Review 2018 KTM 1290 SuperDuke GT

Review 2018 KTM 1290 SuperDuke GT - TOO MUCH POWER

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6 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow KZfaqrs and motorcyclists! I made another promise, driving the KTM 1290 SuperDuke. The regular one wasnt available so i drove the GT, same bike different looks. And sure enough, its a monster of a bike. Enjoy the video!
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@nolanstokes632 5 жыл бұрын

Terrific review. Thanks for the taking the time to post this.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear, thnx for the comment!

@randallbrown9901 5 жыл бұрын

Great bike! Purchased leftover 2017 in April and 2700 miles later it’s far exceeded my expectations! Also own a 2016 R1 that I’m selling because the KTM gets all the love now! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@philipdarnall787 5 жыл бұрын

Randall Brown Ditto on my 2016. My Suzuki 1250S is just sitting under a cover.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

I know right, love for the KTM is big 🤣 to bad for your R1 though 😎💪

@DaveMcLerran 5 жыл бұрын

Do you really enjoy it Randall? Is it good for longer rides? Maybe 400-500 mile days

@DrStephenVerdon 4 жыл бұрын

Just Traded my 2016 SDR for the 2016 SDGT. Should be an Interesting Chapter. Thank you for Sharing your experience

@mholsen80 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking about trading in mye 890 duker with a superduke gt 2018 mod, i had test run on it yesterday and i wasnt so impressed, the front felt unstaple in the turns and the engine felt detuned. Any reason how to explane this? It had all panniers on, but is that the Main reason?

@linusselur9561 5 жыл бұрын

Regards from Germany. Good review, thx.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

Thnx for the comment, and best regards back from Holland!

@motostroller 5 жыл бұрын

Chaser2win: you comment that the bike has too much power. I have a Super Duke GT and, yes, it has LOTS of power, but it is also very tractable. It can be ridden along in traffic without any dramas. Throttle goes both ways, and if/when you want to go fast the GT does oblige.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but if you do open it up its too much 😱😍 lovely hahaha

@exothermal.sprocket 5 жыл бұрын

Nah. Been on a superbike with 180 hp? That's when you start to think how everything else feels mild. The KTM models are all about the torque which is great for all around use.

@markshag5149 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review thanks, I bot one without a test ride. No test pilots allowed at my dealership! The quick shift is needed on acceleration (because you need to hang on with both hands) downshifting tho is no problem.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah your need to hold on haha! Weird that the dealer doesnt allow a test drive tho..?! How are you enjoying the bike?

@markshag5149 5 жыл бұрын

@@Chaser2win Really like the ultra smooth throttle response right off idle - no passenger/rider helmet knocking when going slow. I would recommend getting the fuel dongle to help the lean fuel map at low RPM. Bike is just as silky smooth but way stronger and runs cooler too. Get dongles from Rottweiler ... 50 bucks (US) and well worth it. GT gives up 3 HP I think to the "R" but puts more torque in the middle RPM range where you use it in the real world. Keep doing reviews Chaser, you did a nice job. PS there is a video out there of a bone stock 2017 GT on track day - only item not stock is slick tires. The pilot surgically slices through the pack ... he is VERY good on brakes (understatement). One of the best riding videos I've ever seen. I'd include a link but don't want to intrude in your space.

@chriscrain2878 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you had a chance to run it hard thru some 'real' twisties. You had way too much traffic, and far too many straight roads to 'really' see what the bike is capable of. It's simply amazing how fast it goes thru the corners.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

I believe you, i didnt have the chance to do proper twisties mate! I should retry according to your comment :D hehe!!

@masterspin7796 6 жыл бұрын

I might buy one when im finished with my 800 dragster rr...

@Chaser2win 6 жыл бұрын

MasterSpin77 seriously? Awesome, i really like the bike. Only thing i dont like is the price 🤣

@masterspin7796 6 жыл бұрын

It is a little costly, you can save $5,000 if you buy one that has been at the dealer for a long time..sometimes it is better to wait..

@chrisvantassel8867 6 жыл бұрын

That's what I did

@Chrisuk-xg6tz 6 жыл бұрын

Any tall people out there?.I'm 6'6".I bought one and it is FANTASTIC!...Go on.Buy one.

@Chaser2win 6 жыл бұрын

My advice?! Hell yeah you are totally right 😎 dunno what how tall i am in inch, though in cm im am 189.. So big 😆

@NZ2STROKE 5 жыл бұрын

My mate has one and he is 6'7 pretty big guy,not fat just big! I also have one and i am 5'7 lol fantastic bike!

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah perfect bike for big and small people!! Its brutal

@ModifiedNmax 6 жыл бұрын

How about the R1200GS Adventure or sa S1000XR.

@Chaser2win 6 жыл бұрын

WeGotTheJ's very nice bikes indeed, will probably be the r1200GS! I'll look into it 😎

@eubikedude 5 жыл бұрын

The 1250GS is imminent ...

@exothermal.sprocket 5 жыл бұрын

1250 is out now with shift-cam. Waiting for the S1000RR to see how the cam tech works out on that.

@usbsol 5 жыл бұрын

What gear is the 'turd gear'?

@aapddd 2 жыл бұрын

0:57 Die flitspaal heeft me een keer flink in de portemonnee geraakt 😂

@Toiletseatpresident 6 жыл бұрын

That bike doesn't have a auto blipper on the down shift.

@motostroller 5 жыл бұрын

No, KTM recommend using the clutch on down shifts.

@exothermal.sprocket 5 жыл бұрын

SDR does, and I'm not sure if the feature was added to the new updated GT.

@edelduin6585 5 жыл бұрын

Shane Keir. No. Is available as an option

@Mad69Russian 6 жыл бұрын

It's not the same as SuperDuke, the engine is de-tuned, it's doesn't have the same dash and same options.

@Chaser2win 5 жыл бұрын

Sales dude told me, so maybe in Holland its the same as the regular one?!

@eubikedude 5 жыл бұрын

It also has a semi-active suspension which the SDR does not have AFAIK. Looking forward to seeing the updated version soon with down shift on the QS. colour dash, LED headlights etc.

@NZ2STROKE 5 жыл бұрын

its not detuned,same hp as the R until 2017 model r got a few more hp.They are retuned more for mid range

@NZ2STROKE 5 жыл бұрын

and it has the exact same dash as the R model up until they changed to the colour screen on the new R

@exothermal.sprocket 5 жыл бұрын

I've ridden them on demo back to back. The GT felt softer overall in power punch. Some of that is different tuning but cannot forget the extra 40-ish pounds of weight either. GT has that lovely 6+ gallon tank. The idea I could ride for miles and miles and never worry about needing gas? That's something getting more foreign on Japanese machines anymore with the stupid tank down-sizing.