Why I Bought A KTM 390 Duke After Owning An R1

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Here's why I bought a little KTM 390 Duke after owning bikes like a Yamaha R1.
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@janezstele2675 3 жыл бұрын

Man you made right choice, there is more fun riding slow bike fast, than riding fast bike slow.

@simemo75 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@johnmorton4750 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly never thought about it like this. I have driven 1000+hp gtrs but nothing compares to my 300hp crv lol

@imzak3563 3 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@akinwalearobieke3270 3 жыл бұрын

Recently sold my cbr600 with 100bhp and bought a er6f with 70bhp and I'm having more fun on it haha

@parker_messick 3 жыл бұрын

Till you’re on a 300 on the highway getting passed by a Prius

@riccarloscapatoy1938 3 жыл бұрын

Small cc bikes others: baby bike me: that is already my Dream bike ❤️

@AKmohanrajj1 3 жыл бұрын

❤

@audibleadventures9004 3 жыл бұрын

lol and 44teeth said it was no ones dream bike.. but I've had my license of r awhile now and tbh if I could afford one I would go for this to, Im not into speed and I love the looks.

@Neon-rk2bg 3 жыл бұрын

if u are really going to dream than dream big

@stephenjando4285 3 жыл бұрын

I've given up on trying to justify having 3 dirt bikes and 3 road bikes. There really is no need for it but I just love having a variety of bikes to ride depending upon how I feel at the time. You can never have enough motorcycles! 🙂

@nathandavies2677 3 жыл бұрын

Different bikes for different purposes. Which 3 road bikes have you got? I just placed deposit for 390 Duke at Fowlers Bristol! :D

@mohba01 3 жыл бұрын

what all do you own ?

@therealzinqclan3799 3 жыл бұрын

@@nathandavies2677 just got my 125 ordered from Fowler’s!

@josevi5835 3 жыл бұрын

I have two bikes and a scooter and I enjoy all of them a lot. Depending on the needs of that day or only my mood I take one or other. Three bikes cost more or less than one car though.

@socialising6037 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I've got a ktm 350 was thinking about getting a honda cb650r is that a good first road bike? Going from dirt to road? Thanks for any advice in advance 😊

@mitchelljr.pippin4285 3 жыл бұрын

I own a duke 390 for 2 years now, as my daily. Very fun bike. Same situation as you, sold my good old fireblade and bought the 390 and had no regret doing it.

@akashm.p28 3 жыл бұрын

U sold your fireblade🥺

@mitchelljr.pippin4285 3 жыл бұрын

@@akashm.p28 yes. I live in Manila, where traffic is out of this world plus I am 46 now and my back is bothering me. Still have my Vulcan 900 as my weekend companion, but I still end up using my duke even on weekends. Planning to sell my Vulcan also for a z900 or MT. I am liking the comfort of nakeds, which I guess is suitable for my situation.

@earlmiranda7310 3 жыл бұрын

Sold my fireblade for a street triple then went to a Speed, never going back to a supersport unless I get serious about the track.

@mitchelljr.pippin4285 3 жыл бұрын

@@earlmiranda7310 considering the speed too, especially the new one is coming. I'm planning to visit our local triumph dealer here next weekend to check the tiger 900 or the scramblers.

@earlmiranda7310 3 жыл бұрын

@@mitchelljr.pippin4285 I've got the 2020 Speed Triple Rs in white, honestly feels like a supersport and 765 had a baby. Just all around perfect for me. Those scramblers are interesting

@bradyreed24 3 жыл бұрын

Love that this bike has restored your passion for motorcycles! My first bike was a 390 Duke and I absolutely loved it! It really helped me develop as a rider. I currently have an MT09 and as much as I love the power and sound of that 850 triple, I often do miss the simplicity and zippiness of the 390. Such an awesome all around bike!

@saggiodevillo 3 жыл бұрын

This channel deserves way more subs, quality and story-telling are great! Content is easy and available for tons of ppl, edit is perfect and entertaining. Maybe just the frequency (even tho I know it takes time to make good video) and the duration of it (10-15’ would be awesome)

@stijnvankuilenburg2545 3 жыл бұрын

great to see that you found a way to keep the passion alive!!

@thomasshelton8223 3 жыл бұрын

Chaos: my 390 is a small bike me: thinking my cbr300r is fast...

@rahulgowda381 3 жыл бұрын

Well it's fast until you get used to it😂✌️

@thomasshelton8223 3 жыл бұрын

@@rahulgowda381 truuu

@superdude5160 3 жыл бұрын

@@rahulgowda381 I don't think so

@jsjeheh 2 жыл бұрын

@@superdude5160 ? Means bro

@AldrinHartunian 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Makes all the sense and you summed it up nicely. I’ve owned anything 600 and up and this class fascinates me. Beautiful and well balanced bike. I picked one up today and very happy

@thecrowfliescrooked 3 жыл бұрын

I've owned my 390 for 3 years now and it's the most rewarding motorcycle I've ever owned! It is so fun to operate and I love riding it in all conditions. I've ridden since 1988 and I've owned Honda 599/919, Honda Interceptor 500, aprilia Shiver 750, Guzzi Breva 1100. Dude you hit every good point about the Duke and here in British Columbia we get smashed in the face with our insurance. A 500cc cost about $800 for 6 months, the Duke $240!!!

@justultrra3568 3 ай бұрын

My first motorcycle was a 600cc crotch rocket. Safe to say i didnt last long on that. So when I bought my next bike, I bought an RC390 last year off a show room floor. And I still to this love LOVE my little KTM. I now have an SV650 along with my KTM, and I am seriously thinking about selling the SV to buy a KTM duke 390 so I have both a naked and faired 390!

@thecrowfliescrooked 3 ай бұрын

@@justultrra3568 miss my Duke.

@jaguar4909 Жыл бұрын

This is Great bro! think I'm about to rent your bike in hawaii! love that you said refinding your passion for bikes as thats what im doing right now too. theres a legacy here for us

@waunch76 3 жыл бұрын

It's not the bike that we watch, but the story that you tell and the adventures that goes with the bike. Keep up the great content, can't wait till the next one.

@besaridesph 3 жыл бұрын

Super stoked you decided on a duke 390!Here in the Philippines its a really good bike to use to weave through traffic and still be able to go onto the expressway we have a 400cc and above law here on the highways so ktm actually had to specify it as a 400cc on paper.

@nathandavies2677 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Chester UK! I am UK and slowly 50cc, RS125, RC390 and now CBF500. I am going back to a Duke 390 as for me it is great "riding the motorcycle fully" than hardly ever opening up an R1. Great video!

@Wgtntrader 3 жыл бұрын

Small displacement and light bikes are fun as, and rate the Duke 390 as one of the best I’ve had. Currently own a Suzuki RGV250, Grom, Monkey, Vespa 300 and an Italjet Dragster 180SP. Ride what you want, and sometimes a change up is good to work out what that is.

@anchit44 3 жыл бұрын

Damn your editing😍😍😍...... I love it💜💞

@maijhiselemani458 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is amazing... Thanks for informative and educational content.

@michaelgertos7670 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man... Everythis is well said. Makes me wanna go for 390 myself. Thanks.

@solorider2774 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and editing, really professional 👏

@FlamesOfThought 3 жыл бұрын

A mate of mine downsides from a MT09 to this bike and is continually thankful for this decision. We living in a city and what he says in the 390 gives him a chance to use the rev-range, change gear while still being able to pop a wheelie with a far lower risk of physical or legal consequences. He's fallen back in love with riding

@koston777 3 жыл бұрын

I been on my 125cc GROM for over a year and still love it every single time I ride it. I don't think you need big cc bikes to have fun. If you are having fun I don't think what other people say matters.

@daniellowephysio 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I ride a CBR1000rr, but I absolutely love watching these videos and they inspire me to ride more often, I loved my 400 twin, maybe even more than I love riding my sport bike!

@scottelton5451 3 жыл бұрын

I totally get your thinking process. I have a R1200GS and had dreams of all the places I’d go. Weelllll.... now I’m looking for something smaller, lighter, and less expensive for the reality of what I do. Great video!

@Chris-yy7qc 3 жыл бұрын

When I gave my bike for inspection I got one of these borrowed from the dealer. And I absolutely fell in love with it. In the past ive been buying bigger and bigger cc bikes (currently Im owning a 900cc, too). But when I rode the 390 duke I understood what motorcycling is all about. Its not about big cc, but about light weight. The 390 duke (~150kg) is as light as a proper motorcycle can get and therefore super easy to throw around in super tight corners. I couldnt stop thinking of the 390. And ultimately I bought one last year.

@NasidRayhan Жыл бұрын

Well, forst of all, great video!! I own a Yamaha FZ16 (2008). It has a 153 cc heart with absolutely no issues at all, even in 2022! Sometimes, I crave for some more power. But considering the regulations, restrictions, and road conditions in my country, I'm happy with what I have.

@brendanhay559 3 жыл бұрын

My justification for a 390 duke is that I love winding roads where 80km/h is often too fast, and the light weight, great response, and flick-ability make it perfect for where and how I ride. Just plain fun and isn't that what it's all about?

@Ben-nj3lv Жыл бұрын

Same here, riding French countryside (roads and side trails) on mine with TKC Rocks and absolutely love it. Have been thinking of upgrading to the 890 R for sometime but pretty sure it’s just the ego craving it, when I redline mine, really ride it to my limit around the small, windy roads it feels amazing, not sure I’m capable of riding the 890 R to its limit and I’m even if I am what’s the increase in chance of loosing Licence/life, just don’t trust myself going back to a bigger bike (had R6 & R1 in Joburg previously) although maybe a 490 would really be the sweet spot..

@brendanhay559 Жыл бұрын

@@Ben-nj3lv I have been playing with the idea of an 890 as well. I also do longer rides at time where it may be more suitable, but I'm not convinced it will really be any better. I have no trouble going over the speed limit as it is. The ego thing may be correct. I'm also unsure if I would trust myself with lots more power, I have stood it up on the front wheel at 100kmh down to 40 to make a corner as it is, more than once and I'm still not sure how I managed to stay on it. Bragging rights aside, I'm pretty happy. I am as of christmas running an aftermarket ecu, airbox lid, exhaust and one tooth down on the front sprocket and around the twisties snapping the throttle in third can leave me on the back wheel. I am pretty sure more power would be pointless. But the 2023 890 sure looks nice in that blue and orange combo...

@Ben-nj3lv Жыл бұрын

Your comment inspired me to pull the trigger on upgrading ecu/air box cover and exhaust-just took it out all morning and absolutely loving that bit of extra mid range torque and it also sounds amazing-had an absolute blast flicking it around the farmland twisties. Maybe not as powerful or pretty as the 890 for sure but the trade off of keeping my license and life longer works well for me. Really considering that sprocket change now as I don’t use the top speed and prefer acceleration as never ride track but have heard mixed reports, did you have to change the chin length too and any issues or just go for it?

@brendanhay559 Жыл бұрын

@@Ben-nj3lv same chain. Its actually quite convenient to just replace the front sprocket and can be done on the side of the road in 5 minutes. It definitely makes it angrier through the gears, and just ups the fun factor for me considerably. However after going on a couple of longer rides I would return to stock gearing for open road/higher speed work if your going any distance.

@Ben-nj3lv 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your advice. Just back to France and found a good deal on a rear sprocket with 47 teeth which should have a similar effect in acceleration to yours, right now my 6th gear gives me nothing more than 5th so kind of redundant and hoping this sprocket adds some life to 6th, apparently it does. Also bought some new ECB brake pads, apparently they make a big improvement too. Will let you know once I’ve tried it out..😁

@AmerSheikh 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure your experiment will be successful. There is a huge market for smaller bikes on KZfaq. I for one would love to have one in my garage next to my GoldWing and R1250GSA. Thanks for another great video!

@M.C.Dono92 3 жыл бұрын

By far one of the most fun bikes I have ever owned. Duke 390 is amazing. Came from 600s an it’s the perfect middle ground

@BikeLifeMotovlogs 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video

@TheMotoTherapist 3 жыл бұрын

Just started riding this past summer and bought my first bike, 2020 KTM 390 Duke in white, then three months later also purchased 2020 CBR500R... my KTM is for having fun ripping around town and standing while my CPR is my daily commuter bike... hello from Halifax,Nova Scotia ,Canada 🇨🇦 btw

@4l3xpictures 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same 390 duke, got it as my first bike and have ridden it for 2 years now. sure I will upgrade some day but I think it looks so cool and miniaturized especially after all the small mods I've done to it and it's perfect in the town!

@carlpitamber2331 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a Yamaha R6 around July last year ( 1st bike ) was inspired by your videos CC! Ride Safe bro !

@chantalrobinson7399 2 жыл бұрын

like your approach mate...keep it up...blessings

@DanielpazTQ 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is a cousin of yours. I own a Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS since a couple of years. My reasons are: I live in a country with barely any roads to ride fast, it's almost corner after corner everywhere. I ride it mostly in the city and it's light, easy, relatively fast and really cheap to maintain and repair. Spare parts are all over the place and priced really low. I don't really need a much bigger bike than mine, probably I should buy a Duke as well but it is nice to keep up or even beat some show-offs in R1s and Ninjas in the corners... with a small bike.

@jHftw 3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually picking up a duke 390 hopefully this month! super excited!

@lancealbon46 3 жыл бұрын

I moved from South Africa to New Zealand and bought a Honda Africa Twin, 1000cc. What I should have bought was the KTM 390 Adventure because the speed limit in NZ is 100km/h and the KTM is lighter to pick up in off road instances of dropping it. After picking that heavy Africa Twin up 3 times on a very technical off road ride, I was buggered!

@colecollett9517 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest, I enjoyed your bigger bike content but the off road stuff is pretty good and your videography and editing is still top notch👌

@BRIDGECITYRIDER 3 жыл бұрын

I find smaller cc bikes more fun because you can really push the bike to it’s full potential on the street. I started on my 600rr, my other bike is a grom and now waiting on my crf300l to be delivered. Multiple bikes is the way to go. Love the videos🤙🏼

@michellecairo3335 3 жыл бұрын

Bec. U bought a small displacement road bike is the reason why i subscribed.nice vid.keep it up!

@razerloche9533 3 жыл бұрын

you have a special way of making me wanting to get any motorcycle u currently own, cuz now i really want that white 390 :c

@TheMotoTherapist 3 жыл бұрын

I have one and they are awesome

@madpete6438 3 жыл бұрын

Get the husky 401... prettier and nicer to ride....

@tedost 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotoTherapist what you said ^

@sanctifyer1885 3 жыл бұрын

i got one, its orange, i love it. first bike i ever rode, bought it, ride it every day.

@tammyforbes2101 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my second bike to! I had a 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 and I picked up a Honda CBR300R in red nice little thing! It just puts along so quietly! It’s just a nice well built little thing! I ride it more then I do the liter bike! It’s a blast cause you can max it out where I would need miles of straights to Max the lite out, it just keeps pulling for ever, or what feels like it!

@thenobleandmightybeaver4411 3 жыл бұрын

I am totally with you! I have a husky enduro for the trails and 400cc for commuting and road riding. Both bikes are fairly economical so I can afford to keep them both at the same time and do whatever I want on a bike between the two of them. Definitely best of both worlds! Good video BTW. I enjoyed it.

@alfiedj 3 жыл бұрын

I am thinking of getting this bike. I look forward to more reviews and future mods. Subscribed!

@tapashkakati4218 3 жыл бұрын

Got one for myself back in 2017 and its running great!! The newer models gets quickshifters too i guess!! The power is good. It's a fun bike.

@joncrich 3 жыл бұрын

really loved all your vlogs ever since! thats why i also got a motorcycle and start vlogging on my channel. I really loved how you make videos its all quality! :)

@skipwiley1986 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2020 Duke 390 two days ago and think it’s the perfect choice for me for all the same reasons you shared. Ready to Race!!!!

@MB-xj9cd 3 жыл бұрын

Had my orng 390 a year! Gets me hyped every time I ride!! 🙌🏿

@antoniocarlosacsjr7128 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, bro. Here in Brazil motorcycles instantly got insanely expensive. So I got a 2017 (2016 for you in the rest of the world) previous generation Duke 390 few weeks ago. Fast, light, nimble and affordable. Just loving it! Best

@jakekibble2874 2 жыл бұрын

I sold my Ducati Monster S2R 800 as my child was born 3 years ago and my work has just enabled me to finally buy another bike. I picked up an sv650s and cut the screen and put dirt bike bars on it and love it! Plenty of power for riding into town everyday, amazing sound of a v-twin, cheap to ride and run, feel of a naked with the protection of the fairing, cheap parts etc and just great all rounder.

@jahwillmorales6207 3 жыл бұрын

You are genius I was looking exactly for this content

@mikeadams5111 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review

@cwl5005 3 жыл бұрын

I learned to ride on a old 650 cruiser (not mine) and when I bought my first bike I settled on a much newer 650 Adv bike. I wasn't sure if I would be satisfied but as soon as I started riding it all concerns went out the window. I love what I chose and haven't regretted it at all.

@BikesAndBatallas 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2020 Vitpilen 401, which is just a rebranded and restyled Duke 390. I love it. Easy clutch, adjustable forks, 135kg. It leans perfectly in the twisties and it's exactly the right size for riding around the city (in my case, Madrid).

@breathevolume164 2 жыл бұрын

Loves this video. I have a tuned 06 CBR1000RR, R3 and grom but lately, I have been having so much fun on the other two that my CBR stays home a lot. Small bikes are a blast. The CBR makes me happy but the r3 and grom make me laugh. Idk if that makes sense but I completely get why you did it!

@edwardlacika3022 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you are in love again. I am having a similar experience...R6 to CRF250L....to WR250R to EXCF250 to T7 .... maybe a Grom on the horizon or a 450RL ???? Change is what keeps it interesting. Keep the vids coming. Thank you.

@HuntPost22 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said here bro, as a new Ninja 400 owner I really like seeing 400 cc bike content 🤘🏼

@krvav1 3 жыл бұрын

I sold my fz6n and bought a grom, very interesting makes me wanna go on trails. Fz was my first bike and i really missed out a lot on the smaller bikes. Gotta admit i have my eye ass well on 390. New model is very good lookin congrats on the choice and purchase. But movin to uk, id hang myself there because of the weather

@daz3434 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧 Got a Duke myself and they are perfect over here are our weather is crap but great country lanes where this bike comes alive. Stay Safe 👍

@justkjellberg 3 жыл бұрын

I own a dirt bike too and planning to get a KTM Duke 390 this year, so I can finally ride on the streets too!

@gouranggarajkonwar9021 3 жыл бұрын

It's not about high cc bikes and low cc bikes.. It's about having fun to ride...like your content

@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a RC390 after riding much bigger bikes for 2 decades. Never ridden anything smaller than a 750 and they've always been cruisers and touring. It has absolutely changed my riding life. I also own a Honda Fury currently and it's made me a better big bike rider also. Now I have two different riding disciplines that I can appreciate and it's something I think everyone that rides should do. I really love how the 390 looks and feels aggressive but won't get you into too much trouble when you lay on the throttle. Gives the rush of cornering like a razor but doesn't let you get too crazy on the straights. The rider modes and tech are something I've never had before this bike. The price of admission is also extremely justifiable for such a fun little machine.

@timparkhouse9925 3 жыл бұрын

I bought Husky Svartpilen 401 with the same basics and its such a blast for short rides and messing around in tight, urban spaces or on the occasional dirt track. Good to see you extolling the virtues of small bikes with real world factors such as costs and usability. Is it too obvious to say that small bikes suit smaller/lighter guys and shorter journeys? I have mountain bike for short trips, Husky for anything over 6 or 7 miles and car for anything over 50 miles.

@zaynvangraan2563 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Canada. Good video. Bought my 390 a couple of months ago

@kevinspalding5470 3 жыл бұрын

Well I'm still riding a 1999 Suzuki bandit 600. Owned for 11 years .Done lots to it , it's great fun ,fairly cheap to run and I can do most maintenance myself as it's so easy and bulletproof engine . No fancy electronics all old-school , can scratch or tour very practical bike . Love it .

@deepaksinghxo 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this is a beast bike believe me you won't gonna regret your decision, you can ride this anywhere like literally anywhere! 💕

@siddharthsinghvirdi7881 3 жыл бұрын

Can't agree more ....every mature biker will go through this curve..and realise what's what And better in every way

@JQUICK21 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait until the day you get to try a ZERO FX on the road and trails!!! Hoping it is soon!

@flythenride 3 жыл бұрын

It’s WAY more fun to ride a smaller bike than a big bike as you get to push its actual limits and for that reason it’s much more satisfying! Let’s be honest, unless you’re John McGuinness or Marc Marquez you’ll never even get close to reaching a larger bikes limits..

@sinisterd 3 жыл бұрын

Great video buddy, I love my little 390 but I do have the privilege of owning a triumph 765RS aswell, do have to say iv put more miles on the duke, btw get that baffle cut out that standard can, they sound awsome after. 👍🏼

@veljkovic92 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely understand and feel everything you said. Basically i love any kind of motorcycle, but always checking what's the best for my use scenario. Currently i ride most of the time with my girlfriend and i wanted a bike to do all, commuting, short and long touring. With top and side cases also. And I'm in Germany now, so i am sometimes on Autobahn as well. For this case i bought the BMW S1000XR. I love it, and recently having that thought in my mind that I'd maybe like to have one more bike for off-road, smaller CC.

@jimmytorello7041 3 жыл бұрын

I started off riding dirt bikes when I was younger. I had a Gixxer 750 when I was in the Navy. I could have bought the 790 Duke but I chose the 390 because it fits my needs. It’s a great motorcycle!!!

@mariomanthey1669 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice man, this little „bastard“ provides so much fun. Keep going and Drive safe 👍🏻

@kevinrobb86 3 жыл бұрын

I started off with a 250 Kawasaki Scorpion back in the 80s and of all the bikes I have owned, up to my present 1600 that I have now, the 250 will always be the bike I had the most fun on

@Soshi12005 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a long term review on it? I’m looking to buy one and would,love your review. Is it the model with better suspension and quick shifter?

@user-ui2zm8ts6h 2 ай бұрын

Living in the US, I was always about large motorcycles. I had the liter bikes for just regular riding and cruisers for long distance....I live in a different country now and love my 300cc range engine displacement in the city.

@mahidharreddy8286 3 жыл бұрын

I have TVS Apache 160 4V... Thats my first bike...For my daily commute and occasional long rides, that bike is truly amazing.. have a cruising speed of 80-90kmph..40+kmpl milage.. Amazing double barrel exhaust... It's just ❤️ to ride that one...

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 3 жыл бұрын

I have just the same bike in northern Thailand. I, too, have ridden large capacity bikes and for years. I have mixed feeling about the 390. Its quick for a 373 cc single, but I get a bit sick of changing gear. It is incredibly economical. Top tip: get the airbox modification and gear it up a bit.

@BOLLING71 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Bike. Can’t love that flat bill hat though.🤨😂. Curve that bill like a proper ball cap.😂

@hippoplatypus 3 жыл бұрын

I started on a CBR125R then onto a VFR800F, and now I'm getting a CB650R because it feels a lot more nimble like the 125 but still has plenty of power.

@kishchester 2 жыл бұрын

I also missed the 300/400 class's, straight onto an r6 and after 6 years of riding it swapped it for an mt09 which I love. I really like the idea of getting a slower class bike with most 'big bikes' are far too fast for the road. As someone who worrys far too much, I'd be worried about the unknown of a slower bike and what people think etc.

@anat182 3 жыл бұрын

Great choice man! Proud owner of the exact same beauty.👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@davidklementis5913 3 жыл бұрын

Bought my FZ6 14 years ago new because I got the best deal on it and wanted a good all around bike for commuting and light touring. I've been looking for over a year for a bike that would replace it as my primary because I'm coming up on 50k miles and wasn't sure if I wanted to put the money into refreshing it for another 50k or get something new. I haven't been on or ridden anything that I think I would be happy replacing it with. Instead I bought a used Kymco Spade 150 mini motorcycle for a change of pace and to ride while I work on refreshing the FZ6. The Spade is a blast and I plan on keeping both and possibly adding a dual sport to the collection when I can. I think I'm happier with multiple types of good used or smaller displacement bikes then one nice bigger new bike.

@mikieyc81 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 ktm duke 125 and I absolutely love the wee thing costs me £12 a month on fuel opposed to my car which is £25 a week. It will do over 80mph as well it takes time but eventually does get up there. Its fantastic in bends comfortable to ride and the bluetooth to listen to music and take calls is great also. I will be getting the 2021 390 sometime soon and cannot wait

@p.chakraborty4453 2 жыл бұрын

Same here brother, i had went up from a 100cc to a 200cc supermoto, then to a R1 , kept it stock for 1 year, then started race prepping it, and then ended up with bet races and AMA races, and after 5 years of racing, I'm back in india from virginia international raceway, and am looking for a rather relaxed bike after selling my R1 to another Racer( 220 hp) , and i don't need to go super fast as I've been satisfied by a top speed of around 360-370kph (arpund 230, 240 mph ? ). So yeah, and also i have back pain due to racing for so long.

@SolRC 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a midmodel refresh in 2018 , the one your getting is no doubt even better. I love my 390 and will always prefer it to my liter bike. That being said I would buy an Aprilia RS 660 hands down if I were buying a new trick bike today. ( Cause I already own the 390 lol). Good show brother 🤙😉🦾

@senseioli7029 3 жыл бұрын

Moving from a duke 125 to a duke 390 in a month, the difference there is insane and i can still experience the same improvment when moving on from the 390 to a bigger bike again 790 then 1290.

@dpockaj 3 жыл бұрын

I owned a Ducati monster a few years ago and due to the massive insurance increase I sold it. Now I miss riding. I am now looking at this KTM because the insurance cost on 400cc is still very affordable. Thanks for the review.

@napadaanlng69 3 жыл бұрын

For practical reasons, here in the country (Philippines) smaller displacement bikes like a 150cc bike I owned are enough for traveling and commuting daily in heavy traffic. I need a light bike to go through the mazes of vehicles in the road when the traffic is barely moving. I'm planning to also buy a 125cc classic scooter that will be my alternate bike during bad weather riding (I need to go to work) and a KTM RC 390, sports bike with a 400cc written in the vehicle registration to legally enter the expressway (a law that requires a minimum displacement of motor bikes to enter the expressway is 400cc).

@xdbrecht 3 жыл бұрын

i bought a 125cc last year may new for commuting and weekend fun. its not the quickest or the the greatest looking. but after 5k ridden on it and some mods like led headlight,visor,exhaust,pirelli scorpion rally str tyres,rear shocks and some little things. i love my little bullit bluroc. i didnt need to go for a license, insurance is cheap,running cost are low, its perfect next to my daiy car and my classic car. ofcourse i want to go & get my big bike license but family comes first and there are more important things where the money needs to go.

@chrzanik666 3 жыл бұрын

got to love a good old British mud mate!!

@92Cuky_ 3 жыл бұрын

I've had an R3 for almost 2 years now and most of the things you said are true. It was relatively cheap to buy (I bought new 2019 model), it's cheap to keep them going and to maintain them. My R3 has fuel consumption at around 3.2L/100km and I tend to rev it pretty high. And tires are much cheaper than those for bigger bikes. Here where I live I can buy a set for my R3 for almost the same price as only the rear tire for R6 or R1 for example. And yeah, I have my eyes out for getting a cheap used enduro bike some time in the future. There are lots of badly kept paved roads and even more unpaved ones around where I live that I really want to explore and I just don't feel like going through with my car or R3.

@danytheunicorn95 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a husqvarna svartpilen 401, basically a duke 390 but with gnobbies and different looks, Here in Spain having a motorcycle makes my life so much easier and fun, finding a place to park your car is a nightmare and can be expensive and time consuming, all that goes away with a motorcycle, and since I use it for work, I can justify my purchase easily. My girlfriend and my cousin both love riding as pillions and I get to have fun on the weekends since my enduro bike broke in january and I got depressed. So yes, it´s a form of therapy for me as well, makes me smile and happy like a little kid, and makes my life easier and less expensive. So owning a " small" bike is a no brainer for me

@Jones-xx2gc 3 жыл бұрын

I've gone from large to small capacity bikes a few times due my circumstances over the years. When I think of my biking experience over the last few years and I have been riding for the last 40 years, the most fun I have had recently was on an MSX 125. I have an MT09 now but do like the look of a KTM Duke 390. Shame I can't afford both.

@rogerkay8603 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my Duke 390 to use as a commuter instead of my XSR700, and love it on roundabouts and it makes me enjoy the bigger Yamaha more - win, win. Especially as it cost me about the same as a one year season ticket for the train.

@bnitishpai1 3 жыл бұрын

My first bike is a faired 250cc 26bhp Suzuki. Since its a small bike, I use it daily, I ride it fast, and I learn new things everyday.

@dylanw890 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I don't know smaller displacement bikes have such a stigma attached to them. When you think about it, the more powerful these bikes get, the less your everyday rider can exploit them to their true potential. Of course you can drive around in an R1 and flex on all the smaller bikes, but odds are, you're not having as much fun as the guy in a 300-400cc bike that can toss the bike through a corner and bang through the gears with a lower likelihood of going to jail. With that being said its is obvious that smaller displacement bikes weigh less so a lightweight bike certainly has its own unique charm to it.

@AndrewBoundy 3 жыл бұрын

I agree - multi-bikes is great - I have a similar set-up (dirt is great as no insurance, no plate etc. but road is nice too). I also think that more than about 70HP on the road is a waste of time because you can't really use it. I would be more interested in an old 600 as a track-only bike to get my crazy-on, although the 390 racing (Duke or RC) looks like fun too. 44T did a 125 race and thought it was awesome. As for business, small bike views tend to come from the east (by far their biggest market), so your ad revenue will stink because YT pays much less for ad CPM from there. So if you're going for views, you'll do well - if you're going for revenue, I think not so much - but would be interested in your experiment. Nice video - Enjoy!