Cal - Never get tired of watching your reviews. I bought this bike in 2017 at your advisement, versus an S1000XR, we discussed below back then. I could not be happier with my 1290 GT. It is a Monster, but a Gentle Giant. It's perfection, and literally puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it. If anyone reading this is on the fence about purchasing one, you will not regret it! Amazing. Reach out and I will be happy to discuss and answer any questions.
It is great to watch Mr Moto's videos. He rips every bike around and gives you a sense of what the bikes can do. If I watch one more putz on a ride review say " Wow look at the automatic windshield,it goes up and down" I will gladly step into the hangmans noose. Cal Moto is the man....
Hey Cal, I ended up buying a new '17 a couple of days ago. Just an incredibly Amazing machine! The power is so ready, but smooth and manageable. Was between this and an XR, and definitely feel I made the right choice. It's so nimble and sounds amazing as well, even with stock. Thanks as always for the awesome reviews. Stay safe, man!
I toured a bunch on my 07 Super Duke from the Appalachians, Texas and thru the Rockies. Loved it. Right tool for the job. You asked why not buy this GT? -My main reason why I would not buy one when putting plenty of miles touring would be the lack of a large dealership network. I lucked out in that the few time that something did go wrong i was close enough to a dealership to limp to it. But it would have been a bitch if I was to far away from one! Thats why I tour on an Yamaha FJ-09. BTW I kept the SD because it is a great bike and such a fantastic motor.
Great to have you back my friend - missed you!! Like the look of that beast and it sounds great spinning through the gears with that quickshifter. Just watched your Speed Triple vid through the bends though - and I know which one I would want out of the two!
I fucking love this guys reviews. Uptight middle aged guy 😂😂. I bought the S1000 XR based solely on his review from that bike. Thanks for the reviews brother. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
I've 2k miles on it and have done a few mods. I just bought a gear indicator and a quick shifter. I'll do a midterm review once those are installed. Good call B?
I'm in love... Imo they should have left the quick shifter and slipper clutch out, and made the price $1000 less. I happen to have my own built in quick shifter and slipper clutch, so I'm not enthused or impressed with such ancillary novelties. Maybe on a race bike, but on a GT? I think not. Anyway, nice video, good work. Thanks.
Absolutely no derogation intended my friend, I was simply pointing out the Given right of every biker to swap out there partner, should said partner not fit into the design parameters of ones motorcycle.
Basically the new SMT then? Speaking of which, I'm looking into buying that bike (990 SMT), you ever ridden one before or have any opinions on them and the older LC8 engine? Cheers
Hey, Cal - One difference I note between the GT and the R is the semi-active suspension available in the GT, not the R. Do you notice that, or think it makes a difference between the two bikes? Good to see you back in the TH-cam saddle again.
On this demo the road is so smooth it's not really that noticeable; however, as road conditions and speeds change, it's like having perfectly tuned suspension all the time. Cheers.
cal moto...I need your phone number, im installing a new front tire and then we will meet at the junction..make a vid...I am also interested in buying a GT...
Darrell's Moto Diary have your driven both? (I am torn between both of them). Both are beasts, i’ll get that. Which one would you recommend for “big/tall” guys?
Cal...Great review, as always, Thank you! Quick question - I have a '15 FJ09 that I love, but am looking to step up to a top tier bike. Pretty much narrowed down to SD GT, or S1000XR (I think).....back to the question......for all out just "every time I ride this thing, it puts a giant smile on my face, knowing that I gave my left nut to own it...".....which one would you say is the all round better bike...? A little information - It will not be my commuter bike, 99% of my riding is leisure, live in suburbs of Houston, so some slabbing to get out and away to the fun roads, typical day rides are 250 miles or so, occasional weekend trips to the Texas Hill Country......your thoughts...?? Thanks, man....and keep up the great NO BS reviews..!!
Both bikes are truly remarkable. That said, the KTM really appeals to my right brain nature. It still retains a raw simian caveman undertone to me that the BMW doesn't. Hope this helps.
Hate my local KTM dealer. 6 Bikes from them. No more. BMW guy local to me has been selling me bikes from 86 to present. 13 bikes from him. I think I sent his kids to school. I spent my kids collage tuition on bikes.... Road trip for the KTM SD. Hell I'll be by after the WSBK in nor cal
Why I wouldn't: 1. No luggage rack 2. Playdoh saddlebags 3. No centerstand 4. All that power is useless on roads I like to ride. 5. Too much money for too little I care about. Good to see you back at it.
1. Ventura do their luggage system for it 2. They are very useful actually if you use packing cubes. Suitable for 2 up touring for 10 days with pillion wearing a 20litre rucksack 3. That's just extra weight ;-)
It makes 180 hp. Watching Cal, it sounded like he was short shifting the thing and had it over 100 mph by 3rd gear in a few seconds. I'm thinking it could still manage to puff its way up a hill lugging a centerstand ;)
Fair point! It's actually quite short geared and the highest I've seen is 167mph and it was still pulling, but, to get there you have to rev out 5th which is about 127? because 6th is so long it won't pull that hard. it's more of an overdrive 6th
I've yet to see a posting on line with the thing loaded down, ie. tent ect.... looks like it's for credit card touring. When I see the posts about it I always question why didn't you just get a Super Duke? I had high hopes.
just because you haven't seen a post doesn't mean you can't do it. 2 up, 3,000 miles and it was great with a 20ltr backpack for the pillion. replace pillion with tent
Cal - Never get tired of watching your reviews. I bought this bike in 2017 at your advisement, versus an S1000XR, we discussed below back then. I could not be happier with my 1290 GT. It is a Monster, but a Gentle Giant. It's perfection, and literally puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it. If anyone reading this is on the fence about purchasing one, you will not regret it! Amazing.
Reach out and I will be happy to discuss and answer any questions.
It is great to watch Mr Moto's videos. He rips every bike around and gives you a sense of what the bikes can do. If I watch one more putz on a ride review say " Wow look at the automatic windshield,it goes up and down" I will gladly step into the hangmans noose. Cal Moto is the man....
Holy shit, Cal is back!!! Great to see you making videos again. Always enjoy your content.
Thanks Bro!
Just got a leftover 17, amazing this bike sat around for two whole years without getting sold, thing is a beast but also very approachable.
LOL! ..."uptight middle-aged-guy.." That's me and I WANT that bike!
Glad your back. Real reviews, no bs
Thanks!
Hey Cal, I ended up buying a new '17 a couple of days ago. Just an incredibly Amazing machine! The power is so ready, but smooth and manageable. Was between this and an XR, and definitely feel I made the right choice. It's so nimble and sounds amazing as well, even with stock. Thanks as always for the awesome reviews. Stay safe, man!
Congrats Bro! Thanks for the support.
"Luke....I am your father..."
Cute toms likes farther 🤷♂️
Always happy to see a new Cal Moto video. Great review, great bike!
Thank you....glad to be back on it!
Amen, Cal Moto is the self deprecating, no BS, Bad Ass Realnessss!!!!
Glad youre back man. bringing some cali sun to scotland . keep those videos coming. proper no bull reviews . cheers man
Cheers!
I didn't care for this vid at first but going down the turn lane the wrong way and the "noice like a bowss" line made it thumbs up. Subscribed
I toured a bunch on my 07 Super Duke from the Appalachians, Texas and thru the Rockies. Loved it. Right tool for the job. You asked why not buy this GT? -My main reason why I would not buy one when putting plenty of miles touring would be the lack of a large dealership network. I lucked out in that the few time that something did go wrong i was close enough to a dealership to limp to it. But it would have been a bitch if I was to far away from one! Thats why I tour on an Yamaha FJ-09. BTW I kept the SD because it is a great bike and such a fantastic motor.
Always look toward to seeing one of your vids pop up in my feed! Great review as always
Thank you Sir!
well said :) same here
Those bags are carefully designed, each carries a *large* full-face helmet, like a glove, if you turn it upside-down and backwards. No accident.
Yes cranky old biker also wants one!!!
Great to have you back my friend - missed you!! Like the look of that beast and it sounds great spinning through the gears with that quickshifter. Just watched your Speed Triple vid through the bends though - and I know which one I would want out of the two!
I get the feeling a change of rides is in your near future. The new Speed Triple looks awesome!
best reviewer out there. keep it up.
Thanks man! I'm going to try harder:)
Loved the Donald Cerrone analogy, lol. Awesome video.
I'm glad somebody appreciated the reference:)
I rode my mv agusta dragster 800 rr to Mt Hamilton 2 weeks ago..had lunch at the "junction" meet you there sometime, I'm from modesto...
I'll see you up there!
How do you make a whole video and manage not to show the front of the bike?
my dream bike
Rode this last week, was amazing !
I just bought one how does the quickshift work? Thanks and great review
Feels smoother because it's detuned to 160bhp not the full fat power of the superduke R
gregory bigg 173 hp.
I fucking love this guys reviews. Uptight middle aged guy 😂😂. I bought the S1000 XR based solely on his review from that bike. Thanks for the reviews brother. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
You're the best!
great review, looks like an intense bike !
:)
What's the seat like? Is it comfy?
Cal how about a longer term review of your Speed Triple? :)
I've 2k miles on it and have done a few mods. I just bought a gear indicator and a quick shifter. I'll do a midterm review once those are installed. Good call B?
I'm in love... Imo they should have left the quick shifter and slipper clutch out, and made the price $1000 less. I happen to have my own built in quick shifter and slipper clutch, so I'm not enthused or impressed with such ancillary novelties. Maybe on a race bike, but on a GT? I think not. Anyway, nice video, good work. Thanks.
Thank you for the support!
Cal my wife is 315 pounds. Is there a sidecar that get bolted on so I can get the old lady on here.
My advice to your SIR, GET A NEW WIFE!
Sir that was a derogatory comment. The wife is a linebacker at the state ladies football team
Absolutely no derogation intended my friend, I was simply pointing out the Given right of every biker to swap out there partner, should said partner not fit into the design parameters of ones motorcycle.
Sir the old lady is called the fridge.
Not yet; however, we have an outrigger kit with a skateboard that would be a lot of fun for you guys;)
Basically the new SMT then? Speaking of which, I'm looking into buying that bike (990 SMT), you ever ridden one before or have any opinions on them and the older LC8 engine? Cheers
Buy it; they're wonderful bikes!
Hey, Cal - One difference I note between the GT and the R is the semi-active suspension available in the GT, not the R. Do you notice that, or think it makes a difference between the two bikes? Good to see you back in the TH-cam saddle again.
On this demo the road is so smooth it's not really that noticeable; however, as road conditions and speeds change, it's like having perfectly tuned suspension all the time. Cheers.
Dude, nice review. Always a good review
Thanks Bro; always appreciate the support!
Time to have lunch at the junction...pick a sunday...I can be there..
Call me, and we'll put it together.
Will do!
cal moto...I need your phone number, im installing a new front tire and then we will meet at the junction..make a vid...I am also interested in buying a GT...
Do you prefer this one or the adventure 1190 ??
I'm a big fan of the 1190R and am sad to see it go. My choice would be the 1290 GT; that said, if I we're buying a bike, I'd buy a 1290 Super Duke R.
Alright. Thanks for response and good job with the cannel
Thank you for the support.
Great review , And to answer your question Because I bought the s1000xr :)
Darrell's Moto Diary have your driven both? (I am torn between both of them). Both are beasts, i’ll get that. Which one would you recommend for “big/tall” guys?
Let's see what KTM can do in Motogp next year.
No doubt.
LedFingers the motogp ktm is basicly a Honda engine. they copied it.
Cal...Great review, as always, Thank you! Quick question - I have a '15 FJ09 that I love, but am looking to step up to a top tier bike. Pretty much narrowed down to SD GT, or S1000XR (I think).....back to the question......for all out just "every time I ride this thing, it puts a giant smile on my face, knowing that I gave my left nut to own it...".....which one would you say is the all round better bike...? A little information - It will not be my commuter bike, 99% of my riding is leisure, live in suburbs of Houston, so some slabbing to get out and away to the fun roads, typical day rides are 250 miles or so, occasional weekend trips to the Texas Hill Country......your thoughts...?? Thanks, man....and keep up the great NO BS reviews..!!
Both bikes are truly remarkable. That said, the KTM really appeals to my right brain nature. It still retains a raw simian caveman undertone to me that the BMW doesn't. Hope this helps.
Thank you, man!
Is this bike comfortable for the shorter people, as I am 5' 8".
Very good review! Thanks.
I’m 5’7” and it means tip toe but manageable.
Nice looking machine but theres an awful lot to go wrong!
Where’s Cal theses days? BMW HQ gagged you Bro?
Cal's got shit to do;). BMW has no power over me what so ever; however, they are currently just boring me to distraction.
im 5"3 can i ride this ?
What the heck does that have to do with anything? It's 187 hp, perhaps there are more relevant questions you should be asking?
I don't know, it seems awfully big for a particle. ;P
Smart ass:)
Why wouldn't I buy it? Because I just got an R1200RS, naturally.
Great bike....congrats!
My last bike was a 2014 R9T. 2019 GT beats it in every way.
Naked KTM or BMW?
I like the KTM. It's got attitude.
Hate my local KTM dealer. 6 Bikes from them. No more.
BMW guy local to me has been selling me bikes from 86 to present. 13 bikes from him. I think I sent his kids to school. I spent my kids collage tuition on bikes....
Road trip for the KTM SD. Hell I'll be by after the WSBK in nor cal
Scares the Shet out of me . I'm thinking ,left turn victim . Thanks
nice example (Donald Cowboy Cerone) 😉
I'm enjoying you appreciating the reference. Gotta like Cowboy!
like a Boss please send one bike to India :-0 to me i wll also review the same :)
Austrian fighter*
this bike is like a sport bike!1 no good for tall peple. better buy a zzr1400 and rise the bar up
Bullshit; It's the roomiest sport touring bike you'll find.
dude chek the cycle-ergo.com this riding position like sports bike. better go gor the 1290 adv or multiestrada for tall pple
I don't need to go to a website, the proof is in the pudding....ride it and see for yourself.
ok
Invest in a gimbal.
20k is too much for a motorcycle
Not everyone gets to have the finer things in life.
It maybe fast but I passed it , Lol !
Why I wouldn't:
1. No luggage rack
2. Playdoh saddlebags
3. No centerstand
4. All that power is useless on roads I like to ride.
5. Too much money for too little I care about.
Good to see you back at it.
1. Ventura do their luggage system for it
2. They are very useful actually if you use packing cubes. Suitable for 2 up touring for 10 days with pillion wearing a 20litre rucksack
3. That's just extra weight ;-)
It makes 180 hp. Watching Cal, it sounded like he was short shifting the thing and had it over 100 mph by 3rd gear in a few seconds. I'm thinking it could still manage to puff its way up a hill lugging a centerstand ;)
Fair point! It's actually quite short geared and the highest I've seen is 167mph and it was still pulling, but, to get there you have to rev out 5th which is about 127? because 6th is so long it won't pull that hard. it's more of an overdrive 6th
I've yet to see a posting on line with the thing loaded down, ie. tent ect.... looks like it's for credit card touring. When I see the posts about it I always question why didn't you just get a Super Duke? I had high hopes.
just because you haven't seen a post doesn't mean you can't do it. 2 up, 3,000 miles and it was great with a 20ltr backpack for the pillion. replace pillion with tent
Fuckin Darth Vader ......... jesus man .....ffs
Not talking shit man, you sound like Darth Vader with the heavy breathing into the mic, thats all....... keep your knickers on.....lol
gimble
I don’t like the way he is driving. It is supposed that this must not be the way to show a motorcycle right?!?