Has The 990 Duke Taken The Throne?

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@alanung Ай бұрын

Enjoy watching your videos, Sam, especially your signature infectious giggle... 🤣

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

@michaelmclarney1994 Ай бұрын

Looks like great fun Sam, top review as always. You always manage to communicate how much fun a bike is! 👍

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

It was a really good laugh bud. Almost tempting me away from the 1390!

@michaelmclarney1994 Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes wow! That is good! As men we always need more power, just because we do!

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Haha yeah I don't think my tiny manhood and ego would let me walk past a 1390 to buy a 990 😂😂

@michaelmclarney1994 Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes I know that feeling, I always want the most powerful and even more important, more torque! When I bought my FJ1200 it had more torque between 5000 and 7000 rpm than the others at the time such as the ZZR1100, CBR1000 and BMW offerings which was the main competion. Just where you want it on the road!

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

That's it mate! I've become obsessed with the torque more than anything in the last few years. That's why I love the KTM.. it's just a monster!

@Toxicdemon2 28 күн бұрын

those giggles 😂. That's how I always feel riding my bike

@SamVBikes 28 күн бұрын

Haha it's involuntary! Just such a great bike you can't help it ha

@theinnerdreamer7043 Ай бұрын

Did you pay extra for camshaft lubricant?

@philwoods2534 Ай бұрын

Managed to have a play on one and a 1390 last weekend......I think I'd prefer the 990 which is a Jekell and Hyde bike exactly as you wish it to be but a lot easier to punt about tighter locations. Everyone should have a go on one........

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

It's definitely a much more usable bike on the road isn't it! Lighter, more nimble and plenty of power

@philwoods2534 Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes amazed at the size, yet power and handling are stunning....a pocket rocket!!!

@tanishqb385 25 күн бұрын

real

@Ktm.Blazed 23 күн бұрын

The giggles and laughs of a true kid biker who’s falling in love 😂😂👌🏼

@SamVBikes 23 күн бұрын

😂 followed by the silence which is the debating if buying one would be bad for my license haha

@Ktm.Blazed 23 күн бұрын

@@SamVBikes I be tempted now more thanks to you lol. I’ve just got a 390 from them boys last November after passing my das in August. Only issue is money and because insurance would be £300+ than the £100 I’m paying a month 😂 Maybe in a few years time I can have one.

@SamVBikes 23 күн бұрын

Haha! If it makes you feel better.. insurance for me was still very expensive! With 6 years no claims, owning other bikes and locked garage etc it was over 2k a year!

@Ktm.Blazed 23 күн бұрын

@@SamVBikes damm gonna probably be similar then, I’ve thankful I’ve got a garage now but that’s crazy for that. I’m only 2 years in total and getting 3k+ for anything bigger. At least I ain’t on a 125 I’m happy lol

@cpuuk Ай бұрын

Any sniffs on when a new 1290S is coming?

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Best I've heard is "wait for EICMA" followed by a wink ha

@SouthWest-jj8yu Ай бұрын

Looks like a fun bike Sam and looks really small. All the tech is that permanent or does it move to subscription after a certain mileage?

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

I'd assume the latter like their new models. Although KTM are currently doing a free tech pack offer on the 990 which is very tempting

@SouthWest-jj8yu Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes I rode a CFMOTO recently I ride for the Blood Bikes and we just got two from the local dealer. They said KTM had now taken over acting like a parent company for dealers etc.

@user-oy2pn7fj1f Ай бұрын

Great video Sam especially with Mark making a cameo appearance 😊. That 990 engine in the SMT might tempt me away from my 1290 gt but I still love 1290 engine 👍👍 keep the reviews coming Sam 👍👍

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Yeah KTM took over UK and IRE distribution of CF Moto in early 2023 I think it was. I think there are a few other brands in there too

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Cheers bud! Haha will be expecting an appearance invoice in the post 😂

@CPUspeed Ай бұрын

I understand that this 990 Duke is more up to date than the 890 SMT. But strictly talking egos and comfort which one do you prefer?

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

For a longer trip the SMT wins hands down. The 990 is very comfy but it's a duke so it's still quite aggressive. I'd happily take either on a trip though!

@flexdiaz 17 күн бұрын

990 or 1390 - Which one would you pick?

@SamVBikes 17 күн бұрын

I think I'd go 990 for the road. My super adventure is stupidly fast and the 1390 makes that feel slow. I think I'd enjoy owning the 990 more

@4tech69 Ай бұрын

Waiting for the R.

@99Apit 24 күн бұрын

Or u could change apex pro suspension , gp4rx calipers , rcs mc , dymag up7x & u get yourself a Double R 😅

@SamVBikes 24 күн бұрын

More R = Betterer 😂

@jaystarmini Ай бұрын

Love to see more of Joe's Africa twin. Have a cb500x and do take notions of one them or a honda 800x crossrunner. My only problem is im tall but no meat on me so not the strongest of people 😅

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

I'll get a review done on it in the coming months! It's a great bit of kit

@jaystarmini Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes be good to watch. You got to try the nx500 honda aswell

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Yes! The CB500x was a great bike so keen to see what the NX is like!

@jaystarmini Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes can't fault my 2018 model. Came from a suzuki gsx750w and before that a import 400cc bandit. Garage now has cb500x, honda dax Chinese copy with a 140cc engine in it which is an animal and so much fun

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Haha sounds awesome! Can't wait to have the Monkey in a slightly more ridiculous set up

@stephenmeek3128 Ай бұрын

Got me considering moving over to a KTM from triumph. Question is, this or the 890 SMT?

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

Depends what you use the bike for. Both are definitely comfortable enough to do some trips on but the SMT would work better if that's the focus. The 990 has more tech on it and the updated switchgear etc so that's a big plus!

@stephenmeek3128 Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes I think they are missing a trick not updating the SMT with more powerful engine and new equipment of the 990. The SMT suits me well but it's tough to buy a lesser engine.

@SamVBikes Ай бұрын

I'd assume based on previous model history that there will be an SMT-R in the relatively near future. There always seems to be an R model which follows so I'd hold out for that

@stephenmeek3128 Ай бұрын

@@SamVBikes good shout thanks

@Steve-motorcycles 29 күн бұрын

Seems like a retrograde step to me.. I certainly don’t think it’s better handling than the 890R. Hopefully it has 96% less reliability issues though.

@GhostHammerX 13 күн бұрын

Have you ridden both to compare?

@bmwm3man 13 күн бұрын

@@GhostHammerXThanks. I was just about to ask them

@Steve-motorcycles 13 күн бұрын

@@GhostHammerX yes. Although since writing the above comment I have had a little more time on the 990. I also only can compare with the 890R. It does handle like a bigger bike, much more like my 1290 SDR. It is very good but not as light, quick or as sharp as the 890. It has different characteristics. I can imagine it would be quicker doing lap times on the track but maybe not quite as much fun on the road. The electronics, user interface is better and it does have a little stronger midrange shove than the 890. The brakes are definitely not as good, I guess that will change on a R model whenever KTM decide to release that. At this point in time, I would not swap an 890R for the 990. Is the 990 better, it is in some aspects but possibly not much overall.