2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review

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The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has always been a sledgehammer of a motorcycle. While the blunt instrument approach to producing power has its fans, there is something to be said about using a little finesse when dishing out a gut punch. With the development of the 2020 model, which KTM has dubbed “The Beast 3.0,” the focus was on refining the techniques the Super Duke R uses as it brutalizes the laws of physics. And I think that it will produce even bigger smiles on the hearty souls who choose this mount to beat their local tarmac into submission.
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@602jesse 4 года назад

You can tell he actually loves bikes. Its like I sound or any of my bike friends sound when talking about our bikes. The excitement totally feel it🎩🤘

@ross5506 4 года назад

Agree spring coming up, talking to my girlfriend about getting a new bike just for city riding I kept telling her. My other bike 2008 ZX-14 turbocharged, everything done to it. No electronics I keep telling her, and getting older we need safety, fear always works, lol. 🇨🇦

@jameslamon6947 4 года назад

This is how the motorcycle reviews should be! Street riding, track time, talking about the updates and pros/cons, and being excited about what you're reviewing and not feeling like a scripted walkthrough. Thanks again, and keep them coming!

@platamo5934 4 года назад

Phenomenal review! I wish everyone would get it done this way 👌

@4fifty8 4 года назад

He just blabbed for 10 min saying what KTM has written on their website and added "and it makes a big difference" "and it's really quite noticeable".... 44Teeth is way better.

@Thomas1000RR 4 года назад

It sounds to me like he took the bait and swallowed it whole. He repets the same things they said at the press launch. No Independent thoughts whatsoever, it feels like I'm watching a commercial.

@quidestnunc9238 4 года назад

Ride One of these as Soon As You're Able to then get back to me.

@sugarrfree 4 года назад

4fifty8 another 44teeth fanboy. At least these (motorcycle.com)guys are not beggin for money

@TheRausing1 4 года назад

This guy clearly knows what he’s talking about.

@ethericboy 4 года назад

He would"nt have much reason to be here otherwise

@monkmoto1887 3 года назад

I think he’s like the boss man over there or something

@mugeesshiekh 4 года назад

you deserve a star. Most detailed review I have ever seen in my life.

@DifferentSpokesTV 4 года назад

Beast of a bike. I have to say I like the 790 a bit more for being a little bit more balanced and more reasonably priced. But the 1290 looks a hell of a lot of fun.

@sid1290 4 года назад

Duke 890 is on the way

@tomtraynor5384 4 года назад

Siddhartha Ganni THAT is the one.

@ross5506 4 года назад

It's time for new bike got 2008 ZX-14 turbocharged fully done at just over 530 wet, it's my touring bike. Now I need something for the city streets and no more than 4 hours on the saddle. In the almost 40 year's of street riding I've never seen so many great bikes, from each manufacturer's. Look at the 1000cc class, bikes that no amount of money could be built 8 year's ago for WSB racing there's just no dogs. It's between KTM, or the street fighter ZH2, Tuano factory,and the mighty Vmax, it's that Damm shaft drive I don't like also no electronics. Riding my 14 at 268 hp and 154 torque with not electronics is one unforgettable experience faster that my friends H2 I weight 60+ pounds more than him.

@grimmywizard 4 года назад

890 is awesome

@tomtraynor5384 4 года назад

My dealer tells me special confidential memo came over from KTM and each dealer in USA will get one 890R in late spring. My name is on it.

@ramonvdt7666 2 месяца назад

Very pleasant to listen to the presenter, he talks not too fast not too slow besides he is clearly enthusiastic and impressed by the bike. One of the best review I ever listened to.

@DBolt-xb7sg 4 года назад

This guy is actually a really competent reviewer, excellent work I cant wait for more new releases.👌

@RottweilerPerformance 4 года назад

Thanks for the review Evans! We just picked up ours yesterday and will be all over it. But first, a dyno break-in...

@michaelpuderramirez2331 2 года назад

Enjoy it.

@-JSLAK 4 года назад

Under 19k for one of the best naked bikes in the world. Probably faster than cars that cost over 300k.

@jponz85 4 года назад

Not worth 19k

@clintallen4489 4 года назад

19k is a middle of the road Harley Davidson keep that in mind

@tuyenhoang5546 4 года назад

Tuono? SF V4?

@tuyenhoang5546 4 года назад

@Bernd DasBrot not the base version. It'll be somewhere around lower 20k like lower than the current base V4

@tuyenhoang5546 4 года назад

@Bernd DasBrot base V4 is 27k? Where?

@Firestorm637 4 года назад

One of the few engines that give both horsepower and torque all below 9500 rpm! Perfect for the street. Especially at only 470 pounds. Track focused bikes need that high rpm peak horsepower stuff as they can use all that high rpm stuff. KTM had to becareful as you add more horsepower that usually means more rpm and less torque. So they went to the more expensive way, lighter components. Less weight helps everything from handling, acceleration, and braking. Love the feel of a V2 with its rougher character vs a smoother reving V4. Love how the whole engine is on display!

@AdrianMartan 4 года назад

I thought they will never manage to beat the first gen SDR performance. Boy was i wrong. The SDR 3.0 IS KILLING IT.

@galuhrichata6148 4 года назад

Adrian Martan . And now Ducati launches the new Street Fighter V4 with 208 bhp and only 178 kg, you can imagine KTM engineers will push the newer/next SDR even more to compete with the SF.

@gregfield2906 4 года назад

The Ducati Streetfighter will be slow on the street compared to the superduke. Not even close. By the time you slowly get up to the 9000 RPM Power Ranger the superduke will be long gone and slowing down because of the speed limit.

@galuhrichata6148 4 года назад

Greg Field The SDR 3.0 still has a quicker acceleration than the new SF V4?? 😃😃😃. Wow, that,s cool...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍😍😍

@gregfield2906 4 года назад

@@galuhrichata6148 crazy isn't it. Even the video reviews of the Streetfighter said it does not even get going until 7500 RPM and you are already over the speed limit! Great for the track though as you never really have to go super slow

@RobertKehl 4 года назад

Greg Field you don’t buy the 1290r to stay at the speed limit all the time. But you are right about the Streetfighter the power band is for track not street. Ducati what were you thinking? Makes no sense to call it a Streetfighter anymore.

@boblee9864 4 года назад

This is a good beginner bike right?

@RRSmurf 4 года назад

Absolutely.. 🤣

@obedkanglom935 4 года назад

Yes

@eliasmuller8781 4 года назад

I'd rather go with the 790 duke

@frozzro Год назад

A walk in the park 😂

@marcochavane3124 Год назад

Depends.on your tires

@FitAfter50 4 года назад

This would be a huge step up from my Monster 696! I love the way these KTMs look.

@laurencevanpuyvelde7159 4 года назад

Streetfighter.

@captaina4458 4 года назад

I’m getting this bike! I’ve wanted it since 2012 and I’m tired of making it excuses to not get it. Can’t wait!!!

@StoneStraiff 9 месяцев назад

See this is why I love ktm. They are always improving and coming up with new ideas.

@BEHOREMA 3 года назад

I have no idea who u are and this is my first time watching u and motorcycle reviews too... I watch all kinds of reviews for different stuffs (electronics devices, electric instruments, cars etc...). BUT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST REVIEW & REVIEWER I HAVE EVER WITNESSED ! Thank u ! U rock ! Keep on doing this 🤙🏽

@widowmaker6915 4 года назад

When I close my eyes I see black super duke with ackprovic exhaust

@galuhrichata6148 4 года назад

Nikku Gamer . Yup, me too, until my wife said, “Hey, wake up!!”

@Uninfluenceable 4 года назад

when the spy-shots came out last year and showed that it was going to have the same composite sub-frame like the 790 I was worried because that bike doesn't look very good. But man... they nailed it on this one. I liked the new SuperDuke R but didn't love it when it got revealed at EICMA, but as these review videos started coming out this past month I think I fell in love with it now. I want it even more than the new StreetFighter!

@geraldperry7779 4 года назад

It is a streetfighter

@alegio3 4 года назад

Excellent review! Very clear explanation and demonstration of the new features. It’s rare to hear a journalist who looks at bikes the way and with the enthusiasm that we as potential buyers do.

@BigRick50 4 года назад

Best review on this bike yet, wonder what i could get for my old one.

@Crimson_Strider 4 года назад

great review. but, we need a long term review for ktm bikes.

@joshstafford4410 4 года назад

Why?

@Crimson_Strider 4 года назад

@@joshstafford4410 they're known to be problematic on long term or ownership.

@joshstafford4410 4 года назад

@@Crimson_Strider are they? By who? Internet warriors with no idea I take it.

@Crimson_Strider 4 года назад

@@joshstafford4410 there is a long term review of the 790 and it had bunch of problems. Just Google it.

@joshstafford4410 4 года назад

@@Crimson_Strider men don't ride 790s, so nah, I'm good. I've owned a heap of KTMs and never had a issue with any of them, but as I said, believe the internet 👍

@ManuVyas-social 4 года назад

More than a good review, this was a great technical lecture for me. What an amazing summary of all the complex technical points with simple explanations!

@adamstratford6740 4 года назад

In other words VERY WELL DONE KTM 👏👏👏👏👏👏 really enjoyed your review 👍🏻

@chris5k132 4 года назад

The best naked bike in my opinion. Nothing beats it. Has all the things a naked bike should have. KTM ♥️

@crownmoto 4 года назад

Very thorough. Can't wait 'til mine comes in!!!!

@shailendrasinhparmar2342 4 года назад

3 bikes which made me the fan of ktm are 1290 super duke RC8R & Duke 790

@jordanjoestar8839 2 года назад

People paying insane money on S1000RR, R1 etc and all they do is go gas station parking lot to gas station parking lot. This package truly is a do-it-all street and track toy that rivals the best of the best in a much more alive way. Even the 390 Duke is more fun than ANY 600cc sportbike I've been on.

@ianlawrie919 4 года назад

Thank you for putting a up a refined overview of the sledgehammer. Most informative and personalised.

@Rhythmicbodywork 4 года назад

Wow, what a great review. I love how he broke down all the small differences. This was an Informative review and I shall go to only his host for my future “first look” videos... well done!!!!

@galuhrichata6148 4 года назад

People keep telling me that my blood is red, but somehow I always believe that my blood is orange...

@ethericboy 4 года назад

Well its not

@galuhrichata6148 4 года назад

Mr Bluntforce T Yup, apparently...😅😅😅

@sivvinod3187 3 года назад

Honda riders: bro you gotta get that checked Kawasaki riders: mountain dew

@galuhrichata6148 3 года назад

@@sivvinod3187 😂😂😂😂

@aakashk530 2 года назад

Man I always come back to this review, such a gem of a video! As a 790 owner I get tempted more and more to upgrade to the beast

@josech 4 года назад

I love what KTM is doing. And also love my 1090R every single day.

@predatorfromhell1 4 года назад

Simple, yet technical.... Covered all aspects ! Great review, Sir. Looking forward to a lot more like this.

@roybatty- 4 года назад

The big boi of the motorcycle world.

@jshumphress13 2 года назад

That’s a butt-puckering amount of power. I’ve got a v-twin naked bike, but it has about 45 ft-lbs torque and 75 HP. Can’t imagine this (nor am I ready).

@thinkdunson 3 года назад

very good video. good format, good speaker, good footage and presentation of it. compared to some others i've seen recently, great speaker. hearing the long list of specs and changes was actually still entertaining. a lot of times it's not. i guess just the way he explained it all and worked it into his review. i don't know. i love watching the slow mo's of the high lean angles. seeing the rubber get stretched and warped all the way to the edge of the tread and beyond. plus it's just such a damn good looking bike to begin with.

@anandlakkaraju6825 4 года назад

The way this review "flowed" and the depth of explanation can even help any "tom dick and harry understand the application of this engineering marvel that KTM builds ! One of the best reviews ever....

@jerryx2000 4 года назад

Here is a walk around: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z3HToXsGAUQ.html

@genelong1748 4 года назад

I may never have the means to own one. I did take a spin on one. It's so much better than my '16 it's amazing. KTM rules.

@israeljoya6861 4 года назад

I don't really like to comment on the shows but you've done an amazing job here!! Best review ever!!

@lukemiles1711 2 года назад

I just can’t wait to get me one of these.

@randyheiser5367 4 года назад

I have a 2019 SD. I prefer the looks better but the new style is slowly growing on me

@pistolpete6321 4 года назад

Fantastic review Evans!!!

@diavolorosso69 3 года назад

Fantastic review! you just got a new subscriber because of this - Keep up the good work!

@nukezat 4 года назад

Steps: 1. Buy bike 2. Full aftermarket race exhaust (sorry EU) 3. Hi flow air filter. 4. Retune 5. Warp speed

@Christian-xc9bh 4 года назад

A quick shifter does not come with the motorcycle it is an option.also you did not mention to do a wheelie you have to pay extra money to turn off wheelie control

@RobertKehl 4 года назад

Very nice review. I have the 2014. Is it as good as you say it is? And is it worth upgrading to the 2020? Plus I know they lowered the fuel capacity. Does the new bike get better fuel mileage. Do you get the same mileage range with the smaller fuel tank?

@lensoprezole5322 4 года назад

Can't wait to see the shootout versus the new Ducati streetfighter V4S 👍👍😍😍

@geraldperry7779 4 года назад

I think this for sure this will be much better street bike,more torque better seating position.

@JpOcDenver 4 года назад

Lenso Prezole The 🦆 will have this for lunch.

@gregfield2906 4 года назад

The V4 Streetfighter will be much much slower on the street. By the time you slowly hit the powerband you will be over the speed limit and the KTM will be far far ahead of you.V fours are useless on the street.

@lensoprezole5322 4 года назад

@@geraldperry7779 I agree !

@lensoprezole5322 4 года назад

@@JpOcDenver what do you mean lol ?

@allnighterist 4 года назад

where's the 890?

@Tracks777 4 года назад

awesome video

@sauravverma 4 года назад

I loved the video but I also want you to review bikes on normal road conditions. Thanx

@kugangles9860 3 года назад

Can't wait for the GT version with all these updates in 2021

@primedirective00 4 года назад

why on earth did they not make this available in the same livery as the prototype (4:27) that looks SPECTACULAR... esp with the 2-tone wheels wowwww

@sivvinod3187 4 года назад

Those are custom made wheels. Probably not Street spec.

@motuknight5569 4 года назад

That bike is insane!! I’m getting one! Wait! New Ducati Street-fighter.

@amaduulia8921 4 года назад

Perfect review sir. Saving for this bike .

@Tracks777 4 года назад

amazing stuff

@bobbybreland2169 4 года назад

Take the music out, I just want to hear the bike

@kalyanpm6803 4 года назад

We like this guy. Keep this guy!

@Piuriel 3 года назад

Im spanking KTM SD R on tracks for years. On this stright I had 26X-270kph. You can ask me if you need some info :)

@willraven7 4 года назад

And fyi, i had a 2017 in past as well as the Adv...and BOTH had electronics issues of not reading the keys... No longer have either because of this as well as ktms fine print on warranty " coverd engine, frame and swingarm only"....NOT GOOD...

@jethrox827 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip, they just lost a customer

@sivvinod3187 4 года назад

@@jethrox827 the build quality IS improving though. And personally, I think it's no less reliable than any other European motorcycle.

@KyleEbright 2 года назад

Great review I like the thoroughness of it!

@rtcivic 4 года назад

this looks far better than the v4 streetfighter... one of the best looking naked bikes forsure

@TheRausing1 4 года назад

No one ever talks about KTM bike’s coolest feature: coffin shaped mirrors

@damytzeus 11 месяцев назад

rip evans. much love.

@willraven7 4 года назад

Would you pick this over the bmw s1000 single r for all around?? The bmw has a few more electronic conveniences...

@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist 4 года назад

willraven7, the BMW is a great bike, but I’m partial to twins. So, the KTM would be my choice, but go with what you like!

@Frag1ty 4 года назад

Bro I'm easily getting that top speed with my 790 on a regular road. For sure it can go much higher.

@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist 4 года назад

I’m sure it can, too. If you’re talking about the numbers shown on the speedo, they were significantly lower when the camera was mounted on the bike because it prevented me from tucking.

@karmapunzogurung2551 4 года назад

Fty

@Frankmjcsmm 4 года назад

What a very well done informative review.... are we going to see a real world street and track comparison with the 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 any time soon? I’m a fan of both motorcycle brands, and am interested in the fun factor as well as every day use durability and aspects of these “more my age style of bikes” thanx.

@Jasper-dp8hy 4 года назад

At 4:40 was that a mistake? I thought raising the C of G would reduce the flickability. I thought the goal is to lower the C of G?

@vdub4utube 4 года назад

I wonder myself to. Maybe we were wrong all along...

@robertprosser6856 4 года назад

Note that the quickshifter/blipper is an optional extra that you'd have to pay extra for.

@chadvalliere8697 4 года назад

I’m not a fan of naked bikes but just discovered these and I really want to take one for a ride!!! 😃😃

@dewildeworld6766 4 года назад

Love it....love the duke reminds me of the V-Max just brutal point and shoot power...would like to see old school vs new comparo....please 😊

@hagestad 3 года назад

wait what? how is higher center of mass makes it more maneuverable? That seems to defy physics. Shorter the leaver the more force you need. Maybe I'm missing something.

@The.JZA. Год назад

I have a 390 Duke. I think a 1290 Super Duke is the only logical next step.

@oldskoolvibes08 2 года назад

Silencer i mean exhaust should be on chain side somehow because of the tyre it looks more sexy after that

@marknshoot 4 года назад

Great video and very specific review. Please also do a long term review to measure KTM's notorious unreliability and grotesque technical problems during ownership

@RRSmurf 4 года назад

Had a Superduke for 6 years, 37000km, many of them track days. Did the normal services, kept the chain maintained, new tyres. That's all it needed and it was flipping brilliant. Two friends have Adventures, do proper cross countey stuff (one has over 60k km on the clock) no issues. Another has a 450 Enduro, third from KTM and passed the other two old bikes to a son and nephew. No issues. I'll let them all know they have no idea and their bikes are actually unreliable 🤣

@marknshoot 4 года назад

@@RRSmurf wow, you took it so personally as if I hit a nerve or something. Silverlining is that, not all KTM owners are suffering from the issues i mentioned as per your testimony. Goo'day

@RRSmurf 4 года назад

@@marknshoot Sorry to disappoint but actually your 'notorious unreliability' and 'grotesque technical problems' made me laugh a bit.

@ipmarmar6173 3 года назад

The dislike guys wasn’t know about the real meaning of “BEAST”

@SuperbikeDiscovery 4 года назад

Grear great video. Would love this beast to be featured one day in our channel. Such a beast

@ShaneT46 4 года назад

I had a 2016 1290 SDR, for 2.5 years. I got bored of it. It had good power, but my 2002 Hayabusa was stronger everywhere and a lot smoother. The biggest downfall on my SDR was the suspension, specifically the rear. KTM did away with the PDS suspension on their off road bikes years ago cause it had a really narrow window were it would work well. The non-linkage rear was no different on my SuperDuke and I should have known better than to buy it. All this talk of updated electronics to make it handle better is marketing BS, the single biggest improvement to this bike will be the addition of a linkage rear suspension.

@tomtraynor5384 4 года назад

Shane Tormey It has linkage. Attached to a new swing arm--15% stronger. And mounted in a different position. Attached to a brand new frame--3x as stiff. With all new upgraded fully adjustable shocks all round. And a special rear tire developed for this bike. Mounted on new lighter wheels, reducing unsprung weight--the most important weight to lose. Then improved electronics to blend it all together. So yeah. They literally changed EVERYTHING. Isn't USA the only place left that sells the Hyabusa in the world? Iconic bike. Time has passed it by. Like acid washed jeans.

@ShaneT46 4 года назад

Tom Traynor u work for KTM? U seem to have the spec sheet and marketing material memorized lol

@tomtraynor5384 4 года назад

Shane Tormey No but maybe I should? Having owned 13 KTM's and 4 Superduke--both 990 and 1290. No I have not loved them all-- but generally like them. My "bitch" with the 1290 Superduke is as you stated: That wobbly suspension that never feels really planted. I'm taking notes this time on the new one. But will probably get the 890R which should be a real handler.

@holmesroach 4 года назад

Dont know this journalist but he's solid

@TheVuvuzela144 4 года назад

Gimme that SDR in black and orange! 🔥

@brandonanger4423 4 года назад

I test rode one last week and am still terrified still not sure if i want to buy it coming from a restricted mt07

@JoseOchoa-dw9vk 4 года назад

Awesome review. Chuck full of detailed info.

@user-vs9tn3jb9q 4 месяца назад

So sorry we lost you Evan…..RIP :(

@adamkow77 4 года назад

Pure beast! Was talking about the guy though

@scottnineteen 4 года назад

High revving twins?...seems wrong, I mean do they really sound great when revving out? ... or is it surprise we feel that they're not exploding?

@pranjalvw2193 4 года назад

*I bought it and now my friend behind me can also see the wheel and road in front of me*

@RoyKeaneLRoy 4 года назад

What's the difference between 1290R and 1290S ?

@quidestnunc9238 4 года назад

I am off to Northern Kentucky Motorsports as soon as they open during or after the Shelter in Place is lifted to see Chuck (whose philosophy is: "never buy a bike from a dealer who won't let you test ride it First")...

@alterzus 4 года назад

I got a 990smr -2012 and a 1290SD -2015 and had some motocross from them aswell. love both the bikes as a huliganrider but ktm have problems with the new lcd display not working and having pixelproblems and taking in water and that is not covervd by the warranty mist coming inside the headlights + insurance is the worst so that combined that they not keeping up with the power of the topbikes make me leaning towards the Ducati streetfighter v4s as next bike.

@mikeglick3507 4 года назад

I had a chance to ride one last week. It was so much more civilized than the last version. I rode it in rainish weather and it was not sketchy at all. It has great manners while still being a beast. Awesome bike no doubt (I still like my Tuono a little better). Ride one and sell your wife and kids because they aint cheap.

@stuartb1963 4 года назад

Excellent review Evans

@jasonlawrence8302 4 года назад

that bike is BAD ASS!

@EngineLover17 4 года назад

This bike is Very sexy, but the catalytic converter is a bit huge. Awesome review sir! The best

@shivadityasarkar501 2 года назад

Why does it have a front wheel?

@beastieboy3926 3 года назад

Too powerful for me on UK roads,so I bought a cruiser instead.Well thats what the salesman said it was,when he sold me a Ducati Diavel 1260 S.HA HA.I love it.