This Bike Used To SCARE Me... | KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review

[@spitescorner]

Am I the only one who's a little nervous around the Super Duke? Should I trade the Griso in for it? Check it out at AF1 Racing: www.af1racingaustin.com/used-inventory/2018-ktm-superduke-r

[@TerraMagnus]

No way man. Don't trade a reliably running bike for a KTM.

[@garnet4846]

Yammie goof misses his cuddly big bear! When are you 2 lovers getting back together?

[@danielsmith1415]

Nope. The KTM is all performance, but it's ugly. The Griso is rolling art

[@redryder464]

It takes me a solid day of riding my 990 gently to get a good feel for it.

[@tyranid05]

My first ever big boy bike baptism came from a 2017 super duke. I remember being thrown the keys, getting on the freeway, having it in third gear thinking i was safe to rip on it and the next thing i knew i was staring at the sky at triple digit speeds. I went to the first exit, flipped around, gave the key back and said thank you but absolutely not lmao

[@localfishinghole]

Ugh, no thank you. I just tensed up thinking about it.

[@Bushlivin]

But that sounds wonderful

[@tyranid05]

@@Bushlivin now, sure, I'd probably get along with it quite well. At the time in my life it occured at I was neither willing nor prepared 🤣

[@ricardusdanisworo3086]

Then you may wanna test 1390😂

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui]

Haha, thats EXACTLY what my friend said after he tried one. He almost flipped over, at 180 km/h

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

Fun fact: most DMVs classify this as a unicycle

[@tyranid05]

Lmao

[@Treacherous_One]

True story. there aren't many bikes on the market that will roll off the show room floor and rip big fat wheelies in 4 gears JUST buy twisting the right grip.

[@Merc399]

Bro I feel that! My 701 supermotos got the pod filter, open header and exhaust and an efi remap pushing near 80 HP and it rips up in the first 3 gears np and you can easily clutch up in the last 3 (I'm probably also not that good at wheelies haha)

[@SongJLikes]

Tell that to Law Enforcement!

[@Merc399]

im sure many have tried xD@@SongJLikes

[@admireinspire]

Really surprised to hear people think it's ugly. I'm a yamaha simp but think the mt10 is pretty fugly meanwhile I think this looks like that spikey gun from halo or some futuristic insect. I love it.

[@geraltofrivia4651]

People dont think its ugly!! No way in hell

[@raa729]

Great video. My first ktm was and still with me 690 supermoto, now I have got a 1290 superduke 2016 and i am fully converted to ktm. Best bikes ever. And i rode r1, zx10 for years on track and road, hobby raced. I just added puig sport screen to 1290, 200+ kmh no problem anymore. I have 16 tooth sprocket, acra catless, tougher springs. Perfect. No need for quickshifter. Its perfect.

[@flyingdutchy01]

i owned a 180hp Kawasaki ZX12R and that was like a turbine engine. The speed just builds and builds and builds and never stops. The 1290 Superduke is completely different beast, It's a time machine. Just twist the throttle and BAM you're 800 meters ahead in a heartbeat. there's just so much torque on tap it basically goes into Warp drive

[@PinMerp]

So as an owner, I absolutely love my 1290R. I'm 5'8 with the accessory tall seat, I love the height as it's such a similar position to a dirt bike. Quickshifter up and down was an option starting in 2017, as is 10 level traction control and track mode. An intake and tune drops about 30 pounds and gains about 30 horsepower, if you think it's an animal now you'd be in for a shock

[@JS-tj7ty]

what weight savings you did with the bike ?

[@Sandman68]

A have a 21 SDR and the thing is, you have to respect it. Even after 3 summers riding it, it catches me by surprise once in a while... But it is soooo much fun. It is truly a beast.

[@DookeyRidr]

2019 SDR owner here. You need the “performance pack” installed by a dealer to enable the quickshifter-I like having it, but I don’t use it all the time. One of the reasons why I love my gen 2 Super Duke: a drunk, Austrian R&D team took an adventure frame and stuffed a bored-out v-twin race bike engine into it. It CAN be raced, and plenty ppl do track them, but the riding position is more upright than most “super nakeds”, and I most often enjoy riding it like a “power cruiser”. It really is a Jekyll/Hyde kind of bike and riding experience. Slightly longer travel (and softer stock setting) suspension is off putting to most at first…unless you’ve ridden a supermoto before, and you see the connection and lineage. Brilliant bike for “cruising” and has monster torque that can favor low rpm riding, easily. But…you can ALSO put it into track mode and she RIPS!

[@smokiesparrow]

I'm a short KTM SDR 2023 owner. 5'7 with a 30 inch inseam, I make it work...

[@crunks420]

I have a '23 1290r evo and have only ridden it in good weather in the Southern US. It is easy to ride as long as you are judicious with the upper mid range... Be smooth and enjoy a stonking fast bike. Just hang on and don't mess up...

[@unsungdrummer]

Love the random caution symbol popping up on the dash. Quintessentially KTM.

[@gurupurkha]

I have one on my KTM SDR and have learned it ignore it.

[@SpecialKLSX]

I see you put the speedometer in KMs. The 2nd gen superduke does have autoblip up-down as a "pay to turn it on" option. Tech pack / Race pack bundles it in. Also Spite, this needs to be talked about with the Superdukes, ALL OF generations of the 1290... the radiators crack, especially if you wheelie and set it down hard. I'm in the KC area and I'm one of 5 superdukes in the area on their second radiator. There's another guy who has a spare after he cracked it on the upper right mount (same place as half of us) and had it repaired, it cracked again on the opposite upper mounting point and he bought another radiator and had that one repaired a second time at a different shop. Myself? I have a Super adventure radiator installed and some "nascar" engineering going on.

[@ATxPrime]

Thanks for mentioning your experience! I'm considering the Super Duke, but I hadn't heard about the radiator situation, and because you chose to share, I can prepare for it - I appreciate you!

[@SpecialKLSX]

@@ATxPrimeThere are "fixes" on youtube.

[@Treacherous_One]

​My 2015 that I've had since new has never failed, and I jumped mine over two lanes well in the triple digits going through an intersection. My son's 2019 is on its second radiator. While it IS a common complaint, they don't all fail.

[@PinMerp]

I've got 35 thousand miles on my gen 2 and the radiator hasn't been an issue

[@crunks420]

I heard somewhere that this was fixed on the 2020 gen 3 model.

[@Diabeekei]

Spite dropping by to say I bought a 22 1290 SDR Evo a week ago for 13995 with 800 miles, tech pack, akro slip on and steering damper. Also I’m 5’5” and it’s honestly a vibe getting on it. I feel like a jockey.

[@fredmaldonado9204]

OMG, you are the most articulate motoVloger on KZbin. You’re like a motorcycle Professor.

[@gdubbz7021]

This is all I needed too hear, no one wil stop me from going from a 401 to a Superduke

[@basmca1]

Bro is doing the bike version of going from a weak coffee straight to 4 lines of coke as preworkout.

[@serhiiprokofiev1048]

​@@basmca1😂

[@Lex-Rex]

Go for it. It is an easy bike to ride and it is not as fast as they say. I have a 2nd gen and it is a gential giant until you don't want it to be, but you need to be in the powerband.

[@gdubbz7021]

@@Lex-RexTHIS is what I need to hear😅 In all seriousness tho, that's kinda the message I get from this video as far as it only being a monster when you want it to be. I'm not a dumbass on my bikes...I think, so I'll be good. How's the reliability been on it (as a KTM) I've heard good things about the lc8 and spite mentioned it as well.

[@gdubbz7021]

@@basmca1 You bet your ass I will yeet myself into the sun no questions asked. It's the logical next step really.

[@livingsouthern9358]

I have that exact same bike. Year and color. Mine has 20k miles with 0 issues except frequent tire changes….. The sdr never get old and it’s a pleasure/ thrill to ride. Ps it does have a quick shift but it has to be u locked via ktm software purchase 500$

[@nordicjourneys]

I love my superduke!!! Its my third and Ill never let it go.

[@thisisatestoftheemer]

Even if you never own one, I think everyone should *ride* a Superduke at least once. I've been riding for a decade+ now, but buying one this year made me feel the excitement I felt when I first got into riding again. If you're ever in Oregon, Spite, you're free to ride my '23 SDR EVO (or my super adventure) for as long as you'd like.

[@eeepmeeep]

Hey I am debating to get this or the new 990 coming out, any opinions you have on it? Also can I get just the super duke R or is the evo worth getting, its like 4 grand more in my area.

[@thisisatestoftheemer]

@@eeepmeeep I don't think the Evo is worth 4 grand more. I think the 990 looks interesting but I still like the big v-twin more, but I'd still wait for the 1390 superduke release before buying, you'll be able to get some *great* deals on old 1290s at that point.

[@Icem4n84]

I've got the Gen 3 and I love it.

[@micromymario23]

As an owner: 1) Driving comfort rated 10 The saddle is comfortable, it gets half the air compared to other naked bikes I've had, in the mountains it's spectacular and on the motorway it feels like traveling in a car. 2) Engine versatility rated 10 It adapts perfectly to everything, from walking to the track, it can be very sweet or very naughty, it never "kicks", always smooth and ready. 3) Consumption Rating: 9 On the "RAIN" map on the motorway you can easily reach 24km/l going at a constant speed, for a 180 hp motorbike it's incredible. It's the bike that borders on perfection. That model (2017-2019) already has all the optional hardware fitted...they are electronically unlocked by the dealer when you pay for them. Luckily I got it used with all the additional packages.

[@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits]

I like how KTM gives you a menu that allows you play it cool or shit your pants all with the few pushes of a button.

[@dasko3]

Loved this video, the tone, everything. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

[@onoes9646]

I think "rolling warcrime" might be my new favorite descriptor--thanks for that one.

[@Winky_Face]

I just started riding this year. I got 1,800 miles on my 390 ADV before I decided to trade it in for a 2023 SDR EVO with the tech pack. I absolutely love it and it’s super easy to ride in street mode. Unfortunately since it’s getting cold out I have to wear my big bulky winter gloves which makes it difficult to actually control it in either of the modes above street. But street is plenty enough for me for now!

[@punchbuggyyellow7097]

I remember the first time a bike got out of hand & wheelied under me. Admittedly it was only a 2 stroke RG250, not a Super Duke, and I was a new rider, but the front wheel was off the ground for a good few seconds & I nearly fell off the back of the bike. It sure taught me to respect the power band & hit it in a more controlled manner. I suspect that has happened to you too. Subconsciously you've stored that memory and, coupled with the many bikes you've ridden since then, you've adapted to the power & it seems far less intimidating as a result, especially with having ridden a turbo Bussa under your belt. My advice, only ride the Hawk between reviews. It'll give you a better appreciation of the power of the review bike.

[@Randolini]

My first wheel in the face was on a 1972 Yamaha R5C 350 2 stroke. in 1972.

[@nurzrachit7133]

Those specs are impressive for a V2. My biggest bike was a FZ1 with around 150hp and I'm sure less torque than the KTM. Personally I'm going to the smaller bikes as I don't do as much joy riding, mostly commuting. I'm tired of paying for the gas on my car and buying a bike that gets 60mpg pays for itself in real time.. like a free motorcycle that will keep the mileage down on my car and be really cheap and fun. I used to clean up and restore old Honda CBs, and they were really slow compared to my daily ride but I really enjoyed wringing the neck of the smaller bikes. I had a 1974 CB200T and I loved that thing even though it would only do 65mph

[@walkerfharris]

What's your current daily rider?

[@kj385]

I have a SDR and SAS and 890 duke but commute on a Honda NC750x DCT. Automatic with 65mpg and still has a little power.

[@indiamelia639]

Spite, you need to try a Super Adventure 1290. 160hp, 140nm in an adventure bike. Imo the best dad bike!

[@Joric78]

Which electronics options did that bike have? KTM nickel and dime you on the electronics. It already has the components for the quickshifter installed, but you have to pay to have them enabled in the software. I have the same model, but bought all the electronic options. "Track Pack" gives you 9 stage traction control adjustment on the fly, separate adjustment of throttle response, the "track" preset, anti-wheelie off and launch control. The "Performance Pack" gives you the bidirectional quickshifter and the motor slip regulation (engine braking control). It's a decent quickshifter for such a big V-Twin. Definitely worth it. Especially in being able to dial in the levels of traction control, throttle mapping, ABS, engine braking etc that you personally prefer rather than those basic presets or just off, although admittedly I rarely change them now I've found what I like. Being able to separate traction control from wheely control is a no brainer in comparison to having to turn everything off for fun.

[@loafnugget3088]

Would love to see this instead of the Griso. Big KTM fan want an 890 next season 🛵

[@Cmoney1106]

i ride my 1290 in sport mode 99% of the time and never have any issues with spontaneous wheelies.

[@huntergunchestercc3988]

Dude ! im 6ft 4" i dont even know what made me swing my leg over, cant believe that i have loads of room, i had to ride big stuff like adventures, Africa twin, multistrada, 1200gs f800gs etc and i just got rid of my s100xr coz it was to cramped, amazing little wippy bike, so much fun

[@travispbriscoe]

I’m five nine and have a 2014 and haven’t had any issues with touching but I might be biased because I learned to ride on a bike that I couldn’t touch on when I was 13-14. I think this review nails it, I can’t believe how calm the bike acts when you want it to, sitting in traffic or slower areas it behaves way more politely than you would ever expect. But then the moment you try and get more it gives you everything you could want. It’s incredible! Also I have a graves exhaust that makes it sound absolutely incredible. The stock pipe is awful

[@michaelhayward7572]

Similar story about a Suzuki TL1000 that came into my shop for braided stainless brake lines. It had been crashed, no plastics, repaired, tuned and streetfightered with normal bars. To this day, 20 odd years later, the scariest, fastest accelerating motorcycle i have ever ridden.

[@fabiena1787]

I had a 2006 SV1000S, which had the same engine, with a very similar tuning for the K6 model. 126 (claimed by Suzuki, at the crank). This was a very good engine, but even at the time, it was a bit down compared to the 990 LC8 of the Superduke (in stock settings for both). So, maybe you had an incredible TL1000 at hand, but I doubt it had anything to do with the raw power of a 1290. I mean, the feeling must have been impressive, but the 1290 is in a league of its own. I ride a stock Super Adventure, and it will lift the front in 4th with no clutch, at times.

[@markbaum9615]

Spite exhibits alot more restraint than I would on that SD.....

[@bobhill3941]

Fantastic review, very informative. I especially loved that it's the embodiment of felony evasion and a rolling war crime! I've grown to like the beast wars styling over the years.

[@timmeijerink9504]

I love this beast. Good video👍

[@karlkukk7080]

I currently ride a sportster 1200 and since it is a 1202cc v-twin, this 1301cc v-twin should be an appropriate upgrade

[@ejd8711]

Logic checks out

[@Treacherous_One]

you are NOT prepared. you're going to think you went from a Cesna to an F22. I know HD bros like to think their bikes are fast and torquey and powerful. They aren't. not by modern bike standards. and they are almost twice as heavy to boot. Fun story. I live in Daytona. HD cooperate set up a display tent one bike week that included a "Dyno Drag" and they were showing off their new 117 CVO with all the go fast bits on it. They BEGGED me to line my 2015 SD up next to it on the rollers for 3 pulls. the crowd gathered, we touched them off and the CVO took 3-4 extra seconds to complete the virtual quarter mile on all 3 pulls. to say it wasnt even a race was an understatement. HD shut down the dyno drag afterward and had the entire rig hauled away that night and it has never been back since.

[@whodat90]

It’s only 99cc faster, you’ll be fine.

[@Treacherous_One]

@@whodat90 its triple the HP, double the TQ, and about 100lbs lighter.

[@nicedward7544]

Lmao that Sportster is a slug compared to this bike but I know you are pulling a funny

[@hibob841]

460lb wet doesn't seem heavy to me, for a bike with this much power! I guess I'm old, though...my first bike was a CBR600F3. A whole pound lighter, 90-odd horsepower, and it felt plenty stinking fast at the time. 100% agree that keyless ignition on bikes is stupid and needs to go away. It's just a thing you didn't need or care about, that can fail and leave you stranded. And you're paying for the privilege. What innovation! I can't say I've been on a bike yet that genuinely terrified me, either. Not because I can use even a fraction of what they have (hardly), but because I'm nervous enough on a high-powered bike to keep my wrist in check. Any production bike is ridable if you keep it below quarter-throttle. I never once pinned my S4R or Multistrada, I'd have been afraid to!

[@ktmjun_8610]

Try a 2014/15 again on sport lol They tamed down on the 2nd gen up

[@someguyontheinternet7165]

As a relatively short dude at 5’7 (30” inseam) I’d say when it comes to hyper nakeds and super sports - seat height shouldn’t realistically matter. Even someone several inches shorter than I could confidently plant 1 foot down. If you aren’t comfortable stopping and planting just 1 foot, then you shouldn’t be on a crazy powerful bike to begin with.

[@Wintersdark]

The big hypernakeds are absolutely ridiculous. I was considering one of these after my tracer was stolen, but ended up with a 2023 MT10SP instead.... Because the Superduke was so ugly. Yes. I picked an MT10 because the alternative was too ugly. Edit: that said... Man, the feeling and sound when you really romp on these kinds of bikes... It does something to you. Nobody needs these. But damn if they're not fucking amazing.

[@CaptainJacksIsland]

I'm a fan of manually shifting up, but I want a quick shifter just to go down gears, especially on heavy cruisers.

[@Jeff-zc3wl]

I thought I was the only one who likes manually upshift but use the autoblipper to downshift...

[@Villani_AV]

Prodigious torque on a sub 550lbs bike is so much fun

[@Ashrune]

I appreciate the metric conversion on screen

[@1290Hooligan]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I too learned this way! My duke always gets respect!

[@michaeld.friedman7424]

Ah yes, THE HAND OF GOD. The SDR makes you feel like Iron Man, able to blow things away with your right hand. I miss my 2014 every day :(

[@hvymax]

The Existence of the Super Adventure has disturbed me since it came out. Literally a V Max dirt bike!!!

[@UltimateEnd0]

Yes b4 you got to looks, it it is FUGLY, makes a Busa look amazing. The FTR 1200 is gorgeous tho...

[@ConsistentlyAwkward]

i wish they made a sport bike version of this in the style of there moto gp bikes or the rc8c

[@kurov531]

just know that i was cackling along with you in the intro lmfaoo

[@nicedward7544]

I remember changing my pants once on my buddy's modded cbr1100. Hit it coming out of a corner a little too much and it was a fast long turn to begin with. I try not to pull up a wheel in corners anymore. It's a weird feeling. If you aren't leaned just right you are going to the ground lol

[@Biceptic]

I always drove mine Gen2 in track mode and but RR 2023 in sport simply because track mode is way to powerful on this bike.

[@Starship007]

Torque of a Harley 107 and almost 180 all below 9500 rpm. When you compare dynografts ZH2, Aprilia V4, Ducati Streetfighter v4, the SD makes more horsepower and torque til 9500 than those other bikes. Great street performance. You do not need to ride around town revving to 10,000-14,000 rpm like the competition. I have owned 2 SD’s. Look no further. Great touring bike idling at 70 mph

[@backroadbeetle4781]

gotta test a Buell 1190sx, it's practically a Super Duke with more power to weight 😈

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Fun video Spite! I also think this bike is bonkers but would love to ride one at some point just to experience it. Even though it's completely unnecessary for me due to my Z750 having plenty of power for street usage. Even for a open track day or long distance trip. Hehe I know you really like the Super Duke R and was thinking oh will he trade in the Griso or does he go balls out and go both. 😆 Can't decide for you obviously and it's a tough one but KTM might be having it's issues it may be very well not on this one, you never know until it happens of course. Whilst the Griso is more of rare sight to see which makes it a cool bike as well.

[@erickzz2]

Nice vídeo. Really like the color grade.

[@hvymax]

That's what happened my first ride on a Kawasaki H1. What did I learn??? I needed an H2. Then a Fast by Gast H2.

[@dimasbimasunyoto7706]

I hope that you'll do a review on the Kawasaki Eliminator soon~

[@lopermachine]

Clutch up 4th gear wheelies on the highway no prob.

[@danboyd6180]

She will be mine Oh yes She will be mine

[@MuscleBandit]

GAME ONNNN !

[@LiveToBike9]

Quick shifter is part of tech pack

[@sprinkle_some_crack_on_em8279]

The evil laugh from Spite makes me smile. I want a super duke!

[@thomasschwarzenberger8943]

What brand is this cool clutch case protector from? And the upper side protector piece?

[@thomasschwarzenberger8943]

Front tire rotation maybe incorrect?

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

Older bikes have a much better dash layout than new ones. And in certain light I'm sure tft dashes wash out.

[@fabiena1787]

The dash on this video was release for the 2017 model. Newer ones are certainly brighter.Preferences are preferences, and personal taste isn't to be discussed, I'm told. But modern KTM's dashes don't wash out at all under the sun. They cope with direct sunlight much better than any analog or LDC clock I've had in the past, and are always very legible in my experience. The same could be told for BMW's dashes (that are even better for my taste). And at night, they offer the best possible experience, but that's another story.

[@maxpaege4752]

The Problem with the electronics on this bike is, if you are not in rain mode (i mean when are you in rain mode on this bike, exept if you drive in so ... whats funny), eaven at traction controll at max it won't interfere until you are nearly falling. (tested it on wet leaves it's funny if the rear wheel don't have traction and the electronics dose nothing eaven if its on max) So if you ride this beasts you need alot of expirience or it can be realy ugly realy quick.

[@kleinbottled79]

Love these so much. May own one someday.

[@helgejohan3604]

Feels a loot bigger and wider then the smalish Mt09✊🔥a looot faster too😎

[@travis-bickle-84]

Van Driessen - why no mention of the MT10? How do they compare? Which would you prefer to take home?

[@sergeantmoto]

It’s does have a quick shifter. You have to pay to have it unlocked to use it.

[@tinytank4295]

Please make a video on the new honda transalp thinking it will be my 2nd motorcycle

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

I think you misspoke at 26:37 . You said xrs900 but at the end said mt09. I know they are close to the same thing but you can pick up a used mt09 for a lot less than the 12k for a used duke. About 4k less

[@thinkdunson]

description says the gloves are revit metric, but they're not even close to that. more of a cafe racer style of glove.

[@davidmcmillan1477]

Which is better, this or the newest MT10? They compete price wise on the used market.

[@baconwhip]

The second gen SDR (2017) should have a quickshifter as an option

[@Biceptic]

It has that option it only costs you 1000bucks my SDR 2017 had quickshift up and down

[@elithegreat6463]

Only two "Don't Get me Wrongs" at 4:11 and 16:11, you're getting better. And only a sprinkling of "To be perfectly Honest"

[@MotardHard]

Where did you find a Super Duke for $11k? Let me know because MSRP is $21.5k.

[@MsTenaka]

if seen one to buy now with more than 200ps

[@weirdchamp7790]

its not ugly

[@geraltofrivia4651]

Hell nah its beautiful

[@deant6627]

Can you review the Kawasaki Z900ZR?

[@drussthelegend2046]

LOLZ| I had a superduke for a while, first bike i had with bike modes and the setting were sport no traction and i think abs off, that bike just wants to wheelie

[@churchofbrap876]

KTM CEL for the win

[@tjey379]

Irresponsible???? Wait, irresponsible??? That CEI probably didn't know that there is a great country called the US. It's a sad that you can't have the bike right now, it suits you but I ask isn't there an electronics engineer some where in the world that can swap a keyless system for a key start system?

[@uncopino]

ugly? i believe 2017 sdr is the best looking naked bike ever! especially in white/orange. maybe the husqvarna nuda 900 with a good white/blue/yellow stickers kit and the ducati streetfighter v4 in red can compare

[@SummitCoyote]

drove by a guy holding a "slow" sign and it hurt the bike's feelings

[@cpuuk]

If you whiskery throttle the 1290 you will regret it.

[@jordansimon6070]

Theres a quickshifter on the gen2 SDR but its not unlocked unless you pay the dealer. Cmon bro do your homework

[@spitescorner]

If it's not unlocked, is it really there?

[@JA-zh5xi]

The only thing scary about that bike is how ugly it is.

[@jpdesmo8123]

I own a 2020 superduke which is more power(as if it needed it)and I have the same complaint about the key fob, just give me a regular key 🤬

[@Treacherous_One]

the most powerful version was the 1st gen 2014-2016. second gen went down and 3rd gen remained the same with some refinements. the new motor coming up with be the 1st power increase to the LC8 since the 2014 engine debuted.

[@jpdesmo8123]

@@Treacherous_One maybe from the factory numbers but on a dyno with austin racing exhaust, sprint filter and a tune my gen3 made 190 at the wheel and 104 ft lbs of torque, the emissions killed these engines from the factory for power

[@Treacherous_One]

@@jpdesmo8123 well you didn't say you uncorked it. yours is making similar numbers to mine which is fully tweaked.

[@NickParkerPhoto]

11 grand, and no quick shifter option?? Are we certain of these facts??

[@512460]

Yup. KTM

[@yopacific]

That squishy meat thing life

[@martymiller4300]

Get Whitney on screen riding one. She’s closer to my level of insanity.

[@HONDALUIGI21]

A savage unforgiving bike

[@Treacherous_One]

been riding one for 8 years. you couldnt be more wrong.

[@SteveC-Shaman]

They really aren't. And if you use the modes correctly, you can absolutely tame it right down to totally calm, as long as you don't whisky throttle it.

[@Mikegastaldo]

My 06 gsxr1000 will stand up at 100mph if you are foolish enough to drop it in 3rd gear...😂 or perhaps you would like to do 0 to 100 mph in 1st gear? Ya.. it's going to do that too...if you had a bad experience on the Duke your going to need some clean draws on the Gixxer... that would explain why I haven't rode it in a couple years..I just look at it and say.. 🤔 hmmm..nah..I'm good...lol

[@blade9000100]

2024 model It's so much nicer.🎉

[@markcomisky7106]

What about a BMW

[@serhiiprokofiev1048]

What do you have in common with Ukraine?

[@MasterBlasterSr]

hehehehehe

[@markcomisky7106]

Too Much lol too old for that bike it would cool to have one being a senior

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

I’m 58 and have a Gen 3 SD.

[@Treacherous_One]

I'm 53 and have a Gen1 SD

[@daveo9844]

55 and have Gen 2 & 3. Great bikes 🍻

[@helgejohan3604]

New Mt 09 are ugly 🤮