Supermoto Shootout! | Ducati 698 Mono Vs KTM 690 SMC R

Chris has the best day at work ever with the Ducati 698 Mono and KTM 690 SMC R, skids and wheelies galore!
#supermotobikes #ducati #ktm

[@exnihilo415]

This video single handedly raised the price of used 690s and 701s by 5%.

[@chrisg4rr377]

Annoying isn't it

[@albundy7493]

They hold their value so much for years.. it's well known. A video is not gonna make a difference

[@exnihilo415]

@@albundy7493 Demand rises and then price rises. It is well known.

[@mattsloop2736]

2 Dealerships near me have both these bikes in stock. The ktm has been there awhile and it's 12,900.the ducati is 12,500 I believe so its really a toss up which to choose lol

[@mattvell_]

Perfect reviewer for these two bikes!

[@firstbloood1]

WAKE UP Aprilia, Its time to revive the SXV550 make it reliable, and finally compete with these singles with a vtwin. i loved my Sxv 550, but it gave me to much trouble, and went boom, even after a full rebuild.

[@Chris71920]

I've debated a 550 for years, love the idea of them, the sound, everything.....but, the reliability and parts availability puts me right off 😓 I'll stick with my 690!

[@firstbloood1]

@@Chris71920 good choice

[@ExMxer3]

Yes, a 290 pound SXV 700 detuned to 90hp would suit me fine.

[@turb0diesel]

@@ExMxer3 Another former SXV550 owner here... the engine was impossible to keep sealed due to its floating liners and minimal contact surface area of thin cases with just 65whp. The 450 was a fair bit more reliable just because there was more meat everywhere to hold it together, with smaller bore and stroke. They pushed the boundaries to keep the engine weight real close to a dirtbike thumper, and 450cc was the limit. A 325lb SXV 700 with 90hp is realistic in feasibility, but its still a pipe dream, so yeah why not dream about a 290lb 90hp SXV that's also reliable and less than $50k.

[@ExMxer3]

@@turb0diesel If a 220 pound MotoCross bike can be made, I don't know how a reliable, street legal Supermoto with another 70 pounds to play with can't be made? Signal lights, horn and headlight don't amount to anything weight-wise.

[@Robbiemoto]

Great review. I own a 690 smcr and have ridden the 698 as well. Along with hypermotard king we did a side by side review and we had an absolute blast on the road, unfortunately no off-road stuff. And as I’m team KTM and he’s team Ducati neither of us could actually claim a clear winner. They had us both giggling all day.

[@Sanjarih]

I have genuinely been waiting for a Bike World comparison of the two

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Me too... So long I almost forgot about it😂

[@martinfisker7438]

The KTM is such a raw no-nonsense bike that allowed you to ride more gnarly than the Ducati yet still feel more comfortable. The Ducati is also quite raw, but from my point of view way more exotic and beautiful. I kinda want the Ducati, but I feel Supermotos should just be raw, brutal and simple

[@adamherzing7330]

Sometimes life is about finding the right "backie-innie spot." epic.

[@chrisg4rr377]

Sometimes slipping it in the front fucks your life up. Deffo makes more sense backing it in

[@barryrose4850]

Was waiting for Chris to test these two no one better 🏁

[@gildiekhoff7315]

Great review as always - Chris always manages to ring them out. I had almost as much fun watching as he did riding. Excellent!

[@user-fh4qe9yn2u]

Love my 23 690 smc r, leo vince exhaust, dna intake and ecu remap its a right laugh now living in Wales its ideal, great vid as always.

[@beborodner930]

Ha! Chris is why I love this channel! Great fun, and honest reviews every time!!

[@gcrawford31]

LOVE this type of testing/comparison!!

[@Icem4n84]

Doing a jump on a Ducati are words I never thought I'd hear in the same sentence.

[@1DayWeWill]

Great and fair review! Touched on most points people are interested in. I would mention the prices of each also as a comparison because in the UK the 690 is about £3000-£4000 cheaper! Thats a BIG difference.

[@MrMandown46]

It's a huge point. I can't see how Ducati are asking so much, and me being a 950sp owner don't really see it as a natural progression either. I love the idea of it, but can't ever see me buying one.

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Chris is great! Incredible rider and his enthusiasm knows no bounds. Best!

[@duncandehulst2016]

I love wheelies! (Cant do wheelies) I love stoppies! (Cant do proper stoppies) I love skids! (Cant... i Can do skids!)

[@jonnytheboy23]

Brilliant video Chris! I have owned a few Supermotos and you are right, they are not practical or even make much sense but boy, oh boy are they fun! This, to me, is what bikes are all about.

[@shassabo]

Now this was a head to head video! I hope Ducati turns that 698 into a dual sport eventually.

[@ironken1796]

Welp, they're dipping their toes into Moto-X...they would be missing an opportunity by not making a dual sport.

[@kuba181181]

Chris makes everyone else seem like novice riders. What a lad

[@firebladeclements]

Well that was diplomatic! Lost 2 seconds at the left 90 degree onto the tarmac on the ktm. Hum? Ya friggin hoon!

[@WillPerryAbuseCoach]

LOVED every second of this - just BRILLIANT! 🤩

[@StygianX]

Must say, in the backing in challenge, the Ducati's rear end was bouncing around, while the KTM was smooth and stable... ..so that should have been a KTM win. But then again im a KTM fanboy, so... ...anyway, good effort from Ducati for their first supermoto, but i'll take the KTM pls :D Fun review as usual!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Chris did give it to the Ducati for the backing in control, so anyone can have a go.

[@luddite6239]

Now _that's_ a test! You've got to hand it to Ducati - when they enter a new market, they don't do it by halves! The Multistrada went head to head with the GS, the Diavel rewrote the cruiser sector and now this new single. I know they don't actually have much in common, but it'll be interesting to see how the 450 MX bike does in competition.

[@wowIloveusernames]

I own the ktm because of past reviews of it on this channel and others alike. It really is just a stupid fun bike. It begs you to go faster, drop gears into corners, and open the throttle harder on exit. I don't understand how it's legal to go buy and have that much fun on a Sunday.

[@d.kirankumarpatro4877]

Sadly its not here in India😢 , but somehow the freaking hypermotard is how tf does that work?

[@ironken1796]

You summed it up perfectly! I have zero experience with the Duc but, I sure love my 690.

[@leward]

Finally!! A proper test between these two with all the elements these bikes are built to handle, along with the best road tester to do it

[@ride4adventure]

This was the test I have been waiting for, these 2 bikes, ridden by Chris. The best possible comparo for what these bikes are for, the rest are just fluff. Outstanding!

[@dannywang7547]

Love the video!!! Keep them coming plz. And also just wonder if u could make some videos on how to back it in, wheelies and stoppies?

[@vishalprajapati8840]

The best test ever! What an awesome job.

[@Terraceview]

You seem to get better and better Chris! (at riding and reviewing) KTM all day for me.

[@ryanroux5429]

Gotta love you work😎 Looking forward to Ducati Adv off this motor… still loving my Hypermotard 927 SP.. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@adamthompson110583]

Ktm and £4k still in the bank is my choice.

[@PhilTonic]

Great video! Two years ago I bought my second 690 SMC R (Euro 4) to accompany my 690 SMC (Euro 3). I know exactly why 💪

[@W00LFY100]

That final test was exciting! got me in the hooligan mood 👊🏻✊🏻😂

[@riggsyb]

Absolutely epic review Chris! Just what we’d all been waiting for, a proper head to head on these two bikes on the points that matter… I can’t wait to get a go on the Ducati, but certainly think I’ll be keeping my Gasgas SM700 as like you, I prefer chucking it round on mixed terrain rather than wanting it as a pure road bike… 👌🏻

[@RideTheTrack]

Dude what an awesome video, you were having so much fun and i felt like i was right there with you

[@jimcramer6149]

Thanks for this review!

[@Teleolution]

Great review. I felt that the Ducati had to win this test. However, when I was looking at the footage, you were waaay more confident and seemed to be a better rider on the KTM. In short, KTM seemed to be the better sumo. Confisence inspiring, allowed you to jump, back it in properly and enjoy the fun that only sumos can provide.

[@daveo9844]

I was giggling just sitting on my couch. Great fun 👍🏼🍻

[@Mcfc2Rich]

2 perfect bikes, perfect review perfect location!

[@DJAceBlack]

I suppose the 698’s frame is not engineered for jumping 😅 Because the SMCR‘s frame is used for the enduro too, it seems to be more suitable for that offroad parts.

[@boostaholic7116]

This is the one the world has been waiting for! Chris the hoonage master in his element! Ducati for me! 👍

[@whitneyrides]

awesome vid! damn you were flying on the final stretch. I'm sticking with team 701

[@benlisle7623]

Smiling the entire video, jealous of chris' ability on the bike but so sick to watch!

[@hypermotardking]

great review.. having ridden both bikes and owning a 698 you won’t be disapointed by either of them 👍🏻👍🏻

[@brianrainey2739]

Traded in my 690 SMC on my Gen2 SDR. I really do miss the supermoto. First world problem.🍊

[@bradsanders6954]

Hah! Good one! All about the fun. Ive had KTM dirtbikes since a very long time ago. A 1976.5 250 GP model was the first...Had the 420, the 495, then on up into modern times with various 300's, 200's and on and on. Had an early Lc4 SC 620....an animal of a bike. Now Ive got the 890R and just grabbed up a barely used 2021 690R enduro......................way too much fun! Even though its an enduro it can go like stink on the road, around 110mph things can get a little whippy, not the best idea. Such a fast civilized Lc4 compared to the earier models. 75mph is easy for a long time.

[@S1000rr_vad]

I love your test. Hello from french guyane ✌️

[@-DC-]

Went from a succession of Gsxr's to a Supermoto wish id have done it years ago never had anything that just makes riding so hilarious ❤

[@SirDC110]

Great bikes, great review!

[@confusedgingers]

And the mirrors are still there😅

[@leegaskin7674]

Love this! Great fun! The Ducati looks best but I'd definitely go for the KTM for all the reasons you said 👍

[@GiancarloBenzina]

My SM hero was Stephane Duchene (france) in 2001, rolling in a Pulk of Supermotard Monsters at the time. 1. Thierry van den Bosch (FRANKREICH), KTM. 2. Achim Trinkner (Löchgau), Husqvarna. 3. Eddy Seel (BELGIEN), Husqvarna. 4. Klaus Kinigadner(ÖSTERREICH), KTM. 5. Jens Hainbach (Schotten), Husaberg. 6. Jürgen Künzel (Heidenheim), KTM. 7. Stephane Duchene (FRANKREICH), Husaberg. 8. Rudy Versteeg (NIEDERLANDE), KTM. 9. Hannes Maxwald (ÖSTERREICH), KTM. 10. Dirk Spaniol (Illingen), Suzuki. 11. Michael Schneider (Eltville), Suzuki. 12. Mika Sironen (FINNLAND), VOR. 13. Meik Appel (Breitenrode), KTM. 14. Dani Müller (SCHWEIZ), Yamaha. 15. Roger Bantli (SCHWEIZ), KTM.

[@Harry-Wheeler]

Another fantastic vid! Interesting place for filming. Accessible for public?!

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Superb review!

[@muertinix]

Been waiting for a comparison and who better to do one than you guys

[@urbanstrencan]

Chris just prfection, your videos are awesome when are you getting the Ducati :)

[@matthewfoot380]

Awesome review, next up Ducati 698 vs KTM 690 Duke? I'm more road oriented and the Duke leaves a Husky 701 in the dust there, the rake on the Ducati looks like a big factor in it's off-road handling, so road wise I think it would be another good match-up.

[@portaltwo]

It appears the mirrors grew back! Do other parts do the same? Very handy.

[@rajeshmg9245]

Have been waiting for this comparison ever since Chris reviewed 698 earlier.. not every rider will be able to off-road and jumps like Chris did, but I don’t think any other reviewer did this yet.. by far my favourite reviewer….

[@pmr01]

as usual, top notch. not at the conclusion yet..

[@Nordkapp65]

Will watch later this evening , but I will leave you with this question , which one would you prefer to have if you had to work on it , and why?

[@axelfiraxa]

Thats an easy one. The KTM is already a known quantity so it is easier to find parts and find people with experience. Not that the Ducati wont get there, but at this moment the KTM 690 should be easier to figure out since other people already know about its quirks

[@fivespeed3026]

I’ve been waiting for this video.

[@CRedfearn1983]

Really enjoyed that. I’m interested in both bikes, one of which to replace my 2023 street triple 765 rs.

[@Heivang]

Can you teach us how to do a skid into the turn? It looks so cool.

[@unemployedducatista9997]

Are the mirrors harder to remove or cheaper on the Ducati?

[@thumpertorque_]

Finally a supermoto comparison done the proper way and I'm glad the KTM is the winner. 😂

[@toddpillow3074]

You LOOKED BETTER on the KTM on the sketchy stuff. I’m an MX and hare scramble kinda guy and so the KTM would be my pick. That said, I totally love Italian machinery…

[@nortondlcl]

You have one of the best jobs in the world !!!

[@Gregwold]

Fantastico! Love the skills shown there Chris. So I know I am alternative in that I don’t really do wheelies or backing-in but I love the pure agility and control on any road the 690 rewards you no matter how twisty it gets. I prefer to buy the Enduro-R instead of the SMCR as it gives me that extra market to re-sell to and ability to deal with the rougher terrain and where I live that can be on country lane. I wouldn’t use the backing-in software and my Enduro-R just has a bigger power punch you feel in the seat than the 698 I tried.

[@turbobock]

Neither would suit me but love the idea of them. Great watching bike being ridden at this skill level though. Class.

[@796andy2]

too much fun ! got a 23 smcr . doees the duck come with quickshifter and wheelie control or is it an option $?

[@Chris71920]

QS is standard on the RVE and an option on the "standard" model. Wheel control is standard, but wheelie-assist is only available as a "race" option packaged with a Termi exhaust at around £2000!

[@MiamiJato]

had the 690 awesome, gonna wait for the new DRZ600SM mext year if its gonna come out, can't wait..........

[@echo9996]

Brilliant Chris. Thank you 😂😂😂😂

[@MrMandown46]

How did you find the wheelie assist on the Ducati? Supposed to help keep the wheelie up. Would that help over doing it manually?

[@koolade76]

What inside leg do you have Chris? I am trying to work out if these are too tall.

[@terryomara9403]

Great test chris

[@DanBre]

would you choose one of these or the hyper 950 :D ?

[@steveman1982]

By far the best thing here was the playground you chose :D

[@danikcz]

I love ducati but every time I go to buy a bike I buy another one🤔... usually the ktm wins so it must be love ❤ really great review👍👏🍀

[@colinlow1167]

Brilliant (I say that as a 690 enduro r owner)

[@CRFLAus]

Hey you better go find that rubber foot peg insert before you take the bike back to Ducati or they'll charge you 120 quid for a new one!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Found it!

[@CRFLAus]

@@BikeWorldTVshow 😂

[@andrewtaylor681]

That Ducati reminds me of Count Duckula!

[@itouchipods]

Give this man a raise!

[@dd-yg3cx]

brings back memories of my ktm super comp.

[@AM-uk7jv]

Owned a 2020 SMC R and now a Hypermono 698. I prefer the 698. The engine is awesome, it’s not as skittish as the SMC R, and I like how it looks. The rider aids are the icing on the cake. The 698 has sportbike DNA, and it feels more like the sportbike of the two. I don’t ride off road ever, so I much prefer the sportbike-ness of the 698. From a build quality and materials used perspective, KTM should go to jail charging as much as they do for the cheap metals and plastics they put on the SMC R. The Ducati is better assembled and has better materials.

[@familyliang382]

My 701 might get slightly better quality but I did spend tons aftermarket to back it up tho 😂

[@olakunlesmith1092]

Fantastic review. Both are great bikes. Please, which part of the world did you film this contest?

[@nicholasmooney9611]

Wales possibly

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

It’s in Wales, all private roads are well!

[@koolade76]

@@BikeWorldTVshowI thought it was Angelsey circuit at first but the yellow signs tell me its somewhere else, in the interest of public safety I’d rather people didn't go there. Visit Pembrey circuit to see when they open the track and mx section for supermoto fun.

[@cosmicsurfer5911]

It was a concept in my mind when I was about 16, then I got the DT175 at 21 and I knew what I really wanted. 22 years later, I bought the SXV550 Motard. Best bike I ever owned fun wise, and I have had a few. 😇

[@o021455]

Which one leaks the least amount of oil?

[@pauln6803]

That's easy: tge Ducati when it throws a rod. The 690 burns too much oil to leak.

[@jhaifley]

My favorite motorcycle reviewer.

[@dayglowmiffy]

0:31 Amazed he wasn't completely wiped out by those clibbins

[@javahaxxor]

What's the difference in repair cost when you drop it trying to do wheelies or jumps?

[@tahoehiker]

This is how these bikes should be tested. Well done!

[@derfss]

where are you shooting this?

[@mixalis6168]

Ridden both, would own either, but a Ducati with spoke wheels would be in my garage !

[@wallycunningham5090]

Bro, where do you live!? Open space, roads to yourself, cliffs, ocean (I assume) amazing!

[@jasgsxr2726]

Which one has the best fuel gauge?🤨😁

[@JohnBorgJacob]

The slide looked lot more smooth on the rear on KTM though

[@orangeorphan]

Supermotos are the best! I have a 950 sm and it just makes me laugh every time I ride it. That’s priceless.

[@nathan3368]

I have recently bought a 950sm great bike

[@PhantomMark]

KTM looked a lot smoother backing in IMO ? in fact it looks smoother in general full stop. Where did you film this btw, looks epic ?? :D You should have put them both on the dyno to finish this test IMO :D

[@snupermoto723]

money no object, which would you choose?