appreciate the comments on the brakes. Keep the videos coming!

[@rodriguin4]

Well done, KTM! It even says KTM on the car's license plate.

[@Schaaf]

hahaha indeed

[@JelloThatsMellow]

They went from insectoid to alien invader; so cool

[@Schaaf]

It sure is, well, unique :D

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Imagine cleaning the smashed bugs out of the front of that...

[@SANTHOSHVIJAYyoutube]

the rush and fun can be felt only when riding a naked bike

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@amalvisakh58]

I really love these videos man if you don't mind what is your GoPro settings man and what nd filters are you using the quality of the video is like perfect. Daamn man keep doing this makes my life happy to ride my motorcycle

[@Schaaf]

ND8, ISO Max 100, shutter Auto - that's all you need

[@donkeizluv]

Brakes are easy to fix/upgrade. Glad the handling is phenomenal

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@Rik448]

Just by changing the brake pads?

[@donkeizluv]

@@Rik448 Yep, I'd look at the pads first if that doesnt help then probably take a look at the master cylinder. Since everyone is used to Brembo stuff, slapping a Brembo master cylinder on would make it feel much like others bikes

[@exothermal.sprocket]

So easy even KTM could do it.

[@deinon-thanatos3701]

Hi @Schaaf, so first of all, thanks for all your videos, I have been a subscriber for a while and never wrote a comment before, totally enjoy the style of your videos and your style of riding. Did you ever have a chance to test ride the Honda CB650R? I was curious to hear your opinion on that bike. I mean, being an inline 4 it should fare quite well in one of our RAW videos ahah Keep up the good work, cheers 😎

[@Schaaf]

there's a RAW of that one for my channel members :) Thanks

[@astramorikes224]

thanks for the ride !

[@Schaaf]

Any time!

[@laktoweiz]

KTM baut echt endgeile mopeds in letzter zeit

[@Schaaf]

End-teuer vor allem lol

[@Hotrob_J]

So crackley 🤤

[@Schaaf]

Thanks!

[@JonathanValesa]

sounds soo good

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@Szlejer]

For me the whole bike doesn't make sense, because at the end of every season the leftover Super Dukes are sold at a 3K+ EUR discount... Just like the SMT, I see no real market for this bike.

[@tvr419]

At least you can buy a "cheap" KTM then

[@watchdancing]

How cheaply were the SMTs sold last year?

[@Scouse.Malinois]

Because when those superdukes have a 3k discount guess what else has a discount, the 990. which would mean you'll be picking this up for 10k....also I do half get your point but not everyone wants a 1290/1390 superduke they're not the best daily bike plus insurance cost etc. For example it's double the price for me to insure an MT10 over an MT09. £1000 difference

[@Szlejer]

@@tvr419 I already have a not so cheap KTM I'm perfectly happy with.

[@Szlejer]

@@Scouse.Malinois Well, for at least a season there is no discount for the 990... I could get a brand new 2023 SD right now cheaper than a 2024 Duke 990. As for the UK insurance prices, it definitely sounds like a scam. :D

[@davexs]

Hi Schaff, do you think the front brake could be improved with braided lines, if it hasn't got them, and EBC Sintered pads? Cheers enjoyed that, I like a front endy bike and it sounds great.

[@Schaaf]

no idea, I hope so

[@mrmeeks222]

I heard another guy say that he grew some EBC pads on and it made a huge difference, for what its worth. I too would like to know if there's any type of mods that can be made to give this bike the progressive braking it needs

[@rramirrezz]

hamma a bisserl spaß gehabt? :D :D :D wie schauts aus mit der motorbremse? gut für flüssig fahren oder muss man die bremse mehr bemühen bei den zwischensprints?

[@Schaaf]

Scho! Lustig, dass du danach fragst. So fällt mir auf, dass ich darauf überhaupt nicht achte. Keine Ahnung :D

[@rramirrezz]

@@Schaaf 😂😂😂 ja eh - motor is soll ja auch des gegenteil von bremsen machen. 😁

[@otlndsh]

It's interesting. If you compare videos of 2024 MT-09 reviews vs. Duke 990, the MT-09 viewcount blows the 990 video viewcount out of the water. The new Duke 990 is extremely overpriced and that's not justified especially considering you have to pay extra to unlock electronics, in addition to the cheap switchgear feel and other quality concerns.

[@frenchtoast-d7u]

KTM seems to spend zero time working out the faults during a model run and just replace the whole thing after 3-4 years. So I wouldn’t count on the 990 being particularly reliable in the long run either. I mean it’s been 7 years and the LC8C still suffers from oil leaks and worn out camshafts.

[@Schaaf]

the gearbox feels amazing now though. But yea, it's at least 2000K over the top

[@jimmybh]

Question : you want to go out for a Sunday afternoon blast round your favourite roads, you take this or the Ducati Monster SP?

[@Schaaf]

Monster SP. Öhlins forever

[@alix6028]

what is that thing behind your back at 7:27?

[@Schaaf]

sound recorder bag

[@sten_the_man3516]

Will you testride the roadglide cvo 2024 model? Look forward to it

[@Schaaf]

Unfortunately not

[@cursed_spectre]

hey Schaaf, would you think a different brake pump would make the trick?

[@PeterOlexa_]

So its more stable now but is it really as agile as 890 Duke R?

[@Schaaf]

yes

[@drazenkovacevic4260]

All praises, I love watching you. But for all these years, the icon Yamaha FJR is nowhere to be found.

[@Fernando90054]

Right Schaaf, a thrilling bike, for a quick fast ride?

[@Schaaf]

what does it look like? ;)

[@ps3narciso]

which one you liked the most:990,890r or monster sp? great videos ❤

[@Schaaf]

Monster SP

[@DJAceBlack]

Best Raws 👍 But the Duke 990 is too expensive an the MT-09 SP much more interesting.

[@Druezy]

It is $200 more than the MT-09 SP, at least in the US.

[@vvevvevvvv]

​@@Druezy200 bucks is still something. You can fuel up the bike a couple of times

[@DJAceBlack]

@@Druezy That is quite interesting oO In Germany Duke: 990 15.000 € without Software and Quickshifter (standard brakes and suspension) with Full software 16.000 € / MT-09 SP: 13.300 € with full software, Brembo Stylema and Öhlins/KYB suspension (and keyless). Maybe KTM is just too unpupolar in your contry, i guess.

[@Druezy]

@@vvevvevvvv Ok so buy an even cheaper bike and then you have "free" fuel. $200 is $200, but when we are talking about $12,000 it isn't going to change someone's financial decision. If it did they probably shouldn't be buying a motorcycle anyway lol

[@Floxiiik]

@@DJAceBlack the new 990 is literally a failed bike already, it's somehow worse than kawa's "new" old zx-6r thats stuck in 2005. mt-09 SP is worlds better than the duke 990 also you have a relatively cheap bike and dont need to worry that the chinese engine is gonna blow up in 3k or 4k km

[@emreyaz2084]

Is the exhaust stock?

[@SludgedB]

Is it?

[@sergiososa5855]

clockwork orange!!! full power!!!!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Sergio

[@davidwales9657]

Wait for the R model for good brakes. And then wait a year or two for it to be heavily discounted after they don't sell :)

[@mburton]

The R will cost an additional €3K, which puts it in competition with the Ducati V2 and the MT-10 SP... IDK it's too much :-(

[@davidwales9657]

@@mburton they are overpriced at launch, but are always massively discounted a year or 2 later because no-one buys them. Has happened with every generation of the super Duke and duke

[@mburton]

Unfortunately, in my area, they're selling the remaining 890s at the original launch price :-(@@davidwales9657

[@Schaaf]

It will be quite interesting to see if these actually sell at this price. I'd get an 890R as long as they are around

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Wait long enough and you'll have to pay more to unlock all the expired electronics. 🤪

[@edgarhouver2933]

@schaaf For fun on the type of roads shown in the film, would you choose a NAKED bike or a Sport bike? Which model is more fun, enjoyable, and better to ride in your opinion?

[@sinanshamsudeen4839]

schaaf what bikes do you own ?

[@Schaaf]

CB500 PC26, Dominator RD08, VFR800 RC46

[@shooterchasse6329]

Super machine 👍 ❤ 👍 Merci

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@skinf]

Is it possible to use the quick shifter just to up shift, and down shift by blipping the throttle and using the clutch with the 990 ride by wire?

[@Schaaf]

Yes

[@fermOne]

Hi, 4k, 25fps and shutter? 50?

[@Schaaf]

Auto

[@K4RM0_SENSEI]

I think you really like Spain isn't it ? 🤗

[@Schaaf]

my employer does ;)

[@berndr5896]

was kaputt oder fehlen nur 2 Zylinder? 😆

[@taubermatthias8561]

ist eine ktm beides natürlich 😂

[@Schaaf]

hehehe

[@_expired_milk9312]

10:36 should've put a jumpscare warning 😂

[@Schaaf]

Next time ;)

[@kostasrestas]

its all good with these bikes , really, but , what if you ''fall'' into a hole or bumb on a bad condition road?? we , the bikers, we have always the concern if some dog, cat ,deer jumb in front of us, with this kind of bikes , theres a need for an extra concern , the ''traps'' of bad roads ... Is the main reason why i stay with my lovely T7 ! Cheers from Greece man !!

[@bibhabbag1]

will the 990r feel like a better newer faster 890 or has the geometry and feel changed too much for any similarity to remain

[@Schaaf]

Nope, still feels like a Duke

[@fermOne]

Hi, max rpm?

[@Joejjee]

Duke R version when?

[@mrmeeks222]

Oct 31

[@1MrBryn]

Absolutely love the look of the new one, but I'll always have the nagging doubt of potential ownership costs compared to my nice and predictable BMW

[@Schaaf]

understandable

[@hugorobert4972]

how does this compare to the the street triple r/rs? it is about the same price in my country

[@Schaaf]

For track use I'd much prefer the Triumph, for everyday use the Duke

[@TerraMagnus]

The headlight now looks like a robot’s birth canal

[@snbrw]

Hilarious😂,!

[@Schaaf]

ahahaha

[@gaetanoallocca185]

is there a 35kw version ?

[@Schaaf]

Google knows

[@vvevvevvvv]

Will this one have camshafts lubrication problems like 790/890 had?

[@Aambeiennl]

only time will tell... i think if you're concerned about reliability you are probably better of with one of the Jap brands.

[@vvevvevvvv]

​@@AambeiennlI'm not hating, btw. It's really hard to tell from the internet wether this camshafts problem relates to every 790/890 motorcycle or just particular year of production?

[@Schaaf]

since it's a KTM it's very likely to have some sort of issue at least ;)

[@zoltankiss6857]

du Tönt schon gut, Vale-ntin, aber wenn ich mich zurücksetzte auf einem triple, oder 4rer, ich denke immer: jaja, twins werden besse und besser, aber trotdem.... Wie Harley sagt, the more, the better...aber nicht nur fürs Hbraum, auch für Zylinderzahl..... und vor 2 tagen bin ich ne rc36-2 gefahren..... bist Du depert... Wie siehst Du das? Wie immer, toll gefahren...

[@Schaaf]

Andere Mütter haben auch schöne Töchter. Alles für sich toll

[@NeonLuvBar]

Check out the car's number plate at 05:34

[@Schaaf]

It's a sign!!

[@kugangles9860]

I'm surprised KTM went with the cheaper no name brake calipers and not Brembo's. Especially on a bike that's so quick in the twisties. Maybe a R version will have better brakes?

[@Schaaf]

it definitely will but at the same time the price for that will be ridiculous

[@bartoszwitasiak6014]

What is your favorite naked?

[@Schaaf]

CB500 PC26

[@Hollow890DukeR]

Compare with 890dukeR, which one is better?

[@Schaaf]

can't say without a direct comparison

[@Hollow890DukeR]

@@Schaaf In terms of handling, and braking. Can you describe the difference?

[@deeehuuund]

From my experience, the Brakes on the 890 Duke R are brutaly good. Much better than the ones on the 990 Duke. Should be, I mean the 890 Duke R has top of the line Brembo Stylema callipers and the rotors have 20mm more in diameter. Surely the 990 Duke R will be introduced in 2025. And i bet they will have the Brembo Stylema brakes on it. The Suspension of the 890 Duke R is more track focused. Everything feels a bit sharper but also harder. So for everyday commuting, i think the 990 Duke has the better suspension. For Track riding, i would prefer the suspension of the 890 Duke R. But let's be honest, without looking at the price tag, you should compare the 990 Duke with the 890 Duke, not the R-Version. In this case, i would definitely prefer the 990 Duke over the 890 Duke. Mainly because it feels better engine wise and also handling wise. Hope i helped you a bit with these informations.I work as a mechanic at a KTM dealer. That's why I have unlimited access to our demo models. 😁

[@vinhnguyenthe6927]

Can you compare it to Ducati monster 937?

[@Schaaf]

not from memory unfortunately

[@vinhnguyenthe6927]

@@Schaaf OK !!! Nice video btw

[@Jho-qj5yw]

This or the MT10?

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@krabbe969]

Hmm weiss jetzt nicht warum ich von meiner 790 duke auf die upgraden sollte bis auf bisschen mehr Leistung. Ist der Sound besser oder schlechter in echt?

[@Schaaf]

Der Sound von der 990er gefällt mir besser, aber für ein solches Upgrade wär mir der Unterschied nicht groß genug

[@Ct99915]

I think they will struggle to sell these compared to the 790's, which are still really fun bikes to ride. The 990 is way too expensive 🤔

[@Schaaf]

let's see

[@Ramgaruda]

What’s the exhaust on 990?

[@gianlucasalan]

Stock

[@Ramgaruda]

@@gianlucasalan that sounded sweet. Did you make changes decat? Do you recommend duke r 890 or new 990 ?

[@gianlucasalan]

@@Ramgaruda I don’t own the bike, in the caption you can find the infos.

[@berkk29]

Sounds kinda similar to your CB300r video even though they are very different bikes. Im sure its much more different in reality

[@Schaaf]

indeed it is ;)

[@jun701]

In SoCal this bike’s OTD is +3,000 than 890R… why? 😂

[@Schaaf]

Nobody knows

[@sadeqalbana]

spot on the biting point, I have the older 890 duke(non R) and it feels like the brake cannot be used without ABS, the biting is so sudden and not progressive, I don't get a good feedback when the front locks. sadly I had a small issue that resulted in the whole ABS + MTC getting disabled, and a few months later I crashed because the front locked suddenly without a good feedback. maybe it's a different story with the R version, hope this model gets an R version too.

[@Schaaf]

ouch

[@Amm0uth]

No where is thé 1390 ? 😢

[@Schaaf]

Available for my channel members

[@TheRealBhuado]

take it easy man.. a little too hot in most of the turns. especially at 10:35, that would be the end of it.

[@Schaaf]

in which turns exactly was I too hot? Not once did I leave my safe riding line. I'd genuinely like to know but I'm afraid I won't get a meaningful answer

[@TheRealBhuado]

@@Schaaf it's not just you. You were in your lane. I cannot argue with this. But you never know what awaits you after a blind turn. That's why i pointed out the time stamp. You were riding slow and you had time to react. I am watching your vids for years.

[@alakewood7853]

😀👍

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@Smiller_aim]

hi Schaaf, can you do a video where you share in details the consumption of the mt 10, for example mixing city ride, highway and Mountain pass and see how many kilometers you can do with all kind of speed ;)

[@Schaaf]

Sorry, I can't. I'd fall asleep making such a boring and irrelevant video

[@danieleduardoagudelosanche2331]

Bro te falta la 1390 yo anelo mucho ese video

[@Schaaf]

I did

[@TheTreZZa]

The FIAT Panda at 40kmh is a problem in all europe i see, it is not only italian!

[@Schaaf]

Grande Panda is never a problem. It's a blessing.

[@Babaindahaus]

Sound -1 :)

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Confusius.]

Surely a great bike, but the price is stupid. There are many far superior nakedbikes that cost the same when you buy them slightly used. 1290 Superduke, Tuono, Ducati Streetfighter V2, Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

[@Schaaf]

indeed

[@philiplaurell1163]

I think they should’ve held back and showed us they vould fix ALL the problems and reliability issues with the 890 instead of putting all focus on building a new bike that people will hesitate to buy until it’s proved reliable. Headlight looks better now. They should’ve stopped there.

[@KabelSalat_]

Ich verstehe einfach nicht wieso die 990 so viel krasser und extravaganter klingt wie die 1290 gen3 . Selbst meine ältere Euro 4 macht nicht so ein Feuerwerk . Also klang ist echt eine 1und und das trotz Euro 5 Ich hoffe ich kann die 990 auch mal fahren . Die 890 hat mich damals nicht so überzeugen können im vergleich zur 1290 . 😊

[@Schaaf]

Stimmt, ich werd hier auch ein RAW mit der 1390 posten. Klingt völlig unspektakulär

[@KabelSalat_]

@@Schaaf versteh leider nicht so ganz warum , fahren lässt sich das ja dementsprechend wild wenn man möchte , aber mit dem Sound von ner 990/890 wäre das ein Traum

[@jonomasonILoveU]

Had my 24 390 Duke- blue- for 3 days, had the black Remus pipe fitted, quiet but pretty. I love kTm😁.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@thomasbouvier3203]

I like the brutale 1000 style of build display. But lets be honest for a sec, i was just getting used to 890/790 faces and bam here comme the uggliest thing earth have seen. No matter how fun, sorry can’t get over it. It could be nice tho if cf moto would get the 890r engine now, kinda like its design, or the newest huskvarna 801 (well then 901). Also bit sad that it is now an old SDR sized engine, but nowhere close in cool factor as it is still a parallel twin and not a v twin. Missed shot here could have been a nice memory.

[@Schaaf]

I'm afraid it could not since there's strict emission laws these days. They only manage to go through these with increased engine sizes as far as I know

[@unkr3at1v]

Wierdermal echt gute Optik, aber der Winkel irritiert. Wenn man selbst Motorrad fährt, schaut man permanent nur ins obere 8el des Videos 😛

[@Schaaf]

den anderen scheint es so zu gefallen ;)

[@Rolilasx]

Great vid, thanks ! Gotta say though, its sounds quite bad ^^

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@jasperMT09]

Yes KTM's best bikes.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@lordrider9370]

I like to systematic ride...

[@Schaaf]

OK

[@Snotroggel453]

I’ll buy this bike maybe after 2 years 2nd hand, i’m pretty sure you can get them for 11k euro then 😂

[@joshb3929]

Thing I can’t get over the the KTM’s, is just that everything is plastic… I know they are light weight but it’s a sea of cheap feeling plastics.

[@milantomic7048]

Supposedly 990 tank is made from aluminum but I get you personally could not spend money on a new bike if it's not feeling well made and screwed together

[@mala7794]

People who say this is a middleweigh have no braincells. This is a 1000cc bike so it competes with mt 10 and tuono v4s

[@vvevvevvvv]

Due to stricter emission standards manufacturers (mostly) have to increase engine capacity to be able to extract similar power. Middleweight bikes currently are from 700 to 950 cc. This KTM competes with Kawasaki's z900 and Yamaha's MT 09.

[@Schaaf]

exactly, thanks @vvevvevvvv

[@mark222b]

F that SUV at 10:36

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@gabormartin2052]

Hah😂haha. Thanks. Grotesk bike, scooter sound.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@raoulne]

At that pricepoint its ridiculous that they are puting on their china brakes... They are straight out garbage compared to the Brembo calipers and master cylinder on the 1290 or the 890R. You can put those on a 390 but not on bike that is meant to be ridden hard and gets advertised for its performance on twisty roads. You are a very experienced rider but I think there are a lot of people that are not able distinguish a fading break straight away and maybe overusing it even more. And that can end up very bad.

[@Schaaf]

could be indeed, thanks

[@jeremieyirmeyahu3468]

I heard the were from J Juan which is spanish but they do equipe some chineses bikes

[@bambaklats2891]

€ 18k, its just to much..

[@Schaaf]

agreed

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

So not perfect...but does sound good

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@TheAwakenHD]

for that price I take a streetfighter v2 thanks

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@Floxiiik]

the only good thing about the Duke 990 are the pops and bangs, but over all a extremely overpriced china bike. 0 Reasons to buy that thing if you still can get a 890R or even a 2023 SDR for cheap. with the tech pack its 18k€ fuck that honestly, I rather save up 1-2k more and buy a real good bike like a tuono V4 or Ducati which has Brembo brakes and fully adj. suspension. I would even get a zx10r and I personally hate this bike.

[@Druezy]

The new Duke 990 will sit above the KTM Duke 890 and will be manufactured at KTM's plant in Mattighofen, Austria. The 790 and lower are produced in China, 390 is India.

[@Floxiiik]

@@Druezy pretty much every news page said the opposite, 390,790 = made in india and 990 will be in China, since they work with CF moto now. But I'm not sure about the new 1390, could be still made in austria, but I highly doubt that since Pierer keeps laying off people like there is no tomorrow. also did you even compare the 990 and 890R? the 890R is better in every single way

[@Druezy]

@@Floxiiik I'm only stating facts, the 990 is not made in china. I took that directly from KTM. I just don't want misinformation.

[@Floxiiik]

@@Druezy dont trust anything what ktm said. Not even if they would say 2+2 = 4. I believe the news pages more than ktm itself. Pierer is a big asshole.

[@Juuul89]

@@Floxiiik Stop spreading misinformation doofus, the 790 is made by CFmoto in china, everything below that is made in India and everything above the 790 is made in Austria, including the 690, and the 990.

[@casterofchaos]

Cool review, until you get off and look at it from the front. Went from 100 to 0 real quick 🤢. I know it's meant to be controversial yada yada, still a dumb approach by KTM imo. More controversial isn't more better.

[@Schaaf]

hehehe

[@valefur72]

Too expensive and Made in China? 😮

[@Schaaf]

it's made in Austria

[@valefur72]

@@SchaafI was thinking it was made at CF Moto facilities like the 790 and 890. I'm happy for Austrian workers! I have had the 950SM, the 990ADV and now the 1290 Super Adventure S. I live in the Dolomites and those bikes are awesome on my roads.