Reviewing The KTM 1290 SuperDuke R! 

You can unlock the quick shifter without buying the entire techpack however unlocking the suspension will allow you to dial in the preload and get rid of that wobble.

The tech pack does a lot more than you think it does. The ECU is constantly monitoring your inputs and making sure you don't wheelie, so it artificially limits power when you whack the throttle with the wheelie control on. With it (and MTC) off, you are getting direct throttle input which doesn't just make the bike "feel" faster, it LITERALLY IS making more power for your current throttle input because you aren't limiting the amount that your throttle body is open, thereby limiting the amount of air/fuel going in to your engine. You could pin the throttle in first gear with traction and wheelie control on, and the bike won't feel like it has 180 horsepower because you aren't getting that much power. The ECU steps in and says "sorry you don't want to do that right now", and limits you. It is not JUST throttle "response" like a curve that is being modified to be more snappy, without the tech pack you straight up aren't getting all the power to the wheel because otherwise you WOULD wheelie and break traction. The only way to stop that is by lowering the amount of power to the rear wheel by artificially limiting your throttle input. Once you turn it off and experience what that is like, you can actually feel when the safety features normally kick in and you'll say "wow, how did I ever even ride it like this before".

I can't wrap my head around, that you buy all these mods for your duke, BEFORE you get the tech pack 🤣 It's such a great bike, once you get that software. Just a quick edit. I ride my trackmode in sport throttle response, as i don't like the track response either. They're basically the same, but a little smoother. I also use the tech pack for supermoto mode, so I can back it in the corners. Either way, the tech pack is a must.

The fact he says it’s not fast, but yet he can’t keep the front wheel on the ground makes me laugh. 😂 Also, the Aprilia RSV4 lost. 😂😂 Rottweiler performance stacks and a full exhaust that bike will stay with the best of them. Need to learn the balance of toque and hp, Super Duke has the perfect balance. 👌🏼

My 2017 has all of the upgrades and it is a beast and extremely impressive with everything on in street mode lofts the front wheel in 4th gear

17:05 Casually passing by a NSX

TC and anti wheelie are 2 different things, you need Track or Tech pack to turn anti wheelie off. TC doesn’t control how bike wheelies only rear wheel spin.

In track mode you can adjust the traction control and the throttle response, street sport or track

I'm sure you probably already know but if you don't. Go Pro makes a remote that can easily clip onto any of your bikes. You wouldn't have to look for a reflection to see if you're recording. It's easily removable and can clip onto any bike you feel like riding that day. The remote would benefit you, being you said you take youtube seriously.

I track mine and it's great fun . 4th gear wheelies just off the trottlle ,traction control on 2 and anti wheely on and it'll hover about 8 inches off the floor

The teck pack is going to completely change the bike…and once you get that, turn everything off….no wheelie control no traction control, full power…and snatch the throttle as fast as you can, unlike how you would ride any of your other bikes. This bike is made to be snatchy and scary and nimble…backroad burner..you don’t need a stabilizer…it’s aggressive. You gotta ride it that way. 1st through 3rd brings the front end up with just the throttle. 4th if you catch it just right when you get to the top of 3rd….without using the clutch. Don’t roll into the throttle, snatch it, and shift up faster to use the low end torque….I’ll say it for the 10th time, use Rottweiler performance for this bike.

20:00 I’ve popped up wheelie on my 2023 superduke at 95 mph , and it’s 100% bone stock, imo it’s just rider mod to make the bike really work

Move that clutch lever out so the mount sits next to the left grip. Much more comfortable

I love the super dukes! Such cool looking bikes and they sound awesome!

Respect from Tunisia 🇹🇳🇹🇳

Super duke has a wheelie control that you can’t turn off without the tech pack

I know what you mean when you said “when you have multiple bikes you struggle to remember how to ride each bike” I’ve got 7 bikes and I need a refresher for a couple of K’s before I’m comfortable again 😂

Respect from India 🇮🇳

Take your H2 to a drag strip and drag race with all your friends who has an H2. That video will be fire 🔥🔥🔥.

fantastic review, great bikes, please dude, stop looking behind you, i was constantly waiting for the car to pull out, ride safe bro.

I wouldn't waste my money on stabilizer, i noticed the same thing you did when i bought it ,the bike shook a lot , had he suspension set up for my weight & haven't had issues with i. I do have the tech pack & all ways ride in race mode because its so much fun, the torque is what i love about the bike, top speed is not fun on a naked bike..

It'a about where it makes the power too...

Can't figure out why a $20k+ bike comes without a quickshifter🤔? I dunno, I'll take my 155whp(flash,decat), $9500 '18 mt10. Found it late last summer, only had 900mi on it, practically new. I know this ktm would gap the 💩 out of me in a roll race but at what price? I've never heard anyone complain about a healthy running mt10. Best value hoon bike on the market!

We need more Superduke content!

Brutal machine ❤️‍🔥

No twisties? Bruh your 10 mins away from Santiago canyon😂 although it might be closed right now due to the mass shooting the other night…

Brooo, Take out the cat and switch to full system!! I swear beyond all loud bikes out there, my sdr is one of the loudest and beast. The growl is just insane.

The only Super Duke without quick shifter 😂

You need to spend time learning this bike, no it is not a track bike, its a naked with no wind protection but I assure you that you will have more fun on the SD on track than any other bike,. You won't break records but do you try to break records at the track or is it about fun and honing your skills? If you want the bike to loop turn off your traction control and your wheelie control.....things you would know if you learned the bike. For the price of your slip-on you could have had the tech pack which would have made a world of difference compared to a slip-on. Also, Super Dukes are a much different machine, like a Ducati once you get some real miles on the bike. When that engine loosens up you may re-think how it compares to the other bikes. I have owned over 75 bikes in my time and the SD Evo is the bike I have THE most fun on. IMHO owning race bikes for the street is a waste of money, their power is in the top end, uncomfortable and no creature comforts with $30k+ price tags. V-twins have soul and are better engines on the street no question. Get your tech pack installed, get that engine really broken in and I bet it becomes the bike you prefer to ride when given a choice. I test rode all of the nakeds and found that Tuono and Street fighter to be almost useless on the street. The SD and the MT10 are by far better street machines of all the nakeds. Now that is not to say they are bad bikes but they are race bikes converted to nakeds. Why I chose the SD is because it gets the best gas mileage, has all of the creature comforts, THE best street engine probably ever made, back lit controls, great TFT, amazing tweak ability and the most intense smile factor. The KTM does not scorch your balls like the Panigale and most of the race bikes. There are two bikes in my world that have made my top 2 of all time and that is the SD Evo and The Ducati Multi- V4S Pikes Peak. Both made me lose interest in Litre Bikes. Enjoy when you get your SD sorted, you will not regret it!

Think about the decat! It’s way Loud!

I love my ktm duke as well. Thinking about a 24 model as im on the 21. Id like the 30th anniversary edition. 🤙👌

I always liked the video before I watch it because I already know it’s gonna be good

Regards from Turkey, my brother, I follow you fondly .🇹🇷😊

I have the 890 duke r, love it. Maybe time to test ride the super duke 😁💟

Ngl i lowkey feel like i either watched this when i was falling asleep or it just felt like a re upload

I had a gen-1, it was excellent around town. , the problem i had was it doesn’t have top end power/speed. If you like riding at high speeds 100-185-mph this isn’t the bike for you!!!!

Love from Bangladesh 🥰🥰

why is other 1290 tank look so tall? am i trippin or does it seem almost 3inches taller than yours in the beginning? are they different models?

Full power ktm bro 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🥰🥰🥰

Kay ortega high way is a really good cruise as well 🤙🏾🔥🔥

When ever you ride this bike it always reminds me of walterrific

This video is the most "I havent bothered even reading the brochure" vibe possible...

Never miss a single notification from your channel since 100K SUB..

Thanks for Uploading everyday 😊

Respect from United States 🇺🇸

Also can change sprockets to increase top speed but less torque.

Bro been watching you since 2k19

try lower rpms for thrid gear bro

I really like the mirrors on your super duke

When you feel the super duke is a slow bike ..... you have a problem my freind 😂😂

Kay I love your videos but my biggest concern is that you wear little riding gear but still keep up the great content!

Bro big fan from India ❤

Brentuning finally does tunes for gen 3?? I bought the handheld from them about a year ago but it wouldn’t connect to the bike and they said they couldn’t figure the gen 3 out so they gave me my money back.

Just found your channel since I ride an older SDR bought new in 2015. I only have one other bike but have had 3 at once. What the heck do you do to have so many awesome rides. I am 65 and been riding for 51 years but just curious a young guy like you have such nice rides. Like you’re videos 👍

Love❤from BANGLADESH🇧🇩🇧🇩

A $40k supersport feels more smooth and stable than a $25k naked at 80mph... woah that's crazy

Bren Tuning has blown up plenty of S1000RR

K, big fan. Why no more upgrades to something u use more?

In India it's only 15000 USD in Philippines it's 22000 USD

Slow? How slow? Do they want to get their head choped off by the wind 😂? Jesus im in 124mph on my mt07 even after switching to GP helmet it still feel hard on the body

Awesome mirror... where do i get this

This bike does not come with a shifter ? And in the video it looks like she's not as violent as she should be ?

Kay pls can u do a day ride with lots of bikes and can u go with h2r pls and I want to see people challenge u on a race with the h2r when u do the ride

Bro tum kis country se vlog karte ho?

Está moto es una pasada con mucha tecnología a mí me encanta la 890 CP aunque obte por la Honda 650 R menos electrónica

I wonder what's the point of the anti wheelie option with the tek pack if you just turn of mtc and it turns off both

What round mirrors are on your buds silver 1290?

Dream bike bro ❤ Love from India ❤

Why does the silver one look much bigger at the tank?

I love your safety gear. Clearly you not experienced flesh to bitumen interaction at speed. I hope you enjoy the post injury scrubbing

Love from india 🚩🇮🇳 I like your vlog

Nice super Duke bro❤❤❤

Your channel should be called lets go squidding.

What kind of mirrors are these? Couldn't stand the stocks. That low-profile looks good.

Love the motorcycle ❤ Whats the name of the mirrors

Bruhh ur intro music can u tell me the audio name?

my boi 90 degrees is hot for you its 104 for me

Those mirrors need to go, they look ridiculous. Try bar end Rixoma folding

What mirrors are those?

amazon link for the rear view mirrors please!

Guys hello i want to buy that mirror and i couldn't find it Can you help me

You need to move to another state dude. It would be way cheaper cost of living and not nearly as much traffic. You could still live close to Cali, but I would move.

Following you all the way from syria😎

What the price of super duke 1290

Comenzó la película 🔥🔥

I'm addicted to this channel 😍

Bro next on cbr

Stop spending on cosmetic parts and start spending on the riding quality lmao

Big fan SYR 🇸🇾

Anyone notice the NSX at 17:05?

By "low speeds" you mean 80mph, ya?

I wanna know on road price in US sir

your vedios always inspire me .

holy shit i love this bike

Hi from Portugal 🇵🇹

El CONEJO MALO

Love you from India Manipur ❤️

Is the angle of your number plate in your country legal ? 🤔 Because in Germany it‘s definitely not 😂 And it‘s also illegal that bikes go so loud…

Can Iask when is r1m vid❤❤

Why is my sdr not pop&bang ? What must i Chance ?