Why The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO Is Worth The Extra!

[@Maoshung]

Just yesterday I bought one.... The only black one the dealer was getting this year. So far I LOVE IT!

[@Achilles22]

Good luck with your purchase, you may need it!

[@Achilles22]

Some people are above good advice and ignore it. I guess you know better 😮😮

[@Maoshung]

@@Achilles22 right!?!? That’s why I got the 5 year extended warranty 😂. 2 factory, 5 extended. 7 year total. Just incase this new gen has issues. Owned a lot of KTMs and GasGas bikes and never had any issues so 🤞🏻

[@fearme46]

Have a black one too mate, hope you’re loving the thing so far! I didn’t get the evo but it’s been bloody amazing so far, honestly the most fun/scary/ bike I’ve ever owned. Definitely got that extra warranty too 😉

[@Maoshung]

@ @ I have owned and ridden multiple sport bikes in my life and I can tell you this Super Duke is more fun than any of the other sport bikes. I ride 100% street with curvy country roads and it’s just a tq monster. Get you a sprint filter (P08), some kind of slip-on exhaust, down to a 16T front sprocket and an OFT flash. Guarantee you you won’t regret it! 🤯🤯🤯

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Bob. Thank you. Suspension setup isn’t something the majority of riders understand what to do to best suit them and intended use. From a racing perspective, each track required slight adjustments, then you also need to factor in the conditions as a wet track requires a slightly different set up. So, having the ability to do this whilst on the road is a positive way for people to learn and understand what a click or two, for compression and rebound can actually achieve. When I’m in a group and some complain about how their bike behaves all I do is make a couple of adjustments for them and the responses have always been a night and day difference. It is a bit of a learnt craft as when I first started racing my team manager would only make one adjustment per practice lap to get the bike dialled in correctly. Luckily I took note and simply pay it forward.

[@a.b.__iii]

Im happy with 790. 1390 is insane!!

[@urbanstrencan]

This bike is just insane, just monster for the road.😂😂😂

[@dalemeadows225]

All these complicated electronic systems, coupled with KTM reliability would have me sh*tting myself as an owner

[@rebellucy6200]

Maybe they offer a warranty?

[@Achilles22]

Still doesn’t stop them breaking down! Try getting recovery out in the sticks at 22.00 on a Sunday night!

[@Hash9377]

It’s not a big deal ktm reliability is good now. Back then not as much

[@Hash9377]

@@Achilles22hater

[@Achilles22]

@@Hash9377 go buy one then, see what happens!

[@duanestiles4821]

You have a great job moto bob great job on the vid

[@hoanglam668]

Thanks for the detail video! Speaking of Hyper Naked Bike, do you think the Kawasaki ZH2 still worthy this day? It's will be great if you talk about it in a video. Cheers!👍

[@spartanx169x]

Can we expect it to have camshaft problems like the 790s and 890s?

[@thisisatestoftheemer]

The 1290 never had the issues the parallel twins did, I would expect the 1390 to be similar.

[@spartanx169x]

@@thisisatestoftheemer Good to know. But they did change the cams. So For me I would have concerns IF IF I was going to buy one. The bike appears to be amazing -overkill in just about every category. Way too much for me. But impressive none the less.

[@Hash9377]

@@spartanx169xcame to complain about something u can’t have?

[@iamthemobey]

​@@Hash9377I am also confused

[@elestruqui3093]

​@@thisisatestoftheemerthis is incorrect. I also owned a 2022 1290 with none of those issues, however there have already been reports of camshaft issues on the new 1390 fb groups. It's the only reason I didn't immediately trade my 1290 in.

[@zuhair6661]

Finally Rob you are riding. Ride more often.

[@theoldskoolboyzzzz6958]

there’s a offer on now for 3 years warranty if you keep up the service. had new 4 new ktms only thing to go wrong was switch gear on 1290 gen 3 sdr as water got in

[@Kiky001]

Wicked bike in all ways !

[@mrkang4080]

I'll say this over and over again: I've owned everything under the sun: 30+ sport bikes and counting. I bought a 2nd gen Super Duke, my first "standard" bike, and no other bike has every scared me and made me smile more. My 2024 just showed up, and I couldn't be happier... it's just the best daily driver, short trip taker and all around hooligan bike. What else can you ask for? If you can only own 1 bike that can do it all, this is it.

[@SteveC-Shaman]

You really can. There's hard panniers for it, even.

[@midlife-crysis]

Naked with this amount of power is INSANE!

[@huayrarevo]

Do you know that Ducati produces the Street Fighter V4S with 208 hp from the factory and if you opt for a dry clutch and a full titanium exhaust kit, it’ll go upto 230 hp (i guess)

[@abymathew295]

​@@huayrarevo. But KTM is more Fun.

[@Shhdhe525]

It's not about power only but brand too, if you love ktm you will choose over Ducati I do same. It's about fun that's it​@@huayrarevo

[@huayrarevo]

@@abymathew295 have ridden both, actually I have ridden most hyper nakeds. 3 months ago, I bought the street fighter v4s.

[@tubejorrit]

@@huayrarevo Saw a direct dyno run on both bikes (same day, back to back, both standard bikes) where the KTM made 188 wheel horse power and the Ducati v4s made 180. Also torque is much, much higher in the KTM (it should as it has 250cc extra over the Ducati).

[@brunosawicz8871]

Cool jacket !!!

[@ulrichfrey2068]

Thank you for your impressions. If I would take so much money in my hand, I would go with the EVO, no doubt.

[@PREST00]

I didnt come to complain about the bike. Those kicks looks pretty sporty

[@ralphwarom2514]

The pricing on Motorcycles is pretty wild right now. I'm not sure how much you have to be earning to choose this over an MT 10 or Zh2 if you really want a powerful naked bike.

[@bassman6211]

Yeah likely most of us are shopping these on the used market. Motorcycles and groceries... up there...

[@TheOliveradams]

You forgot to talk about the wheelie mode witch you can set to different hight levels. 🤩

[@SongJLikes]

The headlight has really grown on me

[@redline9221]

why are the front turn signals so high up that it blocks vision around the handlebar?

[@s11039858]

face looks different but I love it..its literally a beast.

[@Ivan_1986]

1390 GT is the one I am after :-)

[@AlucardFeeds]

Hey Bob, the factory start feature can it be programmed into the right handlebar quick button for short riders at lights? This would great for my not 32 inch plus seat height bum.

[@SWISSMotoR]

Hey motobob great video What is your mic brand and settings I am suffering to setup mine eih

[@SupaDadMoto]

in the u.s you can't get the standard r model which sucks if you don't want electronic suspension.

[@phillychee5e200]

How’s does this compare to the ZH2?

[@Chijousaikyo]

When will the 1390 SAS be out?

[@mastodonrage666]

October 2024

[@Chijousaikyo]

@@mastodonrage666 Thank You

[@MV-XD2]

Motobob is angling to become the new presenter in a reboot of Bullseye 😂

[@nickrider5220]

Does the almost 20k include all the electronics, or are many of them at extra cost ?

[@ralphwarom2514]

Tech Pack is 1000 pounds extra.

[@richardgrabert8248]

First, that headlight is nothing but Fugly. Second, I don’t need all that tech, I don’t want to pay for all that tech and I don’t want to pay to maintain it. Engine modes? I can control that just fine with the throttle. There have to be other riders out there who long for a simple bike like me. Used to be, only the top of the line bikes had it. Now everything is loaded with it. Please, just give the prospective buyer the option.

[@red.riot.2280]

I love the 1390. I cant wait to see a full system on one.

[@holydzregah3213]

Very nice bike and it's very insane Please I need one 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@jimoconnor7491]

Is there a Husky version? I like their designs better.

[@abymathew295]

Id go for the standard model...if possible a Bike with just ABS, TC and wheelie control....

[@holydzregah3213]

Please if it is even the older version of this one please give it to me 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@Mr.nainka]

Mind blowing bike

[@Blucru90]

Beställ Street bike in the World

[@SonriseSunset]

Only the EVO model is available in the US. We get no choice, guess we have too much money. A KTM superbike......if you have the bucks and are a experienced rider, why not? Kinda like the Porsche Turbo S vs the other models. If you have the money, get the beast, flaunt it!

[@sumdude2247]

Same in Canada we only get the evo model.

[@SonriseSunset]

@@sumdude2247 hah, you guys make too much money too!!

[@sumdude2247]

@@SonriseSunset 😂

[@vernonspady555]

Who designed that headlight? WEIRD.

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

When this one came out, KTM reduced their unsold 1290 SDR stock to £13k. Couldn’t say no 😉

[@TheValbunnys]

Me too. 😜 I add it Akra full system and loads of upgrades and still cost a lot less than a standard 1390 and with the full system and remap I got provably the same power as the standard 1390 . Crazy how they play with peoples minds to spend money just for 10bhp more

[@A.J.1656]

For whatever reason, they only sent the Evo version to the USA, so I didn't have to make the choice. It is a fantastic bike. I've just accumulated enough miles to get it in for its first service. It goes in in two days. I also have the Akrapovič full system to install, but I'm waiting to get the senior tech on that install since we'll have to bypass the stupid blinker thing in the mapping.

[@Oldguy-k3t]

You want complicated? How about a supercharged hybrid 500-750 cc. Lighter weight, more mpg.

[@bernhardhappach9392]

10 Minutes into the video he starts talking about the title. The easiest content jump ever.

[@ulaskvlcm]

Evo 🧡

[@scottf1364]

I have one and a disappointed. It’s been in the shop for numerous electrical issues. I had to pay 1,000 usd to unlock software that accessed performance the others have standard… I just traded it.

[@DeltaElite121]

Was yours an EVO? Pretty sure I looked at the listing for it the other day.

[@JibsMotoVlog]

Do you think KTM is secretly making V4 engine (to follow other companies) and call it THE MONSTER?

[@thymecapsule619]

when electric?

[@nachoilf8226]

ha, where I live it cost 50.000 U$D

[@jordansimon6070]

Bob did you consider washing the bugs and mud off the bike before filming this video?

[@leanit5756]

Damn, all that "new" and they kept what has got to be the most unergonomic switch gear ever fitted to a motorcycle.

[@docdude3007]

Just ordered one

[@TriggerRidesEverything]

Short answer, NO. KTM is suffering from a severe case of corporate drift.

[@Lets-do-this-]

Sweet me evo

[@Rebelhorn]

❤⚡

[@giamademedoit]

So much talk and no demo of the suspension

[@ytrbolanda]

No subscription - no suspension. KTM rules…

[@alexmorgan3435]

A little bit ugly .................. you mean fugly! I would retro fit the previous gen 1290 headlight.

[@dinkydotzero]

That's an awful lot of money for a bike that will spend so much time at the dealers getting fixed. I've had two KTM and they were both great in thought but complete unreliable crap

[@tubejorrit]

21.000km on my gen2 super duke without problems (only battery terminals that like to shake loose) and 14.000km on my 1290 adventure without problems.

[@markshirley7639]

Had 15 ktms inc 6 superdukes ! It one problem ! There's always one !!

[@michaelgregory4760]

What KTM’s did you own ? And why you still watching KTM reviews ? 🤔

[@kd350]

Friend's 1290 Adventure got sold. New owner babied it down in flat Florida. The chain snapped and totaled the motor. Ha ha!!!

[@stephenbarabas6286]

I must be getting old... It looks uncomfortable

[@ozyrob1]

Incredible engineering but ugly as ugly gets. MV know how to do this sort of machine. MV match the engineering but nail the design and art.

[@holydzregah3213]

Please to give away to me 🙏🙏😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@RobertHiggins-gv5jc]

Evo All Day..... this bike is a wolf in sheep's clothing......look out it will eat you

[@GenghisKhan311]

No thanks. Ktm is a nightmare

[@Gabriel-wu1wt]

This bike has no use case. If I'm aiming for 200 horses, I'll get a supersport. Who needs 187 horses on a naked?

[@MarkKoolen]

Higher comfort fun factor. I would go for this

[@spartanx169x]

Nobody NEEDs a bike with more than about 80HP if thats your argument. The "No use Case" can be made for most motorycles for europe and the US markets. They are toys.

[@iansmith237]

All of what you say is true except the toys part. For some, they are simply toys. But as a guy who commutes until there's ice on the ground (and I'm far from the only one), I think it's safe to say they're viable means of transportation. ​@@spartanx169x

[@-Eternal-Damnation-]

It's for the fun of it. Why would you need 200HP on any street bike? Naked or supersport, it's ridiculous either way.

[@Gabriel-wu1wt]

@@spartanx169x Not at all. 90% of motorcycles have a place. Some area they were built for and excel in. Naked bikes were made for the street, not for racing.