Absolutely love my Duke GP. Mine came with the quick shifter and tech pack already installed from the dealer. Got it with 1 mile so wasn’t a previous owner thing. Some say the quick shifter is finicky but i have had zero issues with it smooth as butter at all rpm’s just a bad ass machine
👌 Great to hear you are enjoying your GP. Yes I have heard some complaints about the QS, I rode an R model with the QS and found it brilliant. Must different per bike! Awesome bike to ride and very orange!! Cheers
Subscribed to your channel. Awesome review man 👏 it's a lot of orange that being said I'm getting mine tomorrow lol.. can't wait to twist the throttle! #throttletherapy
Welcome to the channel 👍 Thanks I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the video. Haha it certainly is orange, such a brilliant sports bike for the road. Congrats on your purchase and ride happy 😁
Good review. Yes the 890 is quite the precise nimble beast, great bike! Although as far as the quick shifter, at least my 21, R model has never worked quite properly. That said I do love my very orange KTM.
Thanks glad you liked the review 👍 That must be annoying with your QS, they are usually very good. Have you had someone look at it? Haha they certainly went all in on the orange.
Another great review. One thing that always bothered me was the silencer which seems to have been squashed the wrong way making the foot peg bracket stick out in a particularly ugly way. I want to turn it 90 degrees. Oh, and I love the bike.
Many thanks Ian, appreciate it and glad you liked the review. I actually quite like the squashed end of this exhaust! Just seems to flow with the lines of the bike, but just personal preference I suppose. Such a brilliant fun bike 👌
👍 Have not ridden it yet but think the 390 adv looks like a great bike. KTM are doing really well with their adv range at the moment. 🥳🥳 Congratulations, that is a brilliant step to make. Onwards and upwards in your motorcycle journey. So many good times to come for you. All the best
Hey. Scott here. My deal on triumph is not going to happen. I saw you reviewed this bike and wanted to see how you liked it. I found a 22 with 2500 miles with yoshamara exhaust for 7999. Tons of upgrades.
I have a new r..there are no downsides..it's interesting but I used to get backache on my fazer, and you'd think on this little thing with it's rock hard seat it would be awefull after an hour or two. but not a bit of it, I could ride for days no problem..all it needs is a screen just to take the edge off the air pressure at high speeds, and that's on its way..the perfect bike in my opinion
I have the R model as well. I rode a co-workers MT07 and just riding around the block my hips would cramp in an unbelievable way. Never had that issue with the Duke
👌 It is a fantastic ride. Almost the perfect sports bike for the road. Funnily enough I agree, it is surprisingly comfortable! Not sure if KTM did this intentionally but it is comfy. Great to hear how much you enjoy it. All the best
agree, the wind is bit of a PITA.....if they had small fairing kit that looked factory would be sweet.....the wind screens ive seen look kinda either ugly or just not enough to bother with
@@kirkdunn1379 I absolutely agree with you. I have been looking for a wind screen of some kind here in the last few weeks and I have yet to find one that even remotely fits the look of the bike. They are all terrible looking imo.
yeah the quick shifter isn't as good as other bikes from what I've heard.....i have the 890 R and its missed quite a few times, i don't really use it much if just cruising around....the suspension haven't quite found a good setting yet, seems there maybe too much rebound dampening while helps in holding a line extremely well doesn't offer a ton of bump compliance....still working on it.......faster more aggressive i ride it the better it seems.....tried comfort setting and front was just way too soft for how strong the front brake is.... TRACK mode really throws power down and pretty much ride in it full time, and Brembo brakes are incredibly strong....almost a bit too much maybe for some, though i love strong brakes.....even the rear has a lot of bite....the weight, handling, and motor are fantastic....the low end torque into mid-range in track mode is just incredible....i live in lower rpms, short shift and use the torque......ill take others word for how good this bike is Cuz its my first street bike though m very familiar with KTM offroad and MX bikes......kind of the same ironically....good brakes, motor, handling but suspension is kind of ok but not great coming from off road world still though an awesome bike with strange front head light
Haha summed up in one, an awesome bike with strange front light!!! It is the best middle weight naked bike in my opinion, love the torque, love the strong brakes. Shame about the quick shifter but I have heard it can vary per bike. I suppose the suspension is a little more tricky because of individual differences. At the end of the day it is a focused sports bike so will naturally be on the stiffer side. Cheers
I have the 1290 evo power never tap into on the road . 890 maybe a better road possible even on some tracks . Yet to find out . Only reason I bought the 1290 It came with panniers and got cruises , as I do tours . The 890 high exhaust gets in the way .
Hey there, I seem to have missed this video. I still have my Gen1 Super Duke 990 from 2006, I wonder how these two compare next to each other. I guess I have to make a trip down to the local KTM Dealer to find out. Cheers! 😃👍🏻
Al good, glad you caught it eventually 👍 O wow now that is becoming a classic, do you have it in all orange? I remember that bike from when I was younger!! Haha think they would be a very different ride. Cheers
@@redangrevival Back then I wanted it in orange, but it was three different shades of orange. One for the tank, the seat and the side covers… so all black it was! The only thing orange are the dials… and her heart. 😃👍🏻
I am yet to ride the Super Duke GT, but think I would agree with you on that. Same amount of fun just more comfortable 👌 More my style. Not ridiculous at all, I struggle to get my head around the amount of orange haha
I like the features and the ride. My 18-21 yr old self would love it. But I think anyone over the age of 25 would just look silly pulling up on the Hot Wheels motorcycle.
I tend to agree! The looks are possibly a bit much for me also. However the ride is brilliant and could be enough to make me ignore the looks. I think KTM should perhaps experiment with a different colour scheme.
A good point, no I wouldn't!! Not usually my style of motorcycle but it is a very fun and capable ride! I can completely understand why people get into these sorts of bikes 😁 👍 What a beautiful car, didn't catch the model unfortunately.
@@redangrevival thank you so much for taking the time to reply... It's my first big bike so whatever I buy I'll be happy to just get out and ride, I do want something I could track hence looking at the duke.... P.s your reviews are really really good, your passion, honesty and knowledge on the models come through. Still think the hornet may make a better first all rounder.. my instructors are adamant I'd be fine on a speed triple/middleweight... I'm an older guy, learned progressively and am Heavy!!!
They are fantastic bikes to ride 👍 If you have your heart set on one then I wouldn't let the reliability problems put you off! Yes there are bad cases, but some lots of KTM owners have no problems at all.
If you were spending this kind of money and have done your homework. You’d never buy this model. It would absolutely be the 890r with the more aggressive geometry, more power and stonking suspension and brake set up.
👍 I agree and do explain this at the end of the video! Really the GP is just a standard model but with a different paint scheme. I would personally go for the R.
I dunno. I ended up with a 2022 890gp. I really wanted an 890r at the time but there were none available within a few hrs drive and noone knew when any more were coming. I did bust the rear shock quickly as I live down a dirt road thats pretty rough and I outweigh the factory rider settings by alot. Ended up with a ktech adjustable rear shock and will be going to the Matris carts up front. The rottweiler rotor kit and 1290 brembo calipers/17rcs corsa corta and its better off than the R. I understand the WP Apex on the R model really isnt all that great, no preload setting and very little spring selection. If you want it right, you need carts and a shock.
Haha, yup they are great fun to ride these sorts of bikes. But honestly just too much of a sport focused ride for me 🥴 I can definitely appreciate the fun factor, but not naturally my style of bike. Give me the T100 any day 😁
Totally agree. Class, elegance and serenity. I may be rev bombing it in every tunnel but I won't be wheelie-ing it down the road being chased by police 😈
Excellent video no bs just the facts no drama thank you.
👍 Many thanks I appreciate that and really glad you enjoyed the video.
Absolutely love my Duke GP. Mine came with the quick shifter and tech pack already installed from the dealer. Got it with 1 mile so wasn’t a previous owner thing. Some say the quick shifter is finicky but i have had zero issues with it smooth as butter at all rpm’s just a bad ass machine
👌 Great to hear you are enjoying your GP. Yes I have heard some complaints about the QS, I rode an R model with the QS and found it brilliant. Must different per bike!
Awesome bike to ride and very orange!! Cheers
@@redangrevival I have the base 890 and it works perfect, I think it needed a firmware update.
Subscribed to your channel. Awesome review man 👏 it's a lot of orange that being said I'm getting mine tomorrow lol.. can't wait to twist the throttle! #throttletherapy
Welcome to the channel 👍 Thanks I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the video. Haha it certainly is orange, such a brilliant sports bike for the road. Congrats on your purchase and ride happy 😁
Good review. Yes the 890 is quite the precise nimble beast, great bike! Although as far as the quick shifter, at least my 21, R model has never worked quite properly. That said I do love my very orange KTM.
Thanks glad you liked the review 👍 That must be annoying with your QS, they are usually very good. Have you had someone look at it?
Haha they certainly went all in on the orange.
My Duke 890 R QS is crap...
Another great review. One thing that always bothered me was the silencer which seems to have been squashed the wrong way making the foot peg bracket stick out in a particularly ugly way. I want to turn it 90 degrees. Oh, and I love the bike.
Many thanks Ian, appreciate it and glad you liked the review. I actually quite like the squashed end of this exhaust! Just seems to flow with the lines of the bike, but just personal preference I suppose. Such a brilliant fun bike 👌
I like the looks! Went to look at 390 adv other day but apparently none due for ages.
Passed mod 1, one more to go🤞
👍 Have not ridden it yet but think the 390 adv looks like a great bike. KTM are doing really well with their adv range at the moment.
🥳🥳 Congratulations, that is a brilliant step to make. Onwards and upwards in your motorcycle journey. So many good times to come for you. All the best
Congratulations!🏆
@@lilynorthover8378 Ta x.
Great video 👍 I’d love one but it’s got to be the R .
Thanks Paul glad you liked the vid. Yes I completely agree, think the extra money is well worth it for the R model 👍
Great Video. I always forget to look at KTM but it appears that in the R version that’s it’s priced equal to the new Ducati Monster.
Thanks 👍 They are very orange haha but if you can over look that then KTM's are really worth ago!!
Great review bud,Bet its great fun to ride but a bit too "naughty" for me! ...My XSR is hooligan enough!
Thanks 👍 Yup too be honest it is an amazing motorbike, but it does lack a bit of class! The XSR has the right amount of hooligan mixed with class 👌
BTW i love the GP color scheme over the R....ive seen a few Rs with graphic kit and they looked pretty nice.....
👍 I think they will sell a few GP models over the R because people like the colour scheme!!
I've got the 1290 version because with great horse power, comes great irresponsibility!
Well said 👌
That's in Swindon. I ride my 890 duke R through these streets and these bikes are actual beauties. #superscalpel #ktm
👍 Yup borrowed the bike from Blade motorcycles in Swindon. Do a lot of my test rides there! Fantastic bike, I would definitely go for the R model.
I'll stick with my Speedmaster for my wheelies ;-))
Cheers Angus
😉 haha. Hard to even compare the two. Take Speedy every day of the week
Hey. Scott here. My deal on triumph is not going to happen. I saw you reviewed this bike and wanted to see how you liked it. I found a 22 with 2500 miles with yoshamara exhaust for 7999. Tons of upgrades.
Sounds like a beauty 😎
I have a new r..there are no downsides..it's interesting but I used to get backache on my fazer, and you'd think on this little thing with it's rock hard seat it would be awefull after an hour or two. but not a bit of it, I could ride for days no problem..all it needs is a screen just to take the edge off the air pressure at high speeds, and that's on its way..the perfect bike in my opinion
I have the R model as well. I rode a co-workers MT07 and just riding around the block my hips would cramp in an unbelievable way. Never had that issue with the Duke
👌 It is a fantastic ride. Almost the perfect sports bike for the road. Funnily enough I agree, it is surprisingly comfortable! Not sure if KTM did this intentionally but it is comfy.
Great to hear how much you enjoy it. All the best
agree, the wind is bit of a PITA.....if they had small fairing kit that looked factory would be sweet.....the wind screens ive seen look kinda either ugly or just not enough to bother with
@@kirkdunn1379 I absolutely agree with you. I have been looking for a wind screen of some kind here in the last few weeks and I have yet to find one that even remotely fits the look of the bike. They are all terrible looking imo.
yeah the quick shifter isn't as good as other bikes from what I've heard.....i have the 890 R and its missed quite a few times, i don't really use it much if just cruising around....the suspension haven't quite found a good setting yet, seems there maybe too much rebound dampening while helps in holding a line extremely well doesn't offer a ton of bump compliance....still working on it.......faster more aggressive i ride it the better it seems.....tried comfort setting and front was just way too soft for how strong the front brake is....
TRACK mode really throws power down and pretty much ride in it full time, and Brembo brakes are incredibly strong....almost a bit too much maybe for some, though i love strong brakes.....even the rear has a lot of bite....the weight, handling, and motor are fantastic....the low end torque into mid-range in track mode is just incredible....i live in lower rpms, short shift and use the torque......ill take others word for how good this bike is Cuz its my first street bike though m very familiar with KTM offroad and MX bikes......kind of the same ironically....good brakes, motor, handling but suspension is kind of ok but not great coming from off road world
still though an awesome bike with strange front head light
Haha summed up in one, an awesome bike with strange front light!!!
It is the best middle weight naked bike in my opinion, love the torque, love the strong brakes. Shame about the quick shifter but I have heard it can vary per bike.
I suppose the suspension is a little more tricky because of individual differences. At the end of the day it is a focused sports bike so will naturally be on the stiffer side. Cheers
I have the 1290 evo
power never tap into on the road . 890 maybe a better road possible even on some tracks . Yet to find out . Only reason I bought the 1290 It came with panniers and got cruises , as I do tours . The 890 high exhaust gets in the way .
good reason to buy the 1290. But yes I agree, 890 better and more fun on road!
yahoo- RedAn~ you created great edition- 🤞
Haha was a fun ride!! Cheers
Hey there, I seem to have missed this video. I still have my Gen1 Super Duke 990 from 2006, I wonder how these two compare next to each other. I guess I have to make a trip down to the local KTM Dealer to find out. Cheers! 😃👍🏻
Al good, glad you caught it eventually 👍 O wow now that is becoming a classic, do you have it in all orange? I remember that bike from when I was younger!! Haha think they would be a very different ride. Cheers
@@redangrevival Back then I wanted it in orange, but it was three different shades of orange. One for the tank, the seat and the side covers… so all black it was! The only thing orange are the dials… and her heart. 😃👍🏻
@@jmlupoludowicy1239 Fair enough 👌An awesome bike
Looks like KTM got some bloke down the Pub to design the exhaust.
While he was pissed.
😂
KTM Best bike I Have ridden? The 1290 super Duke GT. Comfortable and Nuts! But I can't deal with Orange, ridiculous I know but there we are.
I am yet to ride the Super Duke GT, but think I would agree with you on that. Same amount of fun just more comfortable 👌 More my style. Not ridiculous at all, I struggle to get my head around the amount of orange haha
I like the features and the ride. My 18-21 yr old self would love it. But I think anyone over the age of 25 would just look silly pulling up on the Hot Wheels motorcycle.
I tend to agree! The looks are possibly a bit much for me also. However the ride is brilliant and could be enough to make me ignore the looks. I think KTM should perhaps experiment with a different colour scheme.
@@redangrevival Don't agree at all! The smiles on my face would tell people I'm on the right bike!
@@johnDukemaster Absolutely fair enough 👌It is an amazing bike. I am personally just not sold on the colour!
@@redangrevival Fair enough! We can't all chase the same!
i am 54 yrs old my first street bike, lol.......age does not matter to the person riding.....only to those watching and observing
Pretty knarly looking bike.
Yup!! Certainly in your face style 😂 Not really my style, but very impressive to ride
@@redangrevival Mine either, but it does look like fun.
Build quality better than Triumph? Not a chance, from an ex-790 Duke owner!
No, I now agree with that. Definitely not better
But would you ride across America on it?🤔😎
The classic Ferrari is... Classic. These opportunities should never be missed.
A good point, no I wouldn't!! Not usually my style of motorcycle but it is a very fun and capable ride! I can completely understand why people get into these sorts of bikes 😁
👍 What a beautiful car, didn't catch the model unfortunately.
@@redangrevival Oh yeah. Not my thing, but if I were 40 years younger - I'd be drooling over the idea.
This Vs the new hornet is on my list. Which edges it for you?
Good question! Regardless of price I would go with the KTM 890 👍 Really a level up, in terms of power to the Hornet.
@@redangrevival and is there a distinct difference to the GP and R?
@@jamesoreilly9223 The R actually comes with more equipment. The GP really is just the paint job!
@@redangrevival thank you so much for taking the time to reply... It's my first big bike so whatever I buy I'll be happy to just get out and ride, I do want something I could track hence looking at the duke.... P.s your reviews are really really good, your passion, honesty and knowledge on the models come through. Still think the hornet may make a better first all rounder.. my instructors are adamant I'd be fine on a speed triple/middleweight... I'm an older guy, learned progressively and am Heavy!!!
@@jamesoreilly9223 Thanks glad you enjoying the videos 👍 The Hornet would be a great first bike
I really like the look of ktm, but all the reliability problems and price keeps me away from them.
They are fantastic bikes to ride 👍 If you have your heart set on one then I wouldn't let the reliability problems put you off!
Yes there are bad cases, but some lots of KTM owners have no problems at all.
I’d rather have the R model as it’s substantially better in the parts department.
👍 I agree! The GP is really just a paint job.
👍😎😎😎👍
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If you were spending this kind of money and have done your homework. You’d never buy this model. It would absolutely be the 890r with the more aggressive geometry, more power and stonking suspension and brake set up.
👍 I agree and do explain this at the end of the video! Really the GP is just a standard model but with a different paint scheme. I would personally go for the R.
@@redangrevival I’m going to go and ride an 890r in the summer if I can. I really want to see what they’re like to ride.
@@VFactory-vl5fi 👍 Highly recommend it, they are a great ride!
I dunno. I ended up with a 2022 890gp. I really wanted an 890r at the time but there were none available within a few hrs drive and noone knew when any more were coming. I did bust the rear shock quickly as I live down a dirt road thats pretty rough and I outweigh the factory rider settings by alot. Ended up with a ktech adjustable rear shock and will be going to the Matris carts up front. The rottweiler rotor kit and 1290 brembo calipers/17rcs corsa corta and its better off than the R. I understand the WP Apex on the R model really isnt all that great, no preload setting and very little spring selection. If you want it right, you need carts and a shock.
Hmmmm light, powerful, feels like a turbo charged 125? Hooligan bike 🤔 No no, back in your box Mr. Toad! You won't kill yourself on a Triumph T100! 😏
Probably not, but you will still have a smile on you face 👌
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Haha, yup they are great fun to ride these sorts of bikes. But honestly just too much of a sport focused ride for me 🥴 I can definitely appreciate the fun factor, but not naturally my style of bike. Give me the T100 any day 😁
Totally agree. Class, elegance and serenity. I may be rev bombing it in every tunnel but I won't be wheelie-ing it down the road being chased by police 😈
@@lilynorthover8378 haha 👍
No its the 890 R
Colour scheme screams youthful of which I'm not. Not 4 me.
Haha! Yes I am neither a fan of the colour scheme. Not enough orange 😂
am 54 and ride the R version, lol.......its all perception and frame of mind
Those mirrors are just so hideous
Personally think it really looks horrible and reflects massive bad taste.
The aestethics of a bike or a car do count at the end of the day in my view
It is certainly an acquired taste!
@@redangrevival 😂
It kinda looks a little cheap and plasticee.
Yup the looks are certainly different and orange!