Can you commute on a KTM 690 SMC R?

Can you? Yes
Should you? Yes
Will you? (Insert answer here)
#ktm #ktm690smcr #motovan
0:00 Intro
1:05 Cons
4:41 Pros
6:56 Conclusion
Motorcycle
2021 KTM 690 SMC R
Van
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 EXT Passenger
Bike Mods
- FMF 4.1 Slip-On Exhaust
- Custom Install - Check my channel for the full video!
- DynoJet Power Commander 5
- Custom Tune from Rottweiler Performance
- Rottweiler Performance Fuel Dongle
- Misc. bling bits
- eBay Seat Cover
- Plasti-dip wheels
- Tekmo Carbon Fiber swing arm guards
- Tekmo Carbon Fiber Skid Plate
- Tekmo Carbon Fiber Engine cases
- ASV Shorty Clutch Lever
- ASV Shorty Brake Lever
- Amazon Parts..
- Berotec Cumpan Cockpit Assistant
- Rottweiler Intake
- Rottweiler SAS Delete Kit
- MotoFied Custom Wheels
- Warp9 Titanium Sprocket Bolts
- KTM PowerParts 42 Tooth Rear Sprocket
- SuperLite Non-Dampened 16 tooth front sprocket
- Warp9 Axle Sliders
- KTM PowerParts Front Number Plate (24’ 250 SX in orange)
- More to come!
Camera Gear
- Sony a7c
- Rode VideoMicro Mic
- DJI Mic
- Tamron 17-28 f/ 2.8
- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
- Insta360 X3
- Insta360 GO3
- GoPro HERO 9
- GoPro Media Mod
- Hama Laptop Microphone
- DJI Mini 3 Pro
Riding Gear
- Icon Variant w/ Gold Chrome Visor
- Shoei X-14 Pull & Bear 73 edition
- Airoh Aviator 3 Helmet
- Oakley Airbrake MX Goggles
- Icon Contra 2 Perforated Leather Jacket
- Shift MX Gloves
- Alpinestars SP-2 v2 Gloves
- Alpinestars Track Suit

[@22smcrrider96]

I literally ride my SMCR everywhere! Ride it to work everyday it's not miserable outside! Just rolled 20K miles yesterday on my way home!

[@ktmsanyi]

20K miles yesterday?

[@22smcrrider96]

Correct rolled 20K on odometer yesterday

[@ronaldheath5659]

I see u got pa plates nice im coming out of Delaware on a 21 smcr I got like 19,700 miles. I love riding pa mountains 🤙🏻

[@22smcrrider96]

@@ronaldheath5659 nice! I'm in SW PA. About an hour south of Pittsburgh. I love riding our mountains in Fayette county up by Ohio Pyle! Idk if you ever been but it's really nice riding up there

[@LifeWellRidden]

20K already?! Dang you do ride everywhere!! I'll have to make it out to PA sometime and hit up those roads with ya!

[@22smcrrider96]

Definitely recommend seat concepts seat! I ride 2 up pretty often and it's a necessity for any ride over 20-30 min. I usually ride at least hour and half at a time

[@LifeWellRidden]

You and the damn seat hahahah I swear that's in every comment you are the biggest advocate for it!! I have to jump on that band wagon.. even tho the factory one is breaking in nicely

[@22smcrrider96]

@@LifeWellRidden well I def didn't give the factory one time to break in so you got me there! I still have my stock one if you ever need another one!

[@LifeWellRidden]

@@22smcrrider96 I appreciate it! but I want to start taking longer trips on my 690 to warrant the seat.. I just do such short rides or commuting that I almost don't need it?

[@d17a2dude]

I commuted on my 690 sm twice this week.

[@LifeWellRidden]

Hell yeah!! They are just so much fun man I can't get over it haha

[@d17a2dude]

@@LifeWellRidden I'm addicted too

[@ktmsanyi]

You truly love this thing. (I would love too) :) Is there any more issue with the gearbox or that issue with the false natural was only with the earlier models?

[@LifeWellRidden]

I have continued to have issues, at the track, on the street, pretty much anywhere.. It could be 1) I just miss shifts.. or don't put all my effort into it or 2) their is an actual issue/stiff transmission. I have seen rottweiler sell a new spring kit to hopefully "resolve" this issue so something tells me its not my weakass left foot hahahaha - shop.rottweilerperformance.com/shift-kit-ktm-hqv-gg-690-701/

[@peterngichuki]

i commute on my 690 enduro pretty much daily and i love it!!

[@LifeWellRidden]

Heck yeah!! How many miles are you up too?? And I would love an enduro one.. just having the option to take a back road or gravel section.. so tempting

[@peterngichuki]

@@LifeWellRidden im just about to hit 40,000 km...i got it in 2018. im also thinking of doing a supermoto conversion on mine but im pretty satisfied with it being enduro at the moment.. seeing yours makes it super tempting tho

[@LifeWellRidden]

@@peterngichuki holy freaking km! That's an insane amount! I did just watch a video of someone putting 100,000km on their 2008 or so and thought that is awesome hahah. The supermoto side would be great for the street but you would regret that decision the second you saw a new dirt trail haha

[@peterngichuki]

@@LifeWellRidden yeah i watched that same video a few days ago and i thought well mines still pretty much a baby compared to that lol. its been an awesome bike so far only had to replace the exhaust rocker arm other then that its been pretty perfect.

[@Hash9377]

I ride every chance I get to work to keep miles down on car. love to daily the 690

[@LifeWellRidden]

No way I want to be stuck in the car cage any longer hahah

[@foxxrider250r]

What would you say your range is with this bike? With average "spirited" driving, how many miles could you get on a tank you think? Nice video!

[@22smcrrider96]

I get about 125-135 miles before my gas light comes on

[@foxxrider250r]

@@22smcrrider96 oh nice wow that’s more than I expected

[@22smcrrider96]

@@foxxrider250r that's when I'm just cruising taking it sorta easy! I don't ever really baby it but I'm also not all out on my way to work. I don't think I've ever got less than like 100-105 before light comes on tho!

[@LifeWellRidden]

I'd have to agree with @22smcrrider96, I get about 100-115 on a normal ride that is usually pretty spirited. At the track I would say maybe 80 but honestly haven't tested that. If I'm being super soft (which is hard to do on this bike) then you could probably get at most 150 miles before the light comes on. I know with all my mods and a hot tune It will be much worse than stock!

[@DYNOSRR]

I could live on one

[@reiayanami6946]

in my country it is fk hard, traffic is chaotic. but for touring is kinda fun

[@LifeWellRidden]

Which country?? But Touring is really fun on these, long straight roads get kind of boring but when you hit the twisties.. look out!

[@reiayanami6946]

@@LifeWellRidden Vietnam, u can check out some city riding pov and this smc may cause some accident lol. My country has it side along the beach anywhere so yes lots of twisties. Only problem is that this bike cost around 18000-20000 dollars new

[@LifeWellRidden]

@@reiayanami6946 That's awesome I will check some out! But crazy how expensive one is over there.. that's almost too much

[@reiayanami6946]

@@LifeWellRidden that's why there are only about a dozen of those and the 701 in my entire country. I will still try my best to get one, the smc is unique and feel unlike any other bike I have tried

[@LifeWellRidden]

@@reiayanami6946 That is crazy!! But I guess helps in the exclusive nature of the bike, they are a blast

[@Diabeekei]

How do you feel about an enduro r with an smc conversion

[@22smcrrider96]

I've never really understood why people do that. Why not just buy the one you want instead of buying them spending 💰💰 for conversion

[@LifeWellRidden]

I'm not sure on the specific differences in the bikes, I thought it was just wheels and then colors of plastics but that is never a bad idea. You could have the best of both worlds in 1 bike! It's like when I used to convert dirt bikes to supermotos, you would just have 2 sets of wheels, probably have to upgrade the brakes and then re-work the suspension, but not sure you would want to do that every time..

[@sten9019]

I would commute on my 701 SM - But my bike is parked 8 minutes walking distance away and my work is only 4 minutes walking distance away :(

[@LifeWellRidden]

Holy crap you are so close to work!! But then again it's a great grocery getter hahaha

[@sten9019]

@@LifeWellRidden Grocery store is 2 minute walk away. Guess I need to move to the country side :|

[@LifeWellRidden]

@@sten9019 Haha! What city are you in?? But I bet not owning a car would be nice, I'd trade that for just a bike any day!

[@g_j_b_o_o_g_e_r420blaze9]

Drive mine 5 days a week . And I do ride in light rain

[@LifeWellRidden]

Have you noticed (in rain) your traction/abs light coming on at all? I feel like I have only seen that flash maybe 1-2 times since I picked it up..

[@g_j_b_o_o_g_e_r420blaze9]

I have not , the check engine light is the one that is flashy flashy. When it’s wet outside or been driving in rain. Goes away when dry . Noo idea why

[@LifeWellRidden]

@@g_j_b_o_o_g_e_r420blaze9 Weird.... none of that makes sense to me hahah but I guess KTM knows best..

[@mrrandy1]

There has been some spy photos of the new bike for 2025, so there might be finally an upgrade coming soon

[@MrWolf2212]

any new photos or only the ones from few months ago?

[@mrrandy1]

@@MrWolf2212 only the ones a few months ago.

[@LifeWellRidden]

I'm keeping my eye out.. I thought (again this may be a rumor or just me over thinking things) but didn't KTM used to do a "black frame" model on the last year before they changed things up?

[@mrrandy1]

@@LifeWellRidden I would be happy with just a gas guage. I want to buy the 2024 Husky 700 SMC at my dealer, but dont want to buy it if there is going to be a major update.