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Me too, I can't figure out how much gas I have in the tank, so I sold it 😵💫
@DM-ci2nn2 ай бұрын
We are about to land on Mars. We are about to have robots running around everywhere. We have naval vessles that can stay under water indefinitely. We can form small black holes in a giant tube. Do you think maybe we can get a fuel gauge on a motorcycle?
@Lous-Clues2 ай бұрын
I went with the Road Glide because it looked better in my opinion.
@stephensaunders46682 ай бұрын
Well. First comment on a YT clip. Wowee!I know it’s 3 years on but I can tell you I rode a test bike alongside the salesman who had an identical model. I liked the idea of a massive opposed twin. Lots of torque. Well the bike I rode had a strange clutch take up when moving away and when stationary with the clutch lever out, either in gear or neutral, there was a knocking noise and an in sync vibration that went away the moment the clutch was pulled in. The sales guys bike did not display this. I was told that there was a torque limiting device in the clutch a bit like a slipper set up but the details could not be made clear. The bike was inspected by their tech guy later and he said that the noise and vibratory knock was normal. Unusual as the salesman’s own bike showed no sign of similar noises. BMW parts diagrams show the clutch as a component group with the only individual parts being some screws. The diagram is very rudimentary and shows no relevant detail. One can only presume that the screws are available for technicians who might disassemble the clutch and can’t be re used. What the point of this would be if no other parts are available is outside my experience. The friction plate is not available as a seperate part nor is the torque limiting mechanism which it is assumed is part of the clutch component group and I suspect the source of the noise/ vibration/knocking. The clutch group price is frightening. I could only find an online price in the UK and that was nearly 1600 GB pounds. The riding position is very uncomfortable and that does not foster safe machine control. I wanted to like the bike but it was the worst motorcycle riding experience I have had. And all the more disappointing as I have been a lifelong BM guy. Apart from the mechanical issue a taller more forward riders seat would have nearly made the ride perfect. I suppose what I would have liked was an R nine T with the R18 engine, a 70s universal German motorcycle with seeming limitless torque. My goal would be to get increased torque without increased revs and so the idea of a massive twin sounded attractive.
@jimmydickson88543 ай бұрын
This should be kept away from kids and teenagers
@jamesleary674 ай бұрын
I keep hearing its a brand new bike with no part's from the old one. Except the oil filter i guess 😂😂😂
@sacjohnson14 ай бұрын
Does zx10r have any sort of restrictions to throttle in terms of dead zone between some rpm’s Maybe it’s only for the US models ?
@jackwhite24224 ай бұрын
Well it’s priced over the cost of the Honda XR650 and the Suzuki DR650 and I’d bet everyone would choose one of those and have that extra $2k to spend on accessories.
@bulthaosen11694 ай бұрын
Those are dual sport. Different category. Adventure would require range as well as cruising.
@slakk50934 ай бұрын
Can’t buy either of those bikes new in Australia anymore. Also when the dr650 was still sold here it was more expensive than this bike..
@vishnumohannair85064 ай бұрын
The price is Australian Dollars
@sabref4i2904 ай бұрын
A detailed video on putting those crash bars on would be awesome
@prasadkolluri48777 ай бұрын
air cooled?? Hello!! It is liquid cooled - observe the panel in front of the engine.
@wakajawaka447 ай бұрын
That’s odd most motorcycle reviews say the brakes on the ZX-10R 2021 are “wooden” and the ABS intervenes too much. I have never heard of them being described as awesome!
@colingoldthorpe591810 ай бұрын
Not sure a round town bar hopper bike needs a 1800cc bike. The road king has a bigger fuel tank and you can add the windshield and still see the speedo at least…..These bikes are selling at huge discounts at the local,BMW dealership where I live 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
@mohannedal-deen158310 ай бұрын
I do like my r18 but the seat and the horrible stiff suspension is killing my love for this bike
@wylmaestrin998010 ай бұрын
'PromoSM'
@cg128810 ай бұрын
Sorry, there is no touring capability with this bike. They DID NOT listen to the customer! 4 gallon tank and no fuel-gauge. I had the Classic and sold it due to those two things being a BIG limitation. Shame that BMW begs for an owners opinions and totally ignores the biggest reason people don't buy it in the first place.
@duosable10 ай бұрын
How was the wind protection on R18C? There are people complaining about wind buffeting which could be the most limiting factor for highway touring. I can live with no fuel gauge and small tanks, because I own an iron 883 and r nine t; what a ritual to shake the bike and feel the range.
@cg128810 ай бұрын
@duosable I found the windshield on the Classic to be about a 7.5 to 8.25 out of 10. I am 5' 7" tall, btw. I also had footpegs instead of floorboards if you want to know. They were probably less comfortable than floorboards, but way more room to reach shifter.
@TheTripleDubya10 ай бұрын
@@duosableI had a Road King before the GSA, the large tank and fuel gauge were a must for me but I threw the windshield away. The GSA had it all but I do like cruisers, if this thing gets a bigger tank and a fuel gauge . .. well I just might . . . and then there’s the suspension travel, the Harley had nearly none and the GSA had over three times as much. Maybe I’ll just get a GS instead 😂😂😂
@johncleaver424510 ай бұрын
If those two things are such a game breaker for you then why did you buy one ?… it not like they keep it a secret until you buy one.
@cg128810 ай бұрын
@johncleaver4245 I thought I could live with it. I really enjoyed it as a highway bike until I tried to actually use it for that purpose. Those two things I thought I could live with quickly became its Achilles heel. And then there was this. I spend a lot of time away from home, and when I did want to ride. I could never remember the last time I fueled.
@richardphillips104110 ай бұрын
Lovely looking bike, very pricey though. I have a 2022 Harley Street Bob 114 which is a great bike but I must admit if I had lots of money......
@abdulrahmankhan257711 ай бұрын
6:00 damn thats a cool bike passing
@Andrew-jh5uv Жыл бұрын
A great review. Ill buy BUT will be looking for a suspension upgrade methinks
@andrewrovers4593 Жыл бұрын
air cooled...surely its air and oil cooled, hence the radiator
@FTStratLP Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. I have instantly subscribed to your channel. Just one correction, the Super Meteor is not air cooled, but air/oil cooled.
@AustralianRoadRider Жыл бұрын
Hey, you're correct… although most 'air-cooled' new motorcycles are technically 'air-oil' cooled (indeed, a primary function of oil is to cool the engine, even in bikes which don't have an oil cooler). That said, I take your point.
@tpv59 Жыл бұрын
GREAT review. WELL done. THANK YOU.
@andreavecchi82 Жыл бұрын
Where can I buy single-seater tail nail and license plate holder thanks
@souhailshamaissem7564 Жыл бұрын
Top video mate. It's nice to see Australian contents on you tube
@dandav2660 Жыл бұрын
Great quick review, cheers mate
@varunjangid2018 Жыл бұрын
Nice review mate
@thesquillo6956 Жыл бұрын
how much did this cost?
@daveh5625 Жыл бұрын
I put oh a Givi medium windscreen... great...
@tomoday44502 жыл бұрын
Triumph 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Rahul-ul1bn2 жыл бұрын
How can someone not fall in love with this ❤️.
@Ken-yp1dg2 жыл бұрын
The dirty ear plugs were a nice touch.
@TheSpragz2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Newcastle England and own a 690 SMCR. I’d love a Newcastle KTM workshop mat like the one in the video.
@Nutter11382 жыл бұрын
Damn I'd love me one of those.
@John-hf1ig2 жыл бұрын
Still can't get over that plastic round the tank on the new gen 3 just hate the look of it, i have had the gen 1 and now have a gen 2 all Black but that plastic puts me off the latest version. Maybe the gen 4 will do it for me with trellis hopefully coming back
@natsuslayerdefuego97362 жыл бұрын
Kl
@enoch50412 жыл бұрын
Super bike 😍 i love it
@musamusa29612 жыл бұрын
I will buy one for myself thank God
@musamusa29612 жыл бұрын
Yes, Thank God I will buy one for myself
@sammycabadonga20942 жыл бұрын
bro is this still available to buy??
@wanyeoroffcial11192 жыл бұрын
Can superduke 1290 r 2015 change haedlamp?
@roberthiggins41982 жыл бұрын
What a bike..could you guys ship to the USA..what that cost? Ktm rules the world..
@jesusnieves21702 жыл бұрын
just look up your nearest ktm dealer. im buying my 2022 390 in april already got it reserved
@roberthiggins41982 жыл бұрын
@@jesusnieves2170 that 390 is freaking awesome 👌 👏 👍
@brianglendenning16322 жыл бұрын
I had one of these - black - for 14 months and about 15000km. Great first bike, and flawless. My mods were CRG Lanesplitter mirrors, the then accessory seat (which I think became standard in the later cafe variant), Mustard tail tidy and better/brighter/hotter front light globe.
@brianglendenning16322 жыл бұрын
Ah, my local KTM dealer at Warner’s Bay. Nice folk.
@scottie2wheels5422 жыл бұрын
Very Nice !
@MAHDi-ph1wl2 жыл бұрын
Is it for sale ?
@46georgie2 жыл бұрын
Hello guys happy new year I bought my 2020 super duke last year from you guys, nothing but a good experience thank you.
@DukeOfTwist2 жыл бұрын
Cool my 890 Duke R originally came from Newcastle KTM.
@johnybrokeit2 жыл бұрын
You are the first person to mention the need to the kneepads in Front of the knees instead of sliding to the left or right. I'd been silenced by soooO many companies and reviewers not thinking twice about this issue with all their regular or loose jeans like its not that big a deal.. But i somehow kept thinking that they very much are! So i thought id buy a pair of the draggin or klim and stitch two lines of velcro circling above and below the knee joint to keep the knee armor sitting firmly in Front of my 'Patella' at all times. Happy to hear Australian law is making stricter requirements as you say. Thank you for this video review.
@specialized29er862 жыл бұрын
Love my Draggin light weight summer jacket for our 6 hot months dirt track riding.
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Thank you sir, nice review
Me too, I can't figure out how much gas I have in the tank, so I sold it 😵💫
We are about to land on Mars. We are about to have robots running around everywhere. We have naval vessles that can stay under water indefinitely. We can form small black holes in a giant tube. Do you think maybe we can get a fuel gauge on a motorcycle?
I went with the Road Glide because it looked better in my opinion.
Well. First comment on a YT clip. Wowee!I know it’s 3 years on but I can tell you I rode a test bike alongside the salesman who had an identical model. I liked the idea of a massive opposed twin. Lots of torque. Well the bike I rode had a strange clutch take up when moving away and when stationary with the clutch lever out, either in gear or neutral, there was a knocking noise and an in sync vibration that went away the moment the clutch was pulled in. The sales guys bike did not display this. I was told that there was a torque limiting device in the clutch a bit like a slipper set up but the details could not be made clear. The bike was inspected by their tech guy later and he said that the noise and vibratory knock was normal. Unusual as the salesman’s own bike showed no sign of similar noises. BMW parts diagrams show the clutch as a component group with the only individual parts being some screws. The diagram is very rudimentary and shows no relevant detail. One can only presume that the screws are available for technicians who might disassemble the clutch and can’t be re used. What the point of this would be if no other parts are available is outside my experience. The friction plate is not available as a seperate part nor is the torque limiting mechanism which it is assumed is part of the clutch component group and I suspect the source of the noise/ vibration/knocking. The clutch group price is frightening. I could only find an online price in the UK and that was nearly 1600 GB pounds. The riding position is very uncomfortable and that does not foster safe machine control. I wanted to like the bike but it was the worst motorcycle riding experience I have had. And all the more disappointing as I have been a lifelong BM guy. Apart from the mechanical issue a taller more forward riders seat would have nearly made the ride perfect. I suppose what I would have liked was an R nine T with the R18 engine, a 70s universal German motorcycle with seeming limitless torque. My goal would be to get increased torque without increased revs and so the idea of a massive twin sounded attractive.
This should be kept away from kids and teenagers
I keep hearing its a brand new bike with no part's from the old one. Except the oil filter i guess 😂😂😂
Does zx10r have any sort of restrictions to throttle in terms of dead zone between some rpm’s Maybe it’s only for the US models ?
Well it’s priced over the cost of the Honda XR650 and the Suzuki DR650 and I’d bet everyone would choose one of those and have that extra $2k to spend on accessories.
Those are dual sport. Different category. Adventure would require range as well as cruising.
Can’t buy either of those bikes new in Australia anymore. Also when the dr650 was still sold here it was more expensive than this bike..
The price is Australian Dollars
A detailed video on putting those crash bars on would be awesome
air cooled?? Hello!! It is liquid cooled - observe the panel in front of the engine.
That’s odd most motorcycle reviews say the brakes on the ZX-10R 2021 are “wooden” and the ABS intervenes too much. I have never heard of them being described as awesome!
Not sure a round town bar hopper bike needs a 1800cc bike. The road king has a bigger fuel tank and you can add the windshield and still see the speedo at least…..These bikes are selling at huge discounts at the local,BMW dealership where I live 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
I do like my r18 but the seat and the horrible stiff suspension is killing my love for this bike
'PromoSM'
Sorry, there is no touring capability with this bike. They DID NOT listen to the customer! 4 gallon tank and no fuel-gauge. I had the Classic and sold it due to those two things being a BIG limitation. Shame that BMW begs for an owners opinions and totally ignores the biggest reason people don't buy it in the first place.
How was the wind protection on R18C? There are people complaining about wind buffeting which could be the most limiting factor for highway touring. I can live with no fuel gauge and small tanks, because I own an iron 883 and r nine t; what a ritual to shake the bike and feel the range.
@duosable I found the windshield on the Classic to be about a 7.5 to 8.25 out of 10. I am 5' 7" tall, btw. I also had footpegs instead of floorboards if you want to know. They were probably less comfortable than floorboards, but way more room to reach shifter.
@@duosableI had a Road King before the GSA, the large tank and fuel gauge were a must for me but I threw the windshield away. The GSA had it all but I do like cruisers, if this thing gets a bigger tank and a fuel gauge . .. well I just might . . . and then there’s the suspension travel, the Harley had nearly none and the GSA had over three times as much. Maybe I’ll just get a GS instead 😂😂😂
If those two things are such a game breaker for you then why did you buy one ?… it not like they keep it a secret until you buy one.
@johncleaver4245 I thought I could live with it. I really enjoyed it as a highway bike until I tried to actually use it for that purpose. Those two things I thought I could live with quickly became its Achilles heel. And then there was this. I spend a lot of time away from home, and when I did want to ride. I could never remember the last time I fueled.
Lovely looking bike, very pricey though. I have a 2022 Harley Street Bob 114 which is a great bike but I must admit if I had lots of money......
6:00 damn thats a cool bike passing
A great review. Ill buy BUT will be looking for a suspension upgrade methinks
air cooled...surely its air and oil cooled, hence the radiator
Thank you for this informative video. I have instantly subscribed to your channel. Just one correction, the Super Meteor is not air cooled, but air/oil cooled.
Hey, you're correct… although most 'air-cooled' new motorcycles are technically 'air-oil' cooled (indeed, a primary function of oil is to cool the engine, even in bikes which don't have an oil cooler). That said, I take your point.
GREAT review. WELL done. THANK YOU.
Where can I buy single-seater tail nail and license plate holder thanks
Top video mate. It's nice to see Australian contents on you tube
Great quick review, cheers mate
Nice review mate
how much did this cost?
I put oh a Givi medium windscreen... great...
Triumph 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How can someone not fall in love with this ❤️.
The dirty ear plugs were a nice touch.
I’m from Newcastle England and own a 690 SMCR. I’d love a Newcastle KTM workshop mat like the one in the video.
Damn I'd love me one of those.
Still can't get over that plastic round the tank on the new gen 3 just hate the look of it, i have had the gen 1 and now have a gen 2 all Black but that plastic puts me off the latest version. Maybe the gen 4 will do it for me with trellis hopefully coming back
Kl
Super bike 😍 i love it
I will buy one for myself thank God
Yes, Thank God I will buy one for myself
bro is this still available to buy??
Can superduke 1290 r 2015 change haedlamp?
What a bike..could you guys ship to the USA..what that cost? Ktm rules the world..
just look up your nearest ktm dealer. im buying my 2022 390 in april already got it reserved
@@jesusnieves2170 that 390 is freaking awesome 👌 👏 👍
I had one of these - black - for 14 months and about 15000km. Great first bike, and flawless. My mods were CRG Lanesplitter mirrors, the then accessory seat (which I think became standard in the later cafe variant), Mustard tail tidy and better/brighter/hotter front light globe.
Ah, my local KTM dealer at Warner’s Bay. Nice folk.
Very Nice !
Is it for sale ?
Hello guys happy new year I bought my 2020 super duke last year from you guys, nothing but a good experience thank you.
Cool my 890 Duke R originally came from Newcastle KTM.
You are the first person to mention the need to the kneepads in Front of the knees instead of sliding to the left or right. I'd been silenced by soooO many companies and reviewers not thinking twice about this issue with all their regular or loose jeans like its not that big a deal.. But i somehow kept thinking that they very much are! So i thought id buy a pair of the draggin or klim and stitch two lines of velcro circling above and below the knee joint to keep the knee armor sitting firmly in Front of my 'Patella' at all times. Happy to hear Australian law is making stricter requirements as you say. Thank you for this video review.
Love my Draggin light weight summer jacket for our 6 hot months dirt track riding.
Wo-dah...🤔🤔
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