2019 KTM 690 SMC R First Ride Review

[@m1cky6]

Another quality review from this bloke.

[@austinbarrett9613]

Chris Northover is my boi. Have him on for more vids!

[@williamcb78]

Austin Barrett guys reviews are the fuckin conckers !! 🙌🏻

[@croftonhoneyco.6177]

Yep.. that's how you sell a bike. Get this man on the payroll KTM!

[@mikoajdziewit3748]

PR1M8 do you really want the reviews to not be objective?

[@PedroDVC]

This guy can sell any brand he rides

[@johnhogan8177]

Chris and a Supermoto, I’m surprised you managed to get him on the plane home. Great video and awesome riding. The bastard.

[@LambChopRides]

Brilliant review Chris is THE man!! 😎

[@hipsabad]

i've got the 701 cuz of you Chopster, thankyouverymuch; now i'm thinking the improvements w this bike means a swap is coming. Still have to test ride a 790Duke cuz, you know maybe i need that, too, haha.

[@CubanRider]

Hell to the yes. Really good review with some top class riding on a sensational motorcycle. KTM is hitting them out of the park, got me really interested with the Duke 790 and now they drop this; what an awesome machine.

[@joshkasper8014]

I just bought a used 2014 Duke 690. I'm in love. I cant get enough of it. And now this bike comes along... My little bro is a beast on supermoto and he is thinking of picking this up. I'm a little jealous. KTM has really come back. Now they are thinking of buying ummm Ducati, I think. Dream bike is an RC8 but I dont want to die, yet.....

[@mattcourtney3001]

my friend just picked up one of these yesterday. the thing is sick as hell. everything you could ask for in a supermoto and more. deals gap anyone?

[@ssbbmoto]

The 790 duke is one hell of a bike, i had to put A LOT of money and work into my FZ/MT-07 to keep a local 790 duke in sight at our local track days. I absolutely love my FZ-07 but dang, had the duke been available............

[@HuangHangLo]

@@ssbbmoto I traded my 2017 FZ-07 for a 2020 Husqvarna 701 SM. Loved the bike too but dumping a ton of money in it negated the reason for buying it. Which was an affordable, comfortable street bike. But its suspension was crap. My 701 is amazing. Has every option but cruise control. Can't go wrong with the KTM 690 either.

[@benjoch]

@@HuangHangLo how do you like the 701 compared to the mt07 ? And bit curious is it harder to kneedown on it than the mt07 ?

[@jonathansmales1616]

This dude need to do more reviews! Outstanding.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Jonathan Smales he will be Jonathan, thanks

[@MiamiJato]

Really

[@bwxmoto]

Happened to have watched this on a 55" 4K TV and a 7.1 home theater and the first 2 minutes of this video were epic. Video deserves some kind of award for awesomeness.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks, really appreciate it. We produce these vids of our Amazon Prime show, good to know.

[@bwxmoto]

Oh cool. I'll check that show out!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@bwxmoto Please do, reviews on there always welcome. Thanks

[@bwxmoto]

Yeah I saw you got sucker punched with some of those reviews. I'll bring up the average at least!! LOL

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@bwxmoto Hey, not on Amazon Prime, the reviews are great we just need more. Here's a different story, depends which way the wind is blowing...

[@Showmetheevidence-]

My only complaint is the headlight. Looks like it’s from the 1990s. Otherwise, sweet bike!

[@mtube620]

supermoto didn't died. Supermoto riders got married, have kids, no time to ride. Now kids are out of the house and with more money, SM dads are going back to SM. I wish for a lighter 400-500cc SM, and 270-290 lbs range with long service interval

[@vstags]

Thanks for the stellar review. Just slapped 5 hundy down yesterday at my local KTM dealer. Should be in at the beginning of March..Sweet Ginger Brown!!!!

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

KTM opened my eyes big time ! I rode Supers/sports bikes for years and wasnt interested untill my pal chucked me his keys for the day (2014 SMCR). First hr I was like what's the hype about ! Then I got use to the loss of power I was use to and realised I wasnt using the torque properly as i was used to highly strung revy inline 4's. Then my confidence grew and i was sliding around wheelieing out of corners etc etc. I then almost a mishaps and ended up bouncing up a kerb at around 50 mph, I thought I was gona die but nope the buck sucked it up and I wheelied of the other end ,ass and chest pulsating ! Try that on a R6 you're going Into the trees ! I got home sold MY R6 and got myself a cheaper 2006 LC4. ,I rode that for 3 years and loved every second, I'm now about to go and get my first ever brand new motorbike a 2020 SMCR !! You dont need speed these things are great all rounders and with a soft seat upgrade you can actually tour abit. I ❤ KTM !

[@Aneezo]

chris shud do more reviews.... nvr felt scripted...osum true from heart guy.... real enthusiast....kudos

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

He will be thanks

[@KristianKumpula]

This sounds like exactly the sort of bike I need for year-round commuting.

[@precioussizemore2066]

I Need this in my life.

[@bezetuba]

I have a panigale, but my other bike is suzuki drz400sm. They give me different chills, supermotos are really unique in terms of driving experience for an average rider. They teach you so much. Go get them boys!!! (and buy enduro wheels to them as well - you will have a 3-in-1 bike: a commuter, a durable track bike, enduro for light terrain - light, because you don't want to take your brand new SM into deep mud and big rocks)

[@jamesfairmind2247]

All you have to do is throw away the useless air filter box and replace it with the hidden 6.2 litre auxiliary tank and much better air filter from Rade Garage (Google it) and you have a great road bike with a decent 220-250 mile range. The KTM screen from the Enduro (not the SMC one thats crap) is much better than you would imagine especially if you mount it about 3 inches higher than normal on a bracket. I drove all the way up the West Coast of the USA at 90 mph with very little wind and I am 6.2''. Superb aero-dynamics, often small screens work better than big ones. Test is to light a flame behind it at 80mph, if the flame stays up the AD's are good, mostly the turbulence behind big screens will put it out.

[@hipsabad]

thanks for the tip on the screen, James, i will def follow up. I've got the 701SM and i've ridden big miles over the Coast Range and into the interior; bike's a delight, seats a bit firm, but the wind pressure can be problematic--arm muscles neck muscles. I'm the same height as you so the screen should work for me, too. With other bikes i've had, with larger screens, the noise/turbulence was often so bad that complete removal was the only way to get back to that sweet, clean air stream

[@PhantomMark]

I have a BMW S1000XR at the moment, which I love dearly, as it reminds me of my old KTM 640LC4 Motard, the only reason I got rid of that was because it was useless to go anywhere meaningful more than 1hr away, apart from that it was the most fun bike I ever owned. Seeing what the new 690SMCR car do I am finding myself justifying the possibility of owning 2 bikes again, I won't be getting rid of the XR but I can absolutely see myself buying the SMCR to go with it !

[@Inspirikus]

great one was thinking 701 but seems that it will be new KTM :)

[@richardpetrie318]

Already just bought one for my son who is 18....... fantastic bit of kit

[@Zwiepmoto]

Best explaining vid of the brand new 690 SMC-R! Thanks for your great review!!

[@thesal308]

Best review I've seen on KZbin

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

the sal thanks

[@sportbikejesus]

A bike world video with Not Chad! Yay. Chris is awesome. Where has he been?

[@Antmanmoto]

I watched this by accident but I’m so stoked on this bike now

[@xThirdOpsx]

For anyone who is interested the music is STHESIA - Cortisol

[@jessetaylor6976]

Great review Chris. This could be one of the greatest daily options, looks like a blast.

[@RCWASPOVISION]

I hope they upgrade the 701 with all these specs! It looks better IMHO. Nice review!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

-RCWASP- cheers

[@ssbbmoto]

I think this motor has been in the 701 for a couple years now. Not sure if its exactly the same but i know the 701 has had a counterbalanced motor where the 690 did not which had the 701 in my top two when picking my last bike. But I dont think the electronic package on the 701 had this level of technical wiz bang. Id be happy with either bike.

[@_rubberbandit3697]

ssbbmoto the 701 does have this motor in it. The new 701 is due out next year with all the updated electronics and the QS/auto blipper. I’m glad they decided to stick with the current bikes plastics as I’m not really a fan of this ones new plastics. New 701 is gonna be awesome!

[@johanwirf6501]

They sell well also, in sweden last year the husky sold out around july and you had to wait for this years. So it's nice that the KTM also gets the upgrades the husky already had and some more :)

[@Kirks_Custom_Chainsaws]

Great video on an awesome bike 👍🏻👍🏻. My 690 enduro is amazing, I can’t imagine this super moto. Good stuff... can’t wait to ride one!!!

[@mickgedney8017]

Great review, looking for a second bike simply for the grin factor. Keep up the good work Chris, now confused desert sled or 690 mmmm

[@joseluissoto6064]

I mean Chris' enthusiasm alone makes you want to buy one of these :)

[@ozzysgarage]

Obsessed with this bike, think I will buy one this year for sure!

[@RRSmurf]

Very well put together review and reviewer was great. Thanks!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

RRSmurf thanks!

[@mattperez2805]

Looks like a blast!! I have a 450 smr for the track and can't even imagine the rider aides. I got to test them out on the Adventure and its really impressive tech. Lean sensitive abs/traction control. Not sure i would want them on the track but would love to try it out! Great video/review of the bike!

[@conceptsmart]

Chris seems to be the highly multy-porpose guy. Remember his video from Qatar with H2/H2R presentation. Thumb up Chris

[@kaizoku6502]

I want this bike sooo much I can’t describe it!!

[@eddiebones20]

Great review. Thanks for reinforcing my impulse buy. No regrets at all.... except for buying the Akrapovic slip-on.

[@Makta972]

What's up with the Akra ?

[@eddiebones20]

@@Makta972 It's an ugly design in person. Tekmo did it better.

[@Jin-Ro]

In the market for one of these. I had the 640, and it was brilliant, so much fun. Unreliable as hell though. Hoping this is a much more reliable evolution

[@Cr125stin]

This might give me the feeling I had with my sxv550. I need to ride one

[@DUKEBLADE]

Super envious! Hopefully next launch I can make it and meet you guys 👍

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We need to meet up at some point...

[@DUKEBLADE]

@@BikeWorldTVshow well I'm moving to Spain (Alicante) on the 15th March. If you guys are ever in need of some sweet filming roads, come down! 👌

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@DUKEBLADE We know the area well, our favourite road to film in Spain is in Sorbas. We'll be out there a lot this year.

[@DUKEBLADE]

@@BikeWorldTVshow super 👌

[@andrewrobinson3719]

Bought one myself for the road. My first road bike here in the uk and its safe to say i love it!

[@markc9351]

Great video on the ktm supermoto I am a fan as a I ride a ccm supermoto and its time to upgrade toba more modern machine great review

[@disekjoumoer]

That was one fantastic review, Chris. Man, can you ride that thing. If I wasn't an old codger, I'd be chomping at the bit for a go.

[@radiocrash]

Supermotos are so much fun to ride!

[@BorisBeer24]

I need one, owned a 2014 for a while but bought it second hand and nothing but problems, I hope I can buy a brand new one at the end of the year or early next year

[@JesterENTMT]

Brilliant review. Great riding!🏁

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks!

[@rudolphcarr]

I have 1,000 miles on my 2021. Cracking machine!!

[@safariterenas3176]

Nice review, just awesome! One problem remains, 690 Enduro, 790 Duke, 790 Enduro or this??? KtM makes it really difficult

[@9enigma1]

Looks like a really great bike. Seriously considering one, but that exhaust... are there any alternatives yet? Thanks!

[@callsigncrusader9877]

I believe this bike will be more fun then Superbikes in city

[@tomtraynor5384]

Or the Ducati Hypermotard 950 as a second bike?

[@johnfragos7660]

Fabulous video! Congratulations. everything was on point!

[@SantaridesaKTM]

Excellent Video!

[@markopolo8348]

Hello Guys, I looked all over about the OEM low seat this awesome guy mentioned but found, nothing...can someone help please?

[@macmerized]

Great review. Would like to see one on the Ducati Hypermotard 950, which also just appeared.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Chris will be on it very soon.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Bike World Make it a comparison? I have a feeling the KTM would win!

[@Luftbubblan]

Nice bike and nice riding :D Uff makes me want a supermoto again, most fun i ever had on bike.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Toss a set of Rotobox CF wheels on that, I can imagine the steering response would be amazing.

[@Spiritof38Productions]

I just got a '19 690 SMCR, and made intro video for it (@ I can't wait to ride it.

[@bluewatchfilms]

What do you think of a begener in this bike? Great revew

[@stevene.6430]

Great review. Great SM. I love KTM. Only thing is I don't care for is the looks of the exhaust silencer. Looks fat.

[@MiamiJato]

Love your reviews love the bike so much

[@seanashenden]

well done chris . fucking loved it

[@AFellowBrother]

Good Review with useful info

[@judownie]

Great video KTM should definitely give you a job!! What about other stuff? Does the bike have a steering lock and is there any other kind of security on it as standard? Are these wire wheels for tubeless tyres? I would love to own one!!! :-)

[@rorbber]

I've heard that the quick shifter has a problem with false shifts.

[@RaulGerardoHuertasPaiva]

I can't wait for it to come to Peru 😍

[@a64738]

How is the vibrations on the 690? My old Yamaha WR450 supermoto vibrated so much that is was quite terrible but I still loved riding it :) Now I have a 2019 KTM 500 EXC F with dirt tires only and the vibrations on that is ok but it not like the new 300 2 strokes with balance axle that totally eliminates the vibrations :) . What I would like is a KTM 500 2 stroke with balance axle as the 2 stroke "turbo" feeling is quite addictive. The KTM 300 2 stroke have to little power and it leave me wanting more so that is mainly why I ended up with a EXC 500 F :) (+ I love the 4 stroke sound...)

[@Greenpants225]

Is the foot out thing a necessity on the pavement or is that really more of a style thing?

[@WilliamStewart1]

Now find a way to fit the 790 is this thing so it's fun on the straights too.

[@vivimu]

I'm torn.... buy enduro and a extra supermoto wheelset or just get a sm and compromise. leaning towards the enduro r and extra set of wheels

[@gingerninja9707]

Brendan Anderson ktm 450 6 days buy a set of sumo wheels you will be happier off-road and will be a mean supermoto but for a street bike the 690 is better I have a mx supermoto and I’m going to buy this for a street bike for comfort

[@ryanlackhoo1604]

Bike world, im planning to by one but is it a bike for week-end riding and go to work use ?

[@edoardomanuzzi8812]

Very nice review!

[@chrisg4rr377]

I used to have a husky 510, a 2005. I want to get another supermoto and have been looking for another husky. Is there a KTM that worth looking at as the 640 I had a go of was wank. Cheaper price scale too

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Great review.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

So this is like the Duke, but even more fun?

[@4sstylz]

They have corrected all the issue to make it more easy for « Normal People » who were complaining about the brutality, lack of aids, vibration, unconfortable seat etc… But do they people will buy the bike after that ? I think they aren't even the client for such a bike. You can dampen the vibration at the maximum but people will still buy roadster and complain about the supposed lack of confort of a bike they … will never buy ! I bought a 701. I instantly removed all the aids, put in « Sport suspension mode » and I still sad about to NOT feel any vibration. If I buy a supermoto, it's to slide from the rear, and push the front wheel in the air. We supermoto addict don't care about USB, 12v socket, traction control, ABS and sometimes even quickshift… we care about light, maneuverability power and torque.

[@robertosmith1]

Whats with the shit gauges or lack of gauges? Could have at least used the same gauges as the old SMC

[@motonirvana6861]

Roberto Smith or better yet put the TFT screen on that's on the 790 Duke.

[@Jajeweet]

Because it's a supermoto. What do you need other than your speed and a trip meter?

[@motonirvana6861]

Ja jeweet gear indicator and tach would be nice.

[@robertosmith1]

For the same reason they added a tach on the previous generation, because people want one. Its a supermoto but most of them will never be raced

[@bikerboi1983]

Really no need but at just shy of 10k and considering it is really a road bike it should have a trick tft dash for 2019

[@williamcb78]

I so want one of these !! 🤙🏻

[@Purehess]

Already got my deposit down on one

[@shoei07]

Ed Gbur when will it be available

[@Purehess]

I talked to 3 dealers in the los angeles area and they say it's looking like late march

[@shoei07]

Ed Gbur I’ve always wanted one. Bought a 701 last year and just put a arrow exhaust on it. Sounds way better. Wish mine had the quick shifter.

[@Purehess]

I was real close to picking up a 701, there were a few around here for sale around with low miles and wings exhaust, then I saw the vid on the new smcr last November and i was all in.

[@Purehess]

@Mansacktastical I love it....i ride it to work 2 or 3 days a week...have taken it to a track once. Its really fun to ride , has a ton of power, I'm 5'10 , 210lbs and it has always responded by putting me to the back of the seat

[@cfvgd]

"Stubborn keep making them"? Its one of their best selling models. What are you on about? Loved the video. Thank you. :)

[@MikeMatzke]

It would be nice to see a dual rotor up front!

[@stevewallace853]

I don't know if a different colour would work better but it looks too bulky at the rear end

[@carlomilano121]

Quick question: Would you guys pick this or a Hypermotard 939 2018?

[@stickvortex]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to fit the smaller tank from the previous model to this new one? I’m fairly certain I’m going to get one but the rear tank extension kind of bothers me when I compare it to the older bike. Not a dealbreaker at all but I’m just curious.

[@PoweredbyRobots]

I have headphones on listening to this, and i hear my Vitpilen 701 growling...

[@S.G.37]

Cool bike! How long ‘til she blows up like all other KTM’s?

[@rhunter3406]

Father in law has a 2008, at 85000km. Check the valves when you change the oil, the rockers on the old ones like to wear fast somehow

[@nairbyad7188]

ok, but why no comparison with the 450SMR??

[@dmumladze]

I ride all year round and use heated gear when it’s freezing. All that’s stopping me from pulling the trigger is one question - does this bike produce enough amps for my jacket, pant, gloves and socks liner?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

David Mumladze Hi david, we can find out for you.

[@dmumladze]

@@BikeWorldTVshow I'd be grateful if you could as my current bike is counting its last days and need something quick.

[@leonardneuhaus7478]

Only competition might be the Husqvarna 701 but i'd prefer a good ol' KTM

[@danielmclatchie952]

Is it worth gettin the abs dongle for this bike?

[@JamesM0M]

Never used a quick shifter. No harm done if you do use the clutch? Curious.

[@jordymetaa_abuse2230]

Late response, but no it doesnt do any harm, in some circumstances it is actually better to use the clutch, like if your cruising at a steady rpm and want to change a gear, its more smooth to use the clutch. If your pulling like a madman the quick shifter will be more usefull

[@thomas000]

Is the Supermoto mode stock or do I need the dongle?

[@Edgunsuk]

Yam xt 660 ?

[@sabbathian]

I think supermoto died out cause manufacturers started making them... softer... KTM 620, 625,660, Husaberg 650... Simple light and powerful beasts. They were raw. I owned a 620 SC Supermoto... 112kg, around 60HP with all the mods and complete titanium exhaust... That was a dream bike that outran anything on a twisty road. But, then again... service every 3000km, new rear tire after max 5000km... was costly, but worth it. Too bad alot of people that owned them didnt take that much care of them, so alot of them got fucked... It is very hard to find one that is decent right now.

[@1990-t1j]

It looks really good. Maybe more attractive than the Husky 701. Where is the petrol tank? Tubed tyres?

[@JCF69700]

Petrol tank is under the seat since 2007 on the SMC-R and ENDURO/-R. Tubeless tyres since last century on the LC4 road-bikes!

[@1990-t1j]

@@JCF69700 Thanks.

[@ThrottleJunkie31415]

I test rode this bike and was not impressed. It had 40 miles on the odometer. Could it be it has a limiter totally restricting performance? A YZ250F would smoke it. Was the bike you rode broke in? Would your bike be smoked by a YZ250F?

[@motardtraveler3369]

How did it feel after you took that 20 pound can off the back and put in a lithium battery?

[@deanthompson88]

I couldnt ever get a bike like that unless i could afford to hire a mercenary team to watch over it whenever its parked, theifs fucking love a supermoto.

[@gueldenerlarry8270]

Well I have the feeling that everyone wants a supermoto but there arent many options to buy so most guys get something else.

[@stanL9]

This or the ducati hypermotard ?