KTM Superduke GT
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Evening All,
I have been tempted to get a KTM Superduke GT for a while now.
I have a sports bike for short blasts, but struggle to do more than a few hours on it and its not exactly comfortable for a passanger....
Hence the superduke gt - it sounds ideal for longer day rides, two up rides and some touring work, whilst still being fun to ride.
It sounds like the second generation is worth the step up from the first generation (even if the keyless start and fuel cap is prone to a few gremlins..)
With a slightly revised model due out in 2022 I'm looking at lower mileage gen 2, or even pre registered new bikes with a decent discount.
Any insights / thoughts?
I have been tempted to get a KTM Superduke GT for a while now.
I have a sports bike for short blasts, but struggle to do more than a few hours on it and its not exactly comfortable for a passanger....
Hence the superduke gt - it sounds ideal for longer day rides, two up rides and some touring work, whilst still being fun to ride.
It sounds like the second generation is worth the step up from the first generation (even if the keyless start and fuel cap is prone to a few gremlins..)
With a slightly revised model due out in 2022 I'm looking at lower mileage gen 2, or even pre registered new bikes with a decent discount.
Any insights / thoughts?
It's a fair point, I guess I'd place a strong emphasis on the sports part of sports touring, and the GT sounds the closest to that with adventure bikes being a bit too tame for that.
I like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
I had also considered the Kawasaki 1000sx.
I like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
I had also considered the Kawasaki 1000sx.
HughiusMaximus said:
It's a fair point, I guess I'd place a strong emphasis on the sports part of sports touring, and the GT sounds the closest to that with adventure bikes being a bit too tame for that.
I like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAhdXEYrN8EI like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
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Looks like just the job for exactly that to me.
I was also looking for something to do bigger miles on and to extend the riding season a few months ago. But like the op I wasn't ready for a full on adventure bike yet. To he KTM 1290Gt was always my 1st choice but I wanted the MK2 with the TFT screen and better imo looking headlight. Problem was that I didn't have the budget for that one.
I ended up with the Ducati multisrada 1200s dvt touring, which with its skyhook electronic suspension, I can really enjoy the handling on the right roads. It also soaks up the bumps like nothing I've neve ridden when the roads turn to s
t.
Still fancy the KTM at some point but I also know that it's not going to be as comfortable as the multi, but should be even more entertaining on the twisty stuff..
I ended up with the Ducati multisrada 1200s dvt touring, which with its skyhook electronic suspension, I can really enjoy the handling on the right roads. It also soaks up the bumps like nothing I've neve ridden when the roads turn to s
t. Still fancy the KTM at some point but I also know that it's not going to be as comfortable as the multi, but should be even more entertaining on the twisty stuff..
HughiusMaximus said:
It's a fair point, I guess I'd place a strong emphasis on the sports part of sports touring, and the GT sounds the closest to that with adventure bikes being a bit too tame for that.
I like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
I had also considered the Kawasaki 1000sx.
I’m biased but there’s nothing tame about the 1290 Super Adventure… Nothing wrong with the Z1000SX but the 1290 will walk all over it. I like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
I had also considered the Kawasaki 1000sx.
Bought mine new in 2017,been a great bike.
Seen a few reports of people having various issues but apart from the recall work all ive suffered from is various spurious warning lights which have cleared by turning off/on.
Plenty of go even two up with luggage.
Seats are not really up to long days and Ive fited after market gel/comfort seats.
Also fitted rear peg lowering kits for the other half and she is now happy with it.
Fitted a set of bar risers which raise and bring back the bars 20mm.
Pic from the island of Corsica 2019
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|https://thumbsnap.com/R3wR4bFo[/url]HughiusMaximus said:
Lovely looking bike.
I much prefer it in darker colours but second generation looks much more common in white.
Are they non KTM panniers? They dont look like the OEM ones.
They are givi universal fit panniers, both givi and sw motech sell adaptor brackets so the panniers fit a range of bikes.I much prefer it in darker colours but second generation looks much more common in white.
Are they non KTM panniers? They dont look like the OEM ones.
I already had the panniers and the brackets were around £180
Larger capacity than the ktm panniers,which with my other half I needed 😁
I had a 2017 GT and did approx 18,000 trouble free miles. Traded it for a new 2019 1290 super adventure S.
Both excellent bikes but the GT definitely more sports bike like.
Having said that, I’d take the super adventure out of the two. It’s so effortless to cover ground and more comfy.
Finances took a bit of a hit and I’m on on a 2017 1190 adventure, which is 10 bhp down on the 1290 adventure and doesn’t have the TFT screen, but I love it.
Test ride both for a good couple of hours. Either one will be a good choice.
Both excellent bikes but the GT definitely more sports bike like.
Having said that, I’d take the super adventure out of the two. It’s so effortless to cover ground and more comfy.
Finances took a bit of a hit and I’m on on a 2017 1190 adventure, which is 10 bhp down on the 1290 adventure and doesn’t have the TFT screen, but I love it.
Test ride both for a good couple of hours. Either one will be a good choice.
HughiusMaximus said:
I like the idea of being able to ride to Scotland in relative comfort, drop the panniers off and then blast around as if I was on a sports bike..
I’ve never ‘toured’ as such, but this summer spent a long weekend on my MT10 SP. Started out Thursday night, Friday at Mallory, then on to Darlo, and Sat/Sun were spent riding around the NE/bit of Scotland and NW.
The bike was perfect, except for the seat.
I was worried that it would be a gripe before my trip, but no issue in the end. The only time it became a worry was after leaving Mallory and finding the services I visited had closed down.
I tend to get about 125 miles to a tank commuting, similar to my old FZ1, which consists of largely central London 1st/2nd gear crap.
Motorways will give me 160+.
If I was to get rid of it, I’d be sorely tempted by something like a R1250RS, or maybe an XR, if it was solely to be ridden on the road.
I tend to get about 125 miles to a tank commuting, similar to my old FZ1, which consists of largely central London 1st/2nd gear crap.
Motorways will give me 160+.
If I was to get rid of it, I’d be sorely tempted by something like a R1250RS, or maybe an XR, if it was solely to be ridden on the road.
On our recent trip to the Alps, two of the bikes were KTM SD1290GTs. Both the riders found the bikes perfect for 500+ mile first day blast to Germany, including some autobahn fun, then a week of riding some of the best Alps passes, and the Route Napoleon at reasonable pace. All done carrying luggage for a 9 day tour.
As a true sports tourer, with the emphasis on sports, they really are very hard to fault.
Definitely worth a test ride!
As a true sports tourer, with the emphasis on sports, they really are very hard to fault.
Definitely worth a test ride!
I've had a mk2 ktm sd1290 gt since June 2020, I bought it new. I specced all of the extras with the exception of hill hold, track pack and heated pillion seat. I don't use it for work or commuting. I've put over 15,000 miles on it so far and I love it!
I've owned a few bikes, the last being a k1300s, this is the first V engine bike I've owned. I've had a couple of faults, one being the keyless start not registering which I think was down to a loose fuse, now fully pushed home and no issues. The other was a punctured fuel line, temp fixed by rac roadside (ktm breakdown service with new bikes) then permanently by the dealer, no charge. Other than that it's been faultless.
The fuel range is mega, well over 200 miles on a tank regularly, using 95 fuel (higher octane makes the akra pop more but that's it). The engine is lovely, revving through the lovely range using the up and down quuckshifer is wonderful. No need for braking unless coming to a stop, using the quickshifter and the V engine breaking is addictive.
The electronic suspension can be changed on the fly, front and back adjustment, rain, road and sport. While stopped, pillion, load or solo rider. I have it on road unless on exciting roads then sport to sharpen everything up. Load setting if panniers etc on. Its like they're not there.
Speed is enough for me. Sixth gear is only useful if on an autobhan / exceeding 90mph. On mountain passes you'll not need anything more than 3rd. Mainly second, then first on the hairpins, no snatchyness, just power :-)
Do not expect to be cosseted on the motorway, you will be hit by the wind from the shoulders up if you're going over 85mph however comfort is taken from the heated soft gel seat and the electronic cruise control.
KTM have also put blade connections for aftermarket kit, two at the front (one on switched with ignition, one always on) and two at the back under the pillion seat (so four in all). I did struggle to find an aftermarket satnav mount to fit. I've fitted a clamp to the handlebars but you have to look down to see it. It would be perfect if it could be mounted above the tft dash behind the screen, but nothing available that works. Anyway that's a small annoyance.
Overall I think this bike is the best I've owned to date. It does everything I want it to do exceptionally well. Sure you can get something a bit faster, more comfortable, cheaper, but all in one package?
If you like biking and ride one of these on a wonderful road, you will struggle to find anything that is more fun.
(If you want lean angle sensor and more ability to tweak power get the track pack too - I'm planning on getting this added soon for no other reason than to play "best lean angle" with black-k1.)
I've owned a few bikes, the last being a k1300s, this is the first V engine bike I've owned. I've had a couple of faults, one being the keyless start not registering which I think was down to a loose fuse, now fully pushed home and no issues. The other was a punctured fuel line, temp fixed by rac roadside (ktm breakdown service with new bikes) then permanently by the dealer, no charge. Other than that it's been faultless.
The fuel range is mega, well over 200 miles on a tank regularly, using 95 fuel (higher octane makes the akra pop more but that's it). The engine is lovely, revving through the lovely range using the up and down quuckshifer is wonderful. No need for braking unless coming to a stop, using the quickshifter and the V engine breaking is addictive.
The electronic suspension can be changed on the fly, front and back adjustment, rain, road and sport. While stopped, pillion, load or solo rider. I have it on road unless on exciting roads then sport to sharpen everything up. Load setting if panniers etc on. Its like they're not there.
Speed is enough for me. Sixth gear is only useful if on an autobhan / exceeding 90mph. On mountain passes you'll not need anything more than 3rd. Mainly second, then first on the hairpins, no snatchyness, just power :-)
Do not expect to be cosseted on the motorway, you will be hit by the wind from the shoulders up if you're going over 85mph however comfort is taken from the heated soft gel seat and the electronic cruise control.
KTM have also put blade connections for aftermarket kit, two at the front (one on switched with ignition, one always on) and two at the back under the pillion seat (so four in all). I did struggle to find an aftermarket satnav mount to fit. I've fitted a clamp to the handlebars but you have to look down to see it. It would be perfect if it could be mounted above the tft dash behind the screen, but nothing available that works. Anyway that's a small annoyance.
Overall I think this bike is the best I've owned to date. It does everything I want it to do exceptionally well. Sure you can get something a bit faster, more comfortable, cheaper, but all in one package?
If you like biking and ride one of these on a wonderful road, you will struggle to find anything that is more fun.
(If you want lean angle sensor and more ability to tweak power get the track pack too - I'm planning on getting this added soon for no other reason than to play "best lean angle" with black-k1.)
I picked up a mk2 GT a month or two ago, swapping my 1250GS for it. I thought I better before becoming too attached to the ease and comfort of the GS! (I'll get another one eventually I know)
I've yet to do much on it but I'll second that the engine is lovely sounding! Whether in burbling through town work or enjoying A roads, the sound track is great. But then coming from a GS my ears haven't been spoiled for a while.
Seat wise, I've been quite relieved as I've only got these 30" legs so if I'd needed the nicer seat I'd be less comfortable getting feet down. I'm slim and so far I've done a 300 mile day in the stock saddle with no complaints. It is the opposite to the GS seat though, which was all sorts of squishy (and adjustable).
I can also agree that motorway speeds are less protected than the GS at least. I had a K1300S before that, but it's been a while so I forget who wins on screen wind protection.
Only things I'm considering are bar risers, and maybe some screen faffery but then the wind blast helps dissuade absolutely stupid speeds.
I've yet to do much on it but I'll second that the engine is lovely sounding! Whether in burbling through town work or enjoying A roads, the sound track is great. But then coming from a GS my ears haven't been spoiled for a while.
Seat wise, I've been quite relieved as I've only got these 30" legs so if I'd needed the nicer seat I'd be less comfortable getting feet down. I'm slim and so far I've done a 300 mile day in the stock saddle with no complaints. It is the opposite to the GS seat though, which was all sorts of squishy (and adjustable).
I can also agree that motorway speeds are less protected than the GS at least. I had a K1300S before that, but it's been a while so I forget who wins on screen wind protection.
Only things I'm considering are bar risers, and maybe some screen faffery but then the wind blast helps dissuade absolutely stupid speeds.
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