Living with the 2017 KTM Super Duke 1290 R

Everyone wants to know which is best, the Tuono or the 1290 Super Duke! Well in this exciting vlog I discuss some of the fine features & differences between the two and why I'm falling in love with the KTM Superduke!

One thing I didn't mention, the phone integration is an extra to "unlock" its not standard.

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My Equipment:
Quick Shifters: Blade - Translogic Intellishift | 701 Healtech i-QSE

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LC

[shaunwoodbridge]

bought a 2017 super duke r 2 days ago and im absolutely blown away by this machine nearly bought a tuono but not kean on the looks of it but still a fucking awesome machine the torque and looks one the day for me man im so happy right now cant stop smiling :-)

[bradleygilroy]

9:30 amazing Kit and I love how the TFT Display changes from white background to black in different lighting conditions very nice

[blackprophesy]

Great video. I lost the bloody "keyless" key on my BMW and it costs a small fortune to replace it. It now always resides in an inside pocket.
That Duke is so damn cool.

[MuchTorque]

I got the pleasure of riding one of these about a week ago and now I'm obsessed. Such an amazing bike!

[Slaskenberg]

Great video as always LCR! Picking up my 2017 SD tomorrow, can't wait :)

[Kwaalaaa]

I was looking at a tuona as well as this, the reason I chose the SDR over the Tuono was that I'm 6'6" and the SDR was so much more comfortable for me and I needed it for a daily commute to work as well so the comparative 46mpg on the Tuono to the 60+mpg on the SDR was a no brainer

[ftrider]

great idea paring your phone to the bike. always have a missed call & voice mail asking when am I coming home !

[cribs]

I notice it still wags its head under hard acceleration. I got used to it after a while but did find it more prominent than other big bikes.

[UnknownProdrive]

As you say it's the little touches.
With a quality designed product the thought shows in the details.
Also if the dash and controls are intuitive to use without fuss shows the same.
It's not all about hooligan power and wheelies. Although they are extremely important too .
Great stuff LC, but give me the Tuono for all round use. The Aprillia would be unbeatable with a bigger fuel tank and less of a thirst. I will wear it though for that sublime V4.
Lovin your work sir, stay safe.

[jameswright]

Great video, you're definitely one of my if not favourite motovloggers

[cantfindanamefree]

I just bought the Tuono factory. It was one of the hardest decisions to pick between that and the duke. The price I got on the Tuono was all that did it in the end. Both are awesome in different ways. The duke is more relaxed for the road imo. I could ride around all day on it. The Tuono handles better and i prefer the v4 engine sounds but it has harder suspension and more forward riding position. I would have both if i could. The Tuono also feels dated in some respects with old style headlights and indicators and then the rider electronics are more advance... decisions decisions :-)

[veteq]

Some of the best bike reviews. Well done.

[iamtherealzombie]

My main complaint with the Super Duke vs say the Tuono is that everything comes on both the RR and Factory (quickshifter w/ blipper), track mode, wheelie control being switchable, etc.

KTM are nickle and diming customers to death on a bike that costs (at least in Canada) more than the Factory by over $1, 000. Then to ask customers to pay $ to unlock the features that should have been included from the factory is outrageous.

I love the KTM and am seriously considering buying one, but the lack of features that are included on bikes $4, 000 to $5, 000 cheaper is an insult I may not be able to overlook when it comes time to make the purchase.

[SladeRenegade]

Great video! Please keep up the great work. I especially love the scene at the end where the s2000 drives by as you ride by. I own a 2005 s2k, same color and no spoiler just like the one in the video. Thumbs up, and I'm watching this video twice. lol

[brandonclark]

So a major point was that you can't look and see what time it is when you're pulling wheelies?

[rgmax]

I’ve quite enjoyed all your 1290R videos, awesome job! Cheers from the US.

[aa-kvpq]

Top video as always Please do a r1 review mr chops id really like to see your thoughts on it

[AXrazor]

Great video mate. You said earlier on that you were looking for a new bike after you sold your CBR.
are you considering this?

[easternmenace]

Didn't RJ do a video where he started his duke left the key and could ride around and even turn it off with killswitch or something and then start it again?

Also what is a blipper I googled it but not much comes up just clutchless upshifts and stuff

[jessie]

Appreciate your views on which bike (Duke vs Tuono) gets hotter (temperature-wise) & where (which part of the body) does the heat radiate to