Finally rode my mates 2020 super duke r and I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be so good even after watching a lot of bloggers saying how good it was. Engine pulls from everywhere and that front wheel lifts all the time. You can ride it sensibly if you have the willpower. 2020 one is a Smooth bike. . It’s crazy fun!!
Worst thing about the super duke R is that KTM puts all the quickshifter hardware on every bike but STILL has the balls to charge you for a key to unlock their use. Absolute bollocks, IMO.
I purchased 2020 1290R the only good thing that KTM did was they included the quick shifter with the "Teck Pac" at $899. plus taxes here in Canada. I tested the Tuono then the 1290R , couple of Saturdays ago come Monday I wanted the 1290R the only problem was they only had it in black. The salesman told me I can give you the Tuono right now available the 2019,for same price. No told him, I was to receive the 1290R this past Friday, still no bike! Now he's saying this coming Thursday or Friday for sure, never had such aggravation on the purchase on new motorcycle, sure hope it's worth it?
On some bikes you have to buy the part and fit it, but still about the same cost. Don’t forget loads of factory’s shut down and it’s going to take time to get bikes now.
I wish my bike was like that. I thought I was saving money not getting the options. I wish I could just pay to get someone to unlock them. They don't exist.
Hello from France! I bought this last week as replacement of the V2. Fully agree with your comments. This is an exceptionally Fun Bike also for everyday use (alarm, optional heating grips and even heating saddle with good under saddle storage room) 6,0 litres/100 kms on an unreasonably fast 330 km trip this sunday. The Bike has only 2000 kms so I expect this to reduce a little. Thanks your for your excellent videos !
Loving your content at the moment Chops, just bought a 2020 SDR myself, absolutely awesome machine, I'm looking forward to your ZH2 and V4SF in-depth reviews.
So did I here in southern ,Ontario,Canada. Two weeks ago test ridden the Tuono back to back 1290R, within 24 hour's told salesman I wanted the 1290R ,but the orange/dark blue non in stock. Then offering me 2019 Tuono within electronic suspension, at same price very tempting, still wanting my 1290R this was 2 weeks ago, I was suppose to have it just last Friday. No fell through, this time told me found one promise me it will be ready this coming Thursday, sure hope it's worth it?
Just picked mine up yesterday. It blew me away how much it just loves to lean. I've had gen1, and gen2, but this is night and day when it comes to cornering.
I've been getting the run around from the dealership last 2 weeks finding me the orange /dark blue, finally I get the call today that she will be delivered to my home this coming Friday. Never rode one, but being big guy and at 56 year's old sport bikes are a passed tense. Got my 2008 ZX-14 turbocharged for touring, this is perfect for country ride blasting and city riding. I can't wait see how it rides. Here in Canada you get Teck package with quick shifter extra $899. I guess Teck package is best you can get, they also had performance package?
@@ross5506 zx14 turbo! How fast is that in the top end, or is it focused on bottom end. I love those bikes when I get my unrestricted uk license I'm after either a 1999/2000 carbureted hayabusa unrestricted, or a zx14 gen 1.
Jaime Gonzalez I’m glad to hear that, I just bought a new gen 3..should have it next week 😁 I went for the new one because I love to corner hard, and of course pull big wheelies 😆👍😁
I gave this a 'thumbs up' before I even watched it as I find Mr LCR's video's very entertaining. Your enthusiasm is pretty obvious for this SDR. I'm in the market for my new bike at the moment and this was on the list but I just can't get over the looks of it. My other options are Ducati Monster S or the Triumph Speed Triple RS (I did toy with the idea of the new Ducati V4 but it's just too much money - £4K for a road legal Akra? Madness!!) Test riding them next week to try to make up my mind. There are too many great bikes about at the moment !!!!
Thanks Ian 👍 yes agreed so many good bikes and in all honesty you wont be disappointed with any of them! This is the golden age of motorcycles I think, so much choice and such an incredible selection
@@LambChopRides Waiting patently for the full review of the Ducati V4S sitting in your garage. When I phoned to book the test ride the salesman asked if I'd like to take one out but I've said no, told him it's too much money even though I could afford it. I think the Monster/Speed Triple will suit my style of riding more.
Bike sounds great, love the thought of a hyper naked, although my Street triple rs is enough at the moment even that 765 unit can turn you into a right hooligan. Cheers Choppsy
Was going to order this bike but didn't because of all the reliability issues and bad warranty cases with dealers! Went with a speed triple RS instead because I can trust it and build quality is better too
I knew you'd love it. FYI - You may have a faulty bike. The left switch gear is illuminated, and offers 4 settings...Off, Dark, Medium and Bright. It also tells you on the bottom of the screen if the Anti-Wheelie is off or on. "AWM OFF". I've had mine for about 3 months and I average 42 MPG and 150 miles per tank with a very heavy throttle hand. Only bad thing about the new SDR (and all KTMs) is the KTM My Ride app that pairs your phone with the bike so you can view Nav, music and phone calls on the screen is crap. I can't even pair my phone with the bike
I don’t blame KTM for charging for the various electronic packs. It makes the bike cheaper and an easy upgrade route if a buyer cannot afford the extra. The packs cost seem reasonable to me. The people complaining probably are not buyers. The bike is good value with or without the performance packs
Excellent review, thinking its gotta go on the bucket bike list. KTM dealer 15 minutes away so the bank account is a bit frightened, who wants to retire anyway? That stated I could watch your outgo thousands of times, best one on the net my friend never failing to make me smile. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Super Duke and potentially wedging open my somewhat welded shut motorcycle wallet yet again. If I can swing my leg over it with pulling my groin (vertically challenged at 5’7”) it may be a go. Ciao.
Knew you'd love it Chops . Had mine for three weeks now and think it's incredible . Effortless speed and now with handling to match. Hands down the best road going super naked .
@@fyorbane not really the same thing that's what is special about the duke ! If you don't believe me just sit on both bikes its chalk and cheese very different brilliant machines !
@@fyorbane You have a valid point their Boz . However I've had two Tuono's previous to the SDR and in pure performance terms they might be a small percentage better than the Ktm but factoring in service costs , comfort, and Aprilias abissmal warranty claims and spares service the Duke wins every time. Short test rides never factor this in . When youve spent 8 weeks of summer waiting for a wheel bearing under warranty you might agree with me
@@theskitz75 i could of purchased either,but the 1290R was the bike i just purchased. Love it even with 7 kilometers. Got get slip-on the SC- project, SC-T is absolutely gorgeous with over 2 kg lost.
The left switchgear is illuminated on my 2020 SDR, it's brightness has 3 levels of intensity. Must be a wiring issue on your bike. Also, you can set it to stay on night mode...
I just got mine few day's ago been raining so spent time figuring out teck package,can't seem get the traction control work when i put on track mode also the C1,C2 also having issues. I know that salesmen said KTM will have bluetooth working soon.
The idea of having electronics you don't even notice baffles me. Been riding since I was a kid but it was all bikes with no assists. Thinking about getting a bike with them soon, just don't know what to expect
"I don't feel like I have to just go banzai everywhere" Just what I wanted to hear, I got an mt-10 and love it but its just too aggressive and I find myself riding too fast all the time. Looks like i might be trading it in for this!
I have a 1290 SD R , you just have to use self control and not go mad !!!, quite simple really, I drive an R8 V10 Spider but don't go everywhere at 120mph either in that !!!!.🏍👍🇬🇧
What I did this year. From a MT10 to a Diavel 1260. And yes the Ducati is more enjoyfull to go slow but still will be able to go fast as hell. You should not fool yourself though becouse you probably will go fast on any bike becouse fast is fun. Just do it on the right places to minimize the risk. I will probably go V4 streetfighter next year. I done fooling myself lol.
Hey just a couple things. the anti wheelie mode is indicated in perf mode, you will see "AWM: OFF" in the lower section of TFT, similarly for whole traction control also (MTC). Night mode is able to be set always on from somewhere in the menu too
Great review as always Chops 👍🙂. This bike seems like the dog's goolies. Supernakeds nowadays are so advanced and outrageously fast it's amazing. I would love to own most of them if money was no object. Lol
Fuelling is a massive issue. I love the fact that the KTM is enjoyable when you want to chill. Seems a really well balanced sorted machine that you can live with. I’m having a test ride next week. Have you ordered the mirrors yet? 😃
I’ve just ordered a 2021 Superduke R. The switchgear is definitely illuminated here in Australia. I refused to pay for the quick shifter, the dealer didn’t charge me for it. Happy Days.
I took my 1290 superadventure in for a service today and they had one of these in the waiting area, couldn't believe how small it was, I will have to try one some day 😁
Anything probably beyond the original CB500 is probably too much for the road, or more acurately, more then anyone actually 'needs' for the road. It's a sad day we sold the CB500S. Keep Tightening (it) Mate.
Adding my two pence. I had a gen2 1290 SDR and my opinion on the 1290 SDR is it is too much for the road. Yes it will go slow but who wants to go slow all the time. As a road bike to have fun on, the 1290 is to fast. I've now got a Duke 790 and love it. You can rag the 790, get it to pop, bang, burble, all well within life's tolerances. With the 1290 SDR, that's just not possible, it will hurt you, or get you locked up. I loved my 1290 SDR, but I love my Duke 790 more. Plus, you get track pack, quick shifter, auto blipper blah blah blah, all for free. Mind if you're over 6ft, the 790 is a small bike. Oh, did I say I have a 1290 SAS too 😉
Fun and informative review. Thanks. Compliments on the camera placement and editing. Cool how that front camera holds you steady and shows the bike bumping and vibrating... and holds the horizon steady as you lean. Which camera is that? Oh, wait, I see your list. Thanks for that, too.
I rode one a few weeks ago I have had 1000cc superbIkes for years and luckier enough to have ridden most top bikes , I was so impressed so nice to ride the engine is stunning it totally shocked me , and I loved the brakes and handing , only down side it needs money spent to make it look better
Hi Lamb Chop i'm the guy that lives in S/W France.....Had mine a week too picked it up last weekend & immediately went to Spain & rode 500 km & of to Spain today & staying in a place called Sos Del Ray Catolico, back tomorrow & that should complete running-in...booked in next Thursday for service. I really wanted to change from 1290s after already having 4 but I know I made right choice ...absolutely love this bike. You're so right ...she is a beast but if you want to relax she can be a pussycat. Totally different bike to gen 1 & 2. Must go off to Viva Espana!!
Naughty! Great video chopsy! I want one but that's alot of money time you put qs track pack a exhaust tail tidy bobbins radiator gaurd the list goes on 🙄 be nearly 20k. Hopefully 2nd hand one will come up one day 🙏
Hi Chops, Firstly, what a great review 👍. A joy to watch as well as informative. I loved your quote “What’s Austrian for Bellissimo?”🤣🤣🤣. Secondly, your in trouble at my place because now I want one👍🏍. This bike has it all...looks, power, agility, all the bells and whistles...Awesome. All I’ve got to do to buy one is get a second mortgage, sell my first born and sell my soul 🤣. I shouldn’t listen to you, you’ve made this thing too tempting 🤔. As always...thanks for all your efforts to bring your channel to life👍🎥📺. Cheers.
If you want night mode all the time you could find the light sensor for the screen and put a bit of tape over it, I want this bike badly. Went to the dealer and sat on one today but turned down a test ride as I haven't the money yet and I don't want to tease myself 😂
Great vid & bike. I absolutely love it. It's my favourite super naked by a mile. It's also not too expensive in relative terms compared to the competition & if you like a big a V-Twin, which I very much do, look no further imo. My only slight reservation is reliability as KTM's can be a bit iffy in that department at times.
Most modern motorbikes are "too much for the road". Thank god for the good people at KTM who continue to make bikes that excite. The brigade of riders who say things like that are lost and should take up golf! Don't listen to that lot KTM they are confused and conflicted!! We want crazy machines that make us wonder how they perform like that. Not ones that bore us through safety. Let the riders who think motorcycling should be sensible go and take up golf, and let the rest of us lose our licences and go to jail with big fat smiles on our faces if we so wish 😂😂😂 Thanks for the real review lovin ya work sir 🤙
I mean with the rider aids nothing is too much for the road. Look at the new S1K and Fireblade....Best thing about a V-Twin is you can lug it, best road bike ever. My wife likes to ride with me so I opted for the SAS but its basically the same engine with a more comfortable platform. The Super Duke GT too hard to locate here in the US, but I love the SAS!
Nice vid Chops, the new Duke really is an amazing bit of kit isn't it - totally grabbed me and I was addicted like it was crack! Only thing for me was reliability and dealership service inconsistency - the actual bike I totally fell in love with.
Yeah incredible Bruce! I would have one on a heartbeat but dont do the sort of crazy mileage you do. My old gen 1.0 was rock solid never any issues and my 701 also faultless so I would certainly get one with confidence. Really interested to hear what you have gone for... 🤔
Get review as always! One thing you haven’t really mentioned was the build quality and ergos. I’ve had my gen 2 since it came out and I rode the new gen 3 recently - few things that instantly really stood out to me with a back to back ride was that the new bike definitely has more sporty ergos - the pegs are higher and you’re cantered over the front more, the build quality is a step above the old bike and it feels a bit more torquey in the middle of the rev range and thats comparing to my 2.0 with the full Akraprovic and race map. The new bikes such a great machine and ‘fixes’ all the flaws of the old bike - especially if you come from superbikes and are looking for something still sporty - the old bike has a more Supermoto position which some people may prefer. I’m really torn between trading my gen 2 in for this or the Tuono V4 factory (as the Tuono deals are so good and you’re getting a hell of a lot of bike for a lot less) - I’m just worried I’ll regret not having some variety and changing to a different engine (yum v4) / manufacturer for another 3 years if I get another SDR....
Great video, as they all are, one even better than the next! I noticed how often you used the clutch while riding at speeds that quick shifting should have been no problem. Just wondering...also wondering about Bellissimo in "Austrian"??
Will go for the GT version with all improvements and short tour/pillion ability next year. It's a trick: "I bough this (Superduke) Grand Tourer--for US, dear......". I think that will be a heckuva do-it-all bike.
What a bike. Shirley you can make space in your garage for this gorgeous weapon? I've no doubt the H2 will be happy for the company to boot (and you can always buy a shed for the Duke). Come on Chopsie: you know it makes sense! 😉
Just bought myself the same bike, was wondering what Mount type you used from the ultimate add-ons site as they have a case that fits my phone. Cheers!
While i was waiting for my MT09 getting serviced the dealer gave me the keys to take the 890 Duke out for a ride and when i got back he gave me the key fob for the new Super duke R and said try this now haha both are brilliant bikes but wow the Superduke is a special machine i was sad to take it back such a nice bike to ride
Test rode the 2020 beast last weekend and have to say that I enjoyed the 890R a lot more. 1290R felt too fat and clunky overall, 890R suits the roads way better.
17:50 if you prefer the night mode orange you could cover the ambient light sensor to trick it into showing night mode all the time, probably a small piece of electrical tape would do it.
19hundo c Its all about selling really, you are correct there is nothing wrong with a 2015 or 2017 version Super Duke, in every new version there are little changes they must keep up with other brands and keep selling but the 2020 version is out of date already as there is now a RR Super Duke. Won't be long before Gen 4 will be out.
Lamb Chop Rides they’ve been selling well, but we all know what KTM do at the end of year, but are they hoping to not discount this one,?!? They didn’t produce a bike for 10 weeks, I know the 890 is in demand and dealers are finding it hard to get hold of, 🤔 Definitely the highest on my list of next bike, don’t think I’ve ever ridden a bike that felt so complete
Sometimes there’s a perverse pleasure in just knowing you could blow everything around you into the weeds, but today call me Mr Speed Limits.........I did say Sometimes didn’t I 😜😎. Another fine review Mr Chops and the Fox Inn is in a place called Bramdean on the A272 a road built for this bike
I went from an Aprilia Tuono factory v4 1100 to an MT-10, because i couldn't go slow on the ape, yam is more comfortable riding position and i can go slow and look at the scenery lol, madness on tap, yam engine has more character also.
I'm really looking forward to your more in-depth review and comparison between this and the Kawasaki Z H2. Don't mind the looks of both bikes but the SDR seems to be the more carefully refined from what I've heard so far but not any real in-depth review out there on the Z H2 that I've seen. Thinking of going back to a Naked Bike at the end of this year so hopefully by then we may have a new MT10, S1000R out too as both of which seem to have fallen behind now and need a next level upgrade IMHO. Plan on test riding both the SDR & Z H2 around September / October time. I'm waiting as long as possible as I know I will buy one of them straight after 😄
Recently got my Super Duke and it is the ultimate lazy boy loony machine. I love the chugging from low revs when the taps are openned. One grumble, the throtlle had 3mm of slack play standard so blipping on the down change was very hard. i searched that problem on you tube and was sent to 'Racetorx' great idea they make small fillers that remove the play inside the twistgrip. sorted
I can't get enough watching your video Chops, on your recommendation I've purchased this road warrior. For 2 year's I've been watching all your new bike reviews, this was built exactly for me and the closer was putting a flask of rye,lol. Finally today they called me after 2 week's waiting, for sure now it will be delivered this Friday 😁. What first upgrade, full Akrapovic exhaust or slip-ons?
Oh you lucky lucky devil Ross. I'm rather jealous as I've been seriously missing this bike since she went home. Full Akro would be incredible if budget allows, would save so much weight too! Appreciate your continued support too buddy 👍
@@LambChopRides yes I finally got her last evening. I've never had a machine with electronics, I got the Teck package Holly smokes I must have just entered 21 century, no owner's manual until next week they told me. Talk about so many settings!!
As for all of your "niggles"... Most of the left hand switch gear actually does light up. If yours isnt then there is some sort of issue. The mirrors twist because they arent properly tightened down... but nobody keeps those ugly mirrors anyway. You can in fact just put it in night mode to have the orange dash at all times. Its black in track mode though. And look at the bottom of the dash because it says at all times whether the AWM is off or on. I totally agree that the turn signal switch sucks. BUT... I have 4k miles on mine and the indicator switch is doing just fine... but it definitely isnt satisfying.
Oh really... well that's good news as everything I didnt like is a non issue! I know you need to push the display forward on the joystick to show the temps and display option 👍
Chops, sounds like both you, and TeapotOne are quite smitten with this BEAST... could this be in Bruce’s garage soon? Or in yours?! I hope your Hypermotard doesn’t watch this, she’ll be right jealous 😁
Awesome review. I might have found my go to bike for next year. Can you tell me what navigation software you using on your phone? Or is it a navigation system?
Finally rode my mates 2020 super duke r and I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be so good even after watching a lot of bloggers saying how good it was. Engine pulls from everywhere and that front wheel lifts all the time. You can ride it sensibly if you have the willpower. 2020 one is a Smooth bike. . It’s crazy fun!!
I went to the doctor for severe depression.. he prescribed a Superduke R. Hopefully insurance covers the cost..
Worst thing about the super duke R is that KTM puts all the quickshifter hardware on every bike but STILL has the balls to charge you for a key to unlock their use. Absolute bollocks, IMO.
I purchased 2020 1290R the only good thing that KTM did was they included the quick shifter with the "Teck Pac" at $899. plus taxes here in Canada. I tested the Tuono then the 1290R , couple of Saturdays ago come Monday I wanted the 1290R the only problem was they only had it in black. The salesman told me I can give you the Tuono right now available the 2019,for same price. No told him, I was to receive the 1290R this past Friday, still no bike! Now he's saying this coming Thursday or Friday for sure, never had such aggravation on the purchase on new motorcycle, sure hope it's worth it?
On some bikes you have to buy the part and fit it, but still about the same cost.
Don’t forget loads of factory’s shut down and it’s going to take time to get bikes now.
KTM are such lovely people, especially when your bike shits itself for the umpteen time with known factory issues.
I’ve just bought a new gen 3 with £300 off list price including heated grips, quickshifter and track pack 😁👍
I wish my bike was like that. I thought I was saving money not getting the options. I wish I could just pay to get someone to unlock them. They don't exist.
Hello from France! I bought this last week as replacement of the V2. Fully agree with your comments. This is an exceptionally Fun Bike also for everyday use (alarm, optional heating grips and even heating saddle with good under saddle storage room) 6,0 litres/100 kms on an unreasonably fast 330 km trip this sunday. The Bike has only 2000 kms so I expect this to reduce a little. Thanks your for your excellent videos !
Hi have you fitted a heated seat . If Is it comfortable ?
I got a 2020 SUPERDUKE R, and everything you just said is on point, I love my bike and am glad to have one in my garage.
Loving your content at the moment Chops, just bought a 2020 SDR myself, absolutely awesome machine, I'm looking forward to your ZH2 and V4SF in-depth reviews.
So did I here in southern ,Ontario,Canada. Two weeks ago test ridden the Tuono back to back 1290R, within 24 hour's told salesman I wanted the 1290R ,but the orange/dark blue non in stock. Then offering me 2019 Tuono within electronic suspension, at same price very tempting, still wanting my 1290R this was 2 weeks ago, I was suppose to have it just last Friday. No fell through, this time told me found one promise me it will be ready this coming Thursday, sure hope it's worth it?
Ross guess you’re out on the bike?
Awesome review. Put a deposit down last night.. bring on collection this Thursday!! Cheers dude
Just picked mine up yesterday. It blew me away how much it just loves to lean. I've had gen1, and gen2, but this is night and day when it comes to cornering.
I've been getting the run around from the dealership last 2 weeks finding me the orange /dark blue, finally I get the call today that she will be delivered to my home this coming Friday. Never rode one, but being big guy and at 56 year's old sport bikes are a passed tense. Got my 2008 ZX-14 turbocharged for touring, this is perfect for country ride blasting and city riding. I can't wait see how it rides. Here in Canada you get Teck package with quick shifter extra $899. I guess Teck package is best you can get, they also had performance package?
@@ross5506 zx14 turbo! How fast is that in the top end, or is it focused on bottom end. I love those bikes when I get my unrestricted uk license I'm after either a 1999/2000 carbureted hayabusa unrestricted, or a zx14 gen 1.
Jaime Gonzalez I’m glad to hear that, I just bought a new gen 3..should have it next week 😁 I went for the new one because I love to corner hard, and of course pull big wheelies 😆👍😁
I gave this a 'thumbs up' before I even watched it as I find Mr LCR's video's very entertaining. Your enthusiasm is pretty obvious for this SDR. I'm in the market for my new bike at the moment and this was on the list but I just can't get over the looks of it. My other options are Ducati Monster S or the Triumph Speed Triple RS (I did toy with the idea of the new Ducati V4 but it's just too much money - £4K for a road legal Akra? Madness!!) Test riding them next week to try to make up my mind. There are too many great bikes about at the moment !!!!
Thanks Ian 👍 yes agreed so many good bikes and in all honesty you wont be disappointed with any of them! This is the golden age of motorcycles I think, so much choice and such an incredible selection
@@LambChopRides Waiting patently for the full review of the Ducati V4S sitting in your garage. When I phoned to book the test ride the salesman asked if I'd like to take one out but I've said no, told him it's too much money even though I could afford it. I think the Monster/Speed Triple will suit my style of riding more.
Bike sounds great, love the thought of a hyper naked, although my Street triple rs is enough at the moment even that 765 unit can turn you into a right hooligan. Cheers Choppsy
Chopsey, I must say, I've become a fan. Starting watching your friends Bruce and Andy and found you. Love your enthusiasm on these reviews!
Thanks matey appreciated 👍
Was going to order this bike but didn't because of all the reliability issues and bad warranty cases with dealers!
Went with a speed triple RS instead because I can trust it and build quality is better too
Sweet bike revie Chopsie. Truly a hooligans dream machine. Love my Gen.1 Happy New Year to ya . And safe travels
I knew you'd love it. FYI - You may have a faulty bike. The left switch gear is illuminated, and offers 4 settings...Off, Dark, Medium and Bright. It also tells you on the bottom of the screen if the Anti-Wheelie is off or on. "AWM OFF". I've had mine for about 3 months and I average 42 MPG and 150 miles per tank with a very heavy throttle hand. Only bad thing about the new SDR (and all KTMs) is the KTM My Ride app that pairs your phone with the bike so you can view Nav, music and phone calls on the screen is crap. I can't even pair my phone with the bike
I thought there was only 6 axis in this dimension CHOPS YOU BROKE THE WORLD !!!!
9-axis IMU... for when your bike is so powerful, it adds dimensions to the universe.
I don’t blame KTM for charging for the various electronic packs. It makes the bike cheaper and an easy upgrade route if a buyer cannot afford the extra. The packs cost seem reasonable to me. The people complaining probably are not buyers.
The bike is good value with or without the performance packs
Another great review Mr.chops, no idea why you don't have 200k+ subs by now!
Thanks James 👍👍
Excellent review, thinking its gotta go on the bucket bike list. KTM dealer 15 minutes away so the bank account is a bit frightened, who wants to retire anyway? That stated I could watch your outgo thousands of times, best one on the net my friend never failing to make me smile. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Super Duke and potentially wedging open my somewhat welded shut motorcycle wallet yet again. If I can swing my leg over it with pulling my groin (vertically challenged at 5’7”) it may be a go. Ciao.
Knew you'd love it Chops . Had mine for three weeks now and think it's incredible . Effortless speed and now with handling to match. Hands down the best road going super naked .
Others might disagree. In direct comparison tests the 2020 Tuono is still coming out on top.
@@fyorbane not really the same thing that's what is special about the duke ! If you don't believe me just sit on both bikes its chalk and cheese very different brilliant machines !
@@fyorbane You have a valid point their Boz . However I've had two Tuono's previous to the SDR and in pure performance terms they might be a small percentage better than the Ktm but factoring in service costs , comfort, and Aprilias abissmal warranty claims and spares service the Duke wins every time. Short test rides never factor this in . When youve spent 8 weeks of summer waiting for a wheel bearing under warranty you might agree with me
@@fyorbane To each there own.
@@theskitz75 i could of purchased either,but the 1290R was the bike i just purchased. Love it even with 7 kilometers. Got get slip-on the SC- project, SC-T is absolutely gorgeous with over 2 kg lost.
Oof! That metallic blue and orange colour scheme 😍
We need to get you more subscriber's. Your channel and you, deserve more support. Enjoyed the review 👍
Thanks buddy 👍
I’ve bet you’ve had a look around your garage.......🤔 “now what can I sell” 🤣
Doing that currently 🤣 MT09 has to go
Very good review new points none of the other reviews mentioned
The left switchgear is illuminated on my 2020 SDR, it's brightness has 3 levels of intensity. Must be a wiring issue on your bike.
Also, you can set it to stay on night mode...
OK could have missed that then... Whoops
mine is lit up also..
I just got mine few day's ago been raining so spent time figuring out teck package,can't seem get the traction control work when i put on track mode also the C1,C2 also having issues. I know that salesmen said KTM will have bluetooth working soon.
The idea of having electronics you don't even notice baffles me. Been riding since I was a kid but it was all bikes with no assists. Thinking about getting a bike with them soon, just don't know what to expect
"I don't feel like I have to just go banzai everywhere" Just what I wanted to hear, I got an mt-10 and love it but its just too aggressive and I find myself riding too fast all the time. Looks like i might be trading it in for this!
Yes it's a real issue isnt it especially when you can end up in jail!
I have a 1290 SD R , you just have to use self control and not go mad !!!, quite simple really, I drive an R8 V10 Spider but don't go everywhere at 120mph either in that !!!!.🏍👍🇬🇧
book test rides, new SD R has more sporty riding position.
@@tubeyouianzz nay lad, I don't want sporty on a nekked bike, otherwise I'd get a Sporty McSportbike.👍😬
What I did this year. From a MT10 to a Diavel 1260. And yes the Ducati is more enjoyfull to go slow but still will be able to go fast as hell. You should not fool yourself though becouse you probably will go fast on any bike becouse fast is fun. Just do it on the right places to minimize the risk. I will probably go V4 streetfighter next year. I done fooling myself lol.
Can I add rain mode is a good way to pot around. Still enough power to overtake etc just a smoother throttle.
16L tank 1300 cc, going to be visiting filling stations regularly. Still one of the most appealing super nakeds out there though. Great review 👍👍👍
That exhaust is the mutts nuts, love the sound as you crank it.
Couldn't agree more!
Great video Chops. Test riding one Monday I cannot wait
Hey just a couple things. the anti wheelie mode is indicated in perf mode, you will see "AWM: OFF" in the lower section of TFT, similarly for whole traction control also (MTC). Night mode is able to be set always on from somewhere in the menu too
Yes true 👍
Great review as always Chops 👍🙂.
This bike seems like the dog's goolies. Supernakeds nowadays are so advanced and outrageously fast it's amazing. I would love to own most of them if money was no object. Lol
Saturday morning would not be Saturday morning without a bit of Lambchops at breakfast time. Awesome video. Vroom Vroom.
Thank you sir 👍👍
It says if antiwheelie is off in bottom part of the display. Also what ABS mode you are. Anti wheelie is always on in sport, street and rain mode.
Fuelling is a massive issue. I love the fact that the KTM is enjoyable when you want to chill. Seems a really well balanced sorted machine that you can live with. I’m having a test ride next week. Have you ordered the mirrors yet? 😃
2 years later, where is your report. Did this vTwin shake you thoughts. Remember, sponsored reviews here.
@@vn3801im gonna get one soon as a daily driver lmfao, we'll see how it goes
I’ve just ordered a 2021 Superduke R. The switchgear is definitely illuminated here in Australia. I refused to pay for the quick shifter, the dealer didn’t charge me for it. Happy Days.
I took my 1290 superadventure in for a service today and they had one of these in the waiting area, couldn't believe how small it was, I will have to try one some day 😁
Anything probably beyond the original CB500 is probably too much for the road, or more acurately, more then anyone actually 'needs' for the road. It's a sad day we sold the CB500S. Keep Tightening (it) Mate.
Adding my two pence.
I had a gen2 1290 SDR and my opinion on the 1290 SDR is it is too much for the road. Yes it will go slow but who wants to go slow all the time. As a road bike to have fun on, the 1290 is to fast. I've now got a Duke 790 and love it. You can rag the 790, get it to pop, bang, burble, all well within life's tolerances. With the 1290 SDR, that's just not possible, it will hurt you, or get you locked up. I loved my 1290 SDR, but I love my Duke 790 more.
Plus, you get track pack, quick shifter, auto blipper blah blah blah, all for free. Mind if you're over 6ft, the 790 is a small bike. Oh, did I say I have a 1290 SAS too 😉
Very nice nick and good points! 👍
What a practical bike. Can store a McDonald's breakfast, flask of whisky or a fist!
Great vid chops, you clearly enjoyed the beast.
Yeah I loved it 😎😎
I guess that's where the tool kit would live
@@scottyuk Might also be under the rider seat next to the battery tray.
Great review of real-world riding, many thanks for doing this
I would love to own the KTM ! I will have to stay satisfied with my VTR for now .
I’ll second that too...I Love my VTR1000 ...don’t need anti wheelie mode 😎
Fun and informative review. Thanks.
Compliments on the camera placement and editing. Cool how that front camera holds you steady and shows the bike bumping and vibrating... and holds the horizon steady as you lean. Which camera is that? Oh, wait, I see your list. Thanks for that, too.
I rode one a few weeks ago I have had 1000cc superbIkes for years and luckier enough to have ridden most top bikes , I was so impressed so nice to ride the engine is stunning it totally shocked me , and I loved the brakes and handing , only down side it needs money spent to make it look better
Grat review thanks.
I feel I have a good take on this bike now.
Great review .. I will be sticking with my 2018 tuono fac for now but may well way change to one of these in 12 months or so.
Hi Lamb Chop i'm the guy that lives in S/W France.....Had mine a week too picked it up last weekend & immediately went to Spain & rode 500 km & of to Spain today & staying in a place called Sos Del Ray Catolico, back tomorrow & that should complete running-in...booked in next Thursday for service. I really wanted to change from 1290s after already having 4 but I know I made right choice ...absolutely love this bike. You're so right ...she is a beast but if you want to relax she can be a pussycat. Totally different bike to gen 1 & 2. Must go off to Viva Espana!!
Hi Gary, glad you agree and your route sounds incredible! Enjoy the bike matey you lucky devil!
Naughty! Great video chopsy! I want one but that's alot of money time you put qs track pack a exhaust tail tidy bobbins radiator gaurd the list goes on 🙄 be nearly 20k. Hopefully 2nd hand one will come up one day 🙏
Hi Chops,
Firstly, what a great review 👍. A joy to watch as well as informative. I loved your quote “What’s Austrian for Bellissimo?”🤣🤣🤣.
Secondly, your in trouble at my place because now I want one👍🏍.
This bike has it all...looks, power, agility, all the bells and whistles...Awesome.
All I’ve got to do to buy one is get a second mortgage, sell my first born and sell my soul 🤣.
I shouldn’t listen to you, you’ve made this thing too tempting 🤔.
As always...thanks for all your efforts to bring your channel to life👍🎥📺.
Cheers.
Thanks Peter really appreciated buddy 👍👍oh btw souls are with fa these days since this came out as everyone is selling them for it 😂
If you want night mode all the time you could find the light sensor for the screen and put a bit of tape over it, I want this bike badly. Went to the dealer and sat on one today but turned down a test ride as I haven't the money yet and I don't want to tease myself 😂
Another great review. You need to tell us soon on your opinion on which is the best super naked. My preference is the beast
Awesome video mate what a beast. Will say tho showing your speed is not a good idea.
It is def the Beast by name and nature! That headlight is awesome, and I like it's bum more than the old one too! :-)
Yeah certainly is Pete! Lovely bit of kit 😎😎
Great vid & bike. I absolutely love it. It's my favourite super naked by a mile. It's also not too expensive in relative terms compared to the competition & if you like a big a V-Twin, which I very much do, look no further imo. My only slight reservation is reliability as KTM's can be a bit iffy in that department at times.
Completely agree its incredible, KTM knocked it out the park with this one! I would buy one in a heartbeat if I was looking for a new bike
Bought the 2019 new last year and it is well beyond my riding ability. Doesn't wipe the smile off my face though.
Fantastic video this, ty alot man :) this KTM rocks so dam hard too
Most modern motorbikes are "too much for the road". Thank god for the good people at KTM who continue to make bikes that excite.
The brigade of riders who say things like that are lost and should take up golf!
Don't listen to that lot KTM they are confused and conflicted!! We want crazy machines that make us wonder how they perform like that. Not ones that bore us through safety.
Let the riders who think motorcycling should be sensible go and take up golf, and let the rest of us lose our licences and go to jail with big fat smiles on our faces if we so wish 😂😂😂
Thanks for the real review lovin ya work sir 🤙
Such a sexy bike, great video as always chops. 🏍
I mean with the rider aids nothing is too much for the road. Look at the new S1K and Fireblade....Best thing about a V-Twin is you can lug it, best road bike ever. My wife likes to ride with me so I opted for the SAS but its basically the same engine with a more comfortable platform. The Super Duke GT too hard to locate here in the US, but I love the SAS!
Nice vid Chops, the new Duke really is an amazing bit of kit isn't it - totally grabbed me and I was addicted like it was crack! Only thing for me was reliability and dealership service inconsistency - the actual bike I totally fell in love with.
Yeah incredible Bruce! I would have one on a heartbeat but dont do the sort of crazy mileage you do. My old gen 1.0 was rock solid never any issues and my 701 also faultless so I would certainly get one with confidence. Really interested to hear what you have gone for... 🤔
And this is how you motovlog. Beautiful.👌
Haha thanks Natto 👍
Get review as always! One thing you haven’t really mentioned was the build quality and ergos. I’ve had my gen 2 since it came out and I rode the new gen 3 recently - few things that instantly really stood out to me with a back to back ride was that the new bike definitely has more sporty ergos - the pegs are higher and you’re cantered over the front more, the build quality is a step above the old bike and it feels a bit more torquey in the middle of the rev range and thats comparing to my 2.0 with the full Akraprovic and race map. The new bikes such a great machine and ‘fixes’ all the flaws of the old bike - especially if you come from superbikes and are looking for something still sporty - the old bike has a more Supermoto position which some people may prefer. I’m really torn between trading my gen 2 in for this or the Tuono V4 factory (as the Tuono deals are so good and you’re getting a hell of a lot of bike for a lot less) - I’m just worried I’ll regret not having some variety and changing to a different engine (yum v4) / manufacturer for another 3 years if I get another SDR....
Yeah covered all the ergo stuff in the first ride video. And completely agreed with how you described it 👍
Great video, as they all are, one even better than the next! I noticed how often you used the clutch while riding at speeds that quick shifting should have been no problem. Just wondering...also wondering about Bellissimo in "Austrian"??
Great reviews !! as always .
Come on Chopsy do the dirty deed and get one ordered. You've gushed enough over it. 🤘
Great review! If you had to pick one, this or the Tuono?
Will go for the GT version with all improvements and short tour/pillion ability next year. It's a trick: "I bough this (Superduke) Grand Tourer--for US, dear......". I think that will be a heckuva do-it-all bike.
What a bike. Shirley you can make space in your garage for this gorgeous weapon? I've no doubt the H2 will be happy for the company to boot (and you can always buy a shed for the Duke). Come on Chopsie: you know it makes sense! 😉
Haha shhh your tempting me and I dont need much persuasion!
Just bought myself the same bike, was wondering what Mount type you used from the ultimate add-ons site as they have a case that fits my phone.
Cheers!
While i was waiting for my MT09 getting serviced the dealer gave me the keys to take the 890 Duke out for a ride and when i got back he gave me the key fob for the new Super duke R and said try this now haha both are brilliant bikes but wow the Superduke is a special machine i was sad to take it back such a nice bike to ride
Excellent review, enjoyed that
Thanks Gareth 👍
Test rode the 2020 beast last weekend and have to say that I enjoyed the 890R a lot more. 1290R felt too fat and clunky overall, 890R suits the roads way better.
We are doing a back to back comparison with 890R vs new Superduke at the end of September 👍
17:50 if you prefer the night mode orange you could cover the ambient light sensor to trick it into showing night mode all the time, probably a small piece of electrical tape would do it.
You can set it to Night mode permanently if you prefer the orange ;P
Not sure what you mean about the old SD being rough at low speeds. I have a 15 and it’s incredibly smooth at low speeds and low rpms
19hundo c Its all about selling really, you are correct there is nothing wrong with a 2015 or 2017 version Super Duke, in every new version there are little changes they must keep up with other brands and keep selling but the 2020 version is out of date already as there is now a RR Super Duke. Won't be long before Gen 4 will be out.
@@John-hf1ig looking forward to that!
So much want for this bike after riding it, I do know that you can generally get the tech pack thrown in when buying it.
Yeah I've heard that.. still lots of dosh though but I think worth it!
Lamb Chop Rides they’ve been selling well, but we all know what KTM do at the end of year, but are they hoping to not discount this one,?!?
They didn’t produce a bike for 10 weeks, I know the 890 is in demand and dealers are finding it hard to get hold of, 🤔
Definitely the highest on my list of next bike, don’t think I’ve ever ridden a bike that felt so complete
I think the way things are selling recently might not have the stock to discount this year!
Every KTM bikes are daaaaammmn fun even their 390 Duke is a seriously fun bike to ride...😍😍😍😍😍
Road riding Demon ,that what you are chops 👏
Haha 😂
By the sound of things, i can see a blown Kawa for sale on Ebay soon....
Great review Chops 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
British accent is the true beast that’s make this review sounds best than a gp style exhaust 😃
Sometimes there’s a perverse pleasure in just knowing you could blow everything around you into the weeds, but today call me Mr Speed Limits.........I did say Sometimes didn’t I 😜😎. Another fine review Mr Chops and the Fox Inn is in a place called Bramdean on the A272 a road built for this bike
I like, I want one, 😎👌 nice review chop's
I went from an Aprilia Tuono factory v4 1100 to an MT-10, because i couldn't go slow on the ape, yam is more comfortable riding position and i can go slow and look at the scenery lol, madness on tap, yam engine has more character also.
I'm really looking forward to your more in-depth review and comparison between this and the Kawasaki Z H2. Don't mind the looks of both bikes but the SDR seems to be the more carefully refined from what I've heard so far but not any real in-depth review out there on the Z H2 that I've seen. Thinking of going back to a Naked Bike at the end of this year so hopefully by then we may have a new MT10, S1000R out too as both of which seem to have fallen behind now and need a next level upgrade IMHO. Plan on test riding both the SDR & Z H2 around September / October time. I'm waiting as long as possible as I know I will buy one of them straight after 😄
Coming soon 👍👍
100hp is probably the limit of what you can realistically deploy on the road
Recently got my Super Duke and it is the ultimate lazy boy loony machine. I love the chugging from low revs when the taps are openned. One grumble, the throtlle had 3mm of slack play standard so blipping on the down change was very hard. i searched that problem on you tube and was sent to 'Racetorx' great idea they make small fillers that remove the play inside the twistgrip. sorted
Got one on my 690 👍
I can't get enough watching your video Chops, on your recommendation I've purchased this road warrior. For 2 year's I've been watching all your new bike reviews, this was built exactly for me and the closer was putting a flask of rye,lol. Finally today they called me after 2 week's waiting, for sure now it will be delivered this Friday 😁. What first upgrade, full Akrapovic exhaust or slip-ons?
Oh you lucky lucky devil Ross. I'm rather jealous as I've been seriously missing this bike since she went home. Full Akro would be incredible if budget allows, would save so much weight too! Appreciate your continued support too buddy 👍
@@LambChopRides yes I finally got her last evening. I've never had a machine with electronics, I got the Teck package Holly smokes I must have just entered 21 century, no owner's manual until next week they told me. Talk about so many settings!!
Got to love a well fueled bike. Not enough of them around
As for all of your "niggles"... Most of the left hand switch gear actually does light up. If yours isnt then there is some sort of issue. The mirrors twist because they arent properly tightened down... but nobody keeps those ugly mirrors anyway. You can in fact just put it in night mode to have the orange dash at all times. Its black in track mode though. And look at the bottom of the dash because it says at all times whether the AWM is off or on. I totally agree that the turn signal switch sucks. BUT... I have 4k miles on mine and the indicator switch is doing just fine... but it definitely isnt satisfying.
Oh really... well that's good news as everything I didnt like is a non issue! I know you need to push the display forward on the joystick to show the temps and display option 👍
That video was brilliant mr chops puts my mt10 to shame I may trade in and get the superduke at end of the year thanks from danny
The switch gear should illuminati on the left switch gear . It might be a fault or turned off in the settings
ooooh 4K60. How lucky are we 👌
really so the right hand controls how it feels , good information righ there lol , 6 axis not nine
Great vid as always would love one of these one day 🤞
Chops, sounds like both you, and TeapotOne are quite smitten with this BEAST... could this be in Bruce’s garage soon? Or in yours?! I hope your Hypermotard doesn’t watch this, she’ll be right jealous 😁
Yeah certainly are love the thing! I bet Bruce hasn't bought one.. will be surprised if he has
Awesome review. I might have found my go to bike for next year. Can you tell me what navigation software you using on your phone? Or is it a navigation system?
Yes its incredible have to say, I'm using the Calimoto App, very impressed with it
Don’t you worry about scraping the Insta360 OneX on the road in a tighter right hander?
I have a duke 125. Cant wait until i im old enough for this.
keep up good work:) great video