2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo Review 600 Miles 

Oh, btw, I also got 4k off,.it was KTM rebates, they're offering them on all the 2023 dukes.

I bought a 23 leftover. Agree that the Tech Pack should be included period. The bike is $$$ already and making you pay for that sucks. Having said that, the Tech pack is worth it IMO, the bike is sooo much better with it. The 1 year warranty in the US while everyone else gets 2 years is bullshit. KTM not offering an extended warranty is bullshit. Overall though its the most fun bike Ive ever ridden. The full Akro system is another $$$ mod but I really like it.

I'm pretty sure KTM knows what they are doing with RPM allowance for an LC8. As a 1290 SAR owner myself, word of advice, don't go chasing a tune that drastically increases RPM. Enjoy that SDR evo for all its low-end grunt.

One thing you need to realize is that motor has basically been the same since the 1190.. they didn’t get the extra displacement from bore.. they got it from stroke.. anyone that knows anything about engines knows when you stroke an engine you inherently take away some of its ability to rev in favor of bottom end power.. v twins are already as it is leaned way over to the bottom end power side of the spectrum over top end power.. saying ktm should’ve given that bike more rpm is asking allot.. especially considering how it’s already the most powerful twin being sold today since the 1299 Ducati isn’t being made anymore.. if you want more top end you should’ve bought a zh2 or a sfv4

Just bought on bro,traded my z900 after doing 2k km on it,blow my mind how comfortable it is and how the power it’s delivered

I just found your channel and I have subscribed I also just bought a KTM super duke r evo and I agree about the rpms completely, at first I didn't like the idea of a keyless gas tank but I think it would be a pain in the butt to carry a key just for gas but I am worried about the day I get an electric prob and can't put gas in lol I have a z900 and a cbr 600rr and this bike is such a blast to ride looking forward to more beast content! I did get the tech pac and while it did piss me off a little to pay and extra 800 I am having fun with all the settings,

Also with tech pac you get performance mode and track mode so 5 all together

Also have the same bike, different color scheme. I replaced the gas cap with the KTM power sports track one. To hell with fiddling with that thing. I couldn't get it open for like 15 minutes at the gas station. Not too worried about anyone messing with my gas cap, have a high setting on my monimoto alarm.

Switching from my Gsxr to a ducati I kept banging off the limiter on my first ride with it lol

Hello bro your bicke price how much plz

I have the 2022 model, it's one awesome bike! The torque it's amazing and the feel of it cannot be reproduce by an I4. For the "lack of RPM": get it tuned either with the akra map (if u plan to de-kat) or custom tune, the bike can take 12k rpm without problem (the akra extends the redline from 10k to 11k), how do I know? again, i have one and I've done... some work xD Also if u can, buy the tech pack, it completely changes the bike and allows you to actually free the bike from every limit it has

I agree with you. If your gonna spend 20 000 plus to get that bike you might as well spend that extra 1000 and get the full tech pack. That 1000 won't make a difference when you spending 20,000 already so you might as well add it in there✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

I knew when I started the video I was like man that sun set evening looks just like my town. I ignored it and was thinking this guy has to live in the Midwest and you kept riding you live in my city lees summit MO. What’s up brother im coming from a Mt-10 and looking at the super duke.

How do you find the comfort for long distance? Been wanting to buy one of these forever but havent been able to do a test ride. Ive only just sat on the various gens. Also would you say 5' 11" is good enough for rider height as you said the bike isnt great for people under 6'? @ride n tell

Thank you, easy sub!

What is the tail tidy you got? Evotech?

Get a Streetfighter V4 if you are chasing high rpms.

New subscriber here from the Philippines

So I buy the bike and I have to pay more to unlock the goodies that it already has?

Is it just me, or does it sound weird when shifting?

Why do you keep over revving on the up shifts? You pull the clutch before you stop accelerating. It sounds awful. It's bad for the bike too. Clean it up dude. Doesn't it have a quick shifter anyway? You don't even need the clutch on the shifts .

You think over 20k msrp is expensive? This bike costs over 30k usd brand new in my country because of high taxes. :( You don't even want to know how expensive the new 1390 is here :D

Making customers pay extra for a few downloads to unlock the bike is the reason enough for me not to buy one😂 like come on Rider community should have boycott them together we are strong lol Harley has been doing that for years in the ways Mine is fully built. I will probably not buy another one though

U gotta learn how to ride the bike better