I have had my SMCR for about 6 months now. I have to say it is an amazing bike on twisty roads. I have owned Ducati's, Aprilia's and Triumph's... i can honestly say the KTM is just as fast on twisty roads as sports bikes. Actually I would say the SMCR is the perfect bike for a sports rider who wants a pure riding experience and is not interested in doing 160kph in 1st gear.
I've ridden the enduro version many miles offroad and loved the motor and handling. Couple years later, this one was staring at me as I walked into the stealership. Kept walking back to it and sitting on it. Couldn't pass it up. Absolutely love this bike, it's my favorite.
I have the enduro version of this bike; the engine is a incredible and surprisingly smooth for a big thumper. Had to get rid of the stock seat right away - a SeatConcepts does the trick.
They are NOT tube type wheels, they have been tubeless for the last 10 years! LOL! BTW the reason why the exhaust can is so ugly is that KTM had the sense to get rid of the CAT 'problem' by putting it inside an ugly silencer that they knew every single owner would dump on day one, therefore avoiding having to load the bike up with an ugly CAT in the exhaust system elsewhere like most manufactures do..
@@apekattdeluxe3037 you have to give throttle so that the bike is accelerating, if you‘re just holding speed the quickshifter doesn‘t work for upshifting
Where did you buy those Zeta handguards and the mirrors? I live in Austria. Edit: if anybody knows, pls answer. Or does anybody know the brand of those mirrors?
@@nfnonsense u can buy cheap chinese knock offs that work for other supermotos aswell for about 30 quid that have protected my bike on slides very well.
There seems to be running a theme.to all ktms I have been watching recently, they run. Very hot especially on the left side,they sound like agricultural vehicles, and can be very unreliable, but are always great fun to ride.
Hi! I’m 1.85m with inseam of 83cms, my legs are not very long and I have doubts if I can’t put my feet on the ground completely. Not easy discovery one in dealers here! What you think? Thanks in advance. Cheers
Great video and fantastic camera work!! Really enjoyed it. Just please get your elbows up and slide back a little in the seat so you are 'squared' with the bike. Sitting far forward is essential when performing an aggressive 'maneuver' or action like backing the bike in or pivoting the rear in dirt etc. Also, get your elbows up! 😅👍
What I meant was in regular riding (98% of the time) scoot your butt back a bit so your knees aren't at such an extreme angle. A person controls a bike primarily through thier legs/hips. Sitting that far forward binds you up on a supermoto style bike👍
You make it sound like the 2020 model is all brand new features? Hint: It's completely identical to the 2019 model. Same counter-shaft, same quickshifter, same electronics, same design, same everything. Get a proper exhaust (Remus?), the PowerParts air box cover, and do a tail tidy. Oh, and the KTM Ergo Seat.
I think by previous model it means not the one of the last year, because the last update there was in 2016( the model with the second Crankshaft, in the 2008 the first smcr came out and in the 2012 ktm made the first and BIG improvement, after the 2016 ktm only added accessories like the quickshifter)
hi thanks for the video. I would like to make a few requests ... one is the review of the husvarqna 701 LR. and another to know if there is some type of organization that has data to know which motorcycle is more reliable mechanically and electronically ... and not just rumors and subjective opinions. Thank you!!
Very nice review : thank you! I have a question as I'm looking for the perfect bike for my use since a while. I'm commuting everyday agressively in a high traffic city on bad road but with a mix of highway. I bet that the acceleration and torque is high at low speed but would love to know how it behaves on the highway and what's the max speed. I know I would take a lot in my face but I'm already used to above 200kmh on my naked gsx-s every day so I think I can stomach the wind. How fast does it go and how stable is the handling above 150 (hopefully it goes above 150 ☺️)?
Don't get me wrong but you need to improve your riding position a bit. You need to have a more squared position with your elbows just like a mx rider because you have wide dirtbike handlebars. If you are just cruising around you don't need to sit that much front of the seat just sit center of it but if you are riding sporty then where you sit is fine but you should be in a more attacky position like your jaw should be inline with handlebars.
I agree, get your elbows up!! You can slide forward on the seat if you're going to back the bike into a corner... But I can tell by your body position(s) and stoppies you aren't a very experienced rider. Which is 100% OK! Great video and fantastic camera work. Thanks!
@@flez3393 I have to agree with you on that one. But the technical improvements since the previous model make up for it - and those are things you can't easily change by slapping on some decals. ;-)
The rediculas STUPID EURO 4-5 emissions requirements. It's a motorcycle... Not a fucking transport truck etc. A bike isn't going to melt the damn ice caps. Calm your tits Europe
🤪😂😂😂 ni m-a ca ai uitat sa vorbești românește 😂😂😂 lasă m-a ca sunt americani și englezi care fac reclama la asta ,. Dacă tot ești roman fă-te înțeles romanilor !!!
I have had my SMCR for about 6 months now. I have to say it is an amazing bike on twisty roads. I have owned Ducati's, Aprilia's and Triumph's... i can honestly say the KTM is just as fast on twisty roads as sports bikes. Actually I would say the SMCR is the perfect bike for a sports rider who wants a pure riding experience and is not interested in doing 160kph in 1st gear.
my speed triples been gathering dust since I got the smcr 😊
I stare at this bike everyday at my job (dealership) I think this bike is a must have, I rode the 690 enduro and loved every second 👌🏾
I've ridden the enduro version many miles offroad and loved the motor and handling. Couple years later, this one was staring at me as I walked into the stealership. Kept walking back to it and sitting on it. Couldn't pass it up. Absolutely love this bike, it's my favorite.
It's on my next bike list but so are about another Ten bikes.
@@khemist00 I understand and concur.
I own this bike and this review is absolutely on point. Gives you a great idea of what the bike is like. Excellent review!
How tall r u ?
I have the enduro version of this bike; the engine is a incredible and surprisingly smooth for a big thumper. Had to get rid of the stock seat right away - a SeatConcepts does the trick.
Man, you sit really far forward on that seat.
😂😂
Correct way to sit on a supermoto
Apparently you've never ridden motocross or a supermoto
@@mminnich83 you see wrong, I've owned Smr for years
They are NOT tube type wheels, they have been tubeless for the last 10 years! LOL! BTW the reason why the exhaust can is so ugly is that KTM had the sense to get rid of the CAT 'problem' by putting it inside an ugly silencer that they knew every single owner would dump on day one, therefore avoiding having to load the bike up with an ugly CAT in the exhaust system elsewhere like most manufactures do..
AWESOME video boys LOVE the editing and the opening scene was badass
bro what is that seat position at 2:12😂
KTM 690: Super Moto or Enduro? Las Vegas City driving and occasional sandy roads and trails? What is your opinion and thoughts please?
Strangest ride position iv ever seen lol, I wonder if he knows something we don't 🤔
LOL "you have to wheelie, you have to slide it, you have to stop it" i might have to get one
How tall are you? Great review!
So it’s the same bike as it was 10 years ago. Got it.
Tip for all owners: The KTM quickshifter needs a clear throttle input for upshifting, then it shifts always verry smooth
what do u mean by clear throttle input?
@@apekattdeluxe3037 you have to give throttle so that the bike is accelerating, if you‘re just holding speed the quickshifter doesn‘t work for upshifting
same as gsa1200
The rims are tubeless
Where did you buy those Zeta handguards and the mirrors? I live in Austria.
Edit: if anybody knows, pls answer. Or does anybody know the brand of those mirrors?
@@nfnonsense u can buy cheap chinese knock offs that work for other supermotos aswell for about 30 quid that have protected my bike on slides very well.
PowerMadd 34289
@@Jin-Ro ok thanks and where can I buy them in europe? They are out of stock on the sites I found them...
You didnt mention the service costs and intervals?
From where we can buy one? For sure not from Romania 😂 Their showroom has only Mountain Bikes.
Take it free From Germany ur a rominy ;)
There seems to be running a theme.to all ktms I have been watching recently, they run. Very hot especially on the left side,they sound like agricultural vehicles, and can be very unreliable, but are always great fun to ride.
What makes then unreliable? Jw
Hi! I’m 1.85m with inseam of 83cms, my legs are not very long and I have doubts if I can’t put my feet on the ground completely. Not easy discovery one in dealers here! What you think? Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Where did You Buy the mirrors ? Thanks yoy
Good review and cinematics! What's your height just for reference?
You guys make awesome vids
Last time API looked at one of these in 2014 it had no rear pegs. Think it had orange wheels though
Good review. Did you review the Husqvarna 701? Which one is better.? 690 or 701?
Great video and fantastic camera work!! Really enjoyed it. Just please get your elbows up and slide back a little in the seat so you are 'squared' with the bike. Sitting far forward is essential when performing an aggressive 'maneuver' or action like backing the bike in or pivoting the rear in dirt etc. Also, get your elbows up! 😅👍
What I meant was in regular riding (98% of the time) scoot your butt back a bit so your knees aren't at such an extreme angle. A person controls a bike primarily through thier legs/hips. Sitting that far forward binds you up on a supermoto style bike👍
There's lots of space for two passengers the way you ride the bike🤣
lmao
Nice rear mirrors, who are the manufacturor?
Can you compare this to Husquavarna 701?
same bike
What mirrors are those?
Powermadd mirrors i pretty sure
What riding shoe is that? Look good
Great video thanks. What are your hand guards called with the integrated mirrors? Where from ? Thanks 👍🇬🇧🏆
You make it sound like the 2020 model is all brand new features?
Hint: It's completely identical to the 2019 model. Same counter-shaft, same quickshifter, same electronics, same design, same everything.
Get a proper exhaust (Remus?), the PowerParts air box cover, and do a tail tidy. Oh, and the KTM Ergo Seat.
I think by previous model it means not the one of the last year, because the last update there was in 2016( the model with the second Crankshaft, in the 2008 the first smcr came out and in the 2012 ktm made the first and BIG improvement, after the 2016 ktm only added accessories like the quickshifter)
I bought a 2008 model when it first came out. Sort of surprised about how little has changed since then. Or is it all under the hood?
All under the hood.
Could you kindly share where to purchase the hand guard and mirror set pls? Thanks a lot!
Bro how tall are you im 6’4 and looking to buy a 690smc is this bike tall enough
hi thanks for the video. I would like to make a few requests ... one is the review of the husvarqna 701 LR. and another to know if there is some type of organization that has data to know which motorcycle is more reliable mechanically and electronically ... and not just rumors and subjective opinions. Thank you!!
It's the same bike but enduro and with more liters......... Same reliability (high) and that's it.
That's my dream bike and always be. Hope my dream come true
Very nice review : thank you! I have a question as I'm looking for the perfect bike for my use since a while. I'm commuting everyday agressively in a high traffic city on bad road but with a mix of highway. I bet that the acceleration and torque is high at low speed but would love to know how it behaves on the highway and what's the max speed. I know I would take a lot in my face but I'm already used to above 200kmh on my naked gsx-s every day so I think I can stomach the wind. How fast does it go and how stable is the handling above 150 (hopefully it goes above 150 ☺️)?
I've seen a few videos reviewing this bike. I think the max speed is around 120 mph (~195 kph).
Great review.
29 July 2021
How does this compare to the Husqvarna 701 sm?
It's been 5 years since we tried the 701. Can't say it now.
Great review !!
I want in the duke version better looking like the 890R Duke for 2021
ziptied plate, i guess im not the only one who had this idea :D
my dream bike😘
Don't get me wrong but you need to improve your riding position a bit. You need to have a more squared position with your elbows just like a mx rider because you have wide dirtbike handlebars.
If you are just cruising around you don't need to sit that much front of the seat just sit center of it but if you are riding sporty then where you sit is fine but you should be in a more attacky position like your jaw should be inline with handlebars.
I agree, get your elbows up!! You can slide forward on the seat if you're going to back the bike into a corner... But I can tell by your body position(s) and stoppies you aren't a very experienced rider. Which is 100% OK! Great video and fantastic camera work. Thanks!
Esti cumva ROMAN ????? Are you Romanian , cuz i saw the flag
Filmat chiar in Bucuresti:)
Keren bro jadi kepingin punya ktm :(
Get the Enduro and buy SM wheels. 2 motorcycles in 1 😎. I’m waiting on my SM wheels.
Nope. Not the same brakes and suspension. You will have a very soft sm with shitty brakes.
@@danmac0 yea true. Can't push the enduro with sm wheels in the street.
Better to buy sm and get the dirt wheels next
Nice bike but I hate the seat.
Amazing and funny bike. But theese year’s design is not the coolest.
It's the same a 2019.
@@jangrewe Does not make the looks better. I do not think this bike is ugly but older versions look way better
@@flez3393 I have to agree with you on that one. But the technical improvements since the previous model make up for it - and those are things you can't easily change by slapping on some decals. ;-)
2021 colour scheme looks good.
690cc good
Do you wear any Levi’s jeans in particular with your motorcycle jacket??
This Spring 2021 Oh yes it will be mine .lol
Mine too lol
so cool
Why it sound like that
The rediculas STUPID EURO 4-5 emissions requirements. It's a motorcycle... Not a fucking transport truck etc. A bike isn't going to melt the damn ice caps. Calm your tits Europe
psst those triple clamps are machined :)
Sir give me as a giveaway for your loyal follower.
Love From India
Yoo , man man is a Romanian 👍👍👍👍
Duke 690 SMC is old model but it is nice
🔥
"sliper clutch"
Lol very bad driving position.
3
to heavy for my taste
🤪😂😂😂 ni m-a ca ai uitat sa vorbești românește 😂😂😂 lasă m-a ca sunt americani și englezi care fac reclama la asta ,. Dacă tot ești roman fă-te înțeles romanilor !!!
2 many commercials, man
they need to live from something.
What mirrors are those?