The Original BEAST — KTM 990 Super Duke First Ride | 2008 KTM 990 Review

The KTM 990 Super Duke was one of the original naked bikes that redefined what “raw power” felt like. No electronics, no rider aids, just a bunch of torque. In this video, I take a first ride on the legendary 990 — the bike that started it all for KTM’s “Super Duke” lineage. ⚙️ Bike Featured: 2005–2011 KTM 990 Super Duke 🏍️ Type: Naked Sportbike / Streetfighter 💥 Engine: 999cc LC8 V-twin 💬 Power: 120+ HP 👉 If you enjoy motorcycle walkarounds, reviews, and first rides, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next video! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 The Ride begins! 02:10 Initial Thoughts 03:53 KTM 990 Ergonomics 04:25 KTM 990 vs Ducati Monster 05:47 Brake test 07:00 How's the motor and the pull? 08:20 Can I flat foot it? 08:50 How are the vibrations from the V-Twin? 10:26 KTM 990 Horsepower and Torque Specs 10:50 Hitting some light twisties 11:15 My pet peeve (Heel guards) 11:57 Does the KTM 990 feel heavy? 12:40 Is the Throttle smooth? 13:08 KTM 990 pull 13:34 Akrapovic exhaust on the KTM 990 13:53 Very nimble feeling 15:42 Where's the power band? 16:32 Nit picking the KTM 990 17:13 This is an EXCELLENT value on the used market!!!! 18:23 Final thoughts Music by Aries Beats    / @ariesbeats   Jesus REALLY does Love you! :) 1 John 4:19 - We love because He first loved us. ////////Subscribe and Follow for weekly content//// http://bit.ly/PastorMattSubscribe My Instagram:   / mattbrownguitar_   //////Gear used in this Video//// 2008 KTM 990 Superduke Insta X360 X3 GoPro Hero 7 Black Rhode Lav 2 mic HJC RPHA 1N Helmet XLite Helmets Spidi Ignite suit Cortech Racing Gauntlets SPIDI Leathers Gaerne Racing Boots