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  • @zigzagarisen
    @zigzagarisen Před 6 lety +57

    I just love how every single episode Zac sounds like he's woken up in his moto gear and rolled out the door, and progressively gets more awake as he rides along.

  • @mantan_rtw
    @mantan_rtw Před 4 lety +5

    Wet weight is 524 lbs with full tank. It's the lightest big adventure bike even with the largish fuel tank.

  • @RyanChelberg
    @RyanChelberg Před 6 lety +98

    I love the random question read and answer at the end, "Does a helmet fit in the bags" "...yeah..." "why no shaft drive" "Idk Im not KTM..." LOL Zack you really are one of my favorite moto reviewers, you and Ari are awesome. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @thejakartaroads
    @thejakartaroads Před 6 lety +82

    Finally another MC commute! Fav show on youtube about bikes

    • @bighendy4162
      @bighendy4162 Před 6 lety

      The Jakarta Roads dih.. Pantes ada bang raka TJR di sini,ternyata gaya berkendara anda terinspirasi dari zack ya bang.. Dikit2 whilie 😂😂😂😂

  • @NigelGriff
    @NigelGriff Před 6 lety +48

    Cruise control not functioning when traction control is turned off might be due to the problems old cars had with cruise control, where using it in low traction or wet conditions could cause a loss of traction with the throttle remaining wide open. I remember when I was younger using cruise control in the rain on a highway, in a corner my rear end lost traction and the cruise control caused my car to bounce off the rev limiter for like a second or two before it disengaged, which made be lose control even more quickly. Maybe just a precaution I suppose. Luckily I just spun out and lightly tapped the gutter after passing through 2 empty lanes.

    • @CoreyBrass
      @CoreyBrass Před 5 lety

      I think you hit the nail on the head with that one. I forgot that that use to be something I considered when I turned CC on.

  • @ryanm3797
    @ryanm3797 Před 6 lety +6

    Awesome! Love these MC Commute videos. You and Ari have really cornered the market (and our hearts ;)) when it comes to quality, down to earth motorcycling content! Keep em coming!

  • @Dr.DeHicks
    @Dr.DeHicks Před 6 lety

    Good job with the whole channel. Thanks! Keep 'em coming. We play this non-stop in our shops.

  • @superduty131
    @superduty131 Před 6 lety

    Zack you have a fantastic nack for doing these reviews. Thanks. The timing of this review could not have come at a better time as I am truly considering this bike versus the BMW.

  • @joeldcosta93
    @joeldcosta93 Před 6 lety +8

    In love with this channel. Keep up the good work sir.

  • @PragmaticTornado
    @PragmaticTornado Před 6 lety

    Favourite motorcycle channel, and I do not say that lightly. I've pretty much watched them all. Your videos help me through the 6 month period of the year that I am not able to ride. Last few months before spring are torture though :(

  • @shakeymoto4532
    @shakeymoto4532 Před 6 lety +5

    Zack your hilarious love the quick Q and A at the end! I think you should do that regularly

  • @andybj4091
    @andybj4091 Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks for another video. I personally think this is a better review then a typical magazine article. A little less-refined - which is a good thing. More relate-able. Looking forward to more

  • @neil2wheels876
    @neil2wheels876 Před 6 lety

    These really are the best reviews, love the MC Commute 👍

  • @jackfruit9439
    @jackfruit9439 Před 6 lety +2

    You make me wish the were more motorcycles for you to review. Your ability to discern between flaws and preference is my favorite aspect of your reviews. Your reviews are the best, not like the best, not among the best, just the best. I suppose that's the preference thing though. Thanks, be well and ride safe!

  • @fyrefitrt2
    @fyrefitrt2 Před 3 lety

    Great review, and you hit all the highlights of this bike. I just bought the 2020 - 1290 Super Adv S, and am really happy with it. Tons of power, handles great, perfect ergo's for me, 6'0", with a 32" inseam. I don't have much trouble flat footing it.
    It was funny, right at the beginning when you let out about the $1200 cost of the hard bags, my wife turned and said, aren't they the ones you just ordered???? That was the end of that conversation, lol.

  • @andrewedmond8359
    @andrewedmond8359 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant review as per usual. Thanks to you, I am now torn between the GS and the KTM! Good on you mate!

  • @Larpy1933
    @Larpy1933 Před 6 lety

    What an excellent review. Thanks for your good work.

  • @shawntoronto7967
    @shawntoronto7967 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Zack. Great video, look forward to the dash video.

  • @ashten92
    @ashten92 Před 6 lety +1

    Great job Zack as always!

  • @Dobbo2958
    @Dobbo2958 Před 6 lety

    I really enjoy all your video's, thank you so much.

  • @bsmukler
    @bsmukler Před 6 lety

    Great commute review as always! I appreciate your comments regarding perceived size of the bike and whether you can flat-foot it. Some of the bikes in this category are either just too tall or too top heavy for us mid-sized people to comfortably handle.

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o Před 6 lety

    Modern motorcycles are too complex. So much to go wrong.
    The usual superb review.

  • @0321ReconMan
    @0321ReconMan Před 3 lety

    Im getting one tomorrow! So stoked!!!

  • @jarekrider
    @jarekrider Před 6 lety

    The TC question: not just ice or very wet, modern cruise control is designed to maintain set speed which will cause the throttle to open or close depending on the topography (up hill, down hill regardless if you're in the middle of a turn or not), So imagine your an a wet road in Scotland going up a steep hill and in a turn, when the bike decides to accelerate suddenly you could easily loose control. Also this bike is design to travel off-road on loose surfaces i.e. Carratera Austral (1000KM of gravel) where cruise control comes very handy, as you'll ride with an average speed of 40KM/H (do your own math). Anyway same principal as above applies. Another point, as you ride with CC on, you're usually more relaxed on the bike, sudden changes in declaration and/or acceleration can cause loss of control of the bike and you're down before you've had a chance to react. This is of course amplified with heavy luggage and 2 up riding.

  • @dasgelbevomei4449
    @dasgelbevomei4449 Před 6 lety +2

    Always nice vids zack.. Thumbs up.

  • @T0BBi94
    @T0BBi94 Před 6 lety

    Nice! Its snowing where I live so this will calm my riding urge for 19min

  • @ggeer3734
    @ggeer3734 Před 6 lety

    As always, nice work

  • @aidanholmes
    @aidanholmes Před 6 lety +61

    Cruise on. Hit slippery surface (ice?). Risk is cruise keeps feeding in throttle, wheel breaks traction, cruise gives more throttle slide becomes uncontrollable, rider has a bad day. Maybe. 9:05

    • @jackfruit9439
      @jackfruit9439 Před 6 lety +1

      Aidan Holmes Good thinking

    • @t5522t
      @t5522t Před 6 lety +4

      I think it's a legality issue too. if the rider got injured, the company might be held liable for it. Also, why would you need the cruise control on with the TC off?

    • @Dowent
      @Dowent Před 6 lety +1

      Because it is a chore to turn TC on every time you want to turn the cruise control on. Maybe if hitting cruise control also turned on TC and turning it off turned TC back off as well, it would be pretty much not an issue.
      But then again, we are talking about company that turns TC on every time you turn the key off on a 690 enduro, have fun climbing hills then... :D

    • @theknivjocke
      @theknivjocke Před 6 lety +2

      Exactly. Cruise control without traction control would be an absolute death trap in snowy conditions on the freeway.

    • @1compaqedr8
      @1compaqedr8 Před 6 lety

      Also prevents someone from using cruise control while riding on dirt which might not go well too!

  • @darrenwilson4058
    @darrenwilson4058 Před 6 lety

    Another strong review! Great work! I love mine wouldn't trade it for anything :)

  • @wbergen86
    @wbergen86 Před 6 lety

    I loved the barage of questions at the end. Keep it up in other videos

  • @rockyp3917
    @rockyp3917 Před 4 lety +2

    That sound effect of exhaust was awesome 😂 daga daga daga

  • @JpOcDenver
    @JpOcDenver Před 6 lety

    Really good job. One of your best.

  • @lmikek
    @lmikek Před 6 lety

    That was great and makes me wanna test drive this beauty.

  • @mattdickson382
    @mattdickson382 Před 6 lety +1

    Would like to hear your thoughts on a VMax. Also, when you can get your hands on a new Speed Triple and CB1000r, I'd like to see them as well. Great vid as always, keep up the great work!

  • @CPUspeed
    @CPUspeed Před 6 lety +5

    Great video as always, love the bike cause I'm tall. I know its been cold lately but... Hows the heat off the engine? Compared to like the multistrada or GS.

  • @a83216
    @a83216 Před 6 lety

    Great video, Zack.

  • @thomasshermanjr3351
    @thomasshermanjr3351 Před 6 lety +6

    Great job as usual Zack! Can I add a FJR 1300 to the list of requests? Thanks in advance!

  • @marissay333
    @marissay333 Před 6 lety

    best review on this bike to date

  • @tacjam1
    @tacjam1 Před 6 lety

    I think the Super Adventure T was the best of all worlds, larger tank for touring, it had spoke wheels for off-road, it had factory crash bars also for off road use, it has better wind protection for touring and the same size wheels as the S for handling. I would be hard pressed to buy the “S” model over a Super Duke GT.

  • @Purepresa
    @Purepresa Před 2 lety

    Masterclass review!!

  • @fabiena1787
    @fabiena1787 Před 6 lety +1

    Very good review !
    I'm not objective with the bike, since I own one, but...
    Yes, the brake feels a bit soft at the beginning (probably for dirt purpose ?) and I would have preferred it with more bite too, but it is VERY powerful, one finger is enough for emergency braking.
    I wouldn't say the mirrors are perfect : they are ok, but the left one isn't as good as the right one (because of its bracket, which prevents from tuning it as it should/could).
    The bike should come with all the electronic options activated at no charge, and the heated grips as well. But once fitted or activated, everything works perfectly well.
    KTM luggage isn't very tempting : they melt in the bike's looks (except for the top case, in my opinion), but they are so plasticky ! And the previous model encountered big problems with the locks, etc. I went for a full SW-Motech kit, and I don't regret it. Same price, better looks perhaps and no worry. Plus you can unmount the brackets in less than 30 seconds).
    Yes, the bike is quite huge and the seat height is impressive : I'm 6" tall and it takes some practice to feel confident on it at low speed (especially with the comfort seat).
    ...
    Otherwise, I'm so glad I picked that biked : I quickly realised that this is the bike I had been wanting for so many years, without knowing it. Just not as nimble as my previous SMT, but what a machine... "Vibrations on the highway ? No, it pulses, just like it should." Exactly. There is such a good big twin feel with this bike. In many respects, this engine is the big twin I had always wanted. I just couldn't find one with all the qualities put together at their best. And here they are. This engine is unreal.
    Electronic suspension just works, and the different modes are entirely purposeful.
    Yeah, everyone with a new bike is glad with it.
    Maybe.
    Try one ;-)

  • @SuperstarPecanbar
    @SuperstarPecanbar Před 6 lety

    This man is a hero

  • @Colin-ll2iz
    @Colin-ll2iz Před 6 lety

    New speed triple as soon as you can can't wait to see you commute on that

  • @DawsonTyson
    @DawsonTyson Před 6 lety +2

    At 12:17-12:18 you say OK Cruse control, and it triggered Google Assistant! 😂

  • @quozz5
    @quozz5 Před 6 lety

    Great review! Just one question, which one would you pick between this and the BMW s1000xr? For canyon riding and weekend travel?Thanks!

  • @GIGABACHI
    @GIGABACHI Před 6 lety

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAHHSSSSSSS . . . another episode !
    They NEED to do something about that water heater size muffler . . . maybe a low mount option ?
    Wish it had a 17" front wheel(better tires, less weight). I have no use for a 19"(all I do is asphalt).
    Terrific motorcycle, $$$ be damned.

  • @V4Rider
    @V4Rider Před 6 lety

    Great job Zack! Maybe a VFR800f/Interceptor commute some day?
    Keep it up!

  • @prashb7
    @prashb7 Před 6 lety +5

    Would love to see the MY17 KTM 390 Duke commute.

  • @ToddRichmond
    @ToddRichmond Před 6 lety

    Traded my GSw in for one of these. Crazy good bike. A quick demo ride really doesn't do it justice. Once you work with the LC8 for awhile, everything else kinda pales by comparison (he said, also having a Multi 1200DVT w/full Termi in the garage).

  • @gonerydin4225
    @gonerydin4225 Před 6 lety

    Traction control is admittedly not of much use in sunny SoCal. But in cold wet weather it is extremely useful. BTW Honda ST1100 had traction control 26 years ago.

  • @ColinsMarine
    @ColinsMarine Před 6 lety +1

    Great vid, again Zack. So this bike, Multistrada Enduro, or the new Triumph 1200 any thoughts?

  • @jagheteromer
    @jagheteromer Před 6 lety

    Spring is just around the corner guys!!!!

  • @fredblue5068
    @fredblue5068 Před 6 lety +1

    Wildlife on the road - Bobcat, classic!!

  • @amerpaisa6920
    @amerpaisa6920 Před 6 lety +2

    "Roasted Buns"?? Had the privilege of test riding the 2017 1290 SAS for 4hrs. The only negative was the heat the bike produced. Please share with us your experience on the 2018 model. Thanks.

  • @lightweightbaby7959
    @lightweightbaby7959 Před 6 lety +2

    Hi Zack, which one is better in traffic? In terms of weight and Manoeuvrability KTM or GS? Thanks 🙏

  • @davidflanks
    @davidflanks Před 4 lety

    Your sound quality is immaculate especially during riding. Could you tell me what setup you used? Thanks for the video!

  • @SteveSweetz
    @SteveSweetz Před 6 lety +1

    Zack, I'd love to see you take out a Honda NM4. I know it's probably a long shot that such a niche model is in the press fleet, but it was ever so slightly revised for 2018, so maybe there's a chance.

  • @GETUPANDGO
    @GETUPANDGO Před 6 lety

    Nice! But totally jealous...can't wait to get my bikes out again

  • @Linty690R
    @Linty690R Před 6 lety

    This one was great, cheers:-)

  • @stevewallace853
    @stevewallace853 Před 6 lety +1

    12:51 after several months of wet miserable winter with slippery, crud covered roads I have to admit I was having palpitations when he started leaning it that far :-D

  • @craige2574
    @craige2574 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey Zack, I owned a 1190R the first year. Great bike, but miserably hot at seat and right thigh. Did you have the same heat issue with the 1290?

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 Před 6 lety

    Great review. . Seems a while since the last commute

  • @CharltonDaman27
    @CharltonDaman27 Před 6 lety +1

    Ok so if you had to pick between this ktm 1290 SA S or the BMW GS or GSA what would you pick??

  • @nathanboeger9329
    @nathanboeger9329 Před 6 lety

    I love this bike! Easily the best bike on the market.

  • @vanwilson4980
    @vanwilson4980 Před 6 lety

    love the review and really liking this bike... but 1 big question about this bike... how's the heat?? warm weather... or stop and go?

  • @brettisamasing
    @brettisamasing Před 6 lety

    The bike can’t see the road, but it can sense the speed of the bike. So if you’re riding in the rain with cruise control on and your rear tire loses traction, causing you to slow down even a little, the bike is going to try to get you back up to speed. It doesn’t know the road is wet and the rear tire doesn’t have traction with traction control off so it’ll probably just end up flooring it when you already don’t have traction. That’s my best guess

  • @mikemayfield4809
    @mikemayfield4809 Před 6 lety +1

    So what is your comparison the KTM 1290 and the Multistrada 1200 or 1260? Im torn between the two!!!! Whats your take?

  • @RestlessRoamers
    @RestlessRoamers Před 4 lety

    Are the heated grips warm enough? On my 1190 ADV I didn't like them compared to the Oxford Grips...

  • @MyRandomLife247
    @MyRandomLife247 Před 6 lety

    No dank whoolie on the last road into work :(. Sick bike though, what a powerhouse!

  • @bufftankington7349
    @bufftankington7349 Před 5 lety

    I'm also 6'2 and my Tiger Explorer is really nice for a taller dude. As was the Super Tenere when I tried it, haven't tried the ktm but I really would like a ride on this bike

  • @KarthikSharmaWanderer87

    Zack, How is the Seat Comfort? Is it Firm or Soft? How is the seat build. Is it narrow or Wide enough for longer rides?

  • @niamor.7539
    @niamor.7539 Před 6 lety +1

    Liked before the end of the video, just because of the backing it in thumbnail ...

  • @valebliz
    @valebliz Před 6 lety

    How is the wind turbulence on the helmet Zack? I'm 6ft2-6ft3 like you, and small screens usually give me A LOT of buffeting on the helmet. I rode a few times a tiger 1050 and a s1000xr of friends and wind wise i find less annoying the wind on my sd1290

  • @AlfonsoSantiago
    @AlfonsoSantiago Před 6 lety

    Yep, I really enjoyed this review. Glad ktm changed that look from the 990... It looked like a WWII tank, burned fuel like a WWII tank, and from Austria. It was clearly made from old panzer parts.

  • @exeveche1979
    @exeveche1979 Před 6 lety

    You tried turning traction control off while cruise control is on?does it work like that?

  • @TheDonInLondon
    @TheDonInLondon Před 6 lety

    I made a video on the adventure R which i loved!!! Looks like i will buy one in a couple of months

  • @zachinthesaddle81
    @zachinthesaddle81 Před 6 lety

    Zack,What gloves are you wearing in the video? Nice combo of subtle style and protection it looks like.

  • @matthewbassham9332
    @matthewbassham9332 Před 6 lety +7

    VANVAN200!! Now there is a real adventure bike

  • @ninjakat8922
    @ninjakat8922 Před 6 lety +1

    Zack great review but i've read that the traction control is actual quite good on the 1290S and that in sport it even lets you wheelie for as long as you want. You had it in road so propably that's why it cut the power when wheelied until you turned it off. Next time you ride one of these have a go on the Sport mode, I'm curious to know if it is actually like that. Power wheelies are the most fun of the commuting part anyways

    • @Youtuberngajelas
      @Youtuberngajelas Před 6 lety

      NinjaKat nope. Sports mode wont let you wheelie at all. I own the bike for 5k miles now. And you can only wheelie once you turn of the tc

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Před 6 lety

      They should have just used the same 'control scheme' as the Super Duke R (calibrated for the ADV of course) and called it a day.

    • @gelul12
      @gelul12 Před 6 lety

      Dohan Kuswardi funny... My adv R Does wheelie in sport mode

  • @mariosavva999
    @mariosavva999 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic video yet again. Struggling with a very hard decision I have to make....do I buy one of these or a GS!!

    • @mariosavva999
      @mariosavva999 Před 5 lety

      Both great bikes but I reckon for the cool/fun factor get the KTM!

  • @illegal_Leonard
    @illegal_Leonard Před 6 lety

    Hi Zach. Do you use earplugs during these recordings or when commuting in general?
    Keep up the great videos. 👍

    • @rzu7120
      @rzu7120 Před 6 lety

      Leonard Tripic He's stated in earlier vids that he wears them mainly for the wind noise.

  • @PickIeRick
    @PickIeRick Před 5 lety

    Late to video. How would you rate the super adventure r for a daily? Dealer has a used one I’m considering but i want something where I can have fun on twisties and whatnot (understanding I would have to swap out the knobby tires for street tires). Could you also potentially swap out the r wheels and tires for the s wheels and tires?

  • @dimitrijedimitrijevic2464

    I had a chance to try that bike. It is pretty nice.

  • @danmurphy1994
    @danmurphy1994 Před 6 lety +3

    KTM claims 160hp for this version as well, seems odd that it only showed 128hp, were you measuring it in 3rd gear? I hear 3rd gear is closest to a direct ratio

  • @amishterrorist17
    @amishterrorist17 Před 6 lety +2

    Most badass look I've seen on motorcycle. Absolutely loving this new look from KTM, now if only I could afford to drop $20k for this bike including some of the accessories.

  • @JReed305
    @JReed305 Před 6 lety +1

    Would like to see either the 390 Duke or the 690 Duke. Actually would like to see both.

  • @martinkadlec6070
    @martinkadlec6070 Před 6 lety

    Personally I don't care about the screen. Just put it any way you want it to be to ride comfortably...
    Btw : the Q&A at the end was good. Do it more often please.

  • @UMU7777
    @UMU7777 Před 6 lety

    Thanks to make this video

  • @joaogabrielolima
    @joaogabrielolima Před 6 lety +6

    I'd love to see a V-Strom commute.
    Wonder what are your opinions on the newest model and comparing it with the Versys.
    Great video!

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Před 6 lety +1

      DL1000XT please!

    • @joaogabrielolima
      @joaogabrielolima Před 6 lety +1

      Lifted_Above both of them please!
      DL650XT and the DL1000XT!

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Před 6 lety +1

      I'm planning on trading for a new 1000XT tomorrow. :D

    • @joaogabrielolima
      @joaogabrielolima Před 6 lety

      Lifted_Above this is amazing. Currently I have a 2011 bandit 650, but I'm planning on trading it for the new Strom 650 XT. The problem is the price at the moment in Brazil.
      For the same amount of money, one can buy a F800GS 2018 slightly used. It's priced at R$41.000,00 reais, and there are F800 2018 for 38-40k here. I'm not looking forward on a BMW, but the price is crazy right now.

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Před 6 lety +1

      Yeah I live in the USA. The discounts on bikes right now in Feb-Mar is very good.
      Have you taken a ride on the DL650XT? I believe you'll absolutely love that 645cc Vtwin engine.

  • @jacktupp1427
    @jacktupp1427 Před 6 lety

    Hey Zack, You covered just about everything that could be covered. I would have liked more info on the lights (headlight) pros and cons?

  • @AkaAndyKnuckles
    @AkaAndyKnuckles Před 6 lety

    Zack the kind of guy whose way to his job is his job.

  • @brothersoulshine
    @brothersoulshine Před 6 lety

    Another great MC Commute. Any chance of doing the Duke 390?

  • @JasonYergin
    @JasonYergin Před 6 lety

    Super good cool nice stuff. Great success!!

  • @motovlogsdubai3552
    @motovlogsdubai3552 Před 6 lety

    Hey zack! Which motorcycle gloves are those ? Also what jacket do you wear ?

  • @amurgatroyd
    @amurgatroyd Před 6 lety

    Please do the Super Duke GT , awesome video thanks

  • @mcrande
    @mcrande Před 6 lety

    Did you say why it has street tires? I know in the beginning you said more about that later but don't remember hearing it.

  • @fdajklfha
    @fdajklfha Před 6 lety

    I own a 2013 GS which is a nice machine but reliability has been a major issue. Looking at the ADV as a potential replacement. One nice thing about the GS though is that it's great in hot weather as the heat stays low and it's a pretty cool running engine anyway. Could you please comment on the heat (or lack of) in your videos as a matter of course? Probably not a big deal where you are but a major consideration for us living in sunnier parts of the world. Especially since your comments are from the commuter's prospective.

  • @ar50racer
    @ar50racer Před 6 lety

    How does the S compare to the T? I commute 60 miles a day and like only having to get fuel once a week on my ST1100. I’m on the fence of which way I should go. It will only see mild off-roading, probably 90 percent pavement.

  • @BaconTetrisGaming
    @BaconTetrisGaming Před 6 lety

    Hi Zack. Question, how does this compare with the BMW GSA?

  • @zickovarianto7482
    @zickovarianto7482 Před 6 lety

    nice commute Zack. but would you rather have this or the r1200gs ?