Really great review mate. It felt like I was driving the bike. The details about the ride and over all features are accurate. Good see you giving all the details were other ppl just talk talk and talk and the review about the bike is left out. Good job looking forward for more vedios ride safe.
I just purchased same one never had a V-twin only big bore Kawasakis since early 1980s. I really enjoyed this bike first off cause of comfort. Takes about 500 kilometers to really get taste of this beast. It's perfect street bike for long touring I have my ZX-14 turbocharged for that. Wish KTM put a better steering dampener! I have Tracpak, but I always use the clutch. Fantastic review.
Love ❤️ my super duke 2020! I was intimidated at first but as long as you treat the beast with respect, you’ll be fine. Also all the videos don’t show how good the stock exhaust sounds.
I am 5'11" 240lbs, and I find a good lean with my head up at ~90mph basically floats my upper body weightless. It feels like flying, or being in a mini-version of one of those indoor skydiving places, heh. You can also easily tuck beneath that air flow with no weird transitions if you need to. Great bike.
Mark, I respect your insights and opinions on the many videos of yours I've viewed in the last year or so as I've tried to reach a decision on which bike to buy as my last new bike. I find your reviews critical, yet fair-minded. I owned a KTM 300 XCW that I rode in the Rocky Mountains here in Colorado for years, so I'm familiar with the brand. However, it was comments about this bike from you and others in the UK on TH-cam that prompted me to buy one. It will hopefully be delivered tomorrow. Please know that you are appreciated. Cheers.
I agree with everything you said Mark, it’s happy going slow or at outright speed. It’s comfortable with class act braking and the TFT is so good for ease of use. Since owning one, I have never done so many miles as I have with the SDR. In fact she even has a name Katie and that’s because this bike has a soul unlike other super nakeds that are sports bikes with just straight handle bars put on. KTM made this a true super/hyper naked from the ground up and I think it is this that shows through and makes it a class act No1
@@markpulling12 it's strange how you can smile whilst winding the endless power on to warp speed while feeling the bike wants to kill you. It's very deceptive because it is so confidence inspiring.
Hi rob i reviewed the zh2 sometime ago ...truely awesome machine..honest answer is id have to ride the zh2 again...the torque from the 1000cc was incredible due to the supercharger...plus it was so smooth and probably a little bit better as a day to day bike over the banging twin pot duke...the ktm feels lighter,more chuckable,very tough choice in some reviews the duke wins ..in others the kawasaki wins...just for pure holiganism/fun id go duke ....if i needed to do some town work now and again ride to work/slow stuff id go kawasaki.....wheres that kawasaki to ride again !! :)
@@markpulling12 thanks for being honest Mark, I'll have to try the KTM but I'm an inline 4 kinda bloke and love the Kawasaki build quality but thank you and keep up the great work cheers Rob
Yes, excellent well presented videos !. Refreshing to see someone riding a bike sensibly for a change, bit like M Flyer. Also why do manufacturers these days make bikes for 15 stone giants , all too high ?. Keep up the good work....
Because we big guys, can't ride the Damm 1000 superbikes, or we feel like a pretzel after 10 minutes. I still have my ZX-14R, it was getting little old, so after riding few bikes this was going be my next new bike. Any bike that can throttle wheelie in 3rd gear and I weighing over 255 pounds it is a beast!
Apart from being a really really really nice bike, what use is it? Is it a well-to-do toy? As you say it is a really really really fun bike to ride, so it should be for it's price. But you can get just as much fun from a 900 at a third of the price. You mention daily riding? Is it the bike that someone is going to use for a workbike? It's just a bike for the enthusiast, a different breed, a person who drives his 4 by 4 in the week and needs a fix and prestige at the weekend and is willing to take the risk of killing themselves with the performance and their lack of skill. Great video Mark, really really really good.
I was thinking the same thing as he rode on the freeway at 70. I know the wind becomes an issue. Not sure about the fun factor, that's a lot of zero to 60 ripping.
I've had mine now about 6 weeks, am been riding street bike only superbikes since 1981. Yesterday with about 620 kilometers, I was learning how drift this bike nothing but insane,crazy power, myself weighing in over 255 pounds this baby does 3 rd gear throttle wheelies!. Getting back to drifting,the Damm engine light came on,I should put on track mode disconnected the rear ABS. Runs perfect, but if anyone knows how remove the engine light, thanks. Don't like idea of riding the bike, till my first maintenance.
I bet it is a fantastic bike... as long as it keeps working. Unfortunately KTM’s reliability leaves a lot to be desired but if they would just get sorted out, they would have a winner on their hands but until they do... I’m out.
Hi I rode a tuono v,4 a few days ago very similar size weight riding position but very different power delivery The v4 likes to rev more the duke is all grunt from 3k Cheers mark
Hi gary funny enough i rode that tuono again just a week ago its awesome but revs higher like a sportsbike ..i prefer the low down punch of the ktm personally...so its ktm all the way for me :)
@@jimmyjam8795 hi Jimmy I'm in the process of getting to know my local royal enfield dealers they have been very iffy with letting in customers re covid-19...two at a time and all that ...it will happen at some point but don't know when cheers mark
@@markpulling12 I am a former KTM man. My 950 Adv [2005 - 2007] was reliable, although many weren't. I'm not convinced things are better now. Not compared to Honda. It does sound a great bike to ride, though. Maybe I am being too critical.
Hey mark I want to take my a2 license module 1 test and I was wondering if the test centre provide you with a motorcycle to do it on? Or do you need your own motorcycle
mark pulling Oh wow thanks for replying😀 sorry for all the questions but, for any A license, does it require you to have an instructor to book the test or can you book it yourself Awesome KTM btw dude 😊
@@sosatisfy1331 probably best to find a local training centre and give them a call and they will advise you on cost availability and test booking good luck
dont know tadhg ...sorry didnt notice any extra play ...companies do make plastic spacers i believe for this issue they do one for panigale/speed twin etc i believe ...regards mark
@@markpulling12 Some test bikes have had issues with them. Mainly switch gear and random warning signals from the dash. Richy Vida had a test model fail on him so bad it was unridable. I would wait awhile to see if these issues are sorted. Meanwhile Zh2 seems to be selling well with no issues.
500 miles in "a few" days? Cmonnnn man, that's 1 day when someone hands you a thrilling new bike! You should come over to California where the best bike test is "how many zig zags can I fit in the trip from SF to LA?"
Your roads are shit compared to ours mate you don’t have twisty wet roads, your twisties are like motorways come to Scotland and try our roads you won’t last 500 miles mate , 500 miles on American roads is boaring.
Oh that's probably the hardest choice ever ...I'm moving away from. Sports bikes now so SDR all the way for me but the new s1000rr is the greatest sports bike ever imo All the best mark
@@markpulling12 yeah...I will anyway mention the raw sound of this bike which I heard a few days ago when someone passed me on a duke 1290....It raised the hair on my neck!!!
Love ❤️ my super duke 2020! I was intimidated at first but as long as you treat the beast with respect, you’ll be fine. Also all the videos don’t show how good the stock exhaust sounds.
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Really great review mate. It felt like I was driving the bike. The details about the ride and over all features are accurate. Good see you giving all the details were other ppl just talk talk and talk and the review about the bike is left out. Good job looking forward for more vedios ride safe.
I just purchased same one never had a V-twin only big bore Kawasakis since early 1980s. I really enjoyed this bike first off cause of comfort. Takes about 500 kilometers to really get taste of this beast. It's perfect street bike for long touring I have my ZX-14 turbocharged for that. Wish KTM put a better steering dampener! I have Tracpak, but I always use the clutch. Fantastic review.
Love ❤️ my super duke 2020! I was intimidated at first but as long as you treat the beast with respect, you’ll be fine. Also all the videos don’t show how good the stock exhaust sounds.
Agree stock exhaust is great
I find the steering dampener useless, must upgrade. It's sure is something special
I am 5'11" 240lbs, and I find a good lean with my head up at ~90mph basically floats my upper body weightless. It feels like flying, or being in a mini-version of one of those indoor skydiving places, heh. You can also easily tuck beneath that air flow with no weird transitions if you need to. Great bike.
Thanks
Just bought the super duke evo mcn long term
I’ve test rode the standard not as nimble as a smaller bike but something makes you want more .
Mark, I respect your insights and opinions on the many videos of yours I've viewed in the last year or so as I've tried to reach a decision on which bike to buy as my last new bike. I find your reviews critical, yet fair-minded. I owned a KTM 300 XCW that I rode in the Rocky Mountains here in Colorado for years, so I'm familiar with the brand. However, it was comments about this bike from you and others in the UK on TH-cam that prompted me to buy one. It will hopefully be delivered tomorrow. Please know that you are appreciated. Cheers.
Thanks Jeff for the kind words ... your going to love the 1290 ...what a bike ... enjoy !!
Best regards mark
Just taken delivery of one today after watching you reviews, in the orange and blue with a tail tidy. Can’t wait for better weather
Great choice what a bike
Yes me too can't wait for the better weather and the lockdown to end
Regards mark
How have the 8 months been on your bike??
I agree with everything you said Mark, it’s happy going slow or at outright speed. It’s comfortable with class act braking and the TFT is so good for ease of use.
Since owning one, I have never done so many miles as I have with the SDR. In fact she even has a name Katie and that’s because this bike has a soul unlike other super nakeds that are sports bikes with just straight handle bars put on. KTM made this a true super/hyper naked from the ground up and I think it is this that shows through and makes it a class act No1
nice one mark ..awesome bike :)
Excellent summary Mark, i love your real world perspective, many thanks
Thanks greg
Hi Mark,
Hello from Australia.
Love your reviews.
Ordered my new Duke last week.
Tech pack, orange/blue colour. Can't wait.
Amazing choice Nathan ...one of my favorite bikes ..what an engine ....I'd love one thanks Mark
@@markpulling12 it's strange how you can smile whilst winding the endless power on to warp speed while feeling the bike wants to kill you. It's very deceptive because it is so confidence inspiring.
I guess its easy to be "Blown away" by this bike....LOL!!
Smashing out the videos, not had time to ride lately
Great review thanks Mark where in the UK were you as it looks fantastic country being stuck here in Australia not being able to get back 😡
Hi iwan ...it's the new forest in hampshire not too far from Southampton :)
Whats up Mark Pulling! ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ Salute from Sweden! 🔥🔥🔥👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👑👑👑 I have the bmw r nine t...That superduke got my attention 🙆🏻♂️🙆🏻♂️🙆🏻♂️
Hello to sweeden ...love the r nine t
Best regards mark
I want to buy a house in Sweden.
How's Swedenstan, once the land vikings, now no go zone.
Another great review Mark, would you take this over the Z H2 ? I rode that last week and fell in love with it 😎😇
Hi rob i reviewed the zh2 sometime ago ...truely awesome machine..honest answer is id have to ride the zh2 again...the torque from the 1000cc was incredible due to the supercharger...plus it was so smooth and probably a little bit better as a day to day bike over the banging twin pot duke...the ktm feels lighter,more chuckable,very tough choice in some reviews the duke wins ..in others the kawasaki wins...just for pure holiganism/fun id go duke ....if i needed to do some town work now and again ride to work/slow stuff id go kawasaki.....wheres that kawasaki to ride again !! :)
@@markpulling12 thanks for being honest Mark, I'll have to try the KTM but I'm an inline 4 kinda bloke and love the Kawasaki build quality but thank you and keep up the great work cheers Rob
Your reviews are growing on me 👍
Hi thanks All the best mark
Yes, excellent well presented videos !. Refreshing to see someone riding a bike sensibly for a change, bit like M Flyer. Also why do manufacturers these days make bikes for 15 stone giants , all too high ?. Keep up the good work....
Thanks Roger ..yes it is a bit tall in the seat but what an amazing bike to ride cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Yes they are lovely bikes, Ive got the GT version 😀
Because we big guys, can't ride the Damm 1000 superbikes, or we feel like a pretzel after 10 minutes. I still have my ZX-14R, it was getting little old, so after riding few bikes this was going be my next new bike. Any bike that can throttle wheelie in 3rd gear and I weighing over 255 pounds it is a beast!
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Nice review, nice videography
Excellent review, well done sir.
Glad you enjoyed it
Apart from being a really really really nice bike, what use is it? Is it a well-to-do toy? As you say it is a really really really fun bike to ride, so it should be for it's price. But you can get just as much fun from a 900 at a third of the price. You mention daily riding? Is it the bike that someone is going to use for a workbike? It's just a bike for the enthusiast, a different breed, a person who drives his 4 by 4 in the week and needs a fix and prestige at the weekend and is willing to take the risk of killing themselves with the performance and their lack of skill. Great video Mark, really really really good.
I was thinking the same thing as he rode on the freeway at 70. I know the wind becomes an issue. Not sure about the fun factor, that's a lot of zero to 60 ripping.
thanks eric all the best mark
If possible, please add some night riding so we can see the headlight coverage, switchgear and night display.
Watch this space in a day or two ;)
Just making that video as it happens !!
get a 1290 if you ride below 100-mph, get a Ducati V-4 if you ride below 200-mph
Have you broken the switchgear, yet? And will you be buying one?
no the switchgear is fine ...id buy one in a heartbeat if had the money or garage space :)
I've had mine now about 6 weeks, am been riding street bike only superbikes since 1981. Yesterday with about 620 kilometers, I was learning how drift this bike nothing but insane,crazy power, myself weighing in over 255 pounds this baby does 3 rd gear throttle wheelies!. Getting back to drifting,the Damm engine light came on,I should put on track mode disconnected the rear ABS. Runs perfect, but if anyone knows how remove the engine light, thanks. Don't like idea of riding the bike, till my first maintenance.
I bet it is a fantastic bike... as long as it keeps working. Unfortunately KTM’s reliability leaves a lot to be desired but if they would just get sorted out, they would have a winner on their hands but until they do... I’m out.
Nice review! How would you say it compares to the Aprilia Tuono?
Hi I rode a tuono v,4 a few days ago very similar size weight riding position but very different power delivery
The v4 likes to rev more the duke is all grunt from 3k
Cheers mark
Great bike but more bike than most will need ,i sat on a Africa twin could not touch the ground ha.
Haha yes the africa twin needs a step ladder lol
Hi just seen your video on the Tuono V4 factory which one do you like best KTM or Tuono ????
Hi gary funny enough i rode that tuono again just a week ago its awesome but revs higher like a sportsbike ..i prefer the low down punch of the ktm personally...so its ktm all the way for me :)
Could you do a review of the Honda CB1000r, a more gentle naked bike and maybe a better everyday ride?
Will do I'll see if my Honda dealership has a demo cheers mark
mark pulling thanks, that would be great, I have never been a Honda fan, but that bike looks fantastic.
@@gryphongryph I'm slowly working my way through all the Hondas ...got a good relationship with crescent now ;)
@@markpulling12 what happened to your proposed Interceptor 650 ride Mark?
@@jimmyjam8795 hi Jimmy I'm in the process of getting to know my local royal enfield dealers they have been very iffy with letting in customers re covid-19...two at a time and all that ...it will happen at some point but don't know when cheers mark
Different but almost as visually attractive as the CB1000R. But as reliable?
From what I've read they have got good reliability these days :)
@@markpulling12 I am a former KTM man. My 950 Adv [2005 - 2007] was reliable, although many weren't. I'm not convinced things are better now. Not compared to Honda. It does sound a great bike to ride, though. Maybe I am being too critical.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o oh yes I agree nothing competes with the reliability of Hondas ....I've owned several nothing ever goes wrong :)
2:52 are those cables for the helmet? You just need a lock..
Hi Dan no the cable is the seat release :)
Hey mark I want to take my a2 license module 1 test and I was wondering if the test centre provide you with a motorcycle to do it on? Or do you need your own motorcycle
The test centres provide you with their own bikes to use ...cheers mark
mark pulling Oh wow thanks for replying😀 sorry for all the questions but, for any A license, does it require you to have an instructor to book the test or can you book it yourself
Awesome KTM btw dude 😊
@@sosatisfy1331 probably best to find a local training centre and give them a call and they will advise you on cost availability and test booking good luck
mark pulling okay well thanks anyway for the reply and the advice
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Is their anything to fix the extra play in the throttle .thanks
dont know tadhg ...sorry didnt notice any extra play ...companies do make plastic spacers i believe for this issue they do one for panigale/speed twin etc i believe ...regards mark
I rode it in street during peak hour city traffic and it was a pussy cat. I’m sold. It wasn’t “chuggy” even at 2500rpm in street mode
Do you have db killers removed ???
No they were in
Cheers mark
🎤 Old MacDonald had a farm ee-i-ee-o 🎤 🐄🐖🐓😁
are you going to get one Mark?
would love one richard ..but too expensive for me at the moment :)
@@markpulling12 yes they are not cheap, all the best
Would you buy it???
Most definitely ...it's the most fun I've ever had on a bike ....that engine is amazing :)
@@markpulling12 Some test bikes have had issues with them. Mainly switch gear and random warning signals from the dash. Richy Vida had a test model fail on him so bad it was unridable. I would wait awhile to see if these issues are sorted. Meanwhile Zh2 seems to be selling well with no issues.
500 miles in "a few" days? Cmonnnn man, that's 1 day when someone hands you a thrilling new bike! You should come over to California where the best bike test is "how many zig zags can I fit in the trip from SF to LA?"
Haha I dream about your amazing roads ! :)
Your roads are shit compared to ours mate you don’t have twisty wet roads, your twisties are like motorways come to Scotland and try our roads you won’t last 500 miles mate , 500 miles on American roads is boaring.
SDR or S1000rr
Oh that's probably the hardest choice ever ...I'm moving away from. Sports bikes now so SDR all the way for me but the new s1000rr is the greatest sports bike ever imo
All the best mark
@@markpulling12 Even if it were your only bike
SDR more raw and brutal wheelie machine✊🔥🔥
Chiken trip...jjjjjjj
Its ugly....sorry....
No worries ....everyone to their own and all that :)
@@markpulling12 yeah...I will anyway mention the raw sound of this bike which I heard a few days ago when someone passed me on a duke 1290....It raised the hair on my neck!!!
Love ❤️ my super duke 2020! I was intimidated at first but as long as you treat the beast with respect, you’ll be fine. Also all the videos don’t show how good the stock exhaust sounds.
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