1:52 That’s Bohan in the Semois river valley. We go there 3 times a year , even this rainy weekend haha. I’m gonna order the 2020 GT so watching some vids 😁
Excellent 3 part series on the SDGT. Loved the blend of touring and track capability. I decided yesterday that I'm getting a 2017 1290 Super Duke R and for the naked beastly fun as is, then adding panniers, windshield, heated grips, and the ergo seat to make it a bit GT when touring. I laughed (giggled) during your track scenes, watching you do exactly what I would have, pressing the GT bike with touring tires every inch to show up the slick shod racier bikes who's boss. Great adrenaline pumping fun. Yet you had the good sense to call it quits before you and the tires pushed things too far. Hats off! Very entertaining! Here in Canada one of my favourite tours is from Calgary Alberta west to Lake Louise via Hwy 1A for brunch, then to Revelstoke British Columbia for the night. Then early morning set out for an amazing ride south on Hwy 23 to Shelter Bay, catch the Ferry (no fee) across Galena Bay then down to Nakusp, New Denver via Hwy 6 and then to Kaslo via 31A, then via 31 Balfour and 3A to Nelson over another free Ferry, Castlegar via Hwy 6 and 3A. One of the most amazing day trips in the country. In fact I've run into several European sport bikers who had traveled to Canada just to ride this stretch. Then the next day via Hwy 3 we venture to Osoyoos and finishing off at Penticton B.C.. On the way back we take the same route, but work our way through Kootney National Park working our way north back to Hwy 1 and to Banff Alberta and perhaps the Glacial ice fields before back to Calgary. The total distance is about 2,000 km round trip and is a great 6 day trip at a comfortable pace, with all the scenic spots, ferry waits (good time to relax and chat with the friendly locals), and great food/coffee shops. With mountains on one side and lakes and rivers on the other the twisty undulating roads with constantly varying speeds from over 100 kph down to 15 kph (hair pin turns) often with little to no shoulder, are world class fun. I'm giggling again. Thanks for the great vid. Well done and informative.
Thanks Barry for the reply means allot, glad you enjoyed it :-) Your making a good choice and exactly what I did, bought the R model. Thats tour you do sounds epic!!
Lamb Chop, Funny coincidence just occured. I was just watching the Golden Globe awards, and saw Ewen McGregor win a Golden Globe for his work in Fargo, the TV series, where he mentioned he is filming in Calgary (Alberta, Canada). That is funny being that the bike trip explained earlier started in Calgary of all places. Because he lives in London and is one of your countryman (though a Scotsman by birth) and is quite a motorbiking enthusiast, perhaps you could pass the word onto him that inbetween filming, a magnificent biking route is just outside his doorstep? Seriously, though, it was my pleasure to view your vids, and keep up the great work! But if you do know Ewan, make sure to let him know. ;]
I'll second your road review Barry. Snuck into the Ducati Rally with our 1290GT in Nelson last year and rode a lot of those twisties. I still prefer Europe as there is more of a culture that accepts motorcycling in general, but these are some of the best roads in Canada. Enjoyed your videos, Mr. Chop. Especially the track day stuff.
HI Dan, Thanks for your input. Pleased to hear that you have had the pleasure of experiencing those lovely BC interior roads. They are especially enjoyable in June and September, some cooler temps, and less traffic. I am planning to be out there again this summer. My next favourite is south through Washington State, which has some equally amazing roads. Next would be Colorado, through the national forests nestled between the Denver area (Estes Park) and Aspen and Durango. Hope you are enjoying your GT. That's an amazing bike.
Q. How did you Shield the Seat from the Heat of the Engine.? It's a Pain in the Arrs after about an hour. Tried the Aluminum Heat 'Roofing' Insulation but that didn't work. Love the Bike but definitely not the Engine Heating up the Seat... I prefer my Eggs 'Uncooked' and the HEAT from this Engine definitely Boils them after only an hour or less of riding. Definitely need better Insulation. Maybe an Aluminum Heat Shield inside my Pants... KTM 'HELP'...
Great vid, mate! Thanks! Such a beautiful bike, ruined by them big-ass license plates, that you have to tack on, over there in Europe. Ha. No worries, at least you have some beautiful roads. I would love to rent a Duke GT, and do some touring in the old country. If you make it to The States, try to tour Oregon. We have some very amazing shit-the-pants twisty roads here. Just be sure to watch for bear and elk. They can ruin your day, real quick. Cheers, mate. 😀 🤟
Thanks Mike, yeah I found it great, I think being a larger guy the automatic setting of preload really helped as normally bikes are too soft for me. So with this you have the perfect setting for your weight right from the get go.
You think them side bags , would work on the 2020 1290 R? Talk about bike fever, it's finally broke 10c! Great roads and town's that older than Canada 🇨🇦
Being a taller gent did the wing thingys sticking out of the tank hit your knee or leg a lot? I like the the bike but sitting on it I cant fit my legs underneath them.
Thanks Mike!! Im awaiting some more parts to arrive before the next one, but wont be going to Dynojet until the new Year so a little wait until then Im afraid. Also seeing K-Tech suspension while Im up that neck of the woods so she should be rather sorted by the time I come back!
Just found this tour series 😊 Can't believe I've missed it, as I'm a sub ??? Anyway found it now so will go back and start from the beginning 😄 Duke GT? How did you get on height wise ? It's on my short list .
Lamb Chop Rides not to bad thanks for asking back to the grind stone today tho after 3 day's off ugh. Take it easy on the roads fella if you out on the bike. Look forward to seeing your next video.
Perfect! I love your video's. I would like to rent this bike. I will b in France this month and I can't seem to find any place that will rent this bike.If u know please share. I thought it would be great to try first then buy.
+Nathan Holritz thanks Nathan, I have the mic I use in my vid description. It's a Sony can't remember the make but about 40 quid. Other than that nothing too fancy
Its like I said at the end Korshm, I dont do enough miles to warrant one and I prefer the looks of the R version. If I did lots of touring or commuting different story as its an awesome mile muncher
May I ask please Mr Chops, do you have daytime employment? Or are you like TMF a nearly full time vloger as you both put out so much content is must take you hours to sit and process all this video content? Very good by the way.
I do like this bike Chops. One of my mates has one and he loves it. The only thing he's found as we move into winter weather is that the rear hugger is pretty useless. He looked liked he had been ploughing a field when we road to the H cafe. The hugger extender is now on his Christmas list.
1:52 That’s Bohan in the Semois river valley. We go there 3 times a year , even this rainy weekend haha. I’m gonna order the 2020 GT so watching some vids 😁
Great series Lamb Chop. GT, it does the miles and it does the smiles, with a whole ton of charisma. It's gotta be one of the best bikes on the planet!
Great series Chops. This edit in particular was superb. Loved the drone fade out shot at the dinner table, very nicely done....Bike's nice too.
Thanks Bimble appreciated buddy :-)
Lamb Chop Rides did you use pcv or rapid bike on your new 1290 r??
Music and camera action is spot on chops! 🎶Awesome mate 😉
+Biggles thanks Biggles!! 😎
Nice vid. Brought back memories of France from last year and alps trip this year, now planning next years trips.
Excellent 3 part series on the SDGT. Loved the blend of touring and track capability. I decided yesterday that I'm getting a 2017 1290 Super Duke R and for the naked beastly fun as is, then adding panniers, windshield, heated grips, and the ergo seat to make it a bit GT when touring. I laughed (giggled) during your track scenes, watching you do exactly what I would have, pressing the GT bike with touring tires every inch to show up the slick shod racier bikes who's boss. Great adrenaline pumping fun. Yet you had the good sense to call it quits before you and the tires pushed things too far. Hats off! Very entertaining! Here in Canada one of my favourite tours is from Calgary Alberta west to Lake Louise via Hwy 1A for brunch, then to Revelstoke British Columbia for the night. Then early morning set out for an amazing ride south on Hwy 23 to Shelter Bay, catch the Ferry (no fee) across Galena Bay then down to Nakusp, New Denver via Hwy 6 and then to Kaslo via 31A, then via 31 Balfour and 3A to Nelson over another free Ferry, Castlegar via Hwy 6 and 3A. One of the most amazing day trips in the country. In fact I've run into several European sport bikers who had traveled to Canada just to ride this stretch. Then the next day via Hwy 3 we venture to Osoyoos and finishing off at Penticton B.C.. On the way back we take the same route, but work our way through Kootney National Park working our way north back to Hwy 1 and to Banff Alberta and perhaps the Glacial ice fields before back to Calgary. The total distance is about 2,000 km round trip and is a great 6 day trip at a comfortable pace, with all the scenic spots, ferry waits (good time to relax and chat with the friendly locals), and great food/coffee shops. With mountains on one side and lakes and rivers on the other the twisty undulating roads with constantly varying speeds from over 100 kph down to 15 kph (hair pin turns) often with little to no shoulder, are world class fun. I'm giggling again. Thanks for the great vid. Well done and informative.
Thanks Barry for the reply means allot, glad you enjoyed it :-) Your making a good choice and exactly what I did, bought the R model. Thats tour you do sounds epic!!
Lamb Chop, Funny coincidence just occured. I was just watching the Golden Globe awards, and saw Ewen McGregor win a Golden Globe for his work in Fargo, the TV series, where he mentioned he is filming in Calgary (Alberta, Canada). That is funny being that the bike trip explained earlier started in Calgary of all places. Because he lives in London and is one of your countryman (though a Scotsman by birth) and is quite a motorbiking enthusiast, perhaps you could pass the word onto him that inbetween filming, a magnificent biking route is just outside his doorstep? Seriously, though, it was my pleasure to view your vids, and keep up the great work! But if you do know Ewan, make sure to let him know. ;]
I'll second your road review Barry. Snuck into the Ducati Rally with our 1290GT in Nelson last year and rode a lot of those twisties. I still prefer Europe as there is more of a culture that accepts motorcycling in general, but these are some of the best roads in Canada. Enjoyed your videos, Mr. Chop. Especially the track day stuff.
HI Dan, Thanks for your input. Pleased to hear that you have had the pleasure of experiencing those lovely BC interior roads. They are especially enjoyable in June and September, some cooler temps, and less traffic. I am planning to be out there again this summer. My next favourite is south through Washington State, which has some equally amazing roads. Next would be Colorado, through the national forests nestled between the Denver area (Estes Park) and Aspen and Durango. Hope you are enjoying your GT. That's an amazing bike.
Barry are you looking for a KTM riding buddy?
Seen this for first time......cracking series of vids....hope you still ride a KTM!
This explains where you have been and not posting videos. I miss the weekly chop vids while i'm on lunch break. keep them coming.
Andy B
No this was recorded ages ago, vids slowed down a little due to the time of year really and busy with the day job. Will pickup again in the New Year!
Q. How did you Shield the Seat from the Heat of the Engine.? It's a Pain in the Arrs after about an hour. Tried the Aluminum Heat 'Roofing' Insulation but that didn't work. Love the Bike but definitely not the Engine Heating up the Seat... I prefer my Eggs 'Uncooked' and the HEAT from this Engine definitely Boils them after only an hour or less of riding. Definitely need better Insulation. Maybe an Aluminum Heat Shield inside my Pants... KTM 'HELP'...
Loving the GT. Proper Touring Weapon.
+Mat Newton yup agreed Mat 😎
Great vid, mate! Thanks! Such a beautiful bike, ruined by them big-ass license plates, that you have to tack on, over there in Europe. Ha. No worries, at least you have some beautiful roads. I would love to rent a Duke GT, and do some touring in the old country. If you make it to The States, try to tour Oregon. We have some very amazing shit-the-pants twisty roads here. Just be sure to watch for bear and elk. They can ruin your day, real quick. Cheers, mate. 😀 🤟
Waited ages for this! :-)
Surprised you found the suspension so good, I think it lets the bike down. Otherwise couldn't agree more... an amazing bike.
Thanks Mike, yeah I found it great, I think being a larger guy the automatic setting of preload really helped as normally bikes are too soft for me. So with this you have the perfect setting for your weight right from the get go.
Lamb Chop Rides Ok, I'll eat more pies! :-D
haha, it would help :-)
You think them side bags , would work on the 2020 1290 R? Talk about bike fever, it's finally broke 10c! Great roads and town's that older than Canada 🇨🇦
So where was the epic road?
Heading out that way next week.
Still got the Duke gt?
Worth swapping my tiger 800 for it?
Great finish to an excellent series of vids Mr Chops👍😁. Not doing my lust for this bike any favours though🤒🙊.
Thanks Mac, yeah its great bike and Ive seen new ones for sale for 10999 now!
Lamb Chop Rides yeah I know. Shut up 😄🙉. Very tempting but Bank Manager says I'll have to wait. 🙄😁😆.
I'm picking my one up in 4 weeks I wonder do ktm supply replacement under ware ??? Hoping to take it to Aragon for the gp in September👍👍👍👍
15 miles of twisters? Try the road from Newtown to Llandovery in Wales its 50 miles of twisties.
hehe, but these twisties were dry :-)
What was the town you ended up in near the end?
Epic end to the series Chops! Lovely scenery and great mates (apart from womble.....)😬What more could you ask for?👍🏻😎
Thanks Ninja, yeah seems like it was a million years ago now! Whens the summer back??
Being a taller gent did the wing thingys sticking out of the tank hit your knee or leg a lot? I like the the bike but sitting on it I cant fit my legs underneath them.
+CPUspeed no I'm sure you will find they are much higher than your knee height .. I'm 6'2 and was nowhere near...
This series is brilliant Chop, when are we having some more in garage action on the 1290. More mods. Rottweiler etc?
Thanks Mike!! Im awaiting some more parts to arrive before the next one, but wont be going to Dynojet until the new Year so a little wait until then Im afraid. Also seeing K-Tech suspension while Im up that neck of the woods so she should be rather sorted by the time I come back!
Lamb Chop Rides looking forward to that matey.👍
Just found this tour series 😊
Can't believe I've missed it, as I'm a sub ???
Anyway found it now so will go back and start from the beginning 😄
Duke GT? How did you get on height wise ? It's on my short list .
Is the black one a triumph. You are I. Good company..
Great vid great tunes love it chops
Thanks James!!
How's it going chop chop hope things going good with the bike take it easy.
Going well Dave, what about you?
Lamb Chop Rides not to bad thanks for asking back to the grind stone today tho after 3 day's off ugh. Take it easy on the roads fella if you out on the bike. Look forward to seeing your next video.
Perfect! I love your video's. I would like to rent this bike. I will b in France this month and I can't seem to find any place that will rent this bike.If u know please share.
I thought it would be great to try first then buy.
Great video man. What kind of a phone mount did you use on GT?
Thanks so much for creating these reviews! Your audio is great! What hardware are you using to record your helmet audio?
+Nathan Holritz thanks Nathan, I have the mic I use in my vid description. It's a Sony can't remember the make but about 40 quid. Other than that nothing too fancy
I got one a couple months back, and it's a bit tasty! Taking her to the Alps in 2 weeks.
Lamb Chop Rides Why did you buy 1290R instead of GT? What were the reasons?
Its like I said at the end Korshm, I dont do enough miles to warrant one and I prefer the looks of the R version. If I did lots of touring or commuting different story as its an awesome mile muncher
Oh look at that CBR and the VFR
Hope the next gen fixes the unbearable heat from that bike. It's what stopped me from buying it.
May I ask please Mr Chops, do you have daytime employment? Or are you like TMF a nearly full time vloger as you both put out so much content is must take you hours to sit and process all this video content?
Very good by the way.
Thanks for the feedback Snarkman, yes I do have a day job, its why I only do a vid a week or so. Dont have time to edit more unfortunately :(
I do like this bike Chops. One of my mates has one and he loves it. The only thing he's found as we move into winter weather is that the rear hugger is pretty useless. He looked liked he had been ploughing a field when we road to the H cafe. The hugger extender is now on his Christmas list.
OK good tip on the hugger, its the same one as on my SDR so will watch out..
So what did the Fanny shop sell??? Great vid again!!
Its some sort of currency exhange place from what I could tell.. not very exciting haha
I gave in... and bought one! :-)
+bdcash good man Bd they are rather special 👍
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