"Proper journos, not amateurs like myself" You are the best motorbike reviewer and this was hands-down the best motorcycle review I've ever seen.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you very much!

@nigelren3719

6 жыл бұрын

It's like my mate got a new bike and I went round for a cup of tea and he gave me a shot.

@stevenharris4432

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer can you do a review on versys1000 gt please

@Bhg265

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Most reviewers neglect a lot of nuances the average perspective buyer would love to know. TMF hits it all.

@raphaelauteuil8502

5 жыл бұрын

He really is - I don't trust journalists, they need to satisfy the brands, otherwise they're not invited to launches and are not given bikes to review. Not KZreadrs! TMF is easily one of the best. I also watch Lamb Chop Rides and Motozest, really like their style as well.

Time for a video of the new 2020 model (“The Beast 3.0”).

Andy, had one of these since May after a KTM 390 Duke, 1050 speed triple and a Tuono V4 Factory. This thing is the best bike over ever ridden. It’s far more fun than any of those other bikes, and it’s fuel economy is outstanding (best in class). I get between 50-60mpg. I’ve seen 68mpg. Unbelievable fun, torque, comfort, handling, engagement and fuel economy. I honestly think I’ve found the bike that I’m meant to be on.

You shouldn't do yourself down MR Missenden Flyer. Your reviews and the Channel as a whole is one of the best. Too many "reviewers" are happy to rag the machine to within an inch of its life and do not give any thoughts to the overall ownership of the bike, it's almost just an excuse to ride a new bike and get a few views on their channel. I would imagine it has taken a long time to make this video, together with the editing, and I fully appreciated the hard work and time you must put into them . Keep up the excellent coverage and I'm looking forward to many more videos to come..... ;0)

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard - and yes you are right, these long term reviews are a major effort on my part so I'm cuffed you've recognised that....all the best - TMF

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

"chuffed"

@nellytheelephant7794

6 жыл бұрын

Here here! Always love your vids and they are always full of the useful info not just the obvious. Keep up the good work.

It's unreal how much time and effort you put in. You earned another subscriber

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Darren - welcome along!

Why anyone would give you a thumbs down is insane, such a thorough review. Even called KTM to ask about launch control.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just got my super duke today. You didn't warn me that I would never be able to do the speed limit again

Great job. You looked at many features the ordinary/average rider would find important, yet are often ignored/neglected in more professional reviews. Definitely one of your best reviews. Thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you dsimon9 s that is exactly my intention when I do these reviews, I try and cover off the things I would look out for if I were considering buying the bike - to me whether the seat is comfy and if the mirrors work are just as important as the provision of 9 way traction control (more important actually!)....

What a video mate. I watched the entire thing and have no intention of buying one of these, I just couldn't bring myself to turn the video off! Hands down the best review I've ever seen, keep it up man

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

+grownsimbaa Very kind of you, thank you...

Just went through a binged a bunch of your videos. Easily one of the best people to watch! Keep up the good work!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Seriously mate, i learn soething from all your videos. So helpful. Keep me coming. Thanks

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thanks....

Yeah definitely the best and most comprehensive bike review on KZread. Every detail, major and minor, of the bike is covered. Plus the viewers questions awesome. Hope you get to review a limitless amount of bikes mate, I’ll be watching for sure

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you|!

I think I didn't watch fully video 45min long on the youtube before. This felt like 10minutes. I've watched a LOT of motorcycle reviews before and this is hands down the best one I've seen. This is how it should be done, really. You got my like and a sub. Many thanks for your time and for making this brilliant, helpful video. Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks - and welcome along!

Wow! I have been looking at reviews for some time now and this guy gets it. Way to dedicate the video to raw information and the viewers. Thank you!

What a great review! My favourite video yet as it was 45 minutes. Also very in depth about the details of the bike. Looking forward for the next video 👍🏍

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers :0)

Love the detail and set up for this review brother! Keep it up and ride well bro 💪🏾

I enjoyed the review. It was very informative, and answered some excellent questions. I would also add I appreciate the transparency / honesty of the reviewer. One can enjoy the “hooligan” bike but admit ones own limitations in this regard. To me it adds credibility.

I know I’m a tad behind, but I can’t watch this without mentioning how helpful this review is. In fact, the best review so far. Great job! Would love to meet and ride one day! Keep it up.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Grateful for the in-depth review, TMF! I do no consider the length is an issue. I enjoyed this video, and if i didn't have the time your shorter, first impressions review is excellent. This format - short and long reviews is great. all the best

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Beef Log - Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!

Mate I don't own a bike but the day I can afford one, this is the one I'm gonna get. Your review is in depth and you covered every aspect of this bike without any biase. LOVED YOUR PROFESSIONALISM. Cheers mate.

Definitely one of your best reviews, great format as I felt I had a good understanding of the bike without actually riding it! well done.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin - that was my aim with this one...great stuff!

Definitely your finest video to date. Excellent work, sir and a fun watch. That launch control segment was a bit squeaky bum, even just watching. 😳

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it!

Fantastic review, picking up my 2019 SDR soon. Love love love this bike

awesome review, i love that you take questions and answer them during the review. not seen that before. subbed.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome along!

I know this is a year old, but I'm seriously considering getting a 2019 SDukeR and this really helped. I love all your stuff, you're a wonderful motovlogger! Thank you! Just subscribed.

@jeffreymeesterman5292

4 жыл бұрын

Did you end up getting it? I'm considering one now as well although I've seen this video before and test ridden one, still very informative

My god man, you went above and beyond with this review. Thank you very much for the level of detail you went to, as this is hopefully going to be my next bike. I greatly appreciate it!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

I thought this amazing bike deserved the thorough treatment - glad it was of use to you!

By far the most extensive review of that bike I've ever seen. Learned much and appreciate it!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott - I thought I'd go for it with this one :0)

I really appreciate the amount of time and effort you put in this video!

Absolutely brilliant review. I think your vids are genuinely the most informative on KZread now.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark ("now"????)

@lucytherottweiler79

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer OK, the last couple of years and probably going forward! Ha. Great job.

Super good job! Just pleasure to watch, and your articulate lay person style is much appreciated. Thank you.

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonathan - appreciate the kind words!

Thanks to your review I'll be test riding and probably buying this bike. Your review was extremely comprehensive, thank you 👍. The only thing I don't think you've mentioned is the turning circle but I'll figure that out in the test ride anyway.

Awesome review TMF, keep them coming.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you - lots more to come!

Greetings TMF from New Zealand. I have a 3 year old MT-09 and the Super Duke will probably be my next bike. Excellent review, as usual, and good to get real world opinions rather than track day and drag strip features. Keep up the good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clive, quite an upgrade from the MT-09 - you'll love it!

Yet to spot a better comprehensive review about any bike by any reviewer than this one. Thanks a lot sir, great video.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Wow - thank you Shomit, very kind of you to say so....

This is the best bike reviewer I have ever seen. His attention to detail is outstanding and he is well spoken and extremely intelligent. I can`t think of anything he missed. A proper review.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Trevor - appreciated!

Killer review. Thanks for the call-out and answering my question (and I totally agree).

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

You're super welcome Max - thanks for the question!

Long term tests on several KTM's - you are a lucky boy ! Great vids - should be on the telly my friend!

Possibly my favourite video of yours yet! Very well executed sir! And what an awesome looking machine it is, particularly at the 32:18 mark, great angle.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob....

Superb stuff, definitely consider doing more of this long form. Holy Moly that launch control...

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing Ian - I can only do it of course when a manufacturer lends me a bike for a long period - so at the moment that's only Triumph, KTM and soon Ducati....

Love the attempts at taking them up on utilizing the launch control! Great video as always.

@diemman70

6 жыл бұрын

Still think it’s an ugly bike. No KTMs for me.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Really? I think this one looks pretty good.....but in the main I agree, KTMs generally don't quite have the looks to appeal to me...although they are improving in recent years!

Fantastic review covered everything in depth not been on a motorbike for ten years but just purchased the ktm duke 390 2017 to get back into it again maybe in the future this beast will be on the shopping list 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

brilliant review once again Mr Flyer. love the channel. one of my favorites.

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

Great review, so well detailed couldn't have been any better. Thanks so much, and great work!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin!

What a brilliant review! Of course it helps that it's an amazing machine, but love your in-depth take and no-nonsense style. 10/10 and a gold star too!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

You are too kind Andy, thank you very much....

Hi TMF, thanks for another great review, full of exactly the sort of info we all want to hear. I find this particularly useful and interesting because, although it's not the exact model I'm after (that would be the Super Adventure S), I'm interested in adding something similar to my garage next year. Very well filmed, edited and most of all presented, less of the amateur comments because you could give many a "profession" hack a run for their money. It's answered so many questions and although they're different bikes they're very similar so it's easy for me to imagine what the SAS would be like. Cheers TMF, keep up the excellent work 👍 P.S. You've always given good advice - you were actually very instrumental in me buying my first bike just over a year ago now, and what a year its been on my Street Triple Rx. Now I'm waiting for my second bike, a CCM Spitfire Scrambler, to be built and I'm already planning on the third to complete my collection (for now anyway).

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you CV - My next long termer is the Super Adventure and I give that a similarly in depth look...so stay tuned for that! CCM Spitfire eh? I came soooo close to putting a deposit on one of those....

45 mins is fine, a lot of people work 10 hours+ a day, 45 mins is fine

@sharpbends

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Xia Agreed, especially since taking on the various viewer requests.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you gents - just goes to show "you can please some of the people all of the time but not all of the...etc" - I just wanted to do this excellent bike justice, so went for it !

@stevenharris4432

6 жыл бұрын

Will you review the. Versys1000 gt please

Another AWEEESOME review! I didn't notice the time it takes to watch it!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :0)

"Proper Journos" should be bringing you water and shining your shoes TMF. The in-depth analysis is just superb and thorough. And eventhough I find this bike fair ugly and a bit grotesque, your production value makes it enjoyable viewing & interesting nevertheless. Look forward to the next one. Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

You are too kind to me Gregory!!

Keep up the excellent work! I enjoyed the longer review and I’m not even in the market for a KTM! Looks fantastic though! I admire your dedication to everything to do with motorcycles!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, will do!

You are as good as any professional motorcycle journalist and by far the best motorcycle vlogger on youtube. Makes my mondays wednesdays and fridays fun. Although my other half seems to run as soon as "hey Kids" comes out of my laptop speakers. Hey ho i am still working on getting her into bikes. Anyway another cracking and in depth review. Thanks for another great video.

@jamespjcoombes

6 жыл бұрын

Actually one of the best videos yet.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Very kind James - thanks for sticking with me...I don't think it's the "Hey kids" thing that is doing it, I tend to have that effect on any woman of child rearing age.... :0)

best review i swear bro.... amazing.. I'm a follower of u from now on..

Another awesome video man. Keep up the good work. And will continue to watch

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you - great to have you along!

Another great review Mr F ..definitely the best reviews on the tube

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

You are too kind Keith!

Another fantastic video, best bike channel I've found, keep this up.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dexter, will try my best to!

Great video! Really in depth and informative. Very enjoyable to watch. 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

+MICHAEL JOLLEY Thank you Michael, I aim to please!

Excellent. Thorough and detailed stuff - what a terrific reviewer.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic review, very professional love your videos, keep them coming.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris - willco....

Great overall review and this will definitely help the buyers 👌

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

I hope so...

Simply the best review of the Super Duke R to date. Well done Sir 👏

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so!

Excellent video and review, just what I need it to know, I,am 6.3 and really thinking of getting one , in the future. Thanks so much , we so lucky to have you, God bless you always. 🙏🏽👍🏽🙂

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF

Love your vids, thanks for your hard work! Andy from Canada!

Great, informative video as always!

Hi I have watched a number of your videos and just wanted to say really informative. I have subscribed, keep up the great work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darryl and welcome along!

Great review TMF, really enjoyed that and loved the run time.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed :0)

Another comprehensive review, well done. 👍

Great review as always TMF. Love the detail of your reviews. I quite honestly look forward to them. One thing though, KTM does accessory saddle bags for the 1290R. From memory they’re not massive, but sufficient for short tours. Keep up the great work 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Good call Onyeka and thanks for the kind words - TMF

Well done mate. Im between this and the 2017 Tuono Factory and this review is very helpful.

Thanks for the thorough look at this great bike

Very well done video mate. Thank you so much for doing it! I ride a 2015 KTM 1290 SDR and no gripes.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments - much appreciated! All the best - TMF

Excellent review as always TMF......anyone thinking of buying a 1290R would not have to look any further than this review,all points covered........keep up the good work.

Excellent review! These are all the questions I have because I want to buy one

What a great review. Very interesting to see launch control in action, probably not for me though! Well done Sir, keep up the good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Not for me either!

@Joric78

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer I don't think you can use launch control from a rolling start, at least it was just redlining in the second clip.

Thank you TMF on your now customary high quality reviews. The part about cornering abs and anti wheelie has just sold the bike for me. I shall be buying the wife one tomorrow (her safety regarding the power was a hang up, but in actual fact I think this will look after her) In the world of media there are two people who I’ve grown to respect in regards to reviews Michael Neeves of MCN and yourself.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Wow - high praise indeed - thanks!

I think this is a great, well service. If anyone is interested in purchasing this bike all the concerns are answered. Great video.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dobbo2958 - I aim to be of use!

Another Great review TMF. I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now I like the format and style you have for reviews and I've particularly enjoyed the tour series you've done this year, I even watch your videos on things I'm not that interested in so you must be good lol. Keep up the good work and all the best 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Chris - thanks for being a loyal viewer! ;0)

been watching this vid fora two years now and still cant figure out whether to dive in or not. Great vid though. Always good when nice guys review these machines. enjoy all ur vids. Thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks!

brilliant practical review - keep them coming !!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Will do!

All reviews should be like this. Brilliant. Should be the benchmark for reviews in my opinion.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say so Griff!

Like always, great work TMF! You have picked up details many "professional journos" miss in their reviews. It seems many other reviews are too busy caining it:)

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!

Been waiting for this. Brilliant review, and probably my new bike/first big bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed - I would exercise extreme caution buying one of these puppies as your first big bike! These things aren't messing about....

@edwardpercy2490

6 жыл бұрын

So I'm told. I might be mad but of all the bikes I've test ridden, and its a few now, this one was the one I felt most confident/natural on. I think it just suits my riding style the best.

Great coverage and review. Good stuff.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That was a marathon. Most enjoyable and informative. Your enthusiasm for all things in the world of motorcycling shines through in your presentation. So much so it makes me wonder why your financial rewards are not in the same relm as that Clarkson character. Many thanks for all your efforts they are appreciated

@alexmorgan3435

6 жыл бұрын

He's too much of a gent and not prepared to punch anyone, that's why!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Now that would be nice - sadly "financial rewards" don't really come the way of the You Tube motorcycle reviewer - I make about £5 on an average video, and they take me at least a day to research, plan, film, edit, publish and reply to comments on - much longer in some cases, I normally start responding to comments at 7am and finish up around 11:30pm....not a great hourly rate!

@garycampbell7891

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer don’t forget to declare the 15 quid a week - less costs of course....

Good review! Almost made me want to swap the bike out for a KTM. My Mum is in hospital in Amersham and I’ve been riding around the area a lot - I felt like i knew the roads after watching so many of your vids!! P.s I use that Tesco too.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Unlucky sir - I hate that Tesco! It used to be good, then they changed the layout of the car park and now it's always busy.....sadly I spend a lot of time there!! Hope your Mum is OK and give me a wave if you see me on the road....

@calloverpete1318

6 жыл бұрын

TMF - I love your attention to detail anyway- you should do a similarly thorough go pro review of that Tesco's. It'd be hilarious. Had you down as a Waitrose kind of guy though:-)

Thank you TMF for your all your work in making this review

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome - thanks for watching!

Great review as always Flyer

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Top vid defo the way to go on these reviews. Really well thought out. Great bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you as ever - always good to know you're out there....

Lots of great information here - much appreciated!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Great in-depth review - thank you! KTM is not the only bike with the one-touch starter. Suzuki introduced the Easy-start system back in 2015-16 with the GSXS1000/F.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

You are correct, and about the 5th person to mention it - my apologies....

@nsbharad

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry - didn't see the other comments.

Thanks for the detailed review, I think this will be my next bike. Either this or the GT version, probably this.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

I prefer this over the GT for some reason....

Fantastic review and video, many thanks!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF

Your videos are awesome! Love to watch them, theyre really entertaining and you have a good way of speaking! Also, them white vans tho hahaha

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Tell me about 'em!

Nice review, interesting, informative and honest opinions clearly given, I might well get one of these, seems like a good allrounder...….

Subscribed! Excellent review., sold! Away to buy one. Also this/your channel is very professional, factual and to the point. A top gear for bikes without the shit.

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much indeed Scott and thanks for subscribing!

Great video,well produced,keep up good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you TT!

I do like the tacho/speedo display at night, cracking colours and very clear looking from your camera view

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed, the KTM's are by far the best illuminated bikes at night I've yet come across.....

Its taken me a while to get around to watching this because it was so long. Just needed the right moment with a cup of coffee and some peace and quiet. Worth the wait and the 45 minutes flew by, nicely paced. Easily your best long term review so far. A bobby dazzler. The bit on the launch control made me laugh. Your sphincter was in overdrive and I don't blame you. The aceleration must be in the 0-60 in sub 3 second class. To design it so the wheel floats at a set height above the floor is a curious decision. Perhaps that is the optimum setting to safely maximise acceleration. Or, alternatively, the design team thought it would be hilarious to scare the crap out of anybody trying it out who thought wheelie control did what it says on the tin. "Imagine their faces when it lifts off the floor", cue designers rolling around laughing. In two days I get my baby Duke 390, no launch control needed for 44hp but I can't wait!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff - enjoy your new bike and congratulations!

Totally agree with all your pros and cons. I found all the same issues when I done my vid on my superduke

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Glad we concur Danny - and thanks for stopping by!

Great in depth review, I enjoyed it.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

+Paul Jones Great!

Good information. Great review 🤙

Hi mate, damn good in-depth review as always. One thing I noticed that wasn't mentioned was the adjustments on the rear brake and gear lever ends, although the bike is not my cup of tea, I thought that was a nice little touch for those of us (not me by any means lol) who have bigger or smaller feet/boots. Keep them coming, look forward to them all! And you never know, I might actually get something decent one day soon. RSMF

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian :0)

@Pomoz7

6 жыл бұрын

Good point Ian. My current bike's lack of adjustment drives me nuts. The brake is in the most awkward position and the gear shifter is completely in the wrong position for my size eleven's. My cousin's size thirteens are even worse, poor bloke!