New 2024 KTM 990 Duke First Ride: A Worthy 890 Successor?

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[Klooneymm]

Bobzilla here... Welcome Back To Another Episode of Daily Rider !!!! 😆

[bazitube]

Every single time i open a comment section there are many horror stories about the ktm parallel twin bikes. I have never encountered another make and model of bike with this many unhappy owners. Ktm really needs to get their shit together.

[otlndsh]

I genuinely think KTM is making a strategic error with the pricing of this bike. Anyone in their right mind would go for the new 09SP with Brembo front brakes and Ohlins rear shock as well as a full unrestricted electronic suite and one of the best engines in motorcycling today.... for CHEAPER than this KTM.

only diehard KTM fans who are lucky to never have had issues with KTM reliability or customer service would choose this bike.

[DR-lgxr]

unforgiveable ktm.... i was a loyal customer, but got my fingers burned with the lc8c chocolate camshaft issue.... my bike is well out of warranty and ktms stance on this is diabolical.... they are not interested in any goodwill gesture .... that engine has a major design fault and ktm are just sweeping the issue under the ktm never again

[henrikmattsson]

Ive had the original 990 Super Duke, 690 Duke, 790 Duke, 890 Duke R and now the 990 Duke. No issues what so ever.
The 990 Duke is an awesome bike, the best ive ever had.
Just go and try it out, you wont be dissapointed! 🏁

[TerjeStokdal-iqnn]

Superhappy with mine. Went for orange. Quite different from my 1250 gsa. Perfekt for shorter trips in the twisties on sunny days

[timmo]

Always nice to see my local roads getting used properly 👍🏻

[jimmybh]

Before seeing one in the flesh, I really liked the black colour, and spec'd one up online and got to £15k (bar end mirrors, heated grips, spoiler, tech pack, few blingy bits (no carbon though!))

Finally got to see and sit on one (in black), but the first impression was "This feels too plasticky and cheap". That tank just feels like it will scratch up without PPF protection?

Still going to test ride one as that is what it is all about, but compared to the Monster SP, MT09 SP, Striple RS, not sure it feels "premium" enough for the price tag...

[mm]

This channel is awesome and testing bikes like the new 990 Duke is a massive plus. The only thing I’d change are may be like 50% less talking and less voice volume so that we can hear and enjoy the awesome engine sounds. Big thanks for a great channel.

[ragerider]

Nice review & machine. At almost a litre it is a big bike! Lots of competition though so not sure it'd be my pic for the price & rightly or wrongly I still have some reservations about long term reliability. In & around this price range I'd personally be thinking about the Triumph Street Triple RS, Ducati Monster SP or possibly MT-09 SP as you say.

[clemfandango]

I like the new front. Seems an excellent bike. Don’t see much point in the 1390 now.

[HORNET]

I have a KTM dealer 10mins away from me but won’t be buying one any time. Reliability and warranty support appears to be very poor. Shame as I really fancy the new SMT.

[Smiles_per_gallon]

Love your reviews man very professional 👏

[snpgreen]

I won't be changing my 890 r anytime soon

[communicationiskey-]

Was very interested in 890 DukeR or 990 but after reading all the horror QC KTM stories, I am staying away from KTM.

[nicholasjarrold]

I’d go mt09sp any day had Ktm lovely bikes but over priced and still in my head reliability so Yamaha all the way

[PwnstarUK]

No brake light is dangerous. You brake and indicate at the same time so you confuse people behind you. Hate dual brake and indicaters

[DiusRS]

£13'000 Shut the fridge...Bonkers

[jaymakyu]

Future dash screens will be transparent built into the helmet visor.

[bradymcrae]

Didn’t even bother l. Reliability too much of a concern. Copped a 24 MT09