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BS , nothing more nothing less.

I cannot stress out enough the benefits of having the manual in digital form. Search function, going back and forth between the different steps, zooming in on pictures to see precisely what's what. And also, a tablet/keyboard can be wiped off while paper will just stain. And while I'm not a very big fan of advanced tech, having in the future some "AI" (or neural network to be more precise ) to help with the repair in combination with a proper set of AR glasses would allow anybdy to fix their bikes/cars. But I guess that'll make us a bit dumber :))

Is this what Regina claims? Is that genuinely how they market the chain?? What mileage do they accept as “normal life”? As an engineer, I’d have to say this has got to be bollocks unless they define the durability as something really low like 10k miles… If they make the chain so robust that it can survive without any lubrication, the sprockets would wear out pretty quickly. If you don’t want to do chain maintenance, buy a bike with shaft drive FFS.

hallo, Ich folge dir und liebe deine Straßenvideos, auch mit KTM-Bezug. Ich würde gerne wissen, ob es möglich ist, die Federung der KTM der vorherigen Generation so weich einzustellen, dass man zu zweit auf teren und Schotter fahren kann. grussse Jurij

This is why I choose shaft drive bikes, even though it limits my choice.

bmw its a piece of junk - always

My KTM 1290 engine was broke within a year when I was on a trip to Austria (I come from Netherlands). I ended up 20 KM away from the KTM factory, and I needed to wait more then 2 hours for the Mobility Service (hell focking long) and they took me to KTM Salzburg. KTM Salzburg helped me friendly on Friday late afternoon but could not fix it in a few days, because the I would go home on the next Monday I took my KTM back to the Netherlands back in a van (we were in Austria with 30 motorcycles and we had a Van with us for luggage). I could not get a rent/service KTM for free so my trip was over.... When I was back in the Netherlands I took the KTM to my local dealer and they would fix it within de warranty, but it would take some time. I still could not get a rent/service bike for free from KTM/Dealer, I needed to rent one by my self (but thats way to expensive for a warranty case...), and it was July, so in the middle of the motor season...... I complained at social media about it and after a few hours I got a message from KTM Netherlands and they gave me a KTM within a day for free to use when my own KTM got repaired (+1 for KTM Netherlands).... It took more then 12 weeks that my own KTM was repaired and I got allot of issues with my local dealer because they were lying alot agains me. They said they were working on my KTM, but they didn't, every week when I came by it stands in the same corner in the same state (they didn't gave me updates or some thing)... I was furious, because my KTM ended up every time in de back of the line... Finally after 12 weeks they repaired my KTM, I was happy. But later I had issues again with my local KTM dealer because they didn't replace the oil and oil filters during the 30,000 km service even I paid for a full 30.000 km service (KTM dealer is expensive, and because warranty you need to go to the KTM dealer)... On the 40.000 service that I did on my own I found out that they didn't changed the oil or oil filters, they never told me... So I was furious, and I bought my new KTM 1290 at a different KTM dealer. I never go back to my locale dealer again.

The original chain on my 2018 Triumph Tiger went 26K mi. (41K km). Replaced it because it was getting some tight joints (kinks) but was not stretched too much. Lubed it 6 or 7 times with yamaha onroad chain lube and made 3 or 4 small adjustments. Sprockets showed virtually no wear. Apparently the oem chain was very good quality because I have never come close to getting that much life out of any other chain on my jap bikes. Could not see a brand on the chain but would like to know who made it.

KTM are renowned for being unreliable. It seems their word/guarantee is just as worthless. Buy Japanese = absolutely zero problems.

There is no doubt that a 21 inch front wheel is the best option for serious off road riding but few adventure riders will do enough really serious stuff to justify giving up the considerable dynamic advantages of a 19 inch on tarmac. Please consider that every First World Record established by motorcycle riders has been on a machine with a 19 inch front wheel, yet todays showroom salesmen will try to tell you that a 21 inch wheel is essential for adventure riding. Here are just a few examples of 19 inch wheel record holding riders in date order. 1935 Florence Blenkiron and Theresa Wallach, first humans to cross the Sahara on any form of motorised transport (Panther). 1964 Steve McQueen, first Hollywood actor to win a sliver medal at the ISDT (Triumph). 1973 Ted Simon around the world and write a bestseller about it (Triumph). 1980 Elspeth Beard first woman around the world (BMW).1994 Dave Barr, first man around the world with 2 artificial legs (Sportster). 2004 Ewen McGregor and Charlie Boorman on "the long Way Around" (BMW). 2019 Henry Crew youngest person around the world (Ducati). A tiny sample but there are hundreds more unofficial records all achieved with 19 inch front wheels, I may even hold a couple myself such as the 7,500 mile TAT in 27 days.

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As always, great quality, production, and content. Can't wait for the feature length videos, thank you good sirs.

It's the north of Ireland, fixed that for ya😄

Brilliant stuff.

Great video, subbed, hope you enjoyed Ireland, sorry about the weather you got.

I had the 1290 SAT after a BMW R1200gsa. The only positive thing I can say, was the superiour power. Everything else was a Down grade. Poor build quality, poor balance, excesessive heat from the engine, very poor wind protection. If I ever buy a Ktm again, it will only be an Exc for enduro riding. 😖

25000 km is acceptable for a chain? My 42000km V-Strom 650 has the original chain and sprockets, and they're as good as new!

I think you may have misunderstood the claim from Regina. They clearly state that the chain doesn’t require lubrication, not that it won’t need adjusting. By “maintenance free” they’re simply referring to the lubrication aspect of chain servicing. A chain that never stretches or wears is a physical impossibility. On top of that, even if the chain never wore, the sprockets do, which would necessitate chain tensioning…..

A good time , not a long time .

I haven't owned a KTM, Ducati, or Moto Guzzi because of all the dealership horror stories I've heard...I'm not a rich man that can throw away money...I did have a Harley once, despite their poor dealership reputations, but I never had any problems with it...

Hi, great video! May I ask what bags you use on your KTM?

I would never ever buy a KTM, (ex service manager KTM!)

Chinese engines have issues and is a basket case to deal with? you dont say why i turned down all KTM Husqvarna and side companies they both own

1290 monster

Seems I have the only always working Super Duke 1290 on the planet...

Tip: Sound off. The noise is terrible.

I am happy you made it safely, this is the most important. HFFA… Honda forever, forever Honda for me… peace of mind.

Very interesting to see what's under the skin of these bikes but there's so many fasteners and cover panels! The labour costs for servicing are being rung up for removing so much body work.

It's KTM...I never let approach a KTM to my Honda to be sure there is no contamination.

🤔 This just goes to emphasise why I wouldn’t purchase a KTM … the bikes are still prone to too many reliability issues & the after sales service is poor.. 3 friends all had issues & were ultimately let down.. I did test ride a 1290 adventurer but found the build quality wanting & ultimately knew I couldn’t trust it so ultimately its German or Japanese all day long for me as it’s been over many years of riding 👍

Hello thanks for the interesting and informative video. Out of curiosity, was the cost of a new engine verses a complete rebuild considered as a viable option?

That's why I love my Japanese bikes, bulletproof, I treat my KTM with kid gloves. Always tour on my Tiger 1200 Alpine, again bulletproof!

HOW on earth do KTM continue to get away with this horrible quality and warranty cover??? In my opinion this is a massive problem that they are trying to keep under wraps so THANKS for your honest video. They are now manufacturing many components and even engines in China to save money but the quality is not there. AND many of the KTM dealers started out as off road service dealers so when they find all of this mega electonics and 180 horsepower bikes they basically have no idea and no training to fix these beasts!!!! BUY YOURSELF A JAPANESE BIKE and enjoy the boring reliability and strong resale values please!!!! I have covered many many miles around Europe on my Yamahas and they have never let me down!!!!

The fact that service at dealerships are “not equipped” to service an engine is ridiculous! In my opinion dealerships should not be selling bikes if they are not prepared and capable of working and maintaining them. I had a similar issue with Aprilia and my local dealership

No mechanics left at the dealers….they are little bit more capable than changing oil and filters

Beautiful images!!

Wow, that one blue car pulled out right in front of you near the end! Guess that's to be expected when you're on a motorcycle.

Doing a torture test on my ktm 690, Adding a turbo it wil be fun to se how the engine holds up. ruclips.net/user/shortsvVUpSi8jDSE?si=Mg8VE8bIKY1_4Fae

Africa twin. Uber reliable. Worst bike I ever owned for reliability was F800GS.

I have a Gen 1 and 3 Super Duke R. Amazing engines. I would love to see the engine pulldown please

I know for a fact....ktm warranty is......well ....a waste of time. I bought a xc 300 in 2018. The air filter cage was warped. So over time letting small amount of dirt in. So at a beach race sucked in a bit of sand. Because i never took it back for a first service. Not a free service by the way. No warranty..... and to be told by ..the so called experts.at ktm.told me it was down to lack of lubrication. Sand in the crankcase....as plain as day. So i fixed myself and still got it so.....up yours ktm. Never will i be buying one again

My experience with my KTM RC Around 9k kms in and less than a year of ownership (it's dealership maintained at exact service intervals as stated in manual and dealership advise) and probably rested from riding as i became busy. On one day i decided to ride on my way back home from a very short and relaxed ride from the café. I suddenly experienced my rear wheel locking up and i fishtailed to an abrupt stop. So i had to remove my drive chain to able to push the bike to the closest mechanic (of all the days where i was just relaxed). Upon opening the engine (i was just curious what caused it) there i found several tooth gears scattered inside. Ok. Nothing can be done. Paid a towing service to get it home. Called the dealership said i was bringing the bike in for a possible warranty claim. God damn. What happened next was just unbelievable. I waited 8 months for a complete warranty and to get my motorcycle back. 8 long months. I even begged for a loaner bike for the meantime as i was missing out on the riding season with my club and riding mates. And what happens? Plea rejected. Sorry was the answer. 6-7 months into waiting i came in for a surprise visit and found my KTM covered in dust and other spart parts from other KTMs resting on top of it. Lol! What a shitty experience and the staff were rude! I can tell you definitely i will not be keeping a KTM as a one and only bike ever again.

Crash bar bolted to the engine case, wow

In south africa here ktm service is rubbish people are not all well trained because mechanics dont travel to ktm hq for training so your best bet is your local friendly dealer. Sell you a bike but spares are issue with ktm here bmw is most popular

Interesting vlog , I wouldn't be happy with the short fall in the amount of money to rent 3 times the amount of scooter 😢 ,

If ktm quality wasn't so shite thier workshops wouldn't be so busy and warranty be quicker.. but it's known ktm warranty is a fight

What helmet are you wearing in this video?

Just get a 2024 Africa Twin and be done with it. Quality and reliability is peace of mind and that is truly valuable.

Gleder meg til å følge deg i Norge, du lager fantastiske videoer som jeg alltid ser frem til - ser at du legger ned mye innsats. Ha en fin Sankthans feiring på Nordkapp. Africa Twin hilsen fra Nannestad i Norge.

I cant wait for this full video to come out. This looks like it is foing to be pretty rad to watch🤙🍻🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍