I ride a 1290 and couldn’t agree more, torque is what makes me love the bike. Rode bikes with 200hp but the torque makes me smile so much, nothing can keep up out of a corner (road riding)
Hmmmm... wonder what the purchase price of this parts bin speical will be .... producing bodywork present day is CHEAP ... and easy ... the rest is just parts picked off the shelf... Put fairings on the Duke 1390, 1290 whatever the CCs are today and sell it out KTM...
4:55 what a down to earth guy totally in tune with the target audience, not so much marketing BS, I hate when triumph do their bits and they just come up with the stupidest comparisons sometimes and ignore glaring things people might be interesting in.
So refreshing to see one of these KTM people involved in the development speak freely about how they made this and their thoughts behind (instead of all that corporate bs talk you can sometimes get) Well done KTM!
Why the fuck are people complaining g about the cams eating themselves, I know multiple owners that haven’t had an issue since the day they bought their bikes two of them own a 790 for track use only not an issue there. I owned a 2020 Duke 790 and put 23000km on it. No issue what so ever, do you people just love to complain about KTM all the time?
Buy one, find out. Sick of non-KTM owners knocking them. Honda on the VTR1000 had a problem with cam chain tensioners, would it stop you buying an Africa Twin? Let it go FFS
If they bring this to the US I'm definitely interested. The rc8 always catches my eye when i see one out, this isn't quite that but will probably be more liveable
Actually kept me from buying a brand new 2022 Panigale V4S. Found a used 2018 Winglet free V4 instead. Shame that the manufacturers aren't smart enough to know that we all hate them and if they need to homologate for racing that they should make them easily removable and include some type of good looking block off plate.
I told myself I would only upgrade if Ktm released a large displacement street legal sport bike. I didn’t expect this so early or at all so cheers guys. Way to make my dreams come true! :)
We'll likely see a RC790 in the future to go against the RS660 and R7. But I've heard talks of CFMOTO having plans on releasing a V4 Superbike. CFMOTO owns KTM, obviously the engineering R & D has to be done in Austria. I think KTM might be supplying that motor and working on one of their own. Once it's finished they'll put it in a V4 superbike and CFMOTO will use that engine to develop a bike of their own. Just speculation tho.
@@thepsychicpeach8425 KTM is not owned by CF Moto, the Chinese factory that builds the parallel twin KTM bikes is owned by the same group that owns CF Moto. KTM itself is co-owned by Pierer Group and Bajaj Auto Limited.
Yes this is the sweet spot for a fast road / track bike. But it seems like it’s just come full circle really. It’s a litre bike with a power output of about 130 bhp (im Guessing??) That’s like superbikes at the end of the 90s! Now the top bikes have all gone mental in capacity and power output. They’re awesome, but stupidly quick and expensive, and now we’re talking about these ones as “super-sports”bikes. Which is what we called 600s back in the day. So yes - looks ace. A fast 1000c V twin race-inspired bike. They were good back then and still are!
I need it. Any idea of price? This is the first new bike in years that I am already planning to get. I love the new cbr600rr, but i can't justify swapping my 2014 cbr600rr for the new one, when the old one is already so good, and i already have it. Having had a Ducati 749s and 748r, i love my middleweight twins, but I'm not keen on the panigale v2. And I live for sportsbikes but don't see the point of 1000cc nuclear hand grenades that are too powerful to ever use. Price is the bit I'm scared of. Knowing me I'll be forced into a second hand one if its much more than the cbr But i like what i see so far.
@@TheInfantry98ive been getting old since the day i was born. Kids called me the old man at school. But, i can handle a thou, i just don't see the point. Riding it like a big girls blouse but still doing an absurd speed isn't my idea of fun. I'd rather feel like a hero ragging it at a much lower speed.
This is the bike I've been waiting for. I own an sv650s and an sv1000s so it's pretty evident I love the twins lol. The sv650s is perfect for throwing around in twisties but I just wish it had a little bit more power so I got the sv1000s but the handling on that bike is sub par. With so many middle-weight twins in the market I've been waiting for a modern big twin sportbike that actually handles well and this is looking like my dream bike. The torque of a 1000 supersport but the gearing and power of a 600 is the perfect road bike in my opinion. Here in New Zealand most of our twisty roads are tight, sharp, blind corners so very technical riding as opposed to long open sweepers with lots of vision, an I4 superbike just doesn't make sense here.
I have to admit that the wrap is pretty effective, it's really difficult to see what the lines of this bike look like. Looks like it will be a good looking bike.
They won't. He specifically said they're not going to chase high horsepower AND that they don't want to risk making the engine unreliable. How can you hear that and say "wow let's hope for 2,000 more rpm and huge power !"
@@noblaw7595 You didn’t pay much attention to this did you as the rev limiter has been increased by 1,500 rpm and still safe and reliable. As an ex Australian Superbike Racer, these engines get pushed way further as you’re not chasing 10’s of 1,000’s in engine reliability, just max performance. So as a road bike come race bike it’s safe. When converted to a track only weapon the max revs will be lifted further which is basically what has been happening for 100 years. OMG.
The RS660 is a great bike.. Very comfortable.. it just lacks power! If KTM can make this as comfortable as the RS660 with 20 bhp more. I think they will be onto a winner.
I want this bike soooooo bad! I'll have to probably sell all my other bikes to afford one but i think it's gonna be worth it. I don't need a 200+hp monster. And the supersport class has been lacking any innovation for years now. This ktm is exactly what I need in life. A cutting edge track weapon with usable power figures and hopefully a usable budget.
It might be a stupid question but what is the point of this? Street racing? In which country? Bangladesh? Make a track bike, keep the bits and drop the price. Next. Ps. Ah sorry I did not realise this is a homologation exercise.
I’m an old fart getting but it can’t just be me that thinks all this wings and spoiler shite looks ridiculous and pretentious af on a road bike. It’s maybe the QR code cammo but this doesn’t float my boat from a looks perspective. The proportions all seem wrong. A product of aero I guess Yeah I’m an arse I know.
Just 990 duke reskin and absolutely stupid to keep the same engine as the duke when they have a brand new 1390 waiting to given a supersport frame. Plus them hiding the headlight is the lamest “reveal” ive ever heard of. Sick bike still but thats my bit of dislike
"doesn't have to break your wrist" I was hoping that ktm was making a true sport bike instead of joining the crowd of compromised bikes made for people who likes the looks but don't want to put in the work that practicing a sport implies. Those bikes are nice but I don't see why you wouldn't get a semi faired naked instead and the market is missing a track bike whit plates like ready to race would imply. Maybe it's better than another company makes that, one who isn't software looking already installed things
WOW we'll done for getting the first viewing on this beauty & lets keep our fingers crossed that they don't slap a hideous headlight on it as again ive never bought any KTM for that reason they are absolutely hideous!!🤮
Seeing ktm talk about reliability is honestly laughable, cant want to see the finished product though, probably the only bike id ever consider buying brand new off the showroom floor
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homie is riding a QR-code
Good way of hiding bodywork detail so other teams can't copy.
🤣🤣🤣
@@mickenoss Just use the Lidar camera on an iPhone. That doesn't care about the paint.
😅
That was f'n good.
KTMs focus on torque is such an important aspect
I ride a 1290 and couldn’t agree more, torque is what makes me love the bike. Rode bikes with 200hp but the torque makes me smile so much, nothing can keep up out of a corner (road riding)
@@robertholmes8795 I had a 1290S for 6years. That engine really is a masterpiece
I have never clicked on a video so quick🥵 I hope they sell a ton and it has great success in the middleweight class.
It's a hair off a litre, is that considered middleweight nowadays?
@@jamiemcgrory1964Yes.... keep up!
@@jamiemcgrory1964If it’s super sport class legal, yes.
I might want to have a go with owning one, gloss black would be a nice change of pace from mostly orange.
Hmmmm... wonder what the purchase price of this parts bin speical will be .... producing bodywork present day is CHEAP ... and easy ... the rest is just parts picked off the shelf... Put fairings on the Duke 1390, 1290 whatever the CCs are today and sell it out KTM...
KTM modelled the paint on Chris's leathers
I was hoping that he'd get to ride it because his body wouldn't give anything away with those matching leathers.
damn that looks sharp as fck. i remember when they released the RC8 back in the day, that bike still looks sharp to this day.
That body with a V4 would be fantastic.
A 1390 Hyper RC R Evo?
4:55 what a down to earth guy totally in tune with the target audience, not so much marketing BS, I hate when triumph do their bits and they just come up with the stupidest comparisons sometimes and ignore glaring things people might be interesting in.
Triumph launches are a joke. Marketing bs at its finest. KTM listen and know we actually ride our bikes 🍻
Triumph need Daytona 765
Triumph needs to bring new bike in that sector 765 engine feels underpowered and electronics are 2 levels behind the compilation
Really hope it has the option for the MotoGP Livery
So refreshing to see one of these KTM people involved in the development speak freely about how they made this and their thoughts behind (instead of all that corporate bs talk you can sometimes get) Well done KTM!
It sounds like corporate talk to me still. Think he's too conscious to stay on messages. Still can be wrost.
i really liked the RC-8 back in the day too... i hope to the street version in person one day
😂get your rat out😁
Fantastic the ktm have done this. Now come on triumph, make a full fat Daytona 765!
Good to see Gareth out there making a success in the global motorcycle world!
A 12000 RPM limit would be so perfect...😍😍😍
I'd say it will be 11k for EU regs. But an aftermarket ecu will sort that out
‘Hopefully plenty of wheelies’ 😂 got to love KTM. Might need one for my next bike 🏍️
My dream. Working hard for it. Will post pictures on it in 2030
Kinda like Ducati, put a near 1000CC bike in the super-sport class. Instant wins.
I think my bright green bike needs a bright orange bike next to it in my garage come next year! 2/5 of the way to a pack of Skittles...
Get a panigale as well and you are 3/5
@@Doko88 I like the way you think.
@@scottmcpeek4132if your girl asks just refer her to this comment 😉
I hope the 990's cams don't eat themselves alive like the 790/890 LC8c platform bikes.
There are more people writing/complaining about these cams than there are people experience it.
Why the fuck are people complaining g about the cams eating themselves, I know multiple owners that haven’t had an issue since the day they bought their bikes two of them own a 790 for track use only not an issue there. I owned a 2020 Duke 790 and put 23000km on it. No issue what so ever, do you people just love to complain about KTM all the time?
@@lameprofilepic3931 These guys love to get high off of writing and reading B.S on forums.
Buy one, find out. Sick of non-KTM owners knocking them. Honda on the VTR1000 had a problem with cam chain tensioners, would it stop you buying an Africa Twin? Let it go FFS
@@lameprofilepic3931 Every owner i know has problems with them. So i think its a pretty valid complaint.
If they bring this to the US I'm definitely interested. The rc8 always catches my eye when i see one out, this isn't quite that but will probably be more liveable
11:04 there's something we like to hear from the creators of the bikes
I thought Stath was gonna be all "naaahhh mate, that'll get us demonetised" ...whilst grinning at the camera. 😂
i dont think ktm makes a bike without ensuring it will wheelie good
Shout out to the South African 🇿🇦 🤙
Does this also come with chocolate cams?
Someone listened to the customer surveys it seems.
The RC8 was hugely underrated, comfy, quick, Goldilocks.
The winglet mania can’t go away soon enough
Fax
Actually kept me from buying a brand new 2022 Panigale V4S. Found a used 2018 Winglet free V4 instead. Shame that the manufacturers aren't smart enough to know that we all hate them and if they need to homologate for racing that they should make them easily removable and include some type of good looking block off plate.
@@josephbilotta5994the 2022 model is so much better looking than 2018 that I actually think you might be clinically insane for buying the 2018 instead
It's good for the track but on the road? It's hilarious to say the least. 😆
I told myself I would only upgrade if Ktm released a large displacement street legal sport bike. I didn’t expect this so early or at all so cheers guys. Way to make my dreams come true! :)
Same, been rocking my little RC390 until then!
@@ErichWilhelmVW exactly! You must have known I was doing the same thing 😂(rc 390 as well)
So excited to see this arrive. Was getting frustrated by KTM milking the Rc9C versions. But now they have put their money on the table. Fantastic…
Come on KTM
We need a full range of sport bike
RC390 - RC690 - RC890 - RC1290
A 690 would be perfect
We'll likely see a RC790 in the future to go against the RS660 and R7. But I've heard talks of CFMOTO having plans on releasing a V4 Superbike. CFMOTO owns KTM, obviously the engineering R & D has to be done in Austria. I think KTM might be supplying that motor and working on one of their own. Once it's finished they'll put it in a V4 superbike and CFMOTO will use that engine to develop a bike of their own. Just speculation tho.
@@thepsychicpeach8425 cfmoto does not own ktm
@@thepsychicpeach8425 Own KTM? Doubt that....
@@thepsychicpeach8425
KTM is not owned by CF Moto, the Chinese factory that builds the parallel twin KTM bikes is owned by the same group that owns CF Moto.
KTM itself is co-owned by Pierer Group and Bajaj Auto Limited.
5 years too late… not a fan of captain south africa (luv the binder bros but)… just my humble opinion
can't wait for these to hit Australia.
Put in a V4, please!
do we get a discount if we select the Zebra colors?? 😉
Such a cool bike, well done KTM.
I want one.
Yes this is the sweet spot for a fast road / track bike. But it seems like it’s just come full circle really. It’s a litre bike with a power output of about 130 bhp (im Guessing??) That’s like superbikes at the end of the 90s! Now the top bikes have all gone mental in capacity and power output. They’re awesome, but stupidly quick and expensive, and now we’re talking about these ones as “super-sports”bikes. Which is what we called 600s back in the day. So yes - looks ace. A fast 1000c V twin race-inspired bike. They were good back then and still are!
Bummer it only has 120 HP or was it 130? But not 200
I need it.
Any idea of price?
This is the first new bike in years that I am already planning to get.
I love the new cbr600rr, but i can't justify swapping my 2014 cbr600rr for the new one, when the old one is already so good, and i already have it.
Having had a Ducati 749s and 748r, i love my middleweight twins, but I'm not keen on the panigale v2.
And I live for sportsbikes but don't see the point of 1000cc nuclear hand grenades that are too powerful to ever use.
Price is the bit I'm scared of. Knowing me I'll be forced into a second hand one if its much more than the cbr But i like what i see so far.
Not confirmed but rumours suggest around £15k - the 990 Duke is £12,999
That means your getting old since you can’t handle 1000cc bikes
@@TheInfantry98ive been getting old since the day i was born. Kids called me the old man at school.
But, i can handle a thou, i just don't see the point. Riding it like a big girls blouse but still doing an absurd speed isn't my idea of fun. I'd rather feel like a hero ragging it at a much lower speed.
Well it is mine. So speak for yourself @@theant9821
This is the bike I've been waiting for. I own an sv650s and an sv1000s so it's pretty evident I love the twins lol. The sv650s is perfect for throwing around in twisties but I just wish it had a little bit more power so I got the sv1000s but the handling on that bike is sub par. With so many middle-weight twins in the market I've been waiting for a modern big twin sportbike that actually handles well and this is looking like my dream bike. The torque of a 1000 supersport but the gearing and power of a 600 is the perfect road bike in my opinion.
Here in New Zealand most of our twisty roads are tight, sharp, blind corners so very technical riding as opposed to long open sweepers with lots of vision, an I4 superbike just doesn't make sense here.
If the cams are the same. Can we expect the same cam wear that i and many others have suffered on the 790/890 platform?
Good work Nige. Even tho it’s dazzle camo paint I like it as it is.
I took a picture of the bike and the QR did not bring me to a v4..... parallel twin? BARF
R is for race. Not comfort, ridability and wheelies.
I have to admit that the wrap is pretty effective, it's really difficult to see what the lines of this bike look like. Looks like it will be a good looking bike.
Just wait 5 years and it’ll be a 1390 😂
I'm loving the aero!! Gimme an under-slung swing-arm and let me live my motoGP dreams.
As Hp is a derivative of torque. If they can increase this engine’s redline up by at least an additional 1,500 rpm then it will be something special.
They won't. He specifically said they're not going to chase high horsepower AND that they don't want to risk making the engine unreliable. How can you hear that and say "wow let's hope for 2,000 more rpm and huge power !"
@@noblaw7595 You didn’t pay much attention to this did you as the rev limiter has been increased by 1,500 rpm and still safe and reliable. As an ex Australian Superbike Racer, these engines get pushed way further as you’re not chasing 10’s of 1,000’s in engine reliability, just max performance. So as a road bike come race bike it’s safe. When converted to a track only weapon the max revs will be lifted further which is basically what has been happening for 100 years. OMG.
A liter bike with 128 PS. I am properly impressed! I'll hand it to KTM though, they're good at marketing.
Put the 1390 engine in this frame and then were talking 😎
i want the 1390 RC R
This besides my Street Triple RS would be a dream!
Same here. This prototype looks like a MotoGP bike. Cheers from Brazil
Really nicely framed video Nige. 👍🏻
Instantly I see the low sloping tank so I could ride one without my belly getting in the way, yeeharr
Have an RC8R and RC390, this is the perfect middle brother, sign me up!
''Cant wait to see you ride it, hopefully lots of wheelies''!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! same here mate. SEND IT!
Be amazed if Yamaha now don’t finally follow suit ! R9 🙏
Cheers, Nige.
Is Ducati the only manufacturer who can build a decent looking exhaust?
Yes finally. I had an RC8R been waiting years for a replacement. The chassis on it alone still rivals modern bikes
Great stuff. Hopefully the first of some interesting bikes to come. Yamaha get that R9 out, please and thank you. :)
It’s going to be eaten by a V2
Junk engine.
Can we please get a nice red Gas Gas/Redbull Pedro Acosta rookie year tribute paintjob?
Looks like a fast crossword
He kept the headlight design a secret for about 3 seconds. Must be intimidated by Statham
At last, the supersport class gets cc boost like the superbikes did👍🏻
I always said I was done with sport bikes since I found Hypers/Multi's/Superdukes with spicy twins but this.... is compelling.
This is great for the sportbike market
The lesser seen two wheeled zebra
Finally I'm so excided! This is most likely my next bile :()
The RS660 is a great bike.. Very comfortable.. it just lacks power! If KTM can make this as comfortable as the RS660 with 20 bhp more. I think they will be onto a winner.
I want this bike soooooo bad! I'll have to probably sell all my other bikes to afford one but i think it's gonna be worth it. I don't need a 200+hp monster. And the supersport class has been lacking any innovation for years now. This ktm is exactly what I need in life. A cutting edge track weapon with usable power figures and hopefully a usable budget.
It might be a stupid question but what is the point of this? Street racing? In which country? Bangladesh? Make a track bike, keep the bits and drop the price. Next.
Ps. Ah sorry I did not realise this is a homologation exercise.
I’m an old fart getting but it can’t just be me that thinks all this wings and spoiler shite looks ridiculous and pretentious af on a road bike.
It’s maybe the QR code cammo but this doesn’t float my boat from a looks perspective. The proportions all seem wrong.
A product of aero I guess
Yeah I’m an arse I know.
Just 990 duke reskin and absolutely stupid to keep the same engine as the duke when they have a brand new 1390 waiting to given a supersport frame. Plus them hiding the headlight is the lamest “reveal” ive ever heard of. Sick bike still but thats my bit of dislike
Ohh man. Just the guy I need to talk to. Tell him, because of their demo mode chinaighans, , KTM is dead to me.
Parallel, twin motor that's trash. Why didn't they just put the superduke v twin in there? That would've been so much better. Disappointment for sure
"doesn't have to break your wrist" I was hoping that ktm was making a true sport bike instead of joining the crowd of compromised bikes made for people who likes the looks but don't want to put in the work that practicing a sport implies.
Those bikes are nice but I don't see why you wouldn't get a semi faired naked instead and the market is missing a track bike whit plates like ready to race would imply. Maybe it's better than another company makes that, one who isn't software looking already installed things
WOW we'll done for getting the first viewing on this beauty & lets keep our fingers crossed that they don't slap a hideous headlight on it as again ive never bought any KTM for that reason they are absolutely hideous!!🤮
can't wait. I already know it's my next bike ! but KTM please stop with the cash grab software packages you do...
Judging from the price of the Duke 990, this will cost over £14,500 without the electronics.
Seeing ktm talk about reliability is honestly laughable, cant want to see the finished product though, probably the only bike id ever consider buying brand new off the showroom floor
It's going to cost like a Suzuki GSX-R 1000, probably more
With more than 70 less horses
When are ktm going to bring out a V4?
one of the best Austrian product's
I need one.
Very exciting to finally see another big RC street bike. I really hope they don't just slap a projector headlight on the front and call it a day.
Bike looks nice but the headlight not really, they already showed it in the other photos and its just a square like from 1995
For the low, low introductory price of....... $32,000. (I hope not).
too bad they still can't figure out a good looking exhaust. just sticking out the side like that. otherwise incredible bike!
Dazzle Camouflage....Are they worried about U Boats ?
I hope they aint getting areonomics/ cockpit fit from danni pedrosa as he aint full sized to begin with 😂
The front end looks like a snow plough... and you can bet your bottom dollar the headlight will be ugly as fuck
The headlight design seems to be the same or similar with previous model
Won't purchase it if the headlight design looks outdated
Should have just called it the RC9
Thank god. A proper sports bike and not a modified cheapo platform with bar risers and crap cheap parts bin throw away bits and bobs 😀
Going by the comments everyone is going to buy it, wonder where all the money comes from just looking around.
I believe my brown eye will have a black eye with that seat 😂
Great way for KTM to sell their lowcost LC8c platform for a high price...
The front winglets are literally the most useless gimmicky garbage I've ever seen on a road bike 😂
Feb 4th 2025 is my 54th birthday. . . Thanks in advance. LOL
I can't believe they didn't realise that they needed a 9th test rider to ensure all the Lard Boys got some input 🙄
The headlights would have been better kept as a secret...