2021 ktm 690 SMC-R. What you should know FIRST!

[@thisisformydogz]

I put a deposit down on a brand new one last week,it should be here by september,i can’t wait.great video keep the 690 content coming 👍🏻

[@adventureswithkatem]

Hey thanks man,you won't be disappointed with it! I forgot to mention the guick shifter...your going to love that feature!!!

[@cay378]

Just put a deposit down today myself!

[@thisisformydogz]

@@cay378 mate,you will love it,i’ve had mine a month now and i just can’t get enough of it

[@ninjainyaear5945]

Is it good on gas? And do you think it’s capable of traveling state from state on highway?

[@adventureswithkatem]

Yes it is, it has long service intravals and is great on gas on the highway...the only thing that's hard is the stock seat..I'm only good for a few hours sitting on what feels like a 2x4. 690 content will have until next season though...if you haven't already please smash that subscribe button, and thanks for watching

[@Hash9377]

Thank you for this informative video. I’m picking one up next week and you let me know what I needed to know about the bike. The more I know the better I’ll be off with the bike. Again thank you so much man

[@adventureswithkatem]

No problem...look for my video called 21 690 has secrets....thank me later

[@MiamiJato]

Can't wait to get my 2023

[@adventureswithkatem]

Your going to love it,I can't seem to get off it..😁

[@ridingwithsimmo]

very informative great videos like always

[@adventureswithkatem]

Thanks,I appreciate you watching and commentating

[@BlackdogADV]

I’ve been on KTM 690/Husqvarna 701s for 7 years. I have a 2017 701 at this time. I was talking to a KTM rep at the Touratech rally and he said starting 2023 they will have an improved instrument cluster. I’m thinking about moving from my 2017 enduro to a 2023 SM.

[@adventureswithkatem]

That's awesome! The one thing that the European 690 have that the U.S models have is a gear indicator .not a deal breaker but would be nice.

[@MiamiJato]

man, thats awesome, I hope thats true......thanks for the headzup.....

[@rowieg2172]

I’ve got the wings slip on, it definitely needs a tune for Midrange torque for wheel stands . Oil consumption no issue at 8000k so far .you’re info is on point and relevant for this bike . A 690/701 owner needs advice on what to do as they aren’t perfect standard . Tune/pipe/

[@adventureswithkatem]

Thanks for the comments!

[@NrwRawS]

The speedo is different in Europe i noticed. Its LED. It shows the gear ur in and also the rpms.

[@adventureswithkatem]

Yup,but who has time to look at that..heh

[@NrwRawS]

@@adventureswithkatem i mean yea the rpms are pretty useless but the gear indicator is pretty nice especially if you do wheelies...

[@Chappo19901]

Just ordered the new gas gas 700sm get it February with the akrapovic exhaust can't waitn

[@adventureswithkatem]

Congratulations that's awesome!..this is from KTM mechanics, only use the quick shifter from second gear up and at WFO throtal never down. If you quick shifter at lower rims it will false neutral all the time. And keep a close eye on the oil level,big thumper will consume oil fast,its just the nature of the beast...enjoy!

[@Snotroggel453]

The bike was produced in 2021, but finally sold to you as the first owner in 22. Thats why it’s a ‘22 but actually a ‘21 😁

[@adventureswithkatem]

Now that I think about it..the bike was produced in 2020...I rember walking past it when I bought my 500 in July of 21...and thought cool bike!

[@Snotroggel453]

@@adventureswithkatem it can’t be a ‘20 model because this color scheme is from 21. The 2019 and 20 models are black and white.

[@davidjordan5539]

If you’re not being a HOLLAGAN ON THAT BIKE YOU DONT NEED IT!!

[@adventureswithkatem]

Lol....

[@coltspiller4446]

I want one.

[@adventureswithkatem]

Just go for it! You won't be disappointed

[@rrecarworks7733]

Just bought a 2021, havent been able to find any forums explaining how to turn off the traction control and abs. Any tricks you can give me to figure this out?

[@adventureswithkatem]

Yup, for traction controle, drive the bike for 5 feet or so, then hold down the tc button for 5 seconds. The tc light will stay on ...that means tc is off. As for abs, I think you just drive for a few feet and hold down the abs button..never turned off the abs my self.hope this helps... this has to be done every time you turn off the bike. Ktm sells a off road dongle that saves the settings.

[@simsimmer250]

Are you clutching the wheelies up in map one, because mine will not lift off the throttle in map one. Cheers

[@adventureswithkatem]

I use map 3. And no clutch up....its got to the gearing

[@adventureswithkatem]

My bad..... nope. Map 2 and turn off traction control....she will lift right up