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@@basmca1 100%, I’ve got a tuono v4 factory which is same category and rival machines. Nothing can quite prepare you for just how fast they are with a full fist of it
The 890 Duke R may have been a better option to get back into it. They don't call the 1290 the Beast for nothing lol. I had a first gen 1290R them and MT10 (Loved that). I've now downsized to the 890 R.
Congrats on the new toy James! Ideas for what to do with it: 1. Explain your experience of getting back on the saddle after many years. A prior video you mentioned stats of bikes that have changed (eg traction control systems). I am in a similar life stage (ridden since I was 15. But not in the past ten). 2. Riding a fast bike slow: can it still be fun at 1/4 the bike’s capability? 3. Iron butt challenge (long distance ride). 4. Impractical sports car vs impractical sportbike challenges and hypotheticals (eg, which is best suited for a midlife crisis?; maintenance?) 5. Track day in a sports car vs track day on a sportbike. 6. Is wet weather riding all that bad these days with advances in rider aids and gear? 7. What were the biggest lessons since riding again (if I started over again)? 8. What cagers can learn from motorcycles (and the other way around). 9. Thoughts and opinions on EV motorcycles. 10. How to get more women in the saddle (a known gender gap). 11. How to get more youths into motorcycles? 12. Motorcycle culture vs car culture (ie Hooligan vs Hoonigan). - Chase
Have not tried that bike but 180 hp is much more than you need for the road. After about 15 years of racing I paused for a decade before started riding again on the road. I went for the Ducati Supersport S and the power and acceleration is great with 110 hp. On a twisty public road you cannot really use more if you want to retire alive.
To echo many others.....totally awesome!! Personally I've recently downsized from a 1050 triple to a 500 twin. When I got back to biking around 10 years ago, I realised that my confidence had returned, but I was lacking technique and things could have ended quite messy. I don't know your experience, and you may have already done so, but please consider a professional course, or perhaps the IAM. It was the best thing I did (although I appreciate it has its fair share of critics). Enjoy it and be safe and looking forward to more vids xx
Glad to see you in the biking community James! Just take it easy that’s one hell of a weapon! For content maybe do the California Superbike School elements (not what you think, it’s all about improving your riding skills, not just how big your nuts are on track) Would be good content for your subs to follow your journey gaining experience
1290 SuperDuke, 430 Scuderia, F12, 550, Celica GTFour... Yeah that is quite a garage collection, James. I thought you were going to get a Ducati but after seeing your previous video I take it you're rather smitten with the SuperDuke.
Early; Trackdays in the UK are brilliant! No risk from cars. Donington, Anglesey, Silverstone. Especially on that Superduke! Nolimits does great days + free instruction from former racers.
Congratulations, I still have a KTM 990 Super Duke bought new in 2005, it has never let me down. Been taken around the Nurburgring and has never let me down, still looks immaculate. We have done great roads in Essex and Suffork, really nice ride out to the cafe in Dunwich
Great to see you out on the bike James. Please Invest in some pro training, that is not a beginner bike ( you know that I’m sure). If you want to investigate the performance get yourself to a track in leathers. Even the experienced bike you tubers can reach the edge on these type of bikes. Enjoy and keep within your limits👍👍
Congratulations on your new bike it’s very tempting to jump on it and go for a ride. Personally I would wait until spring as the weather and road conditions aren’t suitable for the time of the year. Enjoy.
Good choice! be careful these bikes are a handfull when opening the throttle to fast/to wide. I ride bikes over 20 years and had over 30 different bikes but the SDR 1290 is the best ever.
It's a rubbish summer here in the prison island too (Australia) only a handful of weekends to ride while half the summer is gone. Enjoy your doggy bike, JayEmm. May Grandpa rest in peace.
As a biker who watches your car content its great to see you branch into bikes, your style works well with bikes imo. I had the same debate Superduke v FTR and ended up on an FTR as the difference in power wasnt an issue for me but the Superduke is a fine thing. I've had 3 KTMs and 3 Husqvarnas they've all had minor issues all sorted promptly by a good dealer. Enjoy
Just finished watching now - congrats its a hell of a bike to be starting off with but as long as you don't venture too far from home and have your roadside assistance details saved on your phone you should be alright.
Crazy choice. You should have bought something like a second hand 400cc - 600cc. That bike is a monster. Please be careful - that’s a hell of a machine.
I’ve always been a huge fan of KTMs… the way they ride, the way they sound and the way they feel at full chat (I’ve owned two generations of the 1290 SDR). However, I was sorely disappointed with the gen 2 which I bought brand new. It was the first generation to have the fancy electronics. I held on to for only 3 months. After 3 visits back to the dealer on the back of a recovery truck, I’d had enough. I eventually got a gen 1 without the electronics and I enjoyed that for a few years. I hope yours doesn’t give you as much grief as the gen 2 I had… but seeing that you’ve already had a visit from the KTM’s electrical gremlins, you might just be in for a world of pain. Good luck with her. I’d advise not riding her much on salted/gritted roads in the winter. I think that’s what did the electronics on mine in.
Congrats on the new bike James! Such a good choice. I assume you’re fairly local to Braintree so I expect to see you one Sunday morning over at Finchingfield for a coffee and a bacon roll. Bring on the Spring weather!!!
Has James made a sensible choice by going straight for the Barry Big balls bike? Appreciate he's not new to riding but how much ride time has he had in the last 2 years?
@@JayEmmAndFriends which just makes you get complacent and let your guard down. Anyway, most bike accidents aren't the biker's fault, you're placing yourself in danger's way the moment you step on it.
@@richardharrold9736leave all the safety stuff on then it won't matter being complacent then. Rain mode with the traction control in the most intrusive setting should make it safer than a 125
I also had a Gilera Runner. One of the last two stroke 180s. Lovely stiff frame, water cooled engine, 20 bhp, a genuine 60 mph. The Italians had a race series for them. Then the emissions regs took hold.
Cracking bike, pretty sure thats the only superduke I have seen with the standard number plate holder on it😂 If you can manage go a European tour this year, it's a game changer, weather, roads, attitude to bikes etc etc
Great choice of bike James, dont listen to any naysayers regarding reliability KTM no more prone to faults as any other manufacturer. Currently have 990, 1190 & 1290 Adventures in my garage. Careful with the beast for a while though . Hope to bump into you sometime in 24 at Walkers( five ways) Sizewell beach cafe, Two wheel Tuesdays Old Buckenham or even over KH BSE . Be lucky
Good to see you on a bike but please be careful, that's a helluva bike to return to with so little recent time in the saddle. I took my test 18 yrs ago & I did 21k miles on a SV650s in first 18 months before moving upto a fun bike (Morini Corsaro Veloce 1200cc, 140bhp), I think that helped me immensely. All that power & torque can be intimidating, a friend of mine passed their test & bought a Ducati 999, scared themselves early doors and now barely rides at all, whereas I'd ridden the Morini around Germany (inc Nurburgring) within a year of getting it. Crashes do dent the confidence a bit & being as any rider will come off 2nd best if something goes amiss, it might be helpful to explore what further skills training is available (IAM, RosPA, Police, private trainers etc.). I now mostly use a Versys 650 as it does all I need & I can service and fix most of it as there isn't too much electrickery. Stil have the Morini but a combination of iffy Italian electrics & lack of spare parts & dealers & my own ill health means it's been off the road since 2022. I'll be folllowing with interest.
Fabulous power and handling, and of course you don't have to use all the throttle until your used to it - Brilliant choice although I enjoy the fairing of the 1290SAS when its wet and cold! Mines been 100% reliable, hope yours is too. Enjoy.
Hey Jay, As a 63 year old re-entering bike doom, I opted for a Duke 390. I well imagine you will have an absolute hoooot on a 1290. Really a sweeet chassis and certainly hooligan fun. Cheers.
That's an amazing ride man!!! Just make sure that you go to some advance riding courses. That bike is HUGELY capable, and you want to make sure that the sack of meat on top of it, is half as competent as the bike, so make sure you go and get properly trained, no need to drag knee, but there is a need to be a smarter rider with a big toolbox of resources =D
Congratulations. if usernamekate's video released today is anything to go by, you got a good deal on it as well. I wish I could buy my granddads last motorcycle in my garage. The problem is its a Vincent blackshadow 😢
Hi JayEmm, hope your doing good. If your looking for a good diner or cafe, try out The Munch House in Maidstone, Kent. I was there in November when I went back home to Sussex Hastings for vacation for a week. I love the bike and love the video. Have a very Happy New Year. Stay safe and take care.
Good choice James - I completely agree regarding the dealers - I've used both Krazy Horse and Jim Aims (currently have 1290 super adventure S). Two things to recommend, firstly do your advanced rider with Rospa, it's almost free and will improve your riding no end, secondly get an exhaust.......
Well, I guess there are no half measures with you. That's a hell of a lot of motorcycle you have there. I rode one for a day last summer, and despite already owning and riding a Ducati Monster and a ZX-14R Kawasaki, that KTM scared me - not badly, but a Lot. It's really , truly, brutally, and intoxicatingly fast! Have fun...congrats!
Oh man that's a cool bike! But it's also like going from having driven a 1995 Honda Civic back in 2003 and now jumping straight in a 488 Pista. Stay safe!
I bought my 1290GT from Ben. Great dealer, great bike. You need to go to walkers snacks in thetford. Nice route from your place. Give me a shout when the sun comes out and I'll go with you
Congrats! Great bit of kit there. Do everything you can to get those mikes in so you can get the bike serviced before the huge rush in spring. Enjoy every mile.
I'd prefer your dad's bike myself , never been a fan on modern day "insect" wheelers but each to their own. I hope you enjoy both bikes , have fun and take care .
Make sure you get the salt off it after every ride this time of year. Nice bike. Take it to northern France, they are very bike friendly and the roads are great
Sensational machine; arguably one of the most exhilirating bikes on the market. Fantastic price too; anybody who bought one of these without the huge discount in recent months will not be happy bunnies though! Please be safe!
Bloody hell well done . Not just the superduke you got the evo well worth it . I leave mine in auto suspension on the roads so quick to adjust won’t even notice . I knew it had twin spark but didn’t know twin injectors.
🤦🏻♂️ this could go horribly wrong…. Pretty irresponsible of the sales staff to sell you this… it’s (as it’s nick name suggests !) a beast. I think at least a summer on a 890 would give you more skills and confidence to get the best from the 1290. Take it easy🙏
"First Motorbike" and "KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE" are not two things that I would like to see together under any circumstances, but your money your choice lol I saw the first close up and saw the Orange rim, immediately thought, "yep, KTM, probably a 390, maybe a 790 but the 790 mightt be just a bit much for a first bike", then saw the single sided swingarm and immediately knew.....😳 Im not familiar with you or the channel, this is the first video ive seen, just came up on my recommended, but yeahhh, haha, just be careful mate. Fun fact: KTM used to make a fully faired (full racing bodywork) version of the SuperDuke called the RC8... so many riders were dying on it that they stopped producing it. When a manufacturer stops producing a bike because of its concern over how many riders its killing, you know the bike was no joke, and its SuperDuke brother no exception. Only things that make the SuperDuke safer is it having ABS and T/C, but its still the same machine inside and out. I mean in no way to be patronising by the way, so if my comment comes across this way, keep in mind this isnt how I mean it to be lol
According to his previous videos he did ride his dad’s various bikes quite a bit (even doing a few track days if I’m not mistaken) when he was younger. It’s still obviously a serious bike for someone who hasn’t ridden much recently but he hasn’t just learned to ride as it may seem initially.
Good luck with that; you might need it. Being an experienced car buff you should know the prime reason why a vehicle has huge discount, and it has nothing to do with the weather. If you were not aware that KTM hadc a reliabilty issue then perhaps you duid not do your research very well. Have fun and ride safely. All the best
Next summer do a riding school on a track somewhere. That would generate good interesting content and make you a better rider. Get heated grips if the bike does not already have them. I had an older 1290 Superduke R and loved that bike. Torque monster!
Hi JayEmm, like you I am a returning rider and have recently refurbished and put back on the road my CBR400RR which has been gathering dust while I raised children, two sets of identical twins if you insist!, this summer has been punctuated with lots of fun rides while adding another 3000Km to the miles, also like you I have been considering buying a V100 but not yet pulled the pin. Hope your experience of the KTM is a good one and can I recommend bringing it down to sample the Cornish twisty's.
Fair play JayEmm that’s a serious bike to jump straight into as a first big bike in a while! I’ve had a few big KTM’s now, they never fail to put a smile on your face! 😁👍🏻 Enjoy your car content, looking forward to seeing more bike content from you… 👍🏻
Awesome choice! I was hoping you'd opt for the KTM. I picked my silver/orange Evo up in September for all the same reasons you mentioned - a great offer and an amazing bike. Enjoy and be safe.
Good luck to you,be safe and enjoy! I can see the attractions of V twins,and owned 2 air-cooled Ducati's ( though officially they're labelled L-Twins I believe )but tried the Triumph triple and the howl got me 😅
enjoy Jay and congrats but not a bike choice that I'd consider as too many rider aids to help you "tame it". Back in the day that was your right wrist which, to my mind, is the correct way. Sadly all bikes are like this nowadays so I'd always go more old school myself that draws the line at having ABS and thats it!
For someone who doesn’t do a lot of bikes reviews you absolutely killed it, hopefully we see how reliable your KTM is i am already in love with the new 1390 and trying to convince my mind that the bike won’t break down when i ride it like i stole it 😂
Congratulations James, this is the weekend, have fun, hooligan bike that puts big smiles on the face. I’m sure future videos will not be showing the speedometer 😅. Ride safe, this bike is seductive as to comprimise our good senses . Happy New Year! What a great start for 2024🎉
Congratulations on your new bike I’ve been riding including learning for about a year now. This bike for me I’d say would be too powerful at the moment for me but it looks the business. I’m riding a newish sv650 in a fashion 😂sometimes I feel like I’m Bambi on ice still but my confidence will no doubt improve in time 👍
and sv650 has all the power you could ever use on the road. Wind it up to full power and. you'll be breaking the national speed limit before you get out of first gear. Bigger bikes with more power are nice to have, but you can't use that power on the road, nor do you need it.
I am glad you mentioned the reliability aspect, I love the look of this bike but their reputation on reliability is a little worrying. My dream bike is the triumph speed triple 1200rs, or the ducati monster 821 in yellow.
Please go and get some training to update your skills, that is a huge leap to get back in to biking. Great bike. I ride a 1200 tiger, been riding for 30 years and I’m sitting here recovering from a broken foot from my first ever road accident ( not my fault) it can happen to any of us but happens quicker on big fast bikes like this. Good luck !
Good luck with the KTM James, loved my one but it couldn’t handle my usage as I was doing 15k mile a year so needed servicing every few months. I used Jim Aim for years when they were based in Sible and they always looked after me and provided a great service. Highly recommend them. Been on the S1000R since it launched as better suited to me but do miss the KTM.
Haha, I have also had a Gilera Runner 125SP in my bike history AND love a V-twin, and love your KTM, hope to see you at Finchy this coming season, Good on you matey! 👍🏼
Bold choice for a return to biking, but tbh if you want a bike as a toy this is a great option. The warranty extension is funny though, I'm sure you'll get some good use out of it!
Welcome to the KTM club.... quite an intense introduction to current motorcycles!, from a KTM 1190 adventure owner...get ready for lots of skids and wheelies...by the way mines done 29500miles with no issues, just service as the schedule. Don't believe the internet!
Wow, talk about diving into the deep end! You will never want for power! Ride in rain mode for awhile to get acquainted would be my advice, but your no teenager and can apply good judgement. Hopefully. Haha.
Fantastic that you’ve got a bike, it’s lovely. I’ve just got my first bike, which is a Ducati monster 821 and I’m loving it. I thinking of getting in some more bike training from perhaps IAM, rapid training etc. would love to see you do some content on bike skills from someone like rapid training
I was thinking your timing was good for other reason's possibly as well. The end of the year, and the beginning of winter, all respect to how things work in the UK. Nice bike be safe.
Good choice James - can't go wrong with a V twin. First thing you need is a radiator guard. Evotech are good. Takes minutes to fit but be careful of the 'ears', the threads in the lugs are very fine and won't take any torque. After that think about putting it in race shift pattern and fitting a 40 tooth rear sprocket at least. Possibly also go for a 16 tooth front. Try track throttle map, its how the bike should be. The other throttle maps feel woolly. Experiment with the preload. Increasing it will make the seat higher which I know you have an issue with but it feels good at 60% or 70% preload, better even that the high auto option.
Great to see you on bikes after enjoying your car content. That’s a great deal and, while the KTM isn’t to my particular taste, a cracking deal in terms of pound per HP performance! As a rider of some 50yrs my only words of advice would be to enjoy the freedom and exhilaration that a bike can give but, (I’m sure you will but be careful out there), with 180hp on tap it’s very easy to arrive at a hazard travelling very quickly. A quick blip of that throttle and you’re travelling at 3 figure speeds so enjoy it but look after your licence and yourself 👍
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Oh god.. pray for JayEmm. Take it easy mate, that's a big jump for a first bike in a while. egg sucking over
They only go as fast as you tell them too
@@ShalomBrother And boy will this one go fast if you tell it to.
@@basmca1 100%, I’ve got a tuono v4 factory which is same category and rival machines. Nothing can quite prepare you for just how fast they are with a full fist of it
Agreed
Wow, all cars - unless you have 600hp + will seem rather slow now. Ride carefully mate
That'll wheelie if you stare at the throtle for more than 2 seconds, be careful lol Awesome device, congratulations!
Loool
Mine would lift in 4th on the throttle. I miss it!
I would not want one of them as a first bike after so long. Take it easy.
What a stunner though.
The 890 Duke R may have been a better option to get back into it. They don't call the 1290 the Beast for nothing lol. I had a first gen 1290R them and MT10 (Loved that). I've now downsized to the 890 R.
Congrats on the new toy James!
Ideas for what to do with it:
1. Explain your experience of getting back on the saddle after many years. A prior video you mentioned stats of bikes that have changed (eg traction control systems). I am in a similar life stage (ridden since I was 15. But not in the past ten).
2. Riding a fast bike slow: can it still be fun at 1/4 the bike’s capability?
3. Iron butt challenge (long distance ride).
4. Impractical sports car vs impractical sportbike challenges and hypotheticals (eg, which is best suited for a midlife crisis?; maintenance?)
5. Track day in a sports car vs track day on a sportbike.
6. Is wet weather riding all that bad these days with advances in rider aids and gear?
7. What were the biggest lessons since riding again (if I started over again)?
8. What cagers can learn from motorcycles (and the other way around).
9. Thoughts and opinions on EV motorcycles.
10. How to get more women in the saddle (a known gender gap).
11. How to get more youths into motorcycles?
12. Motorcycle culture vs car culture (ie Hooligan vs Hoonigan).
- Chase
Amazing ideas, I'll definitely be covering some of those!
Powerful bike you will never be able to exploit.
Have not tried that bike but 180 hp is much more than you need for the road. After about 15 years of racing I paused for a decade before started riding again on the road. I went for the Ducati Supersport S and the power and acceleration is great with 110 hp. On a twisty public road you cannot really use more if you want to retire alive.
To echo many others.....totally awesome!! Personally I've recently downsized from a 1050 triple to a 500 twin. When I got back to biking around 10 years ago, I realised that my confidence had returned, but I was lacking technique and things could have ended quite messy. I don't know your experience, and you may have already done so, but please consider a professional course, or perhaps the IAM. It was the best thing I did (although I appreciate it has its fair share of critics). Enjoy it and be safe and looking forward to more vids xx
Glad to see you in the biking community James! Just take it easy that’s one hell of a weapon! For content maybe do the California Superbike School elements (not what you think, it’s all about improving your riding skills, not just how big your nuts are on track) Would be good content for your subs to follow your journey gaining experience
1290 SuperDuke, 430 Scuderia, F12, 550, Celica GTFour... Yeah that is quite a garage collection, James. I thought you were going to get a Ducati but after seeing your previous video I take it you're rather smitten with the SuperDuke.
Early; Trackdays in the UK are brilliant! No risk from cars. Donington, Anglesey, Silverstone. Especially on that Superduke! Nolimits does great days + free instruction from former racers.
Congrats! A wee trip to Scotland to stretch its legs? I know you know what we have up here! (Yes, also weather but…)
Congratulations, I still have a KTM 990 Super Duke bought new in 2005, it has never let me down. Been taken around the Nurburgring and has never let me down, still looks immaculate. We have done great roads in Essex and Suffork, really nice ride out to the cafe in Dunwich
Beautiful bike. Congratulations. Granddad would be proud and terrified lol
Great to see you out on the bike James. Please Invest in some pro training, that is not a beginner bike ( you know that I’m sure). If you want to investigate the performance get yourself to a track in leathers. Even the experienced bike you tubers can reach the edge on these type of bikes. Enjoy and keep within your limits👍👍
It's on the to do list for next year
Nice one, ride safe. Thanks for all the content this year, I really enjoyed it. All the best for 2024 👍👏👏👏👏
Congrats. That's great buy. Happy New year.
Well done with your purchase James. I really like that KTM. Your dealer experience with it was really good.
Congratulations on your new bike it’s very tempting to jump on it and go for a ride. Personally I would wait until spring as the weather and road conditions aren’t suitable for the time of the year. Enjoy.
Good choice! be careful these bikes are a handfull when opening the throttle to fast/to wide. I ride bikes over 20 years and had over 30 different bikes but the SDR 1290 is the best ever.
It's a rubbish summer here in the prison island too (Australia) only a handful of weekends to ride while half the summer is gone.
Enjoy your doggy bike, JayEmm.
May Grandpa rest in peace.
As a biker who watches your car content its great to see you branch into bikes, your style works well with bikes imo. I had the same debate Superduke v FTR and ended up on an FTR as the difference in power wasnt an issue for me but the Superduke is a fine thing. I've had 3 KTMs and 3 Husqvarnas they've all had minor issues all sorted promptly by a good dealer. Enjoy
Just finished watching now - congrats its a hell of a bike to be starting off with but as long as you don't venture too far from home and have your roadside assistance details saved on your phone you should be alright.
Crazy choice. You should have bought something like a second hand 400cc - 600cc. That bike is a monster. Please be careful - that’s a hell of a machine.
I’ve always been a huge fan of KTMs… the way they ride, the way they sound and the way they feel at full chat (I’ve owned two generations of the 1290 SDR). However, I was sorely disappointed with the gen 2 which I bought brand new. It was the first generation to have the fancy electronics. I held on to for only 3 months. After 3 visits back to the dealer on the back of a recovery truck, I’d had enough. I eventually got a gen 1 without the electronics and I enjoyed that for a few years. I hope yours doesn’t give you as much grief as the gen 2 I had… but seeing that you’ve already had a visit from the KTM’s electrical gremlins, you might just be in for a world of pain. Good luck with her. I’d advise not riding her much on salted/gritted roads in the winter. I think that’s what did the electronics on mine in.
Congrats on the new bike James! Such a good choice. I assume you’re fairly local to Braintree so I expect to see you one Sunday morning over at Finchingfield for a coffee and a bacon roll. Bring on the Spring weather!!!
Nice to see you've eased yourself back into biking with such a tame choice😂
Great choice James! Lovely bike, looking forward to the bike content.
P.s I have a couple of bikes that you can borrow to make any content. Just let me know. Keep up the good work sir, and happy new year.
Nice one James... I just got myself another new bike... I still love my cars more but you can't beat the thrill of a bike 🙂👍
Has James made a sensible choice by going straight for the Barry Big balls bike? Appreciate he's not new to riding but how much ride time has he had in the last 2 years?
My thoughts too. Would your fist car under those circumstances be an 800bhp supercar?
Don't worry, it's very friendly and easy to ride with the nannies switched on.
Exactly this. It's a very approachable and predictable bike
@@JayEmmAndFriends which just makes you get complacent and let your guard down. Anyway, most bike accidents aren't the biker's fault, you're placing yourself in danger's way the moment you step on it.
@@richardharrold9736leave all the safety stuff on then it won't matter being complacent then. Rain mode with the traction control in the most intrusive setting should make it safer than a 125
I also had a Gilera Runner. One of the last two stroke 180s. Lovely stiff frame, water cooled engine, 20 bhp, a genuine 60 mph. The Italians had a race series for them. Then the emissions regs took hold.
Cracking bike, pretty sure thats the only superduke I have seen with the standard number plate holder on it😂 If you can manage go a European tour this year, it's a game changer, weather, roads, attitude to bikes etc etc
Great choice of bike James, dont listen to any naysayers regarding reliability KTM no more prone to faults as any other manufacturer. Currently have 990, 1190 & 1290 Adventures in my garage. Careful with the beast for a while though . Hope to bump into you sometime in 24 at Walkers( five ways) Sizewell beach cafe, Two wheel Tuesdays Old Buckenham or even over KH BSE . Be lucky
What a hooligan of a machine! Fair play to you
Good to see you on a bike but please be careful, that's a helluva bike to return to with so little recent time in the saddle.
I took my test 18 yrs ago & I did 21k miles on a SV650s in first 18 months before moving upto a fun bike (Morini Corsaro Veloce 1200cc, 140bhp), I think that helped me immensely. All that power & torque can be intimidating, a friend of mine passed their test & bought a Ducati 999, scared themselves early doors and now barely rides at all, whereas I'd ridden the Morini around Germany (inc Nurburgring) within a year of getting it.
Crashes do dent the confidence a bit & being as any rider will come off 2nd best if something goes amiss, it might be helpful to explore what further skills training is available (IAM, RosPA, Police, private trainers etc.).
I now mostly use a Versys 650 as it does all I need & I can service and fix most of it as there isn't too much electrickery. Stil have the Morini but a combination of iffy Italian electrics & lack of spare parts & dealers & my own ill health means it's been off the road since 2022.
I'll be folllowing with interest.
You went all in, ride safe!
Congrats Jay! Big fan of your car content, so it tickles me silly trying to imagine how good the motorcycle content will be 😄
Fabulous power and handling, and of course you don't have to use all the throttle until your used to it - Brilliant choice although I enjoy the fairing of the 1290SAS when its wet and cold! Mines been 100% reliable, hope yours is too. Enjoy.
Hey Jay,
As a 63 year old re-entering bike doom, I opted for a Duke 390. I well imagine you will have an absolute hoooot on a 1290. Really a sweeet chassis and certainly hooligan fun. Cheers.
Love both your channels Jay! If you haven’t already, get yourself an airbag for the bike. It’s money well spent!
That's an amazing ride man!!! Just make sure that you go to some advance riding courses. That bike is HUGELY capable, and you want to make sure that the sack of meat on top of it, is half as competent as the bike, so make sure you go and get properly trained, no need to drag knee, but there is a need to be a smarter rider with a big toolbox of resources =D
Congratulations. if usernamekate's video released today is anything to go by, you got a good deal on it as well. I wish I could buy my granddads last motorcycle in my garage. The problem is its a Vincent blackshadow 😢
Hi JayEmm, hope your doing good.
If your looking for a good diner or cafe, try out The Munch House in Maidstone, Kent. I was there in November when I went back home to Sussex Hastings for vacation for a week.
I love the bike and love the video.
Have a very Happy New Year.
Stay safe and take care.
I hope you are good friends with the dealer because that shitbox will break down more than your grandpa's bike 😂
Hey buddy, have you ever owned a KTM? Like most who dis them probably not!!
Good choice James - I completely agree regarding the dealers - I've used both Krazy Horse and Jim Aims (currently have 1290 super adventure S). Two things to recommend, firstly do your advanced rider with Rospa, it's almost free and will improve your riding no end, secondly get an exhaust.......
Well, I guess there are no half measures with you. That's a hell of a lot of motorcycle you have there. I rode one for a day last summer, and despite already owning and riding a Ducati Monster and a ZX-14R Kawasaki, that KTM scared me - not badly, but a Lot. It's really , truly, brutally, and intoxicatingly fast! Have fun...congrats!
Oh man that's a cool bike! But it's also like going from having driven a 1995 Honda Civic back in 2003 and now jumping straight in a 488 Pista.
Stay safe!
I bought my 1290GT from Ben. Great dealer, great bike. You need to go to walkers snacks in thetford. Nice route from your place. Give me a shout when the sun comes out and I'll go with you
Congrats! Great bit of kit there. Do everything you can to get those mikes in so you can get the bike serviced before the huge rush in spring. Enjoy every mile.
Great choice James. I too just purchased the same. 4 yrs warranty too which is a must for KTM😄. Such a fun bike to ride. Enjoy👍
I'd prefer your dad's bike myself , never been a fan on modern day "insect" wheelers but each to their own. I hope you enjoy both bikes , have fun and take care .
Make sure you get the salt off it after every ride this time of year. Nice bike. Take it to northern France, they are very bike friendly and the roads are great
Great bike! Hope 2024 is a fantastic (and safe!) year for you.
Congrats James! Be careful, that's a LOT of bike! Welcome back to 2 wheels!
Great choice of bike, as new Akra end can the box here if your interested, I’m on a 1290 SAR now.
Sensational machine; arguably one of the most exhilirating bikes on the market. Fantastic price too; anybody who bought one of these without the huge discount in recent months will not be happy bunnies though!
Please be safe!
Bloody hell well done . Not just the superduke you got the evo well worth it . I leave mine in auto suspension on the roads so quick to adjust won’t even notice .
I knew it had twin spark but didn’t know twin injectors.
🤦🏻♂️ this could go horribly wrong…. Pretty irresponsible of the sales staff to sell you this… it’s (as it’s nick name suggests !) a beast. I think at least a summer on a 890 would give you more skills and confidence to get the best from the 1290.
Take it easy🙏
Every car from this moment on will seem like a snail - enjoy jay and take it steady m8. 🏍 😊 🏍 😊 🏍 😊
I must try going into a dealership again one day, see what they are like this century.
"First Motorbike" and "KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE" are not two things that I would like to see together under any circumstances, but your money your choice lol
I saw the first close up and saw the Orange rim, immediately thought, "yep, KTM, probably a 390, maybe a 790 but the 790 mightt be just a bit much for a first bike", then saw the single sided swingarm and immediately knew.....😳
Im not familiar with you or the channel, this is the first video ive seen, just came up on my recommended, but yeahhh, haha, just be careful mate.
Fun fact: KTM used to make a fully faired (full racing bodywork) version of the SuperDuke called the RC8... so many riders were dying on it that they stopped producing it. When a manufacturer stops producing a bike because of its concern over how many riders its killing, you know the bike was no joke, and its SuperDuke brother no exception. Only things that make the SuperDuke safer is it having ABS and T/C, but its still the same machine inside and out.
I mean in no way to be patronising by the way, so if my comment comes across this way, keep in mind this isnt how I mean it to be lol
According to his previous videos he did ride his dad’s various bikes quite a bit (even doing a few track days if I’m not mistaken) when he was younger. It’s still obviously a serious bike for someone who hasn’t ridden much recently but he hasn’t just learned to ride as it may seem initially.
Good luck with that; you might need it. Being an experienced car buff you should know the prime reason why a vehicle has huge discount, and it has nothing to do with the weather. If you were not aware that KTM hadc a reliabilty issue then perhaps you duid not do your research very well. Have fun and ride safely. All the best
Next summer do a riding school on a track somewhere. That would generate good interesting content and make you a better rider. Get heated grips if the bike does not already have them. I had an older 1290 Superduke R and loved that bike. Torque monster!
places to go ?
Winter - Caffeine and Machine (Banbury)
Spring- Picos (Spain)
Summer- Scotland (include some ferries to access the Western Isles )
Hi JayEmm, like you I am a returning rider and have recently refurbished and put back on the road my CBR400RR which has been gathering dust while I raised children, two sets of identical twins if you insist!, this summer has been punctuated with lots of fun rides while adding another 3000Km to the miles, also like you I have been considering buying a V100 but not yet pulled the pin. Hope your experience of the KTM is a good one and can I recommend bringing it down to sample the Cornish twisty's.
Fair play JayEmm that’s a serious bike to jump straight into as a first big bike in a while! I’ve had a few big KTM’s now, they never fail to put a smile on your face! 😁👍🏻
Enjoy your car content, looking forward to seeing more bike content from you… 👍🏻
Congrat's on the new 2 wheeled Camera Rig JayEmm.
Be Safe & all the Best for 2024 coming.
Awesome choice! I was hoping you'd opt for the KTM. I picked my silver/orange Evo up in September for all the same reasons you mentioned - a great offer and an amazing bike. Enjoy and be safe.
Good luck to you,be safe and enjoy! I can see the attractions of V twins,and owned 2 air-cooled Ducati's ( though officially they're labelled L-Twins I believe )but tried the Triumph triple and the howl got me 😅
Well done my man - riding a motorcycle will make you a better car driver too ... Just wait and see.
Just ride the thing. Don't have to have a destination. Gt Yarmouth seafront on Fridays during the autumn and summer months is a nice meet up.
enjoy Jay and congrats but not a bike choice that I'd consider as too many rider aids to help you "tame it". Back in the day that was your right wrist which, to my mind, is the correct way. Sadly all bikes are like this nowadays so I'd always go more old school myself that draws the line at having ABS and thats it!
For someone who doesn’t do a lot of bikes reviews you absolutely killed it, hopefully we see how reliable your KTM is i am already in love with the new 1390 and trying to convince my mind that the bike won’t break down when i ride it like i stole it 😂
Ditto!
Congratulations James, this is the weekend, have fun, hooligan bike that puts big smiles on the face. I’m sure future videos will not be showing the speedometer 😅. Ride safe, this bike is seductive as to comprimise our good senses . Happy New Year! What a great start for 2024🎉
great choice - an amazingly exciting and viseral ride. Had mine for three years and loved it
Well done - good choice of bike.
Nice rida Jay! Enjoy!
Welcome to the club.. hands down 2-wheels will always give you more fun over 4-wheels 👏👏
Totally agree !
ps Dirt bikes give more pleasure than tarmac bikes ! (not everyone agrees 😂)
Congratulations on your new bike I’ve been riding including learning for about a year now. This bike for me I’d say would be too powerful at the moment for me but it looks the business. I’m riding a newish sv650 in a fashion 😂sometimes I feel like I’m Bambi on ice still but my confidence will no doubt improve in time 👍
and sv650 has all the power you could ever use on the road. Wind it up to full power and. you'll be breaking the national speed limit before you get out of first gear. Bigger bikes with more power are nice to have, but you can't use that power on the road, nor do you need it.
I am glad you mentioned the reliability aspect, I love the look of this bike but their reputation on reliability is a little worrying. My dream bike is the triumph speed triple 1200rs, or the ducati monster 821 in yellow.
Go easy mate, thats a cranky piece of kit.
Please go and get some training to update your skills, that is a huge leap to get back in to biking. Great bike. I ride a 1200 tiger, been riding for 30 years and I’m sitting here recovering from a broken foot from my first ever road accident ( not my fault) it can happen to any of us but happens quicker on big fast bikes like this. Good luck !
Good luck with the KTM James, loved my one but it couldn’t handle my usage as I was doing 15k mile a year so needed servicing every few months. I used Jim Aim for years when they were based in Sible and they always looked after me and provided a great service. Highly recommend them. Been on the S1000R since it launched as better suited to me but do miss the KTM.
Jim Aim great choice of dealer. Book in for a bike safe day with the police you won’t be disappointed. Good luck 👊
Haha, I have also had a Gilera Runner 125SP in my bike history AND love a V-twin, and love your KTM, hope to see you at Finchy this coming season, Good on you matey! 👍🏼
Bold choice for a return to biking, but tbh if you want a bike as a toy this is a great option. The warranty extension is funny though, I'm sure you'll get some good use out of it!
Congratulations!
Jay, a sensible first bike purchase to get your confidence up.
Welcome to the KTM club.... quite an intense introduction to current motorcycles!, from a KTM 1190 adventure owner...get ready for lots of skids and wheelies...by the way mines done 29500miles with no issues, just service as the schedule. Don't believe the internet!
I see UA-cam is paying well these days.
Congratulations 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻, slightly less orange nowadays (thank god)
Wow, talk about diving into the deep end! You will never want for power! Ride in rain mode for awhile to get acquainted would be my advice, but your no teenager and can apply good judgement. Hopefully. Haha.
Go to the silverball cafe on the A10 just past Royston for a ride out and a good breakfast.
Welcome to the world of speed.
Fantastic that you’ve got a bike, it’s lovely. I’ve just got my first bike, which is a Ducati monster 821 and I’m loving it. I thinking of getting in some more bike training from perhaps IAM, rapid training etc. would love to see you do some content on bike skills from someone like rapid training
I was thinking your timing was good for other reason's possibly as well. The end of the year, and the beginning of winter, all respect to how things work in the UK. Nice bike be safe.
Ok. I was not expecting the bike to be actually this new going by his history of very old vehicles acquisition.
Good choice James - can't go wrong with a V twin.
First thing you need is a radiator guard. Evotech are good. Takes minutes to fit but be careful of the 'ears', the threads in the lugs are very fine and won't take any torque.
After that think about putting it in race shift pattern and fitting a 40 tooth rear sprocket at least. Possibly also go for a 16 tooth front.
Try track throttle map, its how the bike should be. The other throttle maps feel woolly.
Experiment with the preload. Increasing it will make the seat higher which I know you have an issue with but it feels good at 60% or 70% preload, better even that the high auto option.
I recommend going to the cat and fiddle btw, beautiful route and a rewarding view at the top!
Great to see you on bikes after enjoying your car content. That’s a great deal and, while the KTM isn’t to my particular taste, a cracking deal in terms of pound per HP performance! As a rider of some 50yrs my only words of advice would be to enjoy the freedom and exhilaration that a bike can give but, (I’m sure you will but be careful out there), with 180hp on tap it’s very easy to arrive at a hazard travelling very quickly. A quick blip of that throttle and you’re travelling at 3 figure speeds so enjoy it but look after your licence and yourself 👍
I had a 1290 Super Duke R back in 2014. Jolly good fun bikes for sure 👍🏼