one of the best structured ktm duke reviews I watched. keep a good work

What a great review of the 790!

Well made review. Thank you! Yes, this is a super bike! Never forget my first testride! It's the closest experience to flying without leaving the ground.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks John 😁

@johnDukemaster

8 ай бұрын

@@markpulling12 And now I've bought one! The dealer had a brand new 2020 model with all the bells and whistles. A nice price and I was the happy owner!

Hi Mark great review as always 👏 that's a great bike, really raises it's head when you give it the reins...🎉. Nice to see an older bike review, as we don't always have the funds for new stuff all the time 😂.... We are a lucky breed to have such expensive toys ❤ x

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Martine...yes so much choice out there ...and yes aren't we lucky to have these great toys available x

@martinehulme8743

Жыл бұрын

@@markpulling12 definitely a great hobby 😁

Hi Mark Somehow I've missed quite alot of your uploads so nice to catch up again. The ktm790 is a cracking bike. I remember when we both owned the 2019 zx6r krt edition 👍 I have the 2022 touono v4 factory now for just over a year with 7k on the clock 😲 I'm addicted to it 😂❤ I hope life is treating you well

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi glen ...the tuono v4 is absolutely awesome my mate had one ...what an engine Yes all going well thanks Best wishes mark

Timely review Mark as I'm scoping out a '18 790 at this very moment! Definitely not put me off 😊

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve great choice there seems to be quite a few nice used ones about at the moment Cheers mark

Had one and as fun as they are. Oil and coolant leaks are terrible even with the revised gaskets

i bought a one owner fsh 2018 790 duke with 20k miles recently from a reputable dealer with a good warranty, absolutely love it, i have had a lot of bikes and this is definitely my favourite, great bike with pillion also, i will be sending my ecu to Junction 33 as the lean fuelling let’s it down a bit, quick shift and electronics are great

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig yes the postal service on the ECU to j33 is great... totally transforms the bike best wishes mark

fully agreed Mark, i was actually in the market for a white Hornet but it was pretty much sold out at the local dealers till after this summer. So i found myselves a 2020 ktm 790 Duke, what a bike i tell you so much fun to ride gets a smile on my face everytime. Planning on taking it into the Pyrenees this summer should be fun, so no regrets on passing up the hornet here ;-)

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Leo as great as the hornet is ...the duke ,790 gives an amazing riding experience....that engine is awesome 👍 Best wishes mark

Excellent review this one Mark, thank you. Certainly thrown a spanner in the works for my next bike, just weary with their latest issues on some of their bikes.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Yes sadly ...there are a few gremlins lurking on ktms but once sorted they are generally good machines Best wishes mark

@krispatterson9356

2 ай бұрын

Does the 790 have any issues? Just asking as I’m looking at buying one in the next few days

Thank you for a great review of the 790. I'm looking to invest in one of these👍

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Darren...they are awesome machines 😁 Cheers mark

@darrenstone3693

Жыл бұрын

@@markpulling12 I've been over to KTM to look at one this morning 👍

Another quality review Mark. I'm always in two minds about KTMs - I've heard too many stories about reliability issues, particularly with the electronics package. I always think the finish looks a bit cheap. However, all the reviewers seem to really rate the riding experience. I'm looking for a second bike this year and was going to check out the Hornet and GSX8S but a secondhand hand one of these could be a better option.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Yes the riding experience is great...I think the odd recall and gremlin can show up on some bikes when they are new ...but generally the are good bikes ..that engine is amazing... Best wishes mark

@roadrunner5555

Жыл бұрын

Reliability problems are very true .bought brand new 890 duke r .after 842 miles quicksilver problem .also gearbox like a tractor .sold it got brand new mt09 .much much better bike and finish . Cant beat jap quality .

@roadrunner5555

Жыл бұрын

Quickshifter even 😂😂

@theaustralianconundrum

Жыл бұрын

GS8XS is Made in Japan. You won't have any issues with these.

@theaustralianconundrum

Жыл бұрын

@@markpulling12 It certainly appears that KTM is on the same page as Ducati or Aprilia. Closer inspection of these always reveals very mediocre wiring loom and connector quality. The welds are not up to Japanese standard and neither is final quality control. Not the end of the world but what can one expect from manufacturers who produce a relatively small number of motorcycles compared to the giant Jap big 4 group.

7:40 ... being a 2018 it also comes with the full track mode package as standard too. That is now a paid optional extra though for the 2023 bikes. Nice review, you seemed to quite enjoy the 790 🙂 I bought one new in 2019 and love it .. perfect bike for swift, aggressive back lane hooning 😉

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and the info ...when I opened the ride mode menu I didn't see track option though? Best wishes mark

@MotoGoato

Жыл бұрын

@@markpulling12 interesting, it should certainly be there ... sometimes when the bikes get serviced by KTM some functions can get accidentally switched off .. its not unheard of for owners to lose the quickshifter or track mode after a service and have to return to the dealership to get it switched on again. I'll bet thats what happened with the one you rode.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoGoato ok thanks for the info :)

@jasperktm

Жыл бұрын

Yes I got a KTM 890 Duke had to pay for extra's but all worth it amazing bike.

It's a new kind of Ducati monster 😊

Mark, I am very interested in hearing your thoughts on the CF Moto 800mt

I've been looking at BMW750GS and the Transalp recently to replace my 5yo CB500X and never considered a KTM. It wasn't on my radar at all. But oh my god that sounds so lush. Defo on my list now Mark.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave if you like adv bikes try the KTM 790 adventure:) Same engine and sound !! Best wishes mark

@DDLovett

Жыл бұрын

@@markpulling12 I fear that would be a bit tall for me. I only have a 30" inside leg too.

@mrbambix

Жыл бұрын

@@DDLovett i have 30" inside leg too and i can easily flatfood my 790 duke much confidence inspiring honestly

Not a bike for me, but your no-nonsense reviews mean I watch it anyway.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks anyway Best wishes mark

if i was in the market for something like this it would be the hornet or the gsx8s, look better imo and a choice of colours😉

Great review still couldnt bite the bullet for reliability

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Yes agreed they do seem to only get like 75% reliability rating Best wishes mark

I love kTm😁

Love your videos….I’m going to sound like a complete newbie….but can you explain torque & bhp in a sensible way?🤣 please?

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

While torque measures the turning force produced by a vehicle's engine and the engine's ability to perform work, horsepower measures how fast the engine can perform the work. Therefore, high torque makes an engine accelerate faster from a stop, and high horsepower makes for higher top speed. Hope this helps explain a bit Best wishes mark

I have the 1290 I would say the 890 to 790 more fun usable on the road , 1290 to much power instant power in sport mode should be called missile mode

Thanks Mark, I certainly like the looks and sound of this one, I assume it'll be a rival to the "Hornet" ? :>)

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Yes Peter it's just been re released by KTM to rival the hornet and gsx8 Best regards mark

Hi Mark a very helpful and informative review. One quick query where's the dealer in the Bournemouth/Poole area? thanks

@markpulling12

10 ай бұрын

Hi Alan unfortunately there isn't one ....try holeshot Salisbury.... Best regards mark

@alandean2

10 ай бұрын

@@markpulling12 Thanks Mark

Hi Mark. Do you still have your Tracer-9? I decided to PX mine a few days ago for a new Ténéré 700 in Tech Kamo, have always preferred the power delivery/soundtrack of twins! Plus that angry sounding powerful triple was very hard for me to ride steadily on…😬 So the only option for me was swap it, for a 270 degree twin with 45 less horses! Now enjoying taking in the scenery again, and looking over hedgerows on quiet country lanes..👍🏻

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi ...no sadly I decided to sell it just before winter hit last December...I needed the money back out of it for other pursuits:) best wishes mark

@applecorp

Жыл бұрын

I like triples but found the engine on my Tracer 900 (2015) too angry to the point of it being a bit irritating, if that makes sense. Never had this feeling with my Street Triple R or Tiger 800 XRT. Much prefer the chilled rumble of my more recently acquired BMW F900 XR. Maybe I'm getting old.

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

@@applecorp totally get that ...I found on the tracer 9 as brilliant as it was there was some kind of resonance sound at 5k airbox or something like that that was annoying cheers mark

Another great one Mark , how did you find the weight?

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick..very light...it's 189 kg fully fuelled...one of the best handling bikes I've tried ...just a nice weight to it best regards mark

So there is a 2018 690 duke and a 2018 790 duke too? Is it bc it's the transition year and one is a single and the other is a parallel twin?

@markpulling12

Ай бұрын

The 690 and 790 are completely separate different bikes the ,790 is a twin 690 is a single Cheers mark

I allways had a soft spot for the Duke . Bit of a wild child , but i think its cool .

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Yes Ive found in riding ktms that they have a bit more X factor than other bikes that make them great to ride cheers mark

Hello , can you do a video in the maxsym 508 tl scooter?

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ibrahim...I'll see if I can get hold of one best wishes mark

@lomate1963

2 ай бұрын

@@markpulling12 yes I’d like to see that one dude as it’s cheaper than a t max

What does span adjustable mean?

@markpulling12

10 ай бұрын

You can adjust the reach of the levers for small to big hands ...just so it fits you better. Cheers mark

Hi Mark matey it's mark from Wirral Merseyside i do love the KTM and i only work over the road from KTM and Harley Davidson motorcycles so I'm really hoping to get KTM before this year is over, because I've been over to Harley Davidson and KTM on and off over the last 12 months and part of this year because i only work over the road from Harley Davidson and KTM. But i really enjoyed watching your KZread video on the KTM 790 and that exhaust sound is spot on best to leave the exhaust as it is to be totally honest 👍👍👍👍👍 thanks from mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍👍👍 keep up the great mark p 👍👍

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mark much appreciated 👍

@kiaceratomadman

Жыл бұрын

@@markpulling12 hi Mark matey 👍 thanks for your reply it's very much appreciated and i really enjoy watching your KZread videos on the naked look motorcycles I'm more into those sort of motorcycles really they remind me of my mountain bikes that I've got so I'll be more comfortable and suited to the naked look motorcycles really it will be mountain bike with a bigger engine really for me more my style...👍👍👍 Thanks for your KZread videos on motorcycle's and keep up the great and fantastic work and i hope you get to do more naked look motorcycles before this year is over in 2023.. thanks from mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍👍👍

Hi Mark, That's a lot of bike for £5k. Sounds like you wanted to buy it for yourself!

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex ....yes the engines on these are so good 👍 Best wishes mark

"..it's a windy affair being naked.."

@WeaselKonig

Жыл бұрын

20:18

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 yes it is !

@Legend57.

Жыл бұрын

😂

The exhaust may sound good but does somewhat look like a metal banana. 😢

Do you think you might be Getting a Ride on the Suzuki GSX 8S any time Soon? I would like to see How you Think it will Compare to this KTM Seen all the Launch Videos of Suzuki From France , but like to wait for UK Tests , where Testers have not Been Wined & Dined 🍷🦞

@markpulling12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff yes definitely...soon as I becomes available on demo in the UK dealerships...in hoping in the next month or so best wishes mark