KTM 1290 Super Duke R | 3 Year Review | Total Cost of Ownership 

Great video! Everything broken down to the smallest detail, that was exactly what I needed and couldn't ask for more. Love it!

I actually LOVE the way it looks. Excellent video. I'm already waiting for the exhaust installation video. Cheers!

Thank you for your honest appraisal. I am looking to change my bike and this is in the top three. Keep the vlogs coming.

I promise you, who travels on a motorcycle never gets old. I share with you the love for them. Great videos !!

A very thorough review, covers everything. I am at that stage in biking and I am now considering this bike!

Man, used to love your reviews, thanks, really helpful and true.

Just Got a 1290 SDR and your review had certainly an impact on my decision

I really like your reviews Scott. Keep up the good work!

I really love that you do a review of ownership years later it really helps when thinking of owning a ktm and or a used model down the road as I’m looking into a 2020 now. Different year but still very helpful

I talk to myself under my helmet of how happy I am when I ride..great vid and quality too !

I like the onboard/ vlogging touch! Good job! :)

Delighted I stumbled across this very informative review, I’m planning buying the 2019 Superduke r, after watching this I think I’ll try buying between Christmas and New Year to see if I can grab a bargain. Love the bike and after watching this I think I love the fella a bit as well 😆

Nice job. After watching your video I'm giving the KTM super duke another look. I hear nothing but great things about the super duke. The looks of the SD is probably the biggest sticking point for me. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for your review I pick mine up tomorrow really help me out on the maintenance scheduling

Two thumbs way way way up 😜💪🏻 ... and there’s nothing to prove. Guess, that’s the magic with the SDR: you can drive her fast & slow, enjoying the wonderful sound (even better with a sc exhaust) & the perfect V2-motor ... today, I’m gonna dream of it for sure, thx for that 🌅✨

Thanks for being so accurate , bike is beast galore

what a cool relaxed review. it's so refreshing to see stuff like this because from watching reviews from others is always full of drama and bullshit to get their viewing number up - they lose track of reality imo. now to save up and upgrade from my 08sv1000 haha cheers.

Great review, I like your style!

Best video reviews I seen on the beast cheers from Florida I ride yamaha mt09 considering these bike as my next upgrade

Very informative and interesting. The tire wear while understandable may be a real issue to some who are maxed out getting into the bikes.

Came across your channel while considering the African Twin or the Duke..super calm n clear in your thoughts on each bike..subbed..greetings from Singapore

I have gone through 4 sets of Rosso III’s on my Tuono and typically got 4-4,500 miles on the rear and 6,000 on the front. Front tire was rarely on the ground which is why it’s lasts longer. Great video!

Great video👍

Great review and very helpful. I am looking at the same bike 2015 with low low km. My biggest worry was being a handful in city traffic. You touched on it and gave some good feedback. I will ask if the updated software is downloaded! I am trying a test ride on it hopefully it is as great as everyone thinks!

Great review, thanks

Hi, I am riding the 1290 SDR v1. 0 too over 3 years and 37Mkm and I am still enjoy this bike. It's a Beast but easy to live with even on far long rides. It should be difficult to switch to another bike...

Incredible machine. Magnificent engine. You have excellent taste!!!

1:30 and can already tell great video!

This 3 coffee analogy is perfect!

Great review @NothingToProve. Does KTM support the installation & operation of an SC Project exhaust? That is will KTM honor warranty if an SC Project Exhaust is installed?

Nice machine, can't figure out why not fender eliminator?

I just test rode the 2019 Superduke 1290R last saturday. As a taller guy it was heaven! Im not a fast rider nor do I want to go super fast on the road and do wheelies. But I still want that bike so bad! I also test rode the new 790 Duke. That bike makes much more sense for me to own but it just couldn't produce the same excitement when riding. Right now I'm trying to convince myself why I need to save up for a +170hp bike that on paper makes no sense at all when you consider total ownership cost (maintenance, insurance etc)... :)

Awesome video.. covering all bases! Only thing you didn't mention was tank range etc but that's another video!

Very nice motorbike! In my opinion is 5.000 kms with one set of tyres absolutely normal for every bike with more than 100 hp and so much ccm. I think, that other owners of this Duke only need max 3.000 kms to destroy the back-tyre. But what you also need for your Duke is a pretty short part for the license-plate ;o)

I get very good mileage out of the Metzeler RoadTec 01 on an S1000XR. The Rosso 3 will only last about 3K.

Bought myself an 18 SDR last year and loving it. Only negative is that the front shocks were leaking after 1000 km.

Bravo! congratulations on a great review. You mentioned a do-it-yourself video for the sc-project exhaust. Where can i view it please? regards 🙌🏼

Oh and tyres, did you ever consider the new Michelin Road 5 tyres? They get very good reviews dry and wet conditions and give good mileage whether on sports or touring bike. Just a thought. What bike next for you?

I have an SC project on my 790 and I will trade it for a 2016 SD Special Edition. Love the SC project, I just hope the Akra will be at least equal coming from the V-twin. At 4:08 your talking about the bike being civilized, are you talking street mode or Sport? Great video, thank you!!!

It's 2 gens older than mine but it's the most enjoyable review of my Beast I've ever watched, thanks! By the way, I noticed the bike trousers you're wearing in your videos, could you tell which model is that ? Ride safe ✌

Looking for an opinion. Getting back into riding after 30+ years. Past experience includes dirt bikes, street, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, etc...I like to go fast and lean, but not sport bike lean or fast...reactions not being what they were. Bikes you would recommend looking at? Thank you-

I'm planning to get the MRA wind screen for my SDR. I'm torn about which color/shade. Would you still recommend the black? Did it ever hinder your vision? I think it looks best on the black bike 😊

Scott, I would like to know... would you buy this bike again? Or did your preferences change in the last years? I ask this cause I am very tempted to buy a SDR this spring. Greets from the southern part of Germany!

Scott , how do you manage to sound so calm? 👍

Mate a tail tidy would look good

Very good summary... For the past year I'm thinking about the 2018 Superduke on special here... I took a test ride and it feels good. I'm now on a "tuned" Yamaha MT 09.... which is just a blast to ride and best value for money as it is half the price of the Duke and has the heart of a "lion" in that fantastic torquey 3 cyl motor!. After the hour test ride on the KTM (Track & Performance packs installed) I'm sure the KTM will have a very hard time to run from my MT up to about 180 km/h. The ergonomics on the KTM is excellent. I'd say the MT 09 has a much faster (better) Quick Shifter... the Duke's felt slow and harsh. I'm set on getting a Duke but they are expensive and there is always the worry of reliability....

I may trade in my current bike if I can find a good dealership.

I almost bought that bike but I bought the S1000R instead however this year I will get the KTM

What brand of trotsers are Those

How many kilometers fuel range if driven aggresively?

Why is it all motorcycle manufacturers can't put on the best tire possible for that particular motorcycle? Add the cost whatever just do it. I ride a Kawi concours 14 and I ride it pretty hard, 14k kms (mostly hwy) and I'm on my second set, Metzlers and they're a far better tire than Dunlops.

Hi, do you still own this Superduke?

Pirelli angel gt only got me 5200 kms and it squared off easily

00:59 the bridge.

What pants are you wearing in this video?

14700eur for duke 1290???? i assume the price for this beast would be way over 25k eur here in china, even duke 790 is pricer than the price you got this bike!

1301cc

Other cost you forgot was insurance!

The only thing that worries me about KTM is RELIABILITY. Oil leeks from very low mileage engines. The rest seems fantastic performance spec looks.

What?? You are a German? I thought you are an American.

Jealous how cheap you can have a bike like this in Europe. In my country the price is more than double from what you paid.

What's a keelometer?