This is almost exactly 1000% the same build im in the middle of on my 701. All of the tekmo bits, sm project parts, brake upgrade, tune etc. I’m so happy I found your channel.. your videos are so addicting. As a motorcycle RUclipsr I rarely ever find interest in watching motorcycle channels anymore because I’m already so consumed in my own content. Your channel is one of the few that I can watch for hours. Your build series’ are top notch and you’ve given me inspiration for my own videos. Great job and sick bike! Subscribed
I literally bought a 2021 RSV4 3 days ago and Chops has me lusting after the SMCR already! I will have one. Oh yes, I will have one. Greetings from Texas.
Tip I heard on bleeding brakes with abs. Put the bike on a stand with the bike running in nuetral. Have someone spin the rear tire while pumping the lever. This will activate the abs pump and help get air or old fluid out of the system.
Out of all the bikes I’ve had, the 701 is one of the three I wish I would have kept. Out of the box they’re a blast. Yours is a whole other level! Gorgeous bike.
Bike looks great Chopsy but wow is it eclipsed by Mavis' sparkly new Boob Tube! Way to go girl!! .....oh and the bike is brill but you need to get some plastic covers on the threads where the mirrors used to be to stop my bells jangling....great video, top work son.
Great footage and what a sound; question if you are in in mode 2 with traction control on will it come down automatically if you wheelie ? I have the 690 enduro r version by the way. Thx
I am so torn between a 690 and the 790 duke. Dealer near me has both in stock used... arghhhhhh STOPIT! No don't.. your passion for this bike is evident I feel it... respect.
Fantastic videos, getting 2016 KTM 690 on Friday, won't be buying as much as you as pennies are tight but I can at least see what can be done with these bikes, hope I enjoy it as much as you, awesome bike you have.
Chops, You've done it. Surely that is thee BEST, I REPEAT THEE BEST KTM 690 SMCR on RUclips or anywhere else for that matter. Now don't say your gonna sell it. Got to be a keeper . You should've had Mavis playing SIMPLY THE BEST in the back ground. You lead, others will follow 👏👏👏
Very nice. I'm looking at grabbing a leftover new 2020 Husky 701. I really like the idea of the Cumpan addon. My bike definitely won't be as kitted out as yours though, but I do have some mods in mind for it. Great stuff with yours.
That tie wrap tip has confounded me all week grrr..... Until I paired your tip up with my Workmate! Put the peg spring in the hole push and tie wrap. Worked a treat. P.S. Loving your builds, keep up the good work.
I love the ethos of a supermoto inc this one. Single cylinder Ridiculous light weight Fantastic power to weight ratio Great suspension Sticky rubber But.... That modern motocross look with 17" wheels and dead flat tank/seat park bench look has always put me off. Now, get a CCM Spitfire or similar, and go to town, hell, even the Vitpilen version of this bike, oh yeah babe.
How is the braking support on that thing. I love my Duke 690R. Have had 3 of those in a row. Silly KTM don't make them anymore. So the SMC-R is an option but narrow seat and no tank seams bit odd to me.
@@LambChopRides On most bikes you have a tank in front of you between your legs that supports the rider and you can hold onto it with your legs. On a Supermoto the seat is flat and straight. No support. So when hard on the brakes, how do you keep your upper body and your grip on the handlebars relaxed ? That was the question.
Killer build champ!! Take delivery of mine next week. You’ve sold me on the Tekmo pipe and power commander. Will b runnin a 15 tooth front sprocket. 🤙🏼💯
@@LambChopRides Did you ever dyno your your SMC? What gains were made in your opinion from intake, pipe and Power Commander? Just curious. 🤙🏼. Aloha from Hawaii.
3 months later I finally have completed my build identical to yours minus graphics and Tekmo muffler. (Went with the Ti Arrow). What a blast!! Thank you Chops for the video series. BTW, opted for the 44 tooth rear instead.
Absolutely awesome bike and build series chopsey! I've watched this video twice now, love it! Have you had a chance to get it on the dyno yet? Eager to know how it goes. Supermoto fools were getting 78hp at the rear wheel! Pretty impressive. Cheers
LCR I don’t know if you have done a video on this but have you thought about doing a video on your riding gear for summer /winter etc think a lot of us would find it helpful and interesting .
Another great video Chopsy. I currently have a DRZ 400SM, like you I ride for fun and the odd commute through country lanes but generally fast blasts around the b roads and country lanes. I'm really considering one of these or the Husky 701. Do you think it would be a good move? 9k is obviously a lot but if I get a smile on my face like yours then it'll be worth every penny surely?! Great channel!
@@LambChopRides yes, I've had a fireblades, 600rr, amongst others and the drZ is by far the most fun. I could just do with a bit more power. It takes me back to being 16 with my old derbi sender 50cc, free as bird, tearing everywhere with my mates. I can honestly say I'll never have a sports bike again. I think I could ride a supermoto faster but with the option to blip off road albeit a bit slidey with my conti attack tyres!
Hi lamb chops , what amazing looking bike now and you have done a great job and well worth all the modes you have done and vids and look forward to the next vids on it
Great videos! I'm looking to upgrade my DRZ400SM and I'm looking at a smc 690 / 701sm or the hypermotard. I know they're different bikes and I should do a test ride, but those are hard to come by where I am. It would be great for you to compare the two, hopefully it will help me find an answer.
That bike is amazing!, I’ve just switched from the sm to the enduro r, so I’ve got to start modding all over again! 😂 I will be using this series as a source of inspiration, I’ve enjoyed every minute!
Did you replaced the battery? I dont remember in the other videos. As i asked in facebook, could u share the weight reduction sheet? Thank you. Does the bike now is harder to control slow wheelis?
@LambChopRides just got my Troy Lee Designs sticker kit through. Has a load of stuff done all the Tekmo hear and the Power Commander etc. Need to do the seat over winter and the graphics. Going to do a full service like you did and plugs 🤙🏻
How would you rate the 690 SMC-R as an only bike, if you only had room in the garage for one bike? Especially compared to other top rated bikes like the Tuono 1100?
Chops .. lovely bike I'll be keeping an eye out for you . I think I've heard you blatting around the Petersfield area . It's a keeper along with the H2 👍
How do you select through the ABS modes and turn it off? I have a 2019 SMC-R. The manuals so unclear and doesn’t tell you what the lights mean. Love the vids by the way!
I have 2021 ktm 690 smcr and I can’t seem to change it out of abs supermoto mode do you have any idea how to do this? Pressing the abs button tried holding it down and nothing..
A brilliant build series. There can't be much left of the original bike. When are you going to spill the beans on cost? Would love to have seen the face on the insurance company worker when you realed off the mods . @@
This is almost exactly 1000% the same build im in the middle of on my 701. All of the tekmo bits, sm project parts, brake upgrade, tune etc. I’m so happy I found your channel.. your videos are so addicting. As a motorcycle RUclipsr I rarely ever find interest in watching motorcycle channels anymore because I’m already so consumed in my own content. Your channel is one of the few that I can watch for hours. Your build series’ are top notch and you’ve given me inspiration for my own videos. Great job and sick bike! Subscribed
LCR and 44teeth best mc content on RUclips
Appreciate Erik 👍
fortnine and revzilla!?!! this channel is among them though
There's many more
I literally bought a 2021 RSV4 3 days ago and Chops has me lusting after the SMCR already!
I will have one. Oh yes, I will have one.
Greetings from Texas.
Would love to see a dyno tune like you mentioned and see the numbers it putting out
Tip I heard on bleeding brakes with abs. Put the bike on a stand with the bike running in nuetral. Have someone spin the rear tire while pumping the lever. This will activate the abs pump and help get air or old fluid out of the system.
OK good tip I will remember that one 👍
Good morning chopsy, enjoyed every minute of this build can’t wait for the next build
Thanks Frank 👍
Out of all the bikes I’ve had, the 701 is one of the three I wish I would have kept. Out of the box they’re a blast. Yours is a whole other level! Gorgeous bike.
What were the other 2?
06 RC-51 and 09 Hypermotard.
Bike looks great Chopsy but wow is it eclipsed by Mavis' sparkly new Boob Tube! Way to go girl!! .....oh and the bike is brill but you need to get some plastic covers on the threads where the mirrors used to be to stop my bells jangling....great video, top work son.
Thanks Andy! Yes you can get some black blanks for those, better get some ordered to keep you happy 😊
@@LambChopRides I dare you to let TMF do a non biased review of it.
@@4RMS7TRONG +1 for that!
@@LambChopRides You can get RAM ball mounts to go in them too, which make for handy mountings of 360 cameras too! ;-)
TMF likes to keep both wheels on the deck boys, he’s too sensible for this motorcycle 😊
Nice! Mines about to get the works like this one! Can’t wait!
Reminds me of my XR650 supermoto I had years ago. I miss that bike. So much fun I had on that bike. FUN !!
Great footage and what a sound; question if you are in in mode 2 with traction control on will it come down automatically if you wheelie ? I have the 690 enduro r version by the way. Thx
Wow what a build, i would love to see a dyno or a trackday like you suggested!
Thanks for your superb footage of the 690 SMC-R. You build an amazing bike, congrats!
Mega “bits & bobs” as you would say 🤘🏻. It’s been a blast to watch this build. I love my 701!!!!
I am so torn between a 690 and the 790 duke. Dealer near me has both in stock used... arghhhhhh STOPIT!
No don't.. your passion for this bike is evident I feel it... respect.
I don’t understand people who don’t mod their bikes, absolutely beautiful chopsy!
Bloody Brilliant CHOPS. If it puts a smile on your face then all is well. Enjoy.
Impressive build - took an already amazing motorbike to another level! Now get that Hypermotard done!
6:16 absolutely in love🤙🏼😆
Nice build Chops there’s nothing better than putting your own twist on a build , now it time to finish the the Ducati ride safe
the bike looks and sounds mint! i look forward to more videos out on it. and congrats to the winners
Bloody hell that bike looks a riot !
Fantastic videos, getting 2016 KTM 690 on Friday, won't be buying as much as you as pennies are tight but I can at least see what can be done with these bikes, hope I enjoy it as much as you, awesome bike you have.
Soooo nice. Looking forward to seeing more of this bike on the channel. Top job Chopsy😎
When are you going to do a dyno run and tune, like you mentioned. Love to see the numbers it is putting out, got the same bike myself.
Liked the intro to the video very professional.Bike looks and sound awesome
That’s a mighty fine motorcycle MrChops.
Chops, You've done it. Surely that is thee BEST, I REPEAT THEE BEST KTM 690 SMCR on RUclips or anywhere else for that matter. Now don't say your gonna sell it. Got to be a keeper . You should've had Mavis playing SIMPLY THE BEST in the back ground. You lead, others will follow 👏👏👏
Haha thanks Don 👍
Another LCR build classic, looks awesome.
Mate that looks so sick I could tell how excited you were haha
Chops well done , very nice wide shots , excellent work ,keep it up .
Very nice. I'm looking at grabbing a leftover new 2020 Husky 701. I really like the idea of the Cumpan addon. My bike definitely won't be as kitted out as yours though, but I do have some mods in mind for it. Great stuff with yours.
That tie wrap tip has confounded me all week grrr..... Until I paired your tip up with my Workmate! Put the peg spring in the hole push and tie wrap. Worked a treat. P.S. Loving your builds, keep up the good work.
Man this build is awesome loved this series :) be great to see more SMCR vids coming looks amazing Chops you knocked this out the park mate..
Appreciated thanks Pete 😊
Bloody awesome bike Chops!! Tell me, do you prefer this modded 690 or the 500 exc you had?
Witch Exhaust have u got on mate? Can’t wait for my brand new one to come on Friday next week
I love the ethos of a supermoto inc this one.
Single cylinder
Ridiculous light weight
Fantastic power to weight ratio
Great suspension
Sticky rubber
But....
That modern motocross look with 17" wheels and dead flat tank/seat park bench look has always put me off.
Now, get a CCM Spitfire or similar, and go to town, hell, even the Vitpilen version of this bike, oh yeah babe.
Chops you should be proud of what you have achieved it's stunning bike. Thanks from danny
currently in 2 minds husky or ktm? I need another bike for a spare hour or two and cannot see anything that beats these? man that bikes awesome.
Hey I have the same bike and same engine mods. What map are you using? I’ve only been able to find the Rottweiler map for it
Best looking SMCR so far
Amazing job Chops what a project! Looks great fun to ride! Take care Jake. “Give us a go!”
You have done a amazing job on this bike. Well done chops.
@Lamb Chop Rides have you considered Lydden Hill instead of Brands, better suited to a SM
How do you find the fit of the Tekmo key cover?
Mines has a it of a sloppy fit on my 2020 701.
Keep up the great footage..
omg Good catch on the master cyl up in the air deal toooooo smart
Chops, can I ask what website you got the motomaster front and rear discs from in the U.K.? Can’t seem to find them anywhere for 2019 690 smcr
Mate that sounds sooooo good.
Did you get the Power Commander from Rottweiler Chops?
If yes.....what's the cost of shipping to the UK...
How is the braking support on that thing.
I love my Duke 690R.
Have had 3 of those in a row.
Silly KTM don't make them anymore.
So the SMC-R is an option but narrow seat and no tank seams bit odd to me.
Brilliant! Especially as the springs have been changed to fatty spec now 👍
@@LambChopRides
On most bikes you have a tank in front of you between your legs that supports the rider and you can hold onto it with your legs.
On a Supermoto the seat is flat and straight.
No support.
So when hard on the brakes, how do you keep your upper body and your grip on the handlebars relaxed ?
That was the question.
Loved this series chopsy my twin brother has a 690smcr and I have a hypermotard 1100 so we just need to see that finished we've been loving it!
Looks and sounds amazing! Where did you get the orange screws for the fork guards from? Planning on getting these too.
Looks and sounds fantastic Chops,now to finish the hypermotard.👍🏻
Yessssss finally 🙌🏼. Created a work of art there, done an absolute bob on job pal 👏🏼👍🏻
I put 5.6kg, not to bad lol, congrats to the winners. The bike looks great and a lot of fun 👍
You were very close matey 👍
Hi Chop. I have to ask you if you would choose ktm 690 or 701 husky over the Ducati hypermotard ????? Explain why ??? Cheers
Best series your done. Looking at a 701 later today. Love your work Mr Chops👍🇦🇺
Wait are gonna talk about 14:13... when your having too much fun and your brain goes to jelly lol. What a bike the mrs favourite bike that!
Killer build champ!! Take delivery of mine next week. You’ve sold me on the Tekmo pipe and power commander. Will b runnin a 15 tooth front sprocket. 🤙🏼💯
Enjoy it John, brilliant fun bikes 👍
@@LambChopRides Did you ever dyno your your SMC? What gains were made in your opinion from intake, pipe and Power Commander? Just curious. 🤙🏼. Aloha from Hawaii.
3 months later I finally have completed my build identical to yours minus graphics and Tekmo muffler. (Went with the Ti Arrow). What a blast!! Thank you Chops for the video series. BTW, opted for the 44 tooth rear instead.
Hi chopsy how did the seat turn out ?would you recommend?
Absolutely awesome bike and build series chopsey! I've watched this video twice now, love it! Have you had a chance to get it on the dyno yet? Eager to know how it goes. Supermoto fools were getting 78hp at the rear wheel! Pretty impressive. Cheers
LCR I don’t know if you have done a video on this but have you thought about doing a video on your riding gear for summer /winter etc think a lot of us would find it helpful and interesting .
Bike looks cracking and sounds incredible Choppers, nice nice build
Looks great Chopsy.lets see the Ducati finished for a back to back test.
Hi, nice set-up. Is it reasonable to add rotary scotts damper? Thnx!
Never seen you so excited on a bike before love your videos Chops😂😂. Keep up the good work buddy👍👍
Another great video Chopsy. I currently have a DRZ 400SM, like you I ride for fun and the odd commute through country lanes but generally fast blasts around the b roads and country lanes. I'm really considering one of these or the Husky 701. Do you think it would be a good move? 9k is obviously a lot but if I get a smile on my face like yours then it'll be worth every penny surely?! Great channel!
Yes they are a completely different animal to the DRZ. Owning a DRZ you know how awesome these types of bikes are!
@@LambChopRides yes, I've had a fireblades, 600rr, amongst others and the drZ is by far the most fun. I could just do with a bit more power. It takes me back to being 16 with my old derbi sender 50cc, free as bird, tearing everywhere with my mates. I can honestly say I'll never have a sports bike again. I think I could ride a supermoto faster but with the option to blip off road albeit a bit slidey with my conti attack tyres!
Hi lamb chops , what amazing looking bike now and you have done a great job and well worth all the modes you have done and vids and look forward to the next vids on it
Great build series...much inspiration. A fantastic machine on twisty roads both standard and modified. Cheers from Sweden🥳
Great videos! I'm looking to upgrade my DRZ400SM and I'm looking at a smc 690 / 701sm or the hypermotard. I know they're different bikes and I should do a test ride, but those are hard to come by where I am. It would be great for you to compare the two, hopefully it will help me find an answer.
Chopsy, this thing is exposing your inner hooligan!, looks and sounds great.
Man o man that thing is nice. Good job chops. Enjoy
Wonderful job Chops. A credit to your skills. Great series this one.
Next level production on this one Chops 👍
Just got an exc and seriously tempted to sell my rr and get one of these.
Keep it rubber side down mate😁
Thanks Carey 👍
That bike is amazing!, I’ve just switched from the sm to the enduro r, so I’ve got to start modding all over again! 😂
I will be using this series as a source of inspiration, I’ve enjoyed every minute!
I’m tempted to get the Rottweiler air filter system, but I’m concerned about it being suitable for off-road use?
It's fine for offroad, just wash and oil it regularly 👍
It actually filters more dust than the paper filter that comes stock
Now we need to see Womble with the identical bike and a revival of the Chops on Tour.
Did you replaced the battery? I dont remember in the other videos. As i asked in facebook, could u share the weight reduction sheet? Thank you.
Does the bike now is harder to control slow wheelis?
Yes lithium battery fitted, I will share the file somehow 👍
Awesome looking machine Chops. I've enjoyed every episode of this bike's build. Absolutely brilliant. Can't wait for the next chapter. 👍😊
Thanks Dean 👍
Great job Chopsy from PNW
Was that you making that noise at 9:01 Chopsy, or the bike?
How is the seat compared to the Power Part seat from KTM?
Fair play to you Chops, it looks fantastic, well done matey boy.👍👍👍🇬🇧
Thanks buddy 👍
Need to get myself a Cumpan.
What's it's fully warm temp then mate?.
I would say between 70 and 105
@@LambChopRides sweet thanks Chopsy🤙🏻
@LambChopRides just got my Troy Lee Designs sticker kit through.
Has a load of stuff done all the Tekmo hear and the Power Commander etc.
Need to do the seat over winter and the graphics.
Going to do a full service like you did and plugs 🤙🏻
I do enjoy your video and i think you were enjoying to ride her. Such a beautiful supermoto to ride.
great set of vlogs, do you think you will ever need to replace the front tyre?
How would you rate the 690 SMC-R as an only bike, if you only had room in the garage for one bike? Especially compared to other top rated bikes like the Tuono 1100?
Fantastic series Chops looking forward to the next one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
1:13 the front wheel jumps in a stand! then back out and back on the grass 🤦♂️
Chops .. lovely bike I'll be keeping an eye out for you . I think I've heard you blatting around the Petersfield area . It's a keeper along with the H2 👍
People move to the country away from main roads for peace and quiet.
LCR: baffles out 🤣
Very nice. Can you not bypass abs completely and remove pump? Save weight and better brakes? 👍🏻
Yes you could but it's sorted now anyway 👍
Nice one Chopps, bike looking 🎯🍻🏴👍🏻
How do you select through the ABS modes and turn it off? I have a 2019 SMC-R. The manuals so unclear and doesn’t tell you what the lights mean. Love the vids by the way!
I tend to leave the ABS alone if I'm honest. I agree it's not clear 🤷♂️
Where can I get my cumpan in the UK chops? Tia
Don't think you can... have to buy direct
I have 2021 ktm 690 smcr and I can’t seem to change it out of abs supermoto mode do you have any idea how to do this? Pressing the abs button tried holding it down and nothing..
A brilliant build series. There can't be much left of the original bike. When are you going to spill the beans on cost? Would love to have seen the face on the insurance company worker when you realed off the mods . @@
One bike for the cost of two?
What sprocket size you using on it front amd back
I have a drz400sm but i really want a smcr set up like that
Lovely bike Chops! Stick a finger in Mavis for me!
Haha will do Andy 😄
Looks and sounds great chops. Are you selling the arrows can then ?
Thanks Steve, not sure, not yet until its been dynoed against the Tekmo at least 👍