Kischardio approved! So glad to have purchased one a couple months ago. Got it on sale for 2k off BRAND NEW (50 miles odometer). I was told that the manufacturer marks down their 790 dukes for 2k off once or twice a year to clear out for the next wave of duke shipments. $8,499 msrp for a duke is a steal! Keep an eye out for those sales. As for the brakes, I swapped the master cylinder for a brembo 19rcs... really improved the braking performance without having to change the entire system. This bike is disgustingly easy to ride, and KTM does an amazing job at making the rider modes feel very distinguishable. Its a great commuting machine but the twisties are where it belongs. Loving these reviews bro. Keep it up!
Great video. What ride/throttle mode are you using to pop the wheelies? The mirrors are terrible.... They were the first to go. Followed by the rear handle and seat, rear foot pegs, hideous tail fender and exhaust haha now she looks like she should
Kisch your'e making it look like it's for an experienced rider like you. People who are new and would want to have middle weight naked sport bike like this would get scared of it 🤣
I've had a ktm 640 motard for the last ten years. haven't found any other bike interesting or hoon factor. This might just be a next purchase! thanks for the vid bro
Duuuuuude I didn't think you were a english guy cuz of the name.do you remember someone asking about your D-mach 3??? Found your channel todayyy..love your content
Did you use hero 8 to film this video? If you have 8, how long did it stands until its overheating in 4k? And beside cool video, and last question did you have sam problems with 790 on realy low rpm did it engine like to stops you on them?
@mirlin235 oh I'm absolutely in love with the Street Triple, I have an 18' RS so it's probably a little more competitive with the 890. I rode the 790 the a few days before I picked up the ST3 and I loved it and had a deal in place to buy it, but I had a buddy that was telling me that I had to ride a Street Triple before I did anything. I already had a 390 in the garage and I was sitting at work thinking "do I really need a bigger version of the bike I already have?" so I called my dealer and called off the deal and went to pick up a Ice Silver RS without ever having ridden one. I gotta say, its the best blind purchase I've ever made and I would totally do it again. The 765 has a ton of character. The way the power comes on at around 7k and kicks you in the ass is addicting, feels like you have a little turbo spooling and the sound is absolutely perfect. I threw an SC Project S1 on after about a week of owning it and just when I thought the experience couldn't get any better...it did. It's the perfect bike for me, especially in SoCal. I've put about 11,000 miles (canyon, track, commuting) on it in just over a year of owning it and it's been blissful. I think I always want to have a triple in the stable no matter what.
The 890 came to be bc the 790 missed the Street Triple mark. That Triumph is what every manufacturer aims at when making a middleweight naked. I traded my 2020 RS for a 2021 890R. Both fantastic bikes, but the power delivery of the KTM comes on early and pulls noticeably harder coming out of turns. It’s 6-8 lbs lighter than the Triumph, but feels substantially lighter than that.
Great video 👍🏻. Great bike, totally agree such a fun bike to ride. My brother has a 790, his only complaint is that they released the 890 right after he bought the 790 😂👍🏻.
I own a MT-09 SP is it worth it to sell it to buy the *890 Duke? I like wheelies and traveling/commuting, i attack corners from time to time, but its not a priority.
Hmmm the 790 might be right up your alley. The 890 too, but a bit more aggressive. I haven’t ridden the SP Mt09 so I’m not sure how good that is, but the lightness of the KTM is far and away different from the MT09. The KTM definitely doesn’t have as much power feel though
I think KTM nailed it. A very nice addition to the crowded naked middle class. I'd imagine the 890 being what the 790 should have been, though. A ton of bang for buck, for sure. Cheers from Portugal
I could seriously consider a 790 or a 890, the chassis is just perfect for mountain roads, the power is nice, but the only thing keeping me from buying one is this ugly headlight. I can't stand it.
Such a shame they did this after the stunning prototype . If it was even close to the prototype I would get one but this just fugly they should never have shown ppl the prototype it ruins it . Such a shame
@@jasonarndt1789 You're one of the lucky ones. I've heard so many horror stories about this bike, put me off from buy it even though I wanted one so bad
Yes the first bikes in 2017 had some small troubles like gaskets, cause its a completly new engine but they fixed the problems and the newer ones dont have these anymore
Make sure you’re subscribed to see me wheelie my Super Duke 1290 R!!! bit.ly/SubscribeWithThis
The way you talk while doing this always feels like the bike version of a matt farah one take. I love it
That’s kindve what I’m going for lol so thanks!
Great review I own a 2019 790. Absolutely love this bike!
Me too here's mine with lots of mods th-cam.com/video/T0-KZHccFhA/w-d-xo.html
This is great. Love your enthousiasm. Good review, we need more of this.
Brotha Kisch really stepping up his review game. Well done brotha, well done!
best review I've ever seen about duke 790!
Kischardio approved! So glad to have purchased one a couple months ago. Got it on sale for 2k off BRAND NEW (50 miles odometer). I was told that the manufacturer marks down their 790 dukes for 2k off once or twice a year to clear out for the next wave of duke shipments. $8,499 msrp for a duke is a steal! Keep an eye out for those sales. As for the brakes, I swapped the master cylinder for a brembo 19rcs... really improved the braking performance without having to change the entire system. This bike is disgustingly easy to ride, and KTM does an amazing job at making the rider modes feel very distinguishable. Its a great commuting machine but the twisties are where it belongs. Loving these reviews bro. Keep it up!
Spot on buddy! Thanks for the comment!
Would love you to try the 890R but the 790 is dope aswell!
You should definitely try the 890 then!
Love the review, I have mine in the garage waiting to be ridden😍✨
Great video. What ride/throttle mode are you using to pop the wheelies? The mirrors are terrible.... They were the first to go. Followed by the rear handle and seat, rear foot pegs, hideous tail fender and exhaust haha now she looks like she should
Kisch your'e making it look like it's for an experienced rider like you. People who are new and would want to have middle weight naked sport bike like this would get scared of it 🤣
I've had a ktm 640 motard for the last ten years. haven't found any other bike interesting or hoon factor. This might just be a next purchase!
thanks for the vid bro
your enthusiasm is everything, I am buying it as soon is i sell my 690, tnx a lot.
I own one and I gotta say this thing sounds waaaaaay better in real life. It Purrs and backfires like nothing else. You WILL get addicted
Yeah the video doesn’t do the sound justice. I agree
Great video, loving these review videos, keep it up bud 👍🏼
Really been thinking about this as my first bike
If you like 790-you will love 890.
Duuuuuude I didn't think you were a english guy cuz of the name.do you remember someone asking about your D-mach 3???
Found your channel todayyy..love your content
Great review. Thanks.
Can you put bags on it?
When will you test the Yamaha FZ07/MT07?
Zzzzzzzzz…
still waiting for the RSV4 review lol
Coming next week!
Did you use hero 8 to film this video? If you have 8, how long did it stands until its overheating in 4k? And beside cool video, and last question did you have sam problems with 790 on realy low rpm did it engine like to stops you on them?
Now I need you to ride a Street Triple because I need as much validation as I can get that I made the right decision in buying one over a 790.
@mirlin235 oh I'm absolutely in love with the Street Triple, I have an 18' RS so it's probably a little more competitive with the 890. I rode the 790 the a few days before I picked up the ST3 and I loved it and had a deal in place to buy it, but I had a buddy that was telling me that I had to ride a Street Triple before I did anything. I already had a 390 in the garage and I was sitting at work thinking "do I really need a bigger version of the bike I already have?" so I called my dealer and called off the deal and went to pick up a Ice Silver RS without ever having ridden one. I gotta say, its the best blind purchase I've ever made and I would totally do it again.
The 765 has a ton of character. The way the power comes on at around 7k and kicks you in the ass is addicting, feels like you have a little turbo spooling and the sound is absolutely perfect. I threw an SC Project S1 on after about a week of owning it and just when I thought the experience couldn't get any better...it did. It's the perfect bike for me, especially in SoCal. I've put about 11,000 miles (canyon, track, commuting) on it in just over a year of owning it and it's been blissful. I think I always want to have a triple in the stable no matter what.
The 890 came to be bc the 790 missed the Street Triple mark. That Triumph is what every manufacturer aims at when making a middleweight naked. I traded my 2020 RS for a 2021 890R. Both fantastic bikes, but the power delivery of the KTM comes on early and pulls noticeably harder coming out of turns. It’s 6-8 lbs lighter than the Triumph, but feels substantially lighter than that.
Thanks for the video brah.
Great review, I went from a 2015 s1000rr to the 790 duke. Many of your points are the reason why I moved down just for the fun factor and usability
Great video 👍🏻. Great bike, totally agree such a fun bike to ride. My brother has a 790, his only complaint is that they released the 890 right after he bought the 790 😂👍🏻.
Yeah, not sure why KTM did that so quickly lol
Wassup Kischardio! They let me take the bike too and it’s ridiculous 😂
Anyone know which road this is?
Bro can a beginner ride this bike
I own a MT-09 SP is it worth it to sell it to buy the *890 Duke? I like wheelies and traveling/commuting, i attack corners from time to time, but its not a priority.
Hmmm the 790 might be right up your alley. The 890 too, but a bit more aggressive. I haven’t ridden the SP Mt09 so I’m not sure how good that is, but the lightness of the KTM is far and away different from the MT09. The KTM definitely doesn’t have as much power feel though
890R is e beast
So... do you like it?
I’m 6,3 will it fit
Lets goo🤩
I think KTM nailed it. A very nice addition to the crowded naked middle class. I'd imagine the 890 being what the 790 should have been, though.
A ton of bang for buck, for sure.
Cheers from Portugal
Chosse one... 1290 2017 (like) or 890r 2021(coment)?
You should do more Doug DeMuro style reviews, along with quirks and features 😂 I’m sure there’s a big audience for this style for motorcycles
That’s not a bad idea... I’ve been thinking about doing something like that... but the issue is I might need to show my face lol
@@Kischardio not necessarily, you could keep your helmet on or just film in first person if you’re not comfortable with a face reveal yet ;)
KTM Duke 890R a level up from the 790 ;) ... Good review though bud
6:55 If your not 200lbs...shit I gotta lose a whole human to get down to 200lbs.
How is it compared to the fz09 ?
This is better than an Fz09/MT09 in every way except power. The power from the Yamaha is definitely better
@@Kischardio but reliability, Yamaha wins
I’ve heard of oil leaks from valve cover gasket and faulty dash screens
I could seriously consider a 790 or a 890, the chassis is just perfect for mountain roads, the power is nice, but the only thing keeping me from buying one is this ugly headlight. I can't stand it.
I felt the same way until I started riding it.. and then I basically forgot about the look entirely
👍😄
Such a shame they did this after the stunning prototype . If it was even close to the prototype I would get one but this just fugly they should never have shown ppl the prototype it ruins it . Such a shame
What the fuck are you saying, the prototype looks horrible
@@Charmarque Yea ppl have different preference buddy . I think it looked a fuck tonne better than the ugly production bike .
Great bike, until it leaks oil every day and the dash stops working
Oh really? Oof that sounds brutal
I've owned one for just more than a year
Haven't had any issues with mine
@@jasonarndt1789 You're one of the lucky ones. I've heard so many horror stories about this bike, put me off from buy it even though I wanted one so bad
@@matthewengelage6366 if you search for negativity you'll find it for any bike but as this video shows its an absolutely amazing bike
Yes the first bikes in 2017 had some small troubles like gaskets, cause its a completly new engine
but they fixed the problems and the newer ones dont have these anymore
how can you keep leaning and talking at the same time :D, that's kind of dangerous
KTM is the biggest Shit in quality build!!!🤮 The Suspension is Shit guy!