Review 2018 KTM 1290 SuperDuke GT - TOO MUCH POWER

[@nolanstokes632]

Terrific review. Thanks for the taking the time to post this.

[@Chaser2win]

Always good to hear, thnx for the comment!

[@DrStephenVerdon]

Just Traded my 2016 SDR for the 2016 SDGT. Should be an Interesting Chapter. Thank you for Sharing your experience

[@motostroller]

Chaser2win: you comment that the bike has too much power. I have a Super Duke GT and, yes, it has LOTS of power, but it is also very tractable. It can be ridden along in traffic without any dramas. Throttle goes both ways, and if/when you want to go fast the GT does oblige.

[@Chaser2win]

Agreed, but if you do open it up its too much 😱😍 lovely hahaha

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Nah. Been on a superbike with 180 hp? That's when you start to think how everything else feels mild. The KTM models are all about the torque which is great for all around use.

[@randallbrown9901]

Great bike! Purchased leftover 2017 in April and 2700 miles later it’s far exceeded my expectations! Also own a 2016 R1 that I’m selling because the KTM gets all the love now! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philipdarnall787]

Randall Brown Ditto on my 2016. My Suzuki 1250S is just sitting under a cover.

[@Chaser2win]

I know right, love for the KTM is big 🤣 to bad for your R1 though 😎💪

[@DaveMcLerran]

Do you really enjoy it Randall? Is it good for longer rides? Maybe 400-500 mile days

[@markshag5149]

Nice review thanks, I bot one without a test ride. No test pilots allowed at my dealership! The quick shift is needed on acceleration (because you need to hang on with both hands) downshifting tho is no problem.

[@Chaser2win]

Hell yeah your need to hold on haha! Weird that the dealer doesnt allow a test drive tho..?! How are you enjoying the bike?

[@markshag5149]

@@Chaser2win Really like the ultra smooth throttle response right off idle - no passenger/rider helmet knocking when going slow. I would recommend getting the fuel dongle to help the lean fuel map at low RPM. Bike is just as silky smooth but way stronger and runs cooler too. Get dongles from Rottweiler ... 50 bucks (US) and well worth it. GT gives up 3 HP I think to the "R" but puts more torque in the middle RPM range where you use it in the real world. Keep doing reviews Chaser, you did a nice job. PS there is a video out there of a bone stock 2017 GT on track day - only item not stock is slick tires. The pilot surgically slices through the pack ... he is VERY good on brakes (understatement). One of the best riding videos I've ever seen. I'd include a link but don't want to intrude in your space.

[@linusselur9561]

Regards from Germany. Good review, thx.

[@Chaser2win]

Thnx for the comment, and best regards back from Holland!

[@chriscrain2878]

I hope you had a chance to run it hard thru some 'real' twisties. You had way too much traffic, and far too many straight roads to 'really' see what the bike is capable of. It's simply amazing how fast it goes thru the corners.

[@Chaser2win]

I believe you, i didnt have the chance to do proper twisties mate! I should retry according to your comment :D hehe!!

[@masterspin7796]

I might buy one when im finished with my 800 dragster rr...

[@Chaser2win]

MasterSpin77 seriously? Awesome, i really like the bike. Only thing i dont like is the price 🤣

[@masterspin7796]

It is a little costly, you can save $5,000 if you buy one that has been at the dealer for a long time..sometimes it is better to wait..

[@chrisvantassel8867]

That's what I did

[@aapddd]

0:57 Die flitspaal heeft me een keer flink in de portemonnee geraakt 😂

[@Chrisuk-xg6tz]

Any tall people out there?.I'm 6'6".I bought one and it is FANTASTIC!...Go on.Buy one.

[@Chaser2win]

My advice?! Hell yeah you are totally right 😎 dunno what how tall i am in inch, though in cm im am 189.. So big 😆

[@NZ2STROKE]

My mate has one and he is 6'7 pretty big guy,not fat just big! I also have one and i am 5'7 lol fantastic bike!

[@Chaser2win]

Yeah perfect bike for big and small people!! Its brutal

[@mholsen80]

Was thinking about trading in mye 890 duker with a superduke gt 2018 mod, i had test run on it yesterday and i wasnt so impressed, the front felt unstaple in the turns and the engine felt detuned. Any reason how to explane this? It had all panniers on, but is that the Main reason?

[@brianGreen-r6k]

Got one Saturday the front end felt terrible no feeling. Checked tyre pressure 12 psi to low put 35 in and end of problem. Handles brilliantly 🤗

[@ModifiedNmax]

How about the R1200GS Adventure or sa S1000XR.

[@Chaser2win]

WeGotTheJ's very nice bikes indeed, will probably be the r1200GS! I'll look into it 😎

[@eubikedude]

The 1250GS is imminent ...

[@exothermal.sprocket]

1250 is out now with shift-cam. Waiting for the S1000RR to see how the cam tech works out on that.

[@usbsol]

What gear is the 'turd gear'?

[@patrickkuiper4504]

Volgende review de Tuono en Street Triple :p

[@Chaser2win]

Allebei ook echt 😂 ga ernaar kijken!

[@patrickkuiper4504]

Chaser2win haha dat zijn de motoren waar ik over twijfel voor ww verkeer

[@Chaser2win]

Patrick Kuiper ik ga afspraak maken, in ieder geval voor de Triumph street triple RS. Zal proberen in twee weken filmpje online te hebben 💪

[@patrickkuiper4504]

Chaser2win thanks!

[@MrFunJimmy]

Some respect when pass cyclists would go a long way toward keeping the peace.

[@philipdarnall787]

Kill the nasty music, please.