Vlog #5 KTM890R Duke-Update after 2 weeks of ownership

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I've had the KTM890R for just over 2 weeks and these are my thoughts of the good and not so good.
PLEASE NOTE THE REAR TYRE PRESSURE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE MANUAL IS 36 psi MINE HAD BEEN SET TO 40psi BY THE KTM TECHNICIAN AND I DIDN’T CHECK THE MANUAL !! THIS WAS POINTED OUT TO ME BY A VIEWER AND I HAVE CHANGED THE REAR PRESSURE . NEVER ASSUME !
I talk about the fuel tank opening the wrong way. I am highlighting the point that if you want to put a mounting ring for a tank bag, ie sw motech etc then the open end of the mounting ring has to go on the other way, which could cause access problems ....
Please follow the link below to vlog 1, which then has all the links to the other series of vlogs of my KTM ownership.
• VLOG #1 FIRST DAYS WIT... Vlog 1 first days with my new KTM
• VLOG #4 KTM890R ON SO... Vlog 4 twisty bits

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@kirkdunn1379 2 жыл бұрын

quickshifter is a bit trippy......when i first got it i kept letting off the gas to shift (no clutch) and was really learching forward (abruptly).....I finally just left throttle on and shifts were smooth as butter, so hard to change a style of riding. but yeah dont change throttle even in low rpm and shift.....mine was smooth as silk....only have like 50 miles on mine and still learning the bike.....messing with suspension settings now to get more compliance on street.....

@ROBSMST 3 жыл бұрын

Agree on suspension. Once you set it for your roads the bike is more enjoyable. It’s really bumpy on my street for 2 miles so I have standard in front and comfort in rear. Had comfort comfort.but front was too soft on twisties. Wait till you have your first service and can use full rev range, will be even more fun. Will try your fueling tip if I detect an issue. Thanks for the tip. Isn’t solo rear psi suggested at 36? 40 s33ms high.

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

Yup you’re correct 👍 just checked pdf manual . This is what happens when you assume the technician that PDI’d the machine before handover set everything correctly and knew best !!! I’ll drop the rear 4psi and re-assess the ride and give the technician some advice ! Definitely looking forward to the ride post first service 🤪 thanks . Updated : fortunately didn’t need to adjust any suspension settings and didn’t notice any difference in the ride with correct psi set 👍

@fraz172 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the updates coming. Run 32f 34r on mine. Still not happy with suspension yet, Seems soft on front under hard braking and too hard on rear over bumps in the road. Will ask dealer when i take it for 1st service.

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

More than happy with mine now it’s not launching me out of the seat . I did adjust the rear high speed compression and that worked a treat. First service in 150 miles 👍👍

@fraz172 3 жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i how many turns out? i'm on 2 turns out now

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

@@fraz172 just nipped into my garage and looked on my nobo board......on the rear I am on 1.75 out.....and 1 click out from standard on low speed.

@jimbojonesporfavor 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing place! Where is this? Thanks for the video and sharing your real-world experience. Appreciated

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

Hi glad you enjoyed it . Small island called Jersey , between France and England . 😆

@jimbojonesporfavor 3 жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i Thanks mate! where all the media and technology used to come from when i was living in London! Amazing place (Jersey looks gorgeous!)

@tigerick7291 3 жыл бұрын

The oil they are going to put in at the first service must be very good stuff if it's going to stop the rough, noisy engine and improve the gearbox and quickshifter.

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

😂 it’s amazing what other KTM owners put on media platforms suggesting this ! Reality is it’s a KTM and they are noisy from cold , plain and simple ! Oh how I wished the oil would change this .Jumping off my Africa Twin and back onto the KTM just highlights this. Gearbox after nearly 1000 miles is smooth . Reality , oil makes sod all difference!! Oh well, but smile definitely gets bigger 😊

@colinwright1220 2 жыл бұрын

Your not supposed to use the quickshifter while running in (ktm advised) my dealer has not enabled mine til 1st service. Was also told the oil in it is full spec from start not a lesser mineral oil. Ive not experienced any lumpyness really, done 456 at mo had for 2 weeks thought the fuel was brilliant been riding upto 70/80 mph and odd blast upto 6000 rpm but been kind and kept first few hundred under 4500 rpm and been averaging 74 mpg!! Agree the best fun and handling ive had for years, at 57 ive fell in love again ...what a tool...enjoy your bike and hope all goes well for you

@gsd32i 2 жыл бұрын

Yup it’s a great machine that makes me feel 26 and not 56 !! Sadly stuck on my island with a 40 mph limit ! Lovely with the heated grips too this time of year . Enjoy 😊

@hossman8499 2 жыл бұрын

i get 280 miles between fill ups on my 890. And i cruise at about 4000 RPM.

@richardgowers7659 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah had my suspicion set by FTR,interestingly they added a few spacers to the front forks and then set it up as apparently the bike sits on its nose, now its sitting flatter and the suspension is working more evenly,hard to believe the ride could improve but now i can take serious liberties in the bends,on the down side that sprocket gasket is definitely leaking clear oil and apparently it has only been addressed over the last few months so keep them pealed,showing my age now!!!! 🤦🏼‍♂️

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

I did lower the preload on the rear as the bike was steering too quick for me into the bends , which I guess has a similar effect to what you’ve had done . Fingers crossed for the sprocket leak on mine then , Feb 2021 build date . It has the right amount of power and I am suitably impressed at its low down grunt . Lots of older riders on the uk KTM forum !

@richardgowers7659 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m a World Cup baby as well!!! This is truly the most fun bike I’ve ever had which includes loads of sports bikes,120 bhp ridden hard is more than enough and the delivery is fantastic,got a Brands hatch track evening for next month,really excited for that one especially on the power cups immense grip!!!!

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardgowers7659 yup anything more is just pub talk !! I’ve had more fun on this little thing than I have done in years . 200 hp these days on the road is basically crazy and the easiest way to go to jail .... but 120 horses in a small frame ... well that’s a different ball game . This has more power than my first big bike back in the day in 1986 , when I bought a new Red and silver gpz900R .... may go out for a spin later if it’s not raining 🌧 . Have fun on the track day 🤪

@martlynch1960 2 жыл бұрын

Done about 1500 mls on my 890r and things have got a lot smoother

@gsd32i 2 жыл бұрын

Yup am at similar mileage and have switched it back on 👍 bike still makes me grin from ear to ear 😊

@glennkrick 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 890 duke R last week. At 275 miles the display cluster has gone wacky! It's visible but the every thing that should be white is now a blue -green and much dimmer. When you hit a bump it will get darker too.I have set the fork adjuster to the softest positions and it is still brutally hard when hitting bumps. I think the may be the reason for the instrument display going bad? I'm afraid my gut feeling was right about KTM quality! I have never had a problem with all the Japanese bike that I own some for over 15 years!

@gsd32i 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no ! I dialled the front compression way down and rebound to and did the same with the rear . Ride is very plush . Was it a 2021 build ? Taking mine to Wales this week doing Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons . My Africa Twin is on standby just in case . Possibly a connection come away slightly ? I know what you mean ref build quality though . My Honda gets an A from me and the KTM a B . I have used ACF 50 on both though . Hope u get it sorted 🤞

@glennkrick 2 жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i yes, it’s a 2021 and have every thing front and rear to the softest setting. I’m also concerned about the loud engine clatter! Noisy valve clatter and cam chain noise! Sounds like it will self destruct!

@gsd32i 2 жыл бұрын

@@glennkrick I know mine sounds like a tractor bit does quieten when warm , 900 miles on mine . Dialling suspension made huge difference on mine . Basically out of showroom, for me at 12 stone , was unusable on the road where I live , thought my teeth would fall out , but lovely now . Had a new battery fitted to mine even before it left the showroom, causing a 2 day delay in me collecting it !! All said and done the bike makes me smile 😊 ( at the moment )and i love mine . hopefully won’t be a love / hate thing . Good luck with the dealer .

@captainthruster9484 Жыл бұрын

Cuz ktm

@egilstangeland7017 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the solution on rough and lumpy running? Cant find it on the KTM forums. Do you havet a link? I am experiencing same issue on my 890 R. Sorry for my bad english. Writing from Norway😊

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

Hello . It was on the KTM uk forum . Basically turn ignition on, start engine, don’t rev it or touch the throttle, TOUCH NOTHING, NO MENU SELECTION ETC then after 15 minutes , switch ignition key off , then switch on again and away you go . The KTM technician also told me about this too.

@egilstangeland7017 3 жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i Perfect. Just what I did but I havent taken it for a spin yet due to rainy weather. Looking forward to test it. Thanks👍 Your vlogs is very informative. I have had my 890 R for a week now and have run 1000 km. Will take first service next week. Just love the bike. Regards Egil

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

@@egilstangeland7017 hope it makes a difference. 800 kms on mine with first service soon 👍

@GrtSatan 3 жыл бұрын

The quick shifter on mine requires much more effort than the one on the 790 I traded in . Hope things improve once its broken in. Brilliant bike otherwise

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. It looks like the chain on mine was set too tight from when it left the showroom as when i got it back from its first service the quick shifter was still crap and the technician had checked the QS and it didn't need recalibration. In my videos i say that i have turned the shifter off as it was not very smooth. Anyway i have adjusted the chain as per the KTM manual and it was clearly obvious that the chain had been set too tight . It should be 2-5mm from the underside of the swingarm and mine was 12mm+!! Surprise surprise the quick shifter is so much better and i can leave it switched on now!! Brilliant.

@stuartcoopalnd6975 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Im just about to trade my 790 in (which i absolutely love) for the 890r. Are you happy with the quickshift and blipper now please? Its the main things I love about the 790 it makes it such a joy to ride! Im 16 stone though and when pushing on round hilly north yorkshire roads, the suspension on the 790 just doesnt manage! Main reason for swapping is suspension and brakes. Thanks in advance. Great video GSD321!!!! thank you

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartcoopalnd6975 hi . Funnily enough I’ve just been out on my 890R having some fun and the quick shifter is now fine . Just putting a video together . Basically the chain had been set too tight by the dealer (unless I’ve misread the pdf manual ) and I explained that I had turned the QS off as it was too clunky when it went in for its first service . It came back still clunky although they had checked it as per the 1st service manual . Out of a bit of frustration I checked the chain and it was too tight ! Adjusted it as per the pdf manual on the paddock stand in neutral blah blah blah and set it to be within the 2-5mm range and now it’s much much better . Happy chap now . 🤦‍♂️

@stuartcoopalnd6975 3 жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i thats great news. Many thanks for the reply and brilliant vlog its going to be very helpful for me at times and just fun to listen to. Can I ask how you find the crazy race tyres in the wet? Im nervous and considering swapping them for ones with more tread pattern! Thanks again. Stuart

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartcoopalnd6975 in all honesty I am a fair weather rider 🤦‍♂️. I would opt for the Michelin Road 5’s if I was after some thing for all weathers . Unless your on a track or have amazing smooth roads then the OEMs are possibly wasted on the likes of us mere mortals . For a fine weather rider like me the power cups are bloody great 😊 and if it rains I’m no more than 15 minutes from home as the island is only 8x5 miles !! 😂

@howudoin770 Жыл бұрын

What forums are you using?

@gsd32i Жыл бұрын

The ones I look 👀 at ? Just the usual KTM 790/890 Uk on Facebook

@dbirds21 2 жыл бұрын

Do people actually buy sport bikes etc. aand not set the suspension. I have bought 4 bikes new and the first thing I do before I even ride home for the first time, is set the suspension, once home I change the oil to a semi synthetic and go through every nut and bolt and check for torque, then wipe entire bike down with wd 40.

@gsd32i 2 жыл бұрын

Derek clearly they do ! No excuse these days . I have less than Malo to roads and have gone the softer side on the suspension and the bike is just a joy to ride . I have to say it is only recently that I have delved into the so called mysterious world of suspension. Pretty easy once you have looked at KZfaq agree 100% set suspension up to how you ride and where you ride .👍

@PeterOlexa_ 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the fuel consumption?

@gsd32i 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, I live down in Jersey, so up and down the gearbox. First service due on Tuesday at 620 miles, currently doing approx 130 miles until fuel low indication comes on and that then means about 25-30 until nothing left from the 14 litre tank. 150-55 miles at this time for me . so 11.3 miles per litre.

@PeterOlexa_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@gsd32i thanks for info

@beetleything1864 Жыл бұрын

The oil in it from new is nothing special and you should get it out very quickly - like right after you buy it and ride it home ! It's full of the metals from a new engine and depending on the manufacturer could be really dirty from the factory.