The only KTM review we need currently is one which addresses the camshaft and other critical failures on the 790 and 890 platforms... I own a KTM which luckily works fine, but I'd be hard pressed to buy any untested new design from the company with such a sh*tstorm brewing on social media.

@alexpryce555

Ай бұрын

This! All they need to do is address it and put peoples minds at rest with an explanation and what they are going to do about it, rather than sweep it under the carpet, i'd 100 percent buy one today if they did that, but they don't seem to care. it feels like slight of hand releasing these new bikes. "Look over here at the new shiny thing" whilst like you said there's a sh*tstorm brewing.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Fair point. Maybe I can address this in a future video. I have read and seen a few comments on social media

@savvy121

Ай бұрын

@@Chad76Media that would be great!

@chriswest2290

Ай бұрын

But your ktm is fine

@Bugside

Ай бұрын

Ride it while on warranty, when the warranty expires they'll have increased displacement like twice and upgrade. Only way to feel safe on this brand

First class Adam. Great video covering what we need, and the editing is brilliant. Thank you.

@Chad76Media

5 күн бұрын

@@markwilliams8655 thanks man. Spread the word

The MT09SP is over £1k cheaper, comes with everything switched on, Ohlins and Brembos. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with as standard the one thing that all KTM’s comes with. That’s the numerous reliability issues KTM inherently have and are infamous for. 😮

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Fair point. I’ll try and jump on a new Yamaha soon

@otlndsh

Ай бұрын

this. i have the new SP on order and i can't wait for it. i also already own a KTM, and my KTM dealer tried to sell me on the 990. That's indeed a hard sell compared to the Yamaha

@Tenktory

Ай бұрын

Neither KTM's cool factor.

@Steve-motorcycles

Ай бұрын

@@Tenktory you’ve read to much marketing

@Tenktory

Ай бұрын

​@@Steve-motorcyclesMaybe because I ordered Duke few days ago ;) Before that I went to Yamaha dealership and was totally disappointed with MT09 appearance. I know it's priced lower but it also looks cheaper. Maybe SP version will be solution for that but it's not there yet.

Awesome! Thank you 👍

I think this will be the standard motor for the adventure and SMT bikes. Once the 990r Duke comes out it will have a different cam profile that better fits mid to top end less low end torque for track days and racing.

@Chad76Media

15 күн бұрын

@@RobertKehl think you are right

I like the video- simple, clear, hit the main points, under 10 minutes, the sit down and riding mixed, good editing, personal. Recent ktm convert (from ducati) as i picked up the 890 smt. Lovely bike but wish I tested the 990 duke before purchase

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Thanks and much appreciated

I want to see comparisons on road and track between the best middleweight sportsbikes now and from a decade ago. No doubt the performance has gone backwards in some ways, forwards in others. But multi cylinder supersports joy is mostly lost, and i'm not a twin guy.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Middleweight? You thinking 600cc? Or larger??

@AJTalks

Ай бұрын

@@Chad76Media Old 600cc supersports vs everything modern thats south of 1000cc. On paper they are lighter and higher hp than most of the current crop.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

@@AJTalks I will see what I can do.

I would buy the 1390 over the 990 due to build quality. However, the 1390 is less fun so in the end it won’t be a KTM for me.

Bought the 990 a month a go. I haven't test ridden a motorcycle in the Swiss Alps for a long time with that convinced must-have feeling. Rivals where 1390 SDR EVO & 2024 MT09.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Enjoy it. Thanks for watching

Hi Chad, I love your motorcycle reviews and we have similar perspectives on motorcycles. I'm already 51 years old and what I would really like is an SMT version of this Duke 990. Do you know if KTM has any plans in this regard?

@Chad76Media

7 күн бұрын

@@FranciscoMarvao I’ve not seen anything but it makes sense

I'll wait for the duke 990 R 🙂

Damn Chad, getting all fancy with video editing. I like it, but maybe just a tad over the top. All in all love your content, keep it up the excellent work!

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Thanks I think. Should I turn it down a little?

@driftingfb

Ай бұрын

As a guy in my mid-40s, I find it a bit much. I’d guess most of your demographic might feel the same? In my opinion, just toning it down slightly would be great, because some of the editing was cool. I love your content, though!

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

@@driftingfb Thanks. Just playing with the edits, up for suggestions

@RobertKehl

15 күн бұрын

I bought the 2023 890r Duke because everyone that road it was blown away. It’s a brilliant street fighter machine. It’s so light and the suspension is excellent for aggressive street riding. The brakes are awesome too better than my 2021 SDR. I put the full Akra system on it plus had the ecu tuned to 125.5hp/75.5 torque. Is the 990 lighter, have better brakes, better suspension, more aggressive than the 890r Duke. You’re ridden both. Please be honest.

Another quality and enjoyable vid as always 👍🏻 loved the editing amd captions on this one, awesome! Thanks for sharing 😁🏍️👍🏻

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Hoping to add more videos this summer

@6arethevan5

Ай бұрын

@@Chad76Media looking forward to em 👍🏻👍🏻

Wish KTM would make a proper mid sized adventure bike based on the 690 enduro R.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Yeah that would be good

Most dealers are including the tech oack now , maybe because sales are a bit low.

Like the video

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Thanks

Trying out the 990 and the Mt09 today. Got a feeling that the £2900 ptice difference may tip it the Mt09 way plus the reliability of the Mt as against some of the problems ktm seem to have with oil leaks, camshaft and bent valves. Have you ridden the Mt 09 2024 model? If so, would like ti get your opinion of it. Cheers, enjoyed your video.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Funny enough riding the Yamaha this week. Will let you know. The previous bike was good.

@richardkostarz5783

Ай бұрын

Look forward to it. Cheers

I hate the extra 1000 ish dollar to unlock the quick shifter in 2024

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Some like the fact they can test before they buy, some hate it

@CobGeorge

Ай бұрын

@@Chad76Mediathat’s just an excuse of an answer, why should I be glad that my bike HAS all these features but I cannot use them unless I pay? Who would want a bike that cannot be ridden at its fullest?

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

@@CobGeorge I agree I wouldn’t want to pay extra, but some customers prefer a cheaper bike without aids

Hi. Really interesting review. Curious if you consider the Duke 890 R a really good wheelie bike too? Regards.

@Chad76Media

22 күн бұрын

@@irf888 yeah good, but this is better

@irf888

21 күн бұрын

@@Chad76Media Sounds good, what are the main reasons you think it's better? The wheelie control feature? Regards.

@Chad76Media

21 күн бұрын

@@irf888 wheelie control off. More torque nice fuelling

How does the Duke compare to the street triple rs?? Price aside.. I want an honest opinion on which feels more worth it, emphasis on feels!

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Triumph, lower capacity less torque more revs, possibly sportier better brakes, not as nice dash

@rns6889

Ай бұрын

@@Chad76Media so, ktm is more fun? Nicer to live with?

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

@@rns6889 ktm has more torque, more punch, wheelies etc. But Triumph still fun, just rev more, more sporty like a powerful naked sports bike

@rns6889

Ай бұрын

@@Chad76Media thanks for the replies 👍👍

This demo mode makes for a bad customer experience imho. You've already shelled out all of your hard earned money, and within 1500 km you have to pay up to keep what you just got.... It's such a let down. My old Honda dealer understood this all too well, and even back in the 90's he always included the first service when buying a new bike. For the exact same reason. Customer experience. It just doesn't feel cool to shell out again for the bike you just bought already.

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

I can see why lots of potential buyers are frustrated.

990 duke or 765RS ?

@Chad76Media

15 күн бұрын

@@biker_marinator5696 really good question. They are so close but very different. Got a video coming soon about this

@biker_marinator5696

15 күн бұрын

@@Chad76Media I was looking for a 990 or 765 RS but then I got a opportunity to buy a tuono V4Factory for really good price. I’ll ride it this season but for next season, I will go for one of the others.

Well I bought a 1290 Evo last year and cannot complain... hopefully it will stay this way 😂

@Chad76Media

Ай бұрын

Fingers crossed

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