Michael Rutter laps the Isle of Man TT course on a KTM Super Duke R EVO

TT 2022, TT legend Michael Rutter said to Fast Bikes John McAvoy “it would be a brilliant idea to ride something with handlebars and no fairing” around the TT course, so we sorted it out for him.
Enter the KTM Super Duke R EVO, shod with Metzeler Racetec RR’s, protected by R&G and a ride that shook Michaels Shoei from Bray Hill to the Start Finish Straight some 37.73 miles later. With only yellow flags from the previous race, fuel conservation and the inevitable fly’s peppering his visor (see 18:37 for the full effect), slowing him down according to Michael this was “The scariest bike I have ever ridden around the TT course”…
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[@boostaholic7116]

Bloody fly ruined the view after the mountain mile! 🤣 Good work Michael 👍

[@enchantedape8180]

The video I've been waiting for a SDR owner. Thank you!

[@robertyork4041]

Impressive stuff, but then wouldn't expect anything else from Michael Rutter. It would have been nice to have heard what his thoughts were on the bike.

[@Xeizz]

thinks so too. but as KTM was a sponsor, I don´t think he was able to give any bad feedback. But as he say anything, I don´t think he had much good to say either.

[@RobertKehl]

That was amazing. It take a little bit of getting use to not hitting the rev limiter when racing through the gears but the torque makes up for it if you short shift.

[@Birky_41]

Proper all round nice guy. I was lucky enough to ride on track with Michael few years ago while he tested triumphs 1050RS. He makes anything move fast!

[@THE-APEX]

Superb piloting. It really makes one appreciate a faired bike at a faster clip. So lucky.

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

I effing LOVE my SuperDuke Evo😍

[@stfuliberal]

So do I.

[@Cloverleaf7642]

What an amazing achievement. Bravo, Michael, bravo, FB and Johnny.

[@waggywagstaff]

Love Rutter, No Fooks Given!!

[@jonomasonILoveU]

Amazing onboard footage, not quite the sound barrier but definitely broke the bug barrier, I love kTm😁

[@sidewaysgt4]

Even the brake fluid is so scared it's trying to get away!! 🤣🤣

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

I just did a steering damper upgrade from the powerparts catalogue on my 2023 SDR Evo. The stock one is not always up to par as you clearly see in the video too

[@stfuliberal]

One of my following upgrades for sure. As soon as I get the new Akra exhaust map figured out. The download is causing all kinds of TFT failures.

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Absolute legend as his dad was too !.

[@David-ye1pk]

Top 👍 would love to see it on 890 duke R.

[@paulsnify]

REMARKABLE how stable the KTM is at race speeds around the TT course what was the lap time that would be very interesting as its a sit up and beg bike I am sure it was faster than I could do on a race bike for sure😃😃

[@kiwiabroad8390]

A tad faster than my recent tour of NZ on an 1190 Adventure R!

[@iivaridark6850]

Funny thing in my opinion is that the video tries to make some interest in focusing at the rear wheel of the bike and the riders helmet top - I think the most enjoyable and sensible view is the view straight forward so one can see and concentrate on the whole route, too... Anyhow, it was nice to see Michael riding a streetbike too. I remember when I was a young man his father was very well-known figure in the sports.

[@Mog1290r]

HaHa it's nice to see someone with talent ride these bikes to show what they can realy do ,,,great video

[@zoeylamant8298]

No windscreen and no fairings at those sustained speeds make a TT run even more insane. Love that bike, but certainly would not be my first choice for that activity.

[@lukejacobs2710]

Brake fluid reservoir looks like it’s leaking ! 😮

[@NerijusV4]

Nice 👍 Thank you

[@JayEss414]

awesome content , great to watch

[@jonasbaine3538]

Wish someone offered custom full fairings for SDR since KTM won't...

[@gustavbloom7768]

Back tyre shot wow,interesting choice.

[@luckyoleary9626]

Roughly 103mph lap, if anyone was wondering...

[@johnnymack63]

Yeah, as you can see, there was a couple of yellow flags that he had to slow right down for. Without the yellow flags, we believe it would have been between 108-110mph average.

[@luckyoleary9626]

@@johnnymack63 To be honest, this bike isn't even about top speed. The brutal acceleration and craziness is what makes it stand out. At least once a week I think about selling my bike and buying another 1290.

[@johnnymack63]

@@luckyoleary9626 absolutely! Couldn’t agree more. Which is why we didn’t really refer to the average speed, and more on the experience of riding such a bike flat out for such a long time.

[@snappo20]

@@johnnymack63 do you know what the Yellows were for? Some bellend on the road?

[@johnnymack63]

@@snappo20 Michael wasn’t completely sure, he’s just focused on the road ahead and spotting the next green flag so he can get back on it. He suspected that it was probably some bikes/sidecars that had broken down during the practice sessions that took place before the lap.

[@mtkoslowski]

It’s nice to own a bike that others more than reasonably think well of. I’m enjoying mine.

[@davidbadham3712]

Amazing bike and great test, but would be interested to know the average speed👍

[@Beastrider80]

Big Respect!! With a Nakedbike on the TT Course💪! But I never thought that the Amount of Fuel would be enough for one lap😅!

[@rudy92cze]

Czech Road Race playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLsOW6meQcW5FFfrYHdgPE25dB-ivZ7f4B

[@kmfiz]

Dang bug smash, couldn’t see his top speed on part of the mountain run. Looks like he just made it back on fumes.

[@v4panigale26]

Jeremy McWilliam smoked everyone, on a track day, on the first generation Super Duke. It’s always been stupidly quick and with wide handlers easy to use.

[@metricracer1]

I never saw where the brake fluid was coming out. What was he doing to the top of the dash with his left hand. Lap segment change? You could tell he wasn’t pushing that hard but it was crazy fast.

[@R2_D3]

Was that a leaking brake fluid reservoir??

[@robertgallacher7214]

BSB,Moto GP and WSBK missing a trick by not having a super naked class. Would be an option to keep the more popular riders in racing for a few more years and a great spectacle at the same time.

[@jb1876]

How they can and react at that speed is beyond me 😮😮

[@remsangachhakchhuak1738]

Nice view, good camera placement.

[@maximusvr46]

Brake fluid weeping from reservoir

[@blowduke]

I rode my 690 duke in 72 hours of rain never missed a beat a few minor issues but deal with them myself ..

[@davidherringgo]

Wonder what psi that rear tire was talking about on the screen.

[@forddriver8827]

How I long for the days when a discussion between two people was not underscored by rock guitar riffs. Come on Fast Bikes, show the guests and the viewers some respect. My ADD can barely cope.

[@davidbird380]

theres a YT series here, a stock road bike, decent tyres and a ragging round the TT. i'd love to have seen my 600rr thrashed round there,

[@MrJonnyh1972]

Did he adjust the MSR from 3 to 7 intentionally, or just those fingers being bounced around ay those speeds. I saw he had AWM on. Good choice in performance mode at those speeds 🤣

[@leecbracing]

Looks like front master cylinder is leaking

[@m1cky6]

Shame about that big bug ruining some of the footage....very inconsiderate.

[@manofknowledge1000]

Must be getting some wind blast there 😮

[@twowheelstouring482]

The sound isnt the best from the stock exhaust! Shame the bee/fly landed right in middle of camera lens!!

[@camgere]

This bike is known as something of a wheelie-monster. Here, it seems quite planted. I wonder if that is rider skill or some anti-wheelie traction control mode?

[@italyguy08]

Anti wheelie is on, you can see the setting in the bottom middle of the dash!

[@camgere]

@@italyguy08 Thanks!

[@stfuliberal]

The bike has an anti-wheelie mode.

[@rob-zx9kf]

It's a pity about that big fat fly splattering itself across the lens! Even so, that was great!

[@subman6515]

The engine purrs at 140!!!

[@marklevy4580]

Well, the rev limiter works

[@S2000Y]

Lap time?

[@bobdunne3851]

I notice he change slip while riding

[@izom]

“The scariest bike I have ever ridden around the TT course”… so why that !??

[@firestorm755]

That just looked uncomfortable and scary. The bars have a constant waggle caused probably by the lack of fairing. Makes you realise how hard the old superbike racers worked.

[@Near2Future]

Uncomfortable & scary is why I love this bike so much tbh. It's a thrill at high speeds, so light it just jumps & pops over everything. Ofc bad for racing good for some enjoyment a steering dampener keeps it getting to out of hand & keeping your legs tight & tucked is key. I just hate on my bike there isn't much to grab onto with my legs. Kinda uncomfortable in a bad way, just holding onto the chassis between the seat. The QS ia good when it works but seems to fall out of spec quite often.

[@kmac5849]

Definitely felt Michael took the ‘less said the better’ rather than slag the duke off

[@MrRoxx17]

I am surprised the KTM didn’t fall apart half way :D

[@AldredsquashUk]

Amazed it got round without anything going wrong...I managed 500 miles before mine failed..the most unreliable manufacturer with poor dealerships in the UK!

[@mdbacolod]

What issues/problems were you having specifically? If you dont mind me asking.

[@AldredsquashUk]

@@mdbacolod left hand switch gear failed and then later starter/ignition switch gear failed which left me stranded from home...roll a dice to see if you get home or not, bike was then waiting for dealer/parts for 2 month's before I could get shot of it

[@mdbacolod]

@@AldredsquashUk Thanks, im contemplating getting a naked bike and this was one of the options. 👍🏼

[@jcml7140]

Same her, traded in my sdr after 5000km of riding. Never knew when a new fault would show up. On time The Horn was aktive/on for 2 kilometers. Great engine, everything else i rubish

[@Ni3K]

I have mine for 10000km since last year and not an single issue so far, but I feel sorry for you. Also we have five KTM dealerships around my city.

[@TessaTickle]

"scariest bike" ? Because it's totally inappropriate for the course?

[@paulgreen9265]

Look at all the brake fluid pissing out of the reservoir... I had a ktm for a brief month... terrible build quality and expensive parts, just there to get profit, switched to an mt10 never looked back.

[@allansmillie7507]

He didn't seem to excited about the whole episode. 🤷

[@elduca57]

At 3:17 you can see he's running on the Metz sportech M9RR, street tyres. So shut up all you M9RR detractors! If they're ok for the IoM....

[@jhstony]

On the straights this bike should be doing 160, must be a problem

[@colinsaunders8723]

This is not a runway, you can see how hard the suspension and steering damper are working to keep the bike on the road. Yes Michael is feathering the throttle, he values his life.

[@jhstony]

@@colinsaunders8723 disagree with your comments as he would normally be going 180 down that same piece of tarmac

[@mtkoslowski]

@@colinsaunders8723 Agreed. It’s an unusual course as everyone knows.

[@bigjam8429]

Rutter was getting battered by wind as no fairings

[@jamiehughes1660]

Snark man, ….you try I will watch

[@icklepob88]

What a shame track time was wasted upon this irrelevant machine, for the sake of p.r. and likes. Could have gone any short circuit track, nurburgring etc, where it may actually be used, not a real road race circuit. Should never have happened out of respect for all the lost laps for all the riders.

[@stfuliberal]

Cry me a fucking river Man, KTM, as a manufacturer, has the balls to always move forward, ya, sometimes at the expense of our wallets.

[@icklepob88]

@@stfuliberal so, you think privateer teams that invest tens of thousands of money and sacrifice everything, should have laps cut, when there has already been several incidents cutting valuable tracktime, for the sake of an irrelevant P.R. stunt, from a manufacturer and bike, that has zero bikes there (other than one engine in a sidecar, which again, is irrelevant to every reader or virtually all bikers, bar Moly) I know you don't even understand the TT, based on your dumb reply, but at least you had your little reply, which makes you feel all big and brave.

[@heinekenczech]

Brave man to go that fast on a KTM

[@bitzannbobz]

you can see it hitting the rev limiter where rutter wanted more revs, had to change up

[@stfuliberal]

It's a v-twin, my man,

[@crunks420]

The power kinda feels like "infinity" on the road. I hope to ride mine on track some day.

[@tonebonetones]

Visceral machine, but the niggly reliability means I'd never buy one. Great skills from this TT old timer, though. Mind you, is it me or are all the channels fronted by somewhat 'mature' blokes lol? Does no one under 45 ride bikes in the UK anymore?

[@davefloyd9443]

No mate it's gone a bit scooter crazy here recently. Nowhere near as many kids getting bikes with their CBT. They're not even so bothered about doing their driving tests. Something about not being able to afford to buy, insure, tax or service stuff these days. The good old days of the late 90's to early 2010's eh?

[@flamintasty]

WTF is it with all these channels having music playing while someone is talking? FFS we wanna hear what they’re saying!!