Hi Matt, many thanks for your nice and honest review! 😃 It’s a great bike and I already own one.🙂 I couldn‘t await your review and ordered mine blind 1 week before the first tests appeared,. Now owning it I‘m fully satisfied and to all my expectations, it’s 120% the right bike for me who yet owned a Duke 890 R(now sold) and a R1200GS. This one does the perfect mix if you don‘t go offroad as I and probably 99% of all GS-riders do. The SMT is so light and nimble but also comfortable I don‘t miss my Duke at all and already have a GS-sale coming to my mind. Only for really long travel I may see an advantage with the GS but for me that‘s quite seldom. Kind regards from the Rhine-Area in Germany! Eric
My favourite KTM now. The low-down shove of the adventure with 17'' inch wheels. The first bike of this type was the original Ducati Multistrada 1000, closely followed by the brilliant Buell Ulysses.
Yamaha TDM 850 predated it by more than 10 years. Arguably the FZS 1000 (the half faired version) was also an earlier ‘tall rounder’ and there were a bunch of other Adventure style but road biased dual sport bikes like the Pegaso 650, Capo Nord 1000, Honda Trans Alp etc. I had a Mk1 Multistrada. Hugely unpopular and misunderstood bike at the time. Brilliant bike, absolutely loved it.🥹
@@AyoHues I liked the original Multisrada, too. You've probably guessed that I had a Ulysses. The TRM850: I had forgotten about it. Did it have long-travel suspension? I don't think the othjers you mention are in the same category.
I did the Gorges de la Nesque about a year ago, I live not far from it in St Remy de Provence. I found it too tight , too many cars and ….. goats wandering across the road , people pulling up to check out the view. It is amazingly beautiful and the drop of the side had me clinging to the inside wall. I was on my MT09 2021 which was great but frustrating. There is another road the other side …away from the tourists , which may actually be better for scratching. Anyway, great review as always.
Thanks matt i always look forward to your unpretentious no bullshit reviews . I’m buggered if i can see where the t fits into this acronym , its a bit like ordering a white espresso ,the front mud guard although i agree looks good would make touring in the rain pretty annoying . As for the seat being comfortable it begs the question why do ktm put planks on all their other bikes if they can make a comfortable seat . Touring usually means a bit of high speed autoroute travel so i’ve got my doubts how well this bike performs under those conditions , those roads they took you on seem to be perfect for the 890 r , looking forward to your next instalment and thanks again for the usual entertaining informative reviews
Great vid once again! But such a teaser with a part 2! I’m looking forward to your take on 2 up riding, the windscreen, since this is supposed to be a tourer somewhat. Also, is it really worth the price, or just go for a Duke with a windscreen and some bags, or the 890 adventure base model?!?!?!?!?
The quality of The Bike Show reviews deserves more than 150k subs. Although i guess thats not too shabby for the motorbike space. I understand that The Bike Show started out on a proper SA TV channel, but is it still on TV or has it moved to YT exclusively? Anyway, love the channel❤. Will always be one of my faves.
@@yumyumbaboon The only bike I can compare to is R1250RS I toon on a brief test ride. The 270 degree crank in the F900 makes a great sound when hard on the throttle with or without slip-on. F900 super easy to tip into corners and Brembo’s haul the bike down from 90+mph in a heartbeat. It could use a few more ponies vs others in the segment… but still a blast to ride.
You were stonking down that road at a pretty warm pace for a public road buddy. Im already affected by the appearNce performance and handling. And the specs, equipment and versatility of this SMT. I just might see if the agent can get me financed into one of these KTM ponys .
Hey hey Funny I had one as a loan bike while my 2023 890 Adv R was in for some tlc… This is a very lekker road based variant of the 890 platform… IMO it definitely leaning towards the “sport touring” side of the spectrum when compared to my Ducati Hypermotard The front is definitely too far stretched out to be real hard motard… But hey, that my thinking It is a very very nice ride… daily commute is a joy and the mountain twisties are it’s happy place The little fairing was good at 140km with open visor and sunglasses.. which I enjoy And the brakes are super 100% agreed the seat is a winner Happy travels Gonna look for your next review
Although I can't say I like the bike, I am 100% with KTM on this one. First of all, spot-tourers is a highly underestimated category: they need to be great bikes handle-wise, since they must be both mile-eaters and able to "play" when you get to the twisty mountain roads. And do some commuting too. Secondly, unless you do track days or a lot of autobahn, anything more than 100-110 hp is more than enough. So, why not having a torqey, ejoyable engine if you can?
Sorry, but short forms /abbreviations which is mostly every set of letters you use as examples of acronyms, are not acronyms they are just short forms, like KTM, DNA, WTF etc.. An acronym, will create a pronounceable but not necessarily an actual word when reduced from the long name/term, EG, fubar, snafu, asap, laser. LSD, USA etc. are not acronyms, they are short forms wherein the first letter of every word in the longform is listed in order. When KTM (short form) starts employing colours other than their usual Halloween décor, is when I might take a long serious look. TAFN. :-)
Still hate KTM even though they make interesting bikes. I’ve seriously looked at a Super Duke, but I just can’t make myself pull the trigger on one. For me it’s just the way the company is run and how they seem to treat their customers as beta testers.
I love KTM, I love the Bike Show reviews and I love your 'tangents'...
Hi Matt, many thanks for your nice and honest review! 😃
It’s a great bike and I already own one.🙂 I couldn‘t await your review and ordered mine blind 1 week before the first tests appeared,. Now owning it I‘m fully satisfied and to all my expectations, it’s 120% the right bike for me who yet owned a Duke 890 R(now sold) and a R1200GS. This one does the perfect mix if you don‘t go offroad as I and probably 99% of all GS-riders do. The SMT is so light and nimble but also comfortable I don‘t miss my Duke at all and already have a GS-sale coming to my mind. Only for really long travel I may see an advantage with the GS but for me that‘s quite seldom.
Kind regards from the Rhine-Area in Germany!
Eric
Really good writing, filming, editing, presentation. I hope you eventually get the attention you deserve.
X2 but less adverts PLEASE!
superb stuff, thx Mat ! can't wait for your follow up on the SMT👌
Looking forward to part 2 , great review as always 👍
LSD - Limited Slip Differential.😆
That's what I thought too. Never heard of a drug being referred to as LSD.... 🤫
Yep, me too 🤣
Top tip: increase the playback speed to 1.25x during the pure narration parts. Works wonders. 😉
Love the high mud guard
Fantastic. Best piece I have seen so far on the new 890 SMT. I cannot wait to watch the follow-up video!!!!
Great review, keep the sarcasm alive, cheers
how it compares to 701sm you've ~recenlty reviewed?
Should it be considered to "UPgrade" to SMT?
So, where's part 2
👍👍 this review is a double thumbs up from me. Can't wait for part 2.
My favourite KTM now. The low-down shove of the adventure with 17'' inch wheels. The first bike of this type was the original Ducati Multistrada 1000, closely followed by the brilliant Buell Ulysses.
Yamaha TDM 850 predated it by more than 10 years. Arguably the FZS 1000 (the half faired version) was also an earlier ‘tall rounder’ and there were a bunch of other Adventure style but road biased dual sport bikes like the Pegaso 650, Capo Nord 1000, Honda Trans Alp etc. I had a Mk1 Multistrada. Hugely unpopular and misunderstood bike at the time. Brilliant bike, absolutely loved it.🥹
@@AyoHues I liked the original Multisrada, too. You've probably guessed that I had a Ulysses. The TRM850: I had forgotten about it. Did it have long-travel suspension? I don't think the othjers you mention are in the same category.
Great road that, we were on it last year the D942 if I remember correctly.
I did the Gorges de la Nesque about a year ago, I live not far from it in St Remy de Provence. I found it too tight , too many cars and ….. goats wandering across the road , people pulling up to check out the view. It is amazingly beautiful and the drop of the side had me clinging to the inside wall. I was on my MT09 2021 which was great but frustrating. There is another road the other side …away from the tourists , which may actually be better for scratching. Anyway, great review as always.
Do you like the bike?
Without its touring frock on, how does it compare to the Hypermotard?
We love your tangents. Have at it mate.
I would be interested to know which bike you preferred between this GTR1400 and thr FJR1300?
We do love a new Katie on Mat's channel!
Is that a one way road? I'd hate to meet a car going in the opposite direction.
I wish Husabergs catch phrase "ready to race" was on demo mode so they could penny pinch KTM.
Thanks matt i always look forward to your unpretentious no bullshit reviews .
I’m buggered if i can see where the t fits into this acronym , its a bit like ordering a white espresso ,the front mud guard although i agree looks good would make touring in the rain pretty annoying .
As for the seat being comfortable it begs the question why do ktm put planks on all their other bikes if they can make a comfortable seat .
Touring usually means a bit of high speed autoroute travel so i’ve got my doubts how well this bike performs under those conditions , those roads they took you on seem to be perfect for the 890 r , looking forward to your next instalment and thanks again for the usual entertaining informative reviews
If that road was in New Zealand it would be full of pot holes, massive corrugations and gravel.
Now you know what it's like to unleash all 9 horse power on my Honda Cub😮
you promised continue reviewing it in a week.., will it happen in near feature?
Great vid once again! But such a teaser with a part 2! I’m looking forward to your take on 2 up riding, the windscreen, since this is supposed to be a tourer somewhat. Also, is it really worth the price, or just go for a Duke with a windscreen and some bags, or the 890 adventure base model?!?!?!?!?
Not interested in this bike but I will watch anything with Mat in it. Keep up the good work boss.
Maybe KTM could hire a few MV stylist?
I thought I'd got my next bike a Speed Twin 1200, but now I'm just not sure, Great review, looking forward to the next one Thanks
Good job old dude!
Thankfully, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, and the sales figures speak for themselves.
Brilliant review! Love your style.
this is a nice CF moto
A great "everyman" review.
Now I don't know if I want the 1390 sdr or the 890 smt
Wheres part two then Matt? Must have stopped raining by now!
The quality of The Bike Show reviews deserves more than 150k subs. Although i guess thats not too shabby for the motorbike space.
I understand that The Bike Show started out on a proper SA TV channel, but is it still on TV or has it moved to YT exclusively?
Anyway, love the channel❤. Will always be one of my faves.
KTM - Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen
Already have a the BMW version of the SMT 890, the F900XR rides very much like a big SM.
Like the look of the XR - a lot in 3xblack but heard it’s a bit tame and soulless!?
@@yumyumbaboon The only bike I can compare to is R1250RS I toon on a brief test ride. The 270 degree crank in the F900 makes a great sound when hard on the throttle with or without slip-on. F900 super easy to tip into corners and Brembo’s haul the bike down from 90+mph in a heartbeat.
It could use a few more ponies vs others in the segment… but still a blast to ride.
I really enjoy your reviews. You are a great writer.
Thanks
You were stonking down that road at a pretty warm pace for a public road buddy. Im already affected by the appearNce performance and handling. And the specs, equipment and versatility of this SMT. I just might see if the agent can get me financed into one of these KTM ponys .
Hey hey
Funny I had one as a loan bike while my 2023 890 Adv R was in for some tlc…
This is a very lekker road based variant of the 890 platform… IMO it definitely leaning towards the “sport touring” side of the spectrum when compared to my Ducati Hypermotard
The front is definitely too far stretched out to be real hard motard…
But hey, that my thinking
It is a very very nice ride… daily commute is a joy and the mountain twisties are it’s happy place
The little fairing was good at 140km with open visor and sunglasses.. which I enjoy
And the brakes are super
100% agreed the seat is a winner
Happy travels
Gonna look for your next review
Do you get the sense that they’ve left room for a R version?
I get the sense they’ve left room for an actual touring version! 😂
There is enough room for it, maybe even with a 990 engine (like they did with the 790)
KTM yea i have one which is my 5th one, the ktm stand for " Keep Thightning Mate" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Want one!
Let's face it, KTM bikes are not lookers (I own a 1290S). So, KTM CAN make a comfortable seat if they want to ¬_¬
Although I can't say I like the bike, I am 100% with KTM on this one.
First of all, spot-tourers is a highly underestimated category: they need to be great bikes handle-wise, since they must be both mile-eaters and able to "play" when you get to the twisty mountain roads. And do some commuting too.
Secondly, unless you do track days or a lot of autobahn, anything more than 100-110 hp is more than enough. So, why not having a torqey, ejoyable engine if you can?
Sorry, but short forms /abbreviations which is mostly every set of letters you use as examples of acronyms, are not acronyms they are just short forms, like KTM, DNA, WTF etc.. An acronym, will create a pronounceable but not necessarily an actual word when reduced from the long name/term, EG, fubar, snafu, asap, laser. LSD, USA etc. are not acronyms, they are short forms wherein the first letter of every word in the longform is listed in order. When KTM (short form) starts employing colours other than their usual Halloween décor, is when I might take a long serious look. TAFN. :-)
Hmmm, missing one mirror 😀
FTU - F@€% That’s Ugly 🤣
Ktm= keep till monday😂
Viewing tip: skip the first 3 minutes
Engine too hot!
Why waste 3 minutes on acronyms before getting to "SMT" to kick off a bike review?
Plenty of those built, KTM have taken a hint,now bring out one with 19/17" wheels?
Is this old man ever going to talk about this bike or just waffle on about nothing
I hate KTM, always have & yet, this bike, um, I uh, erm, actually want now....
Still hate KTM even though they make interesting bikes. I’ve seriously looked at a Super Duke, but I just can’t make myself pull the trigger on one. For me it’s just the way the company is run and how they seem to treat their customers as beta testers.
@@marcus4039 just buy one ffs
@@mbal4052 Damn dude, overreact much?
First 7 minutes just waffling on garbage . Usually very informative and straight to the point of the bike . Re editing might be the go
FFS!
Kost Too Much
Spensive Moto Type