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  • Опубліковано 18 кві 2017
  • Hey guys! Test ride of the 2017 KTM 690 Duke from my local dealer M&P's Kawasaki in Swansea, South Wales.
    On the road ride starts at 11:17
    I have also ridden the Kawasaki Z650, Z900, Ninja 650 and Z1000SX. All test rides are on my channel.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @multif99
    @multif99 7 років тому +3

    Youre getting me even more hyped for my Duke 690 in two months, nice video

  • @danmurphy1994
    @danmurphy1994 7 років тому +2

    BigBen - You're great at this, keep them coming!

  • @andyac47
    @andyac47 5 років тому

    Good honest review,hope to have one very soon , keep riding mate👍

  • @charlesfoster141
    @charlesfoster141 2 роки тому +1

    With the nice weather I am enjoying riding my 2017 Kawasaki x300 Versys and my 2013 KTM Duke 690 Supermoto. Today I rode both of them back to back and delighted in discovering the attributes of each of these wonderful motorcycles. Here is my evaluation: My Kawasaki seems like a Rolls Royce compared to the KTM Duke. It's engine is much smoother and much more quiet. The clutch throw is much softer but has a longer pull. I like the gear shifting on the KTM best. It is a bit clunky but has a short positive throw and more precise clicking into gear. The clutch is fast and positive. The KTM has way more power and acceleration than my Kawasaki. But that is an unfair comparison considering that the Duke has more than twice the displacement. The guages and features are far nicer on the Kawasaki. I like the gear position indicator and the fuel gauge that Kawasaki offers. The KTM has a far more comfortable seat compared to the Kawasaki. However, the seating position of the Kawasaki is much nicer than the KTM. Both are fairly tall motorcycles. I recently lowered my Kawasaki 1-1/2" which I highly recommend if you are shorter than 6 feet tall. My Kawasaki feels better balanced than the KTM, but only slightly. The KTM has so much torgue, so less down shifting is required. Just twist the throttle and go in any gear. The Kawasaki has a very high revving engine. It takes 7,500 rpm to cruise 65 mph. The KTM rarely needs more than 4,000 rpm. The Kawasaki engine internals sound smooth as silk. The KTM sounds like it is grinding bolts internally. The KTM has a very jerkey low range, not very tractable. The Kawasaki is the opposite. Very smooth. Both motorcycles shine in the twisties and curves. Both motorcycles are very flickable. The KTM may have a slight edge in handling but overall I prefer the ride of the Kawasaki. My final impression is that both motorcycles are wonderful, the Duke for it's torque and power, the Kawasaki for it's dual sport smoothness. If I could own just one or the other I would keep the Kawasaki for it's Rolls Royce build quality, smoothness, handling and quietness.

  • @zZDUmmB4Zz
    @zZDUmmB4Zz 7 років тому +2

    Amazing Test Ride^^

  • @daviddahl9164
    @daviddahl9164 4 роки тому

    After 2 years of ownership, still love it. This is one sweet motor, nice flickable bike, nothing better on tight back roads. Not a good highway bike. I have 3 other bikes but this is always my first choice. When you get off of it after a ride, youre like Holy Crap!!!

  • @rossdouglas433
    @rossdouglas433 7 років тому +1

    Great Video mate..Thanks

  • @tesz501
    @tesz501 7 років тому +1

    Looking good Mr. BBMV!:)

  • @rutgerGoretex
    @rutgerGoretex 4 роки тому +1

    Great video 👌🏻

  • @GAMINGFOREXPERTS
    @GAMINGFOREXPERTS 7 років тому +1

    you need to have stabilisation! and improve your audio game...

  • @RiderReview
    @RiderReview 5 років тому +2

    I'm test riding one tomorrow.

  • @kavanaghreeves8807
    @kavanaghreeves8807 7 років тому +3

    Real shame about the front headlight not being updated like the other Dukes... great review mate, very informative :)

  • @longjonwhite
    @longjonwhite 4 роки тому +2

    Decent review, thanks, but nearly switched off at start cos of electro musak from hell, just ,,, NO. Don’t. Great bike tho’ !

  • @ajmf-hy8qt
    @ajmf-hy8qt 6 років тому +1

    i am in betwween to buy the duke 690 or the mt07 for city use no chance to test drive here...which you recommend.

  • @MGL83
    @MGL83 5 років тому

    If you liked this one so much, I wonder how you like the 790. I just test drove one and a 690R, and I have to say - no contest - I'm getting the 790. It'so good.

  • @Microphunktv-jb3kj
    @Microphunktv-jb3kj 7 років тому +2

    if u think that stock exhaust is good.. you need to ride 690R with full akra exhaust system evo2 lol.. :D with db silencer off :))

  • @flyingdutchman4you
    @flyingdutchman4you 6 років тому +2

    good review but would be even better if you move around a bit less hectic, getting nervous man.

  • @Newbridge2002
    @Newbridge2002 7 років тому +1

    At that price the track pack should be free, rain mode and traction control could be called safety features, and they want you to pay £248 extra for them!

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket 7 років тому +3

    I think some manufacturers think people who buy their bikes don't plan to ride more than 50 miles radius around every fuel station in existence. Stupid fuel tank capacities.

  • @russellely
    @russellely 7 років тому +9

    But was it ....... EPIC????