TheGreatLaker

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@user-tj5wb2ik6y 23 күн бұрын

It's fall in Redding season I'm surprised you didn't run into a deer.

@daza3620 26 күн бұрын

Nice info. thank you.

@devonwesticles Ай бұрын

1:45

@stevie9361 2 ай бұрын

Crazy how a gen 1 390 an pull out infront the new 390 like your 690 did. I saw couple videos of them

@Davidmartiny101 3 ай бұрын

NEED OPNIONS. I’m thinking of getting this bike for my first bike. I grew up riding dirt bikes and have a calling for a sport. It’s been years since I have been on a motorcycle but I feel the reckluse clutch , good seat height, I’m 5,10 , and not to mention the easy and intermediate options of power. I know that my right hand is the most important tool on the bike. I am 22 and beginning the starting safety course soon. I feel I can handle it but have gotten negative feedback. Please give me your feedback.

@timjo7087 2 ай бұрын

I was in a similar scenario as yourself. Had mixed opinions on getting a bike with that much power as a new rider. I said fuck it and got the 690 Duke! The bike is super light and so easy to maneuver, the clutch is like butter, and the ABS system works phenomenally! I’ve put about 1500 kms on it so far and I don’t regret my decision at all. I do live deep in the mountains in British Columbia in a small town so it’s perfect for my needs. If I lived in a big city with lots of traffic, it would be a different story. The 690 doesn’t like to be babied, it hates being ridden below 4000 rpm, even with a fuelling dongle and different sprockets. It just begs you to open it up, and when you do it has enough power to throw you back so be cautious! If you let out the clutch too fast, you will feel it! It’s scrappy, it vibrates, it’s jerky at low revs and it’s raw AF. But honestly, that’s what makes it so wonderful. It’s a hot mess, it can’t make up it’s mind on what type of bike it is (hooligan machine seems to be the best fit to describe it) it’s perfectly imperfect, oh and I hope you have at least some basic level of mechanical knowledge… because KTM. If you have self control, and you are smart about how and when you open it up, go for it! If you’re smooth with your hand movements and always respect the bike, it’s fine as a beginner bike. I love it to death and it puts the biggest smile on my face every time I ride it. Make smart decisions, always scan ahead, and respect the power of the LC4 engine because it has enough punch in it to get you into some real trouble, it is not a 300cc sub 40hp bike so it will not be forgiving if you ride beyond your limits. Invest in a good set of tires, some crash bars, and proper riding gear too. Safe Riding out there! Keep the rubber side down.

@user-vj9nd3hf9v 3 ай бұрын

Awesome@TheGreatLaker did you have any issues at low rpms with the bike shaking violenty lol. Any other mods besides the exhaust you did ?

@user-vj9nd3hf9v 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful ride, what exhaust is on the bike ? Sounds great !!

@mhvdm 4 ай бұрын

What are the brake and clutch handles you have on your bike? I really like the look of those, looks hella more mechanical and technical. More aggressive.

@michaelf2646 5 ай бұрын

That bike = instant hooligan and confidence inspiring. NOT a starter bike! The low RPM torque on that bike could get one in trouble in a hurry. For people who use to ride sport bikes and want get back into riding, it is bliss.

@workshop.wizardry 5 ай бұрын

nice jon but that rear tire is as finished as the filters

@crazycardkid2626 6 ай бұрын

Godamn, 4 minutes into the video I can see how to change the oil

@Zummer3642 8 ай бұрын

Как раз такое и планирую для начала взять.

@Jakobthomas1996 9 ай бұрын

Nice Video 👍

@dertyberty 11 ай бұрын

I love my 690

@pierre-lucgagnon4137 11 ай бұрын

Hell yeah! I got my 690 this year and I finished adding crash protection because I know I'm gonna need it. Can't wait to pop some wheelies but I need to find a secluded spot first.

@nickjohnson6895 11 ай бұрын

I have a duke 690 and it's a fun bike!! I live in Montana so I just ride mine around the logging roads in the mountains around here.

@TheAngkorVic Жыл бұрын

I’m getting a 2014 in 3 days! 7/21/2023 1st bike, can’t wait !

@tennesseehighclass3373 Жыл бұрын

Kinda like the content but your camera is shit! Poor quality.

@PetSounds38 9 ай бұрын

Arrête un peu michel

@tennesseehighclass3373 Жыл бұрын

Wow. How does your 690 sound so good with stock exhaust? Mine sounds like a mouse compared to yours

@thomasthomas5078 Жыл бұрын

hey man i just been watching youre vids. got here because im buying my first bike. a Duke 690 from 2008. im loving the videos and youre other bike choices. its a shame youre not making them anymore because i would watch them all ;) greets from belgium

@jessemeanlt1 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2023 klx300 and had it for just under a year and i feel it is a under powered and i want to drive it 8 hours. I live in Illinois but i have properties in tennessee. I like the klx on my property and around town but i will not drive it more than hour in the highway. So ktm 690?

@joseluisescobar3220 Жыл бұрын

I subscribed just because I was finally able to see someone who knows a lot about this motorcycle, the SUPERMOTO 690 MODEL 2007-2008.. Now what I would be interested in knowing, dear friend, is what is the objective of that motorcycle because it is very powerful, very fast. But what I want to know and what interests me the most is, is that motorcycle good for long trips of more than 200km? I await your kind response brother and a very good video 🤜🤛

@1o1carolina53 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed I think you're doing a fantastic job much appreciate your efforts❤

@adrianfam8098 Жыл бұрын

I struggle so hard to learn how to wheelie on this bike :(

@fcuktards Жыл бұрын

What sprocket size you using?

@JoeSmith-fo7ro Жыл бұрын

No no no it's far to much fun, I'm in my 60s and just got one and it's up there with the best I've ever had, and I have had lots of bikes, don't know how you could get better for a quick blast

@armdrop101 Жыл бұрын

Any issues with 690 using oil???

@squiretomasie7003 2 жыл бұрын

Is the spring difficult to install? No one has show them doing it.

@maxiviman 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, is the Duke 690 a good bike to learn how to do wheelies ? I just bought a 2017 Duke 690 as my first bike and it feels like I can only do wheelies on the first gear. What's the tips to do it on the second gear ?

@26_DB 2 жыл бұрын

Then 2 seconds later I’m . BRAAAPPPPPPPP

@charlesfoster141 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. I am considering buying a 2013 just like it right now. Regards

@sherrydimarco8494 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike. I’m trying to decide between the two bikes.

@chrispiotrowski8393 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just got one of these. I feel the same way, you won’t go slow on a bike ha. I’m excited to practice my wheelies on it. Thanks for sharing

@atlasheld 2 жыл бұрын

I have a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and the 690 Duke with Supermoto tires, in this video (and a Motto Guzzi Stelvio), I'm not sure which KTM I like more to be honest. Totally right about the steering on the Duke. It sometimes feels very wonky.

@BEN-bv1es 2 жыл бұрын

"if you were old.. ..and couldn't wheelie" :D

@123nonoswe 2 жыл бұрын

Getting my A2 license next summer, been looking at these for a while but worried I’d be too tall, same height as you! Looks like like it works well

@coop3014 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s fault is it that you were going 2x the speed limit when you ended it’s life?

@dirtbikelunatic 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Can I use it in my compilation? Credited of course

@jacksinger4795 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, this is Jack from the plane, awesome video, professional level quality, if you could get this back going somehow, that would be insane, you might be able to really pick up

@kieranm8305 3 жыл бұрын

Miss this dudes video's, I watched throughout my biking journey, since before my first lesson, give us an update soon man, hope you are well. The intro shots bring back many memories for me! 🤜🤛

@agilablue 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video helped me with an oil change especially which bolts to undo I’ve just come from a 4 cylinder to the 690 look forward to watching more 👍👍

@zacharyodom3486 3 жыл бұрын

Oooooo franklin, TN native checking in

@stanza77 3 жыл бұрын

If you drove 2000 miles on a Ninja 300, then you started on a Ninja 300 LOL not a 690 Duke. 2000 miles is a few months of riding for most. You would have to be riding between 60 and 70 miles per day everyday, that's a lot of riding. Great video, great-sounding bike!

@battery7689 3 жыл бұрын

You need to uploud more often ffs

@cecilwilson5442 3 жыл бұрын

Roll the bars back to you so when you stand beside the bike bars are level,, as supplied by ktm they are angled forward to much,, suits me better than stock,, from Northern Ireland ride safe ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

@Shoorit 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s a little explanation for anyone wondering why a bike like this has a problem with “false neutrals” In a motorcycle gearbox/transmission there is for example 5 gears(some have more some have less) 5 gears on the main shaft and 5 gears on the countershaft.. in a certain gear one of the gears is fixed and one rotates freely on the shaft which could be either shaft depending on which gear it is. When you select a gear a shifting fork engages a gear by sliding the gear and engaging “driving dogs” so the previously free spinning gear is now engaged on the shaft. When you shift to the next gear you need to slide the dog gear to engage the next gear and it’s the space between selecting these gears that is the false neutral. You absolutely have to disengage one gear before going into the next. If you were somehow able to have two gears engaged at one time the transmission/gearbox would explode because two different gear ratios are trying to spin the shafts. This is the false neutral between every gear and it’s impossible to get rid of completely.. it will always be there. I believe this bike is know for hitting false neutral easily and the fix done in this video improves it. I tried to explain it but think I don’t a terrible job there lol.

@bikerbeliever8169 3 жыл бұрын

What exhaust setup is this?

@principlemethods5281 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a 690 smc r for my first bike. I did ride a ttr125 like four or five times then I bought the 690 smc r. WOOHOO!

@vluri258 3 жыл бұрын

How's it going? I'm seriously considering grabbing the same bike for my first!

@principlemethods5281 3 жыл бұрын

@@vluri258 fucken amazing. I don't regret It for one second. Every day is blessed now.

@LCNismo 3 жыл бұрын

I would have continued watching your video but your rude comments against cyclists prevent me from watching your video. As a mountain biker not everybody on a bicycle is like that. thank you for showing your ignorance.

@gixxer_jake 3 жыл бұрын

Now he's gone again 🤣🤣

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