😎👍🇺🇲 58 year old old school analog rider here. I recently sold the fully mod'ed DRZ SM to a coworker. Bought a used KTM SMCR that's also fully kitted with basically all the mods. By comparison to the DRZ. It an animal. Due to weather and the usual sketchy road conditions. I have really had a chance to push it. But the few opportunities I've had. It's shocking. We're waiting for decent weather to get the bikes together and see the difference 😏 My coworker is a new rider sooo.... I know this video is about the new Ducati. Just wanted to add my 2¢ from the elderly crowd 😈
Chris is my favorite moto-journalist. He has a great attitude while translating his subjective and objective observations straight to my brain. I'm already a seasoned bike-nut, but somehow, he knows how to reignite my passion! You're awesome, Chris! Oh yeah, can't wait for the comparison with the other named sumos.
this is the review I've been waiting to see!! My order goes in for one tomorrow and I couldnt be more excited. Also pumped to see Fagan on the RVE and looking forward to 44's review of it.
Alright, let's give credit where it's due-this review wouldn't have been half as entertaining if it weren't for my main man, Chris. His reviews are like a masterclass in riding and wit, setting the bar sky high! Now, let's talk dream bikes. Picture this: a Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono sitting pretty in my garage, begging for a spin. And hey, a little birdie tells me a SP version might be in the works-fingers crossed! Then there's the KTM Duke 890, the trusty steed for daily commutes and for the weekend adventures I'd take the 698 to bring that grin on my face. Sure, the new Duke 990 has its perks, but those headlights? Not my cup of tea. Anyway, until my dream garage becomes a reality, I'll be tearing up the streets on the new KTM Duke 390 Gen 3 (2024) I just got. And Chris, hats off to you, my friend! Your reviews are the gospel for bike enthusiasts everywhere. Keep riding safe and riding hard! Peace out. ☮️
Just got mine last Friday. Put 188mi on it my first ride. Absolutely love it. Rides like my 510 SMR but better. Don't even notice the extra weight on the 698 vs the 510.
I’ve had my 690 SMC R for a year and have 3,300 miles in it. Not a single issue. I don’t get why people say KTMs are unreliable as I’ve never ran into any problems on them.
Damn! I’ve always had a soft spot for Supermoto’s and this bike just looks so friggin awesome! What a great review Chris, definitely the right man to show how much fun you can have on this bike! 🔥🙏
What fun that looks like ! Now, someone please put a Maico 700 single two stroke in that chassis and compare that. Track only of coarse. What regulations are depriving us from.
Bloomin' fantastic as always Mr Northover! Such a great way of putting things across and savage skillz. Question: Could you maybe do a beginners 101 type series on how to develope and perfect basic wheelies. I know there's loads of other videos but I know you could get the principles across in a super understandable way 🙏😎
Kudos to Ducati for managing to squeeze a few more hp out of a thumper. Being a rider who usually takes it slow n easy on my rides, I'll probably never own an SM. But I've always wanted one anyway :) Love the KTM thumper (I ride a Svartpilen 701), so I'm really looking forward to your comparison!
Was getting ready to ask “is it worth dropping another £5k on over what I’ll get for my 18 month old SM700?” and then I got to the end of the video… 😂 Great vid as always Chris… Looking forward to the comparison! 👍🏻
Can you tell a bit more about the difference with the termignoni package? Does it add to the experience over the stock setup. Does it "need" the extra hp's? Would you get it if you had to spend your own money? Thanks 😊
We might finally get that unicorn we’ve been waiting for; enough power, lightweight, solid and reliable build etc. only negative might probably be the cost
@@LasseJOugaard Excited to see what they do with the new engine but I'm not sure what the complaint with the 690 Adventure is about tbh. KTM has a 790 Adventure and the 690 Enduro. I'm not sure that a 690 Adventure would offer anything not already found in the KTM lineup.
Even though I will never own a Supermoto myself I am still excited about Ducati investing in this new single cylinder bike. I hope they will bring a Hard Enduro version as well.. and who knows , maybe even a lighweight (~175kg wet) ADV / Rally bike built around this engine. But they probably won't to not compete with their own line-up (Desert X) 😢
Yes, potentially. But I am sure that Ducati can tune the engine to be more torquey with less Max HP at lower revs. Take the Tuareg 660 engine for example. It also derives from a revy sportbike but works perfectly in the Enduro trim.
the dasboard looks great. I can see all info what needed. I thought it would displays not so well on the sun light like honda or something similar with this type
fantastic review. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an enduro version as i ride quite a it off road and think i'd crack those pretty cast wheels in no time.
Come on! We are all waiting for the 698 vs. SMCR road and track direct, side by side comparison! Your review will determine whether I hold on to my SMCR or swap it out for the 698.
In the US a 16 year old can get his license and jump on one of these or any other bike ducati makes. We don't have age or power restrictions if you take the MSF course you can ride whatever lol my 17 year old rides my 821 ducati monster all the time. As well as the buell xb12r firebolt that we owned.
Spec sheets rarely tell the complete story. We live in a world where in my opinion, there are no bad bikes, only ones that work for you or not. At the end of the day, motorcycles are an emotional purchase; you buy the bike that moves your soul, then look at the spec sheets later. We live in a time where technology has allowed a manufacture to create any bike they can dream up and as long as we can keep us riders interested, should make this the best time in history to be a motorcyclist.
Had 4 supermotos over the years, i am crap riding them to there full potential, a lotto win and one of these will be in my garage, those rider aids will give me the confidence i have lost over the years.
I'm 20, own an old 98 Sumo Husky and I'm completely in love with this thing, sadly the price tag is too steep for me but I don't think it's overpriced, I know for a fact that I'm going to aiming at getting this bike in the future
I own 3 supermotos and real best bit is after you constantly out brake and out corner sports bikes at a track day, you slide off gracefully and then laugh as you pick it up and the damage is £0.00!
I think you pop wheelies on most of the bikes on the channel but this one suits you more! Just one question, couldn't the cables be tidied / integrated better?
The SXV was the biggest disaster in Aprilia's history. I owned the first gen bike and it was a huge disappointment. They did figure it out but not before replacing a bunch of engines and pissing tons of people. Ducati and KTM build quality in this narrow use case blows away what the SXV / RXV platform was on day one. The aids make this Ducati the most accessible bike for a new rider who wants to lay down stunts and do track days. You'll hopefully see these on the road. SXVs are all hiding in their garages or sitting around with broken motors....
@@serow6 yeah that's why I said in my opinion, I didn't ask for yours. I also said no rider aids, that's part of owning an SXV or other true supermotos converted or not. I also own a KTM and GasGas 2 stroke converted supermotos, again no aids,no restrictions from factory just pure hilariously fun power. As for reliability of the Aprilia, there have been many accounts including myself of people doing many thousands of miles without needing to touch the engine internals. But as with anything mechanical, they can and do go wrong but with a little maintenance and the knowledge to know what you're doing and what you're looking at with these compact explosive V twin engines, they can of course become reliable. I myself always prefer the more "unusual" bikes that no one's ever heard of and often use my Aprilia and my 2 strokes for work on nicer days so no they're not sat in my garage with a "broken motor". 👍
Chris, you are pretty handy off road as well so.. Do you reckon this chassis and engine could do well in an Enduro/adv version? 18/21 wheels, maybe different tune and gearing, maybe even a few extra liters of fuel and a Desert X style fairing? Maybe Ducati are on this already? Or should I just stop dreaming and stick to my adv modded 690?
What is the maximum speed? What is the acceleration up to 100 km/hour? How does it feel riding 120 km/hour for an hour? I cannot find answers to these questions anywhere. I want this machine to be my everyday vehicle and these questions are essential for me.
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Chris Northover is the perfect journalist to show just what a bike with the most powerful single cylinder engine can do.
Anything he ride on, became magic
He's such a skilled and stylish rider, love watching him, reminds me of the late great
Martin Finnegan, always working those tyres hard.
I would kill to have his skill on two wheels. Just magic.
laughed when he said to the guy in the pit's "no no, turn the saftey OFF"
The "most powerful single cylinder" engine confuses me as the 2018 lc4 in the duke 690r has 75hp and 75nm of torque
The *right* man for the job.
Thanks for not beating about the bush and immediately comparing it to the 690 platform :-)
690, 698, shows how confident Ducati were knowing that the name would draw direct comparisons.
@@electric_boogaloo496 Funny cause neither of them are their advertised displacement. Hate that.
@@yamkaw346Well, KTM 692.7 do not sound so good😄
@@AdamsRock Honestly didn’t realize it was that close, I’ll let that one slide e
Moto journalist that I trust for a true opinion of what he’s testing. Good man .
Chris northover really is a very impressive bike journalist, probs the best, very talented rider, very knowledgeable, and a bloody nice bloke
Agreed, Sm bikes are all star athletes - do anything, anytime anywhere. Love the back seat stand ups!
Take a shot every time Chris says "riot" 😂 ... Top guy for the top job, beautiful review for a beautiful bike
😎👍🇺🇲
58 year old old school analog rider here.
I recently sold the fully mod'ed DRZ SM to a coworker.
Bought a used KTM SMCR that's also fully kitted with basically all the mods.
By comparison to the DRZ. It an animal.
Due to weather and the usual sketchy road conditions. I have really had a chance to push it.
But the few opportunities I've had. It's shocking.
We're waiting for decent weather to get the bikes together and see the difference 😏
My coworker is a new rider sooo....
I know this video is about the new Ducati. Just wanted to add my 2¢ from the elderly crowd 😈
Chris is my favorite moto-journalist. He has a great attitude while translating his subjective and objective observations straight to my brain. I'm already a seasoned bike-nut, but somehow, he knows how to reignite my passion! You're awesome, Chris!
Oh yeah, can't wait for the comparison with the other named sumos.
This dude has one of the best job world...He got me into Duke 890r still loving my bike 6k miles of smiles...
Chris always standing ovation! You put a smile on my face!
Chris for president. Love, peace, happynes and motorbikes for everyone😊
this is the review I've been waiting to see!! My order goes in for one tomorrow and I couldnt be more excited. Also pumped to see Fagan on the RVE and looking forward to 44's review of it.
Chris doing something with 44 would be amazing!
@@Showmetheevidence-skip to 11:43 ;)
@@Showmetheevidence- he’s fine with us thanks. 😂
came from the MCN review, nice to see someone who can actually ride this bike :D
We're saying nothing, you know where to go first next time. 😉
x2
What a great bike and presentation! Chris is the perfect journalist to show this thing off.
Ballocks! I'm 56 & 3/4 and just love my 701 SM, come on youth try and keep up✌
Your only a pup I'm 64 aprilia tuono factory v4 1100 and a husky 701 gsxr 1000 and a blade.never to old.
@@therealslimshady4555i’ve met so many tuono & 701 owners. Must be something about us. I have a 17 tuono factory and a 23 701sm
60 years old here and completely in love with my heavily modded 701, SM
Excellent video as always. I got my Hyper 698 in my garage and I can't wait to ride her more!!
Dag, Chris can ride ANYTHING! Dude has unbelievable skill
Alright, let's give credit where it's due-this review wouldn't have been half as entertaining if it weren't for my main man, Chris. His reviews are like a masterclass in riding and wit, setting the bar sky high! Now, let's talk dream bikes. Picture this: a Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono sitting pretty in my garage, begging for a spin. And hey, a little birdie tells me a SP version might be in the works-fingers crossed! Then there's the KTM Duke 890, the trusty steed for daily commutes and for the weekend adventures I'd take the 698 to bring that grin on my face. Sure, the new Duke 990 has its perks, but those headlights? Not my cup of tea. Anyway, until my dream garage becomes a reality, I'll be tearing up the streets on the new KTM Duke 390 Gen 3 (2024) I just got. And Chris, hats off to you, my friend! Your reviews are the gospel for bike enthusiasts everywhere. Keep riding safe and riding hard! Peace out. ☮️
You know it's going to be an AMAZING video when it's a super moto and Chris is on it !!!
Chris at his best as always......the excited child smiling behind that black visor 😊.... love u brother.
Should be a 36 month warranty ,What a great rider to review bikes . We need more
Chris never disappoints!
Best motorcycle journalist without a doubt!!
It’s always a treat to watch Chris ride machines ❤️ Lovely ✌🏻
Chris Northover + skids and wheelies = thumbs up...
Great news for the future as these bikes hit the used market. A ray of sunshine against all the platform based smaller bikes.
Just got mine last Friday. Put 188mi on it my first ride. Absolutely love it. Rides like my 510 SMR but better. Don't even notice the extra weight on the 698 vs the 510.
Supermotos are back in full force and I can't imagine a better reviewer to provide a first ride video!
what a machine.. and Chris's review is the best as always.. 6:01 I'm loving the speedo console too
Got a test ride booked this Saturday on a 690 SMC-R. Can get a new 23 model for £8000 at my local dealer 👍
you'll love it !
I'm a bit jealous of the duck dash I admit 😂
Buy it.
Don’t do it! Unreliable bags of sh@t and KTM UKs customer service is appalling!
@WSMK-oz6ru mines been good to me so far
I’ve had my 690 SMC R for a year and have 3,300 miles in it. Not a single issue. I don’t get why people say KTMs are unreliable as I’ve never ran into any problems on them.
Damn! I’ve always had a soft spot for Supermoto’s and this bike just looks so friggin awesome! What a great review Chris, definitely the right man to show how much fun you can have on this bike! 🔥🙏
Perfect.. right person for the job - then the rest of us can take over with our real world review and usage 👍🏻👍🏻
Ducati has a knack for making beautiful bikes, even this new supermoto! Sick bike. I' anxious to see how it compares to the KTM 690 SMC R.
Impressive that it still has that distinctively mean Ducati induction roar.
What fun that looks like ! Now, someone please put a Maico 700 single two stroke in that chassis and compare that. Track only of coarse. What regulations are depriving us from.
Bloomin' fantastic as always Mr Northover! Such a great way of putting things across and savage skillz. Question: Could you maybe do a beginners 101 type series on how to develope and perfect basic wheelies. I know there's loads of other videos but I know you could get the principles across in a super understandable way 🙏😎
The supermono wasn't even on my radar but this video sure made me interested! Looks really fun!
Awesome bike! Chris makes it look so easy 🔥
Kudos to Ducati for managing to squeeze a few more hp out of a thumper.
Being a rider who usually takes it slow n easy on my rides, I'll probably never own an SM. But I've always wanted one anyway :)
Love the KTM thumper (I ride a Svartpilen 701), so I'm really looking forward to your comparison!
I cant wait for mine to be delivered. Awesome review.
Is it just me or did Chris look like he was having so much fun there!! That bike was designed for you
Was getting ready to ask “is it worth dropping another £5k on over what I’ll get for my 18 month old SM700?” and then I got to the end of the video… 😂
Great vid as always Chris… Looking forward to the comparison! 👍🏻
Can you tell a bit more about the difference with the termignoni package? Does it add to the experience over the stock setup. Does it "need" the extra hp's?
Would you get it if you had to spend your own money?
Thanks 😊
Let’s go! That bike sounds like it breathes fire
Fabulous! Love this channel ! If Norton made singles like this in 1953 maybe Geoff Duke wouldn’t have gone to Gilera !
Favorite motojournalist reviewing my favorite brand of bike 👌🍝
Cant wait to see the ADV version...that engine will be the base for other models!
We might finally get that unicorn we’ve been waiting for; enough power, lightweight, solid and reliable build etc. only negative might probably be the cost
My thoughts exactly. Can't wait to see, if Ducati makes the "690 Adventure" KTM never wanted to.
@@LasseJOugaard Excited to see what they do with the new engine but I'm not sure what the complaint with the 690 Adventure is about tbh. KTM has a 790 Adventure and the 690 Enduro. I'm not sure that a 690 Adventure would offer anything not already found in the KTM lineup.
@@SnakePilot16 Something that can take you RTW without changing fuel pumps?
@@SnakePilot16weight
Best way to find out, let Chris have 5 laps on both bikes and see the best time!!
Most reviewers forget to say that wheelie control is unlocked only if you buy the special Termignoni exhaust that costs an arm and a leg.
Nice one Chris. Thank you. I can’t wait to test ride one of these.
I have one question! Can you shut off ABS and roll some stoppies? I'm a 60 year old and still love this kind of shenanigans.
Chris love your work and reviews, keep up with great work 🤟🤟😍🤟 Ducati made me considering it's bike once again with this one😂😂
Even though I will never own a Supermoto myself I am still excited about Ducati investing in this new single cylinder bike.
I hope they will bring a Hard Enduro version as well.. and who knows , maybe even a lighweight (~175kg wet) ADV / Rally bike built around this engine.
But they probably won't to not compete with their own line-up (Desert X) 😢
The problem with turning this to an enduro might be the high reving engine.
Yes, potentially. But I am sure that Ducati can tune the engine to be more torquey with less Max HP at lower revs.
Take the Tuareg 660 engine for example. It also derives from a revy sportbike but works perfectly in the Enduro trim.
the dasboard looks great. I can see all info what needed. I thought it would displays not so well on the sun light like honda or something similar with this type
fantastic review. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an enduro version as i ride quite a it off road and think i'd crack those pretty cast wheels in no time.
The perfect review
Right man for the job bring on the Super Moto showdown 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Come on! We are all waiting for the 698 vs. SMCR road and track direct, side by side comparison! Your review will determine whether I hold on to my SMCR or swap it out for the 698.
This is everything I’ve ever wanted from a bike and 8:50 takes me back 20 years.
Where can I do a track day like this? 😂😂😂
In the US a 16 year old can get his license and jump on one of these or any other bike ducati makes. We don't have age or power restrictions if you take the MSF course you can ride whatever lol my 17 year old rides my 821 ducati monster all the time. As well as the buell xb12r firebolt that we owned.
Im not sure and could be mistaken but i think Chris Northover loves supermoto bikes. The wheel device would be great on the RVE 950
Spec sheets rarely tell the complete story. We live in a world where in my opinion, there are no bad bikes, only ones that work for you or not. At the end of the day, motorcycles are an emotional purchase; you buy the bike that moves your soul, then look at the spec sheets later. We live in a time where technology has allowed a manufacture to create any bike they can dream up and as long as we can keep us riders interested, should make this the best time in history to be a motorcyclist.
Besides, KTM has a habit of buying their competition, so don't be surprised to see the collaboration!
Can't wait for the comparison video
What an absolute riot
Well done Ducati !!
Had 4 supermotos over the years, i am crap riding them to there full potential, a lotto win and one of these will be in my garage, those rider aids will give me the confidence i have lost over the years.
Surely the quickshifter should be standard? I'll be surprised if I see one of these in the wild.
I'm 20, own an old 98 Sumo Husky and I'm completely in love with this thing, sadly the price tag is too steep for me but I don't think it's overpriced, I know for a fact that I'm going to aiming at getting this bike in the future
Second hand goal for you, good luck!
I own 3 supermotos and real best bit is after you constantly out brake and out corner sports bikes at a track day, you slide off gracefully and then laugh as you pick it up and the damage is £0.00!
Really interested for the comparison against the KTM 690 SMCR.
I got one to sit alongside my 1290 SDR 😁
I traded in my 690 Supermoto to get my Beast2.0! I have an RC390 to sit alongside my SDR.
Perfect moto journalists for bike tests like these...
Had a testdrive to! But will get back in 2 weeks with all electronics off! First video online now 💪🏻😁
Great video 😊
Have you ever used a thumb activated rear brake for a supermoto to help right turns?
Just flippin’ FAB 🥰
Great looking bike. Now an Adventure model with 698 engine and the modular frame.
Brilliant intro!😂🤣
Absolutely bloody AWESOME.😊😊😊😊😊👍🏻
Statham slowing Chris down!
Hi, Thanks.... it's only a grand more than last years smr....
Any problems with false neutrals? My SMCR was bad until I put a couple thousand or so miles on it!
Aw mannn… Now I want this one hahah! Awesome video dude.
How would you comapre it to the Ducati 950 or track focused 450 Husky?
What's the chance they'll make an enduro version with suspension on par with the Desert X Rally? I'd buy it!
I think you pop wheelies on most of the bikes on the channel but this one suits you more! Just one question, couldn't the cables be tidied / integrated better?
The Aprilia SXV still remains the ultimate sexy supermoto ever made in my opinion - no aids, no restrictions, just raw rip your arms off power!
The SXV was the biggest disaster in Aprilia's history. I owned the first gen bike and it was a huge disappointment. They did figure it out but not before replacing a bunch of engines and pissing tons of people. Ducati and KTM build quality in this narrow use case blows away what the SXV / RXV platform was on day one. The aids make this Ducati the most accessible bike for a new rider who wants to lay down stunts and do track days. You'll hopefully see these on the road. SXVs are all hiding in their garages or sitting around with broken motors....
@@serow6 yeah that's why I said in my opinion, I didn't ask for yours. I also said no rider aids, that's part of owning an SXV or other true supermotos converted or not. I also own a KTM and GasGas 2 stroke converted supermotos, again no aids,no restrictions from factory just pure hilariously fun power. As for reliability of the Aprilia, there have been many accounts including myself of people doing many thousands of miles without needing to touch the engine internals. But as with anything mechanical, they can and do go wrong but with a little maintenance and the knowledge to know what you're doing and what you're looking at with these compact explosive V twin engines, they can of course become reliable. I myself always prefer the more "unusual" bikes that no one's ever heard of and often use my Aprilia and my 2 strokes for work on nicer days so no they're not sat in my garage with a "broken motor". 👍
I just wish he’d bring more enthusiasm to his job. 😂. Great stuff as always from the best hippie rider in the uk. Cheers. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
So.... does look fun!! As someone that raced SM's in the past as well as Minitwins... would it make a fun trackday bike rather than another SV?
What about the vibrations with mono cylinder? Is there any?
Chris did talk about vibration in the vid.
This guy can ride
Great video! I have to ask...what is that hideous cable above the screen!?
I doubt you will see this but do you know when you could do a comparison between this and the ktm?
As a Husky 701sm owner I would love to see that.
We’ve seen it, we’ve asked for a Mono in the UK so hopefully won’t be long.
Chris, you are pretty handy off road as well so.. Do you reckon this chassis and engine could do well in an Enduro/adv version? 18/21 wheels, maybe different tune and gearing, maybe even a few extra liters of fuel and a Desert X style fairing? Maybe Ducati are on this already? Or should I just stop dreaming and stick to my adv modded 690?
Haven’t seen Chris have this much fun since he rode the KTM 1290 Super Duke R at Portimao 😂
Looks awesome.............Love Supermotos...........
Is the race pipe obnoxiously loud? Or can you just circle the option page and send it as a street bike?
What is the maximum speed? What is the acceleration up to 100 km/hour?
How does it feel riding 120 km/hour for an hour?
I cannot find answers to these questions anywhere.
I want this machine to be my everyday vehicle and these questions are essential for me.
Go test ride one!
@@BikeWorldTVshow not in my country. If i decide to buy it, i buy it without any testdrive and transport home from europe.
@@victors3803 You might have to wait until someone does a longer test, we didn't have chance to do that type of testing on the launch. Sorry!
Lovely bike
If it does not have a fuel guage, does it, at least, have a low fuel indicator?? Thanks!
I have a feeling ths "Hyper Supermoto" is going to sell really really well!