@@LambChopRides If you need a loan from your friendly central bank then you sure as fuck can not afford it! If the money is not in your account then you can not have it, son ...
Hi Lamb Chop. I'm the guy that lives in S/W France. I've already had 2 gen 1 & 2 gen 2 Super Dukes. I tried one of these recently back to back with the new Streetfighter because i'd like achange from the KTM but as a road bike I much preferred the Ktm. The Ducati is a fab thing but you have to rev it to get the most from it so that means insane speeds whereas the 1290 with that incredible midrange is much nicer & friendlier. Picking up my gen 3 1290 this weekend.
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and now I'm always worried about the government taking my license for having fun. Whenever I go for an overtake I open the throttle, look down and realise I'm doing over 100.
Great review, you were like a kid in a sweet shop, me thinks you like. Watched yours and Bruce’s review of this bike and you both really liked it. Be very interesting on your comparison between the KTM and Kawasaki. Got a 2017 Superduke GT so can’t wait for the new GT coming out think it will be awesome. Brilliant entertainment Chops 👍
Great vid chopsy. The answer as to why certain things were not included in previous models is cost. Having preloaded forks, inverted forks, etc gets to cost of production and price point of sale.
Upgrading from 2018-2020 SD shortly, can't wait. Chassis on gen two is still compromised, even after fitting the WP Pro suspension it didn't fix it, felt the immediate improvement from test ridingf gen 3, sold.
Thanks so much for your input, on this great motorcycle. Your the only reviewer on TH-cam, that answered my question vibration. Good to hear that's it's not bad. Going to KTM this coming Saturday. Is it worth getting extended warranty, with so much electronics? I'll be owning it for few year's. Great review! 🇨🇦
Great review John. We took both the 20 Tuono and this out yesterday (mate bought the superduke) I’ve always loved the Tuono but I was blown away with the superduke, never had the feeling I wanted with the gen 1 and 2 models, exactly what you said about the front end, the new one feels so complete, the engine can be docile if you don’t want to be mental, as a warm weather touring bike it will be ace. For track it will be loads better and for general hoonage a new license isn’t needed! Definitely at the top of my next bike list!
Nice! I’d get this in a heart beat if it wasn’t for the insurance nightmare here in London. Clean license, never made a claim, bike garaged = £3,300 a year! If I run the same quote with an address outside of London it’s £300 a year. Yes, London has a problem with bike crime, but per capita it’s actually quite low on the list. What the hell is going on!
Another high quality presentation with your unique infectious enthusiasm !😁 Together with TMF 👑 of TH-cam 🏍 videos I am always looking forward with great expectations and have never been disappointed, since watching your channel💪 Coming Friday I will be testriding a KTM 1090 Adventure ( love the word “ Adventure “😉) and I am anxious to learn if the KTM - feeling will be as contagious as your vlogs are ! Many greetings from 🇳🇱
Another great review,I opted for the GT version, need to try it before you buy the naked.Looking forward to your ZH2 review actually chose the GT over that bike just couldn’t get comfortable on it I’m too tall.I preferred the electronics on the KTM also just my opinion.🏍👍🍻
Morning Mr Chops. Really enjoyed vid and interesting to compare your review with teapotone - its fair to say you both loved it! Look forward to next vid.
I bought a Velocity moto LC900 after watching your review. I've got a similar feeling after watching this! Wonder can it be any more fun/fast/scary than my MT10. Lots of vloggers appear to have KTM vids out, yours is the only one I've watched right to the end. Class. 👍👍👍
Great vid, really looked forward too this. It's definitely my favourite super naked & I like the stance of this latest one. I always think they're pointless but then I see a review & desperately want one lol. I just love a big a V-Twin & they're so rare these days. Fantastic. It's definitely a bike I'd like to own before I stop riding!
Lamb Chop Rides that’s very cool, borrowed the Gen 3 today and loved it, best thing compared to my Gen 2 was the quickshifter and the way it turned into the corners, got back on my Gen 2 and realised what a brill bike it still is, just a tad more agricultural 😜
Tested one earlier this week, loved it. BUT had MTC failure come up on dash, nearly killed me when the traction failed mid corner on the gas and throttle went non responsive. Think this was an issue on earlier models? Doesn't put me off-hopefully a one off, will be going for a longer demo and deposit time. Awesome machine that I need in my life!
Great review! I test rode the 2020 super duke R and tuono factory back to back last weekend. Both bikes are amazing in there own right. I'd not previously ridden a gen1/2... I was surprised how sporty it felt. Both have amazing plush suspension, totally agree the ktm just falls into the corners. But we all have different personal preferences and the Aprillia suited my riding style more so that's where my readys went. I did get a better deal on the tuono, 15k with a carbon akrapovic and tune thrown in. I just have a painful two week wait for it now 😭
I've been waiting for your view on this. I'm taking my 19 plate gt for a service in july and I asked to take the new R out on test. I'm like you, I know it's going to be good but I hope it's not so good I feel the need to take it home. Happy Father's Day 👍
An informative and cool video. I wish more tests would inform us how the tested bike behaves with revs below 3000 or when riding in town in low traffic. Most tests focus on how the bike behaves in canyons or twisties, how the bike behaves when is pushed, or above the speed limit...which is wrong. My key takeaways is that the old 1290 is a pain in low traffic like most old Ducati and that it’s front end doesn’t inspire confidence as the new bike. The new bike is better by any standard... if we forget those ugly & chunky pipes underneath the engine. Keep up the good work 👍🏻. This was a good review 🏆🏆
I have no idea how anyone who adores torque, soul and character, can own anything other than a big single or twin. And it trumps ultimate bhp, smoothness and an inline 3 or 4 everytime. IMHO.....
Nice 1 chops Bought a new tuono start of the year. & was waiting 2 get 1st service done, then lock down. It was sitting 3 months, so I bought a 1190 adventure 2 tie me over, luv it bumpy rds bring it on . 😂🤣
I bought my gen1 second hand and it's fueling right at low revs is absolutely fine. Maybe the previous owner had the fueling set up to go with the can🤷♂️
It’s got KTM written all over it, not LCR! Come on, it’s about time you get one now. I got one 2 months ago, wasn’t planning on getting a Gen 3, but a Gen 2 next summer, but after all the reviews saying it’s a better bike than the old model I changed my mind when I found an ex demo Gen 3 for £12,300. Only put a few hunkered miles on it so far. I’m very happy with the changes they have made over the Gen 2 I test rode.
Looking forward to see how you compare this to the new kawasaki and maybe the Ducati Streetfighter if you're lucky enough to test ride that machine. Great video again chops 👍🙂
Hilarious! I’ve never heard you gush so much 007. When it comes to bikes I believe we deserve what makes us happy; after all you only live once. Or in your case, twice.
Great review ! You fancy doing a review of BMW urban GS , seen your pal Missenden has done one , but be interested to see your option from a big guy point of view
Great video as always! Hopefully you get to try out the new 890 Duke, and report back if that's the more sensible everyday road bike, since the power of this one maybe too irresistible not to get in trouble on the streets. Cheers Chopsy!
So ktm tries to be like Tuono 🤣 I wonder why? I tried GT and yes, it is too vertical like old R, I agree with all comments regarding riding position. Without light lean on steering, you do not feel front wheel. Greetings all GS riders 😉 Great review! 👍
Hey Chopsey... Now that you have ridden the Streetfighter V4, compared to the 1290r, which bike would buy and why? Im about to buy, but no Streetfighters here in NZ to test ride.
I've much problems with electronics of this bike. I can't brake around the corners because the ABS work and the bike hasn't able to break! It's a dangerous bike! Now i use that without controls. On 30 june have a date with ktm store.
Nice vid chops, I had a demo yesterday, and I have a gen2, and agree that the gen 3 front end is a super improvement over the 2, also less vibration, although still a hooligans bike, this seemed a friendlier hooligans bike, The jury’s out on the big bucks difference over the gen 2 trade in with all the bells and whistles added on, but I have a test on the Tuono yet, what’s your choice gen 3 or Tuono?
Fantastic fun, but can you really open it up ever on a public road. Its gonna last if you buy one for road use because your rarely gonna be stressing the bike. Take it the track Chops need to see it there, can't really tell what its capable of on a road ride.
Sorry Lamby, it is THAT GOOD! I bet you buy one :P You're correct, this new SDR with all of the electronics turned off, and in Track mode, it's mental. BTW, I'm guessing your brake issues on the previous SDR was the pads. I put EBC HH on my Gen 1 and they were perfect
Want one. But it would kill me. Put a 7" round Lucas front headlight on it. Have someone make a pretty 4 gallon teardrop ally tank and bin all the plastics. Paint it silver/black a la Norton. So it doesnt look like a KTM. Could be the ultimate naked....
‘They tyres will last 500 miles’... what you meant to say is the rear would last 500 miles and the front would last 20,000 miles as it’s seldom on the road 👍
Collecting mine tomorrow this just upped the excitement 😂
Enjoy mate looks an awesome bike
you bastard
Lucky man!
@@LambChopRides If you need a loan from your friendly central bank then you sure as fuck can not afford it! If the money is not in your account then you can not have it, son ...
Ray Gun some one’s jealous...
Been waiting for this review from this man!
Hi Lamb Chop. I'm the guy that lives in S/W France. I've already had 2 gen 1 & 2 gen 2 Super Dukes. I tried one of these recently back to back with the new Streetfighter because i'd like achange from the KTM but as a road bike I much preferred the Ktm. The Ducati is a fab thing but you have to rev it to get the most from it so that means insane speeds whereas the 1290 with that incredible midrange is much nicer & friendlier.
Picking up my gen 3 1290 this weekend.
Yeah heard that about SF, hopefully riding one Friday so will see for myself 👍
Just picked mine up last wednesday. 1000kms down and loving it.
200 miles around the Peak District on mine yesterday, my hands and wrists are killing me today from hanging on so tight, and I love it, POWER........
Living the dream chops ZH2 and the Duke at the same time, awesome.
Don't forget half of Ducati too!
Own a GT and test rode one of these in Feb, this brought it all back how tight and useable the gen 3 is.
Looks and sounds so good. Looking forward to the 1290r vs ZH2 comparison. Keep up the good work Chops!
I’m very interested to see the next GT model using this frame and engine.
cbrfalco basically the frame is from the RC8R look the pics side by side
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and now I'm always worried about the government taking my license for having fun. Whenever I go for an overtake I open the throttle, look down and realise I'm doing over 100.
Take it to a track once a month and get all the speed demons out of your system
@@rockyp3917 so true
Great review, you were like a kid in a sweet shop, me thinks you like. Watched yours and Bruce’s review of this bike and you both really liked it. Be very interesting on your comparison between the KTM and Kawasaki. Got a 2017 Superduke GT so can’t wait for the new GT coming out think it will be awesome. Brilliant entertainment Chops 👍
That dash is like a television!
Great vid chopsy. The answer as to why certain things were not included in previous models is cost. Having preloaded forks, inverted forks, etc gets to cost of production and price point of sale.
I just threw some BST rapid Teks on mine, feels like a 600 with these wheels. Akra full system and carbon bits coming soon! It's an amazing bike!
I bought one! AMAZING BIKE! Sold my V4 Speciele for one!
WARNING! I forgot to mention I got caught speeding while running it in, first time in 10+ years, it WANTS TO GO FAST!
Upgrading from 2018-2020 SD shortly, can't wait. Chassis on gen two is still compromised, even after fitting the WP Pro suspension it didn't fix it, felt the immediate improvement from test ridingf gen 3, sold.
Thanks so much for your input, on this great motorcycle. Your the only reviewer on TH-cam, that answered my question vibration. Good to hear that's it's not bad. Going to KTM this coming Saturday. Is it worth getting extended warranty, with so much electronics? I'll be owning it for few year's. Great review! 🇨🇦
Great review John.
We took both the 20 Tuono and this out yesterday (mate bought the superduke) I’ve always loved the Tuono but I was blown away with the superduke, never had the feeling I wanted with the gen 1 and 2 models, exactly what you said about the front end, the new one feels so complete, the engine can be docile if you don’t want to be mental, as a warm weather touring bike it will be ace. For track it will be loads better and for general hoonage a new license isn’t needed!
Definitely at the top of my next bike list!
Great review 👏, looks and sounds like a winner!!! Cool to see you wearing Knox Urbane Pro Shirt and Handroid Pod gloves too!
Thanks Aaron! Yeah still loving the Knox kit
@@LambChopRides that's great glad to hear! 👍
Ah... A Chops vid and a beverage from Cloudwater. The perfect summer evening👍
Nice! I’d get this in a heart beat if it wasn’t for the insurance nightmare here in London. Clean license, never made a claim, bike garaged = £3,300 a year! If I run the same quote with an address outside of London it’s £300 a year. Yes, London has a problem with bike crime, but per capita it’s actually quite low on the list. What the hell is going on!
Another high quality presentation with your unique infectious enthusiasm !😁
Together with TMF 👑 of TH-cam 🏍 videos
I am always looking forward with great expectations and have never been disappointed, since watching your channel💪
Coming Friday I will be testriding a KTM 1090 Adventure ( love the word “ Adventure “😉) and I am anxious to learn if the KTM - feeling will be as contagious as your vlogs are !
Many greetings from 🇳🇱
Thanks Roeland 👍👍
Got a new 790 and that's a beast.great fun but this looks mental
She’s a keeper Chops, you know it !
Looking forward to your final thoughts.
Good review again 👍👍👍.
Another great review,I opted for the GT version, need to try it before you buy the naked.Looking forward to your ZH2 review actually chose the GT over that bike just couldn’t get comfortable on it I’m too tall.I preferred the electronics on the KTM also just my opinion.🏍👍🍻
All 3 bikes back to back to back !! Will get over a Million views in a week!!!!!
Great bike and upload.. To think there are folk out there now that have never ridden powerful bikes without rider aids.
Morning Mr Chops. Really enjoyed vid and interesting to compare your review with teapotone - its fair to say you both loved it! Look forward to next vid.
Brilliant! Thanks Mr Chops. The new SDR and the Kawasaki at the same time! This is going to be the ultimate NA/forced induction face off!
I bought a Velocity moto LC900 after watching your review. I've got a similar feeling after watching this! Wonder can it be any more fun/fast/scary than my MT10. Lots of vloggers appear to have KTM vids out, yours is the only one I've watched right to the end. Class. 👍👍👍
Thanks fella, yeah few of us got KTM's at the moment. Just the way it's worked out, just a coincidence
Here we go finally you give me this. I was waiting for so long time ty man
It’s collection day 🤪😜🤪😜🤪🫣
Cracking review mate, your reviews always the best in my opinion👍
Thanks Richard 👍
Great first review video. Mr Chops keep talking and you'll be a KTM owner again. Awesome bike !!!
What have you just done chops 😩 I’ve just sold my gen 2, I can see gen 3 coming now 😄
Do it!! 😂
I rode my mates today, I was gob smacked how good it was 👌👍🕺
Great vid, really looked forward too this. It's definitely my favourite super naked & I like the stance of this latest one. I always think they're pointless but then I see a review & desperately want one lol. I just love a big a V-Twin & they're so rare these days. Fantastic. It's definitely a bike I'd like to own before I stop riding!
That looks like a whole load of fun
what a bike I bet in a full fairing it would be a beast and I would say there’s not much it wouldn’t compete with
Been waiting for this Vid!!! Awesome work!
brill mate, My Bro gets his next week so looking forward to doing a comparison vid with my Gen 2, cheers, Grant
did your bro upgrade from the 2017 or has he had bikes since?
@ Grant, I'll ask you is it worth the £4 to £5K more for this bike compared to yours?
My brother in law just bought one now too!
Lamb Chop Rides that’s very cool, borrowed the Gen 3 today and loved it, best thing compared to my Gen 2 was the quickshifter and the way it turned into the corners, got back on my Gen 2 and realised what a brill bike it still is, just a tad more agricultural 😜
Brilliant video chops lovely ktm I have the mt10 but may go for the ktm next year .get it chops enjoy yourself. Thanks from Danny
I bet Chops will end up buying this one.
Tested one earlier this week, loved it. BUT had MTC failure come up on dash, nearly killed me when the traction failed mid corner on the gas and throttle went non responsive. Think this was an issue on earlier models?
Doesn't put me off-hopefully a one off, will be going for a longer demo and deposit time.
Awesome machine that I need in my life!
Great review! I test rode the 2020 super duke R and tuono factory back to back last weekend. Both bikes are amazing in there own right. I'd not previously ridden a gen1/2... I was surprised how sporty it felt. Both have amazing plush suspension, totally agree the ktm just falls into the corners. But we all have different personal preferences and the Aprillia suited my riding style more so that's where my readys went. I did get a better deal on the tuono, 15k with a carbon akrapovic and tune thrown in. I just have a painful two week wait for it now 😭
and the sound of tuono is 10 times better...and faster too
I've been waiting for your view on this. I'm taking my 19 plate gt for a service in july and I asked to take the new R out on test. I'm like you, I know it's going to be good but I hope it's not so good I feel the need to take it home. Happy Father's Day 👍
An informative and cool video. I wish more tests would inform us how the tested bike behaves with revs below 3000 or when riding in town in low traffic. Most tests focus on how the bike behaves in canyons or twisties, how the bike behaves when is pushed, or above the speed limit...which is wrong. My key takeaways is that the old 1290 is a pain in low traffic like most old Ducati and that it’s front end doesn’t inspire confidence as the new bike. The new bike is better by any standard... if we forget those ugly & chunky pipes underneath the engine. Keep up the good work 👍🏻. This was a good review 🏆🏆
Thanks Aime 👍👍
Another great vid and first ride review 👍🏼 keep em coming 😎👌
....next week Chops picks up his new V3 Beast... will look forward to the mod videos this summer 👍
I like the new intro, Chops. Crackin’ vid.
Great review, I’m getting mine next week 😁😁
Sounds like they finally managed to bring the power and the refinement.
Even if you've already figured it out for yourself - you can permanently switch into night mode via the settings menue.
Waiting for the z1000h review chopsy, as all-ways a great review on the ktm.
I love my 2.0 - especially for the deal I got end of 2019! :D
Great vid, as always.
That was the sale of the century - I got one too! 🍾
Come on now Chops. Stop messin about. Episode 2 ... Wheelie Control OFF!!!!!!
Great vid again sir.
I have no idea how anyone who adores torque, soul and character, can own anything other than a big single or twin. And it trumps ultimate bhp, smoothness and an inline 3 or 4 everytime.
IMHO.....
Nice 1 chops
Bought a new tuono start of the year. & was waiting 2 get 1st service done, then lock down. It was sitting 3 months, so I bought a 1190 adventure 2 tie me over, luv it bumpy rds bring it on . 😂🤣
Your living the dream chopsey
Chopsy’s getting a new bike 😅
These are going to be flying out of the show rooms after this review
Fantastic review mate!! So glad you love the bike!! Just hoping you dont like the Zh2 or streetfighter more!! 😀
I bought my gen1 second hand and it's fueling right at low revs is absolutely fine. Maybe the previous owner had the fueling set up to go with the can🤷♂️
It’s got KTM written all over it, not LCR!
Come on, it’s about time you get one now.
I got one 2 months ago, wasn’t planning on getting a Gen 3, but a Gen 2 next summer, but after all the reviews saying it’s a better bike than the old model I changed my mind when I found an ex demo Gen 3 for £12,300.
Only put a few hunkered miles on it so far.
I’m very happy with the changes they have made over the Gen 2 I test rode.
Looking forward to see how you compare this to the new kawasaki and maybe the Ducati Streetfighter if you're lucky enough to test ride that machine. Great video again chops 👍🙂
Hilarious! I’ve never heard you gush so much 007. When it comes to bikes I believe we deserve what makes us happy; after all you only live once. Or in your case, twice.
Thanks Bruce 👍
Wicked. Now I have a really tough choice to make when I get another bike! 😁🤘
Great review ! You fancy doing a review of BMW urban GS , seen your pal Missenden has done one , but be interested to see your option from a big guy point of view
Took one out yesterday WOW! It was WHEELING with anti wheel on 🤣🙈you need the electrics i was nearly off the back a few times.But what a BEAST 👍
I'm hoping to have a test ride this weekend as I'm looking at the Speed Triple RS too.
The brain says Speed Triple
Heart says KTM..
There’s too many street bikes I want including this one...but I’ve got a street bike already...690 is my next bike.
Great video as always! Hopefully you get to try out the new 890 Duke, and report back if that's the more sensible everyday road bike, since the power of this one maybe too irresistible not to get in trouble on the streets. Cheers Chopsy!
Yes hopefully soon 👍👍
Been looking 4ward to this video
You TP1 & Vida! Come on KTM sort them lads out 👍🏻
Chops , another great vid ! Question , is it really that much of a forward lean 😕 ? I know I should go throw a leg over one , and I will this weekend.
Great review I’m buying one
I have a vision Chops of the womble on a sorted rebuilt hypermotard an the Chops on a new superduke r. Have it bud your only here once.
Haha maybe Steve 😂
Nice Bike!
You are a dangerous person LCR - you feed our addiction to motorbikes. Appears some RC8 pedigree in the Gen 3 in regards to the chassis and handling.
Hey Chopsy 👋 are you doing Panto this year with Wishy Washy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🏍 as always a true pleasure to watch and listen to your reviews 🙏😊
So ktm tries to be like Tuono 🤣 I wonder why? I tried GT and yes, it is too vertical like old R, I agree with all comments regarding riding position. Without light lean on steering, you do not feel front wheel. Greetings all GS riders 😉 Great review! 👍
Just picked up 890 superb bike
wicked video mate, obviously gonna sell the 790 now ... thanks chops 😂😂
Love your reviews.. 👍
Can't wait for your next LCR notification "I'm selling the H2" 😳🤣
Nice one Chopsie! I can see a new bike on the horizon............. :D
Bike looks epic!
Your garage must be like the tardis with all these bikes!! 😜
I was meant to buy 1 of these myself before covid kicked, might have to wait until next year
Hey Chopsey... Now that you have ridden the Streetfighter V4, compared to the 1290r, which bike would buy and why? Im about to buy, but no Streetfighters here in NZ to test ride.
A great review that thanks John 👍. I want one 😭
I've much problems with electronics of this bike. I can't brake around the corners because the ABS work and the bike hasn't able to break! It's a dangerous bike! Now i use that without controls. On 30 june have a date with ktm store.
Nice vid chops, I had a demo yesterday, and I have a gen2, and agree that the gen 3 front end is a super improvement over the 2, also less vibration, although still a hooligans bike, this seemed a friendlier hooligans bike, The jury’s out on the big bucks difference over the gen 2 trade in with all the bells and whistles added on, but I have a test on the Tuono yet, what’s your choice gen 3 or Tuono?
For my frame think SD suits me better, also think the 3 now has better manors than the Tuono which still has some transmission lash.
Superb ! what a machine, when do you take delivery 😂😂
Awesome review ....out of interest where is ktm UK ?
Cheers mark
I would love to park one of these next to my RC8....would look sexay as hell. >:) Great review LCR, thanks for all the content!
Zh2 cant wait 👍
Fantastic fun, but can you really open it up ever on a public road. Its gonna last if you buy one for road use because your rarely gonna be stressing the bike.
Take it the track Chops need to see it there, can't really tell what its capable of on a road ride.
Sorry Lamby, it is THAT GOOD! I bet you buy one :P You're correct, this new SDR with all of the electronics turned off, and in Track mode, it's mental.
BTW, I'm guessing your brake issues on the previous SDR was the pads. I put EBC HH on my Gen 1 and they were perfect
Yes could have been pads, I know pads make a huge difference to brake feel 👍
Want one. But it would kill me.
Put a 7" round Lucas front headlight on it.
Have someone make a pretty 4 gallon teardrop ally tank and bin all the plastics.
Paint it silver/black a la Norton.
So it doesnt look like a KTM.
Could be the ultimate naked....
I was debating whether getting the new superduke or slightly used husky 701 supermoto, I had to go with the husky! Next bike will for sure be 1290 SDR
‘They tyres will last 500 miles’... what you meant to say is the rear would last 500 miles and the front would last 20,000 miles as it’s seldom on the road 👍