2019 KTM 690 SMC R | Review

[@darthvisor9289]

burnout in a bathrobe hahaha the most beautiful thing i saw on youtube in years

[@TheMrWelshy]

Fucking legend.

[@themorganator]

It's the slippers that make it

[@schobesbergerf]

Fagan is one of the most beautiful human beings on this planet right now! Gosh, what i would give to slap that bald head while he is grabbing the throttle and twisting it as hard as he can...

[@randykawasaki]

he'd buy that x

[@buntron163]

Stages of my evening: Get home Make tea See Al doing a rolling burnout in a bath robe Leave tea, pour whiskey.

[@eddiefara]

the footage of you throwing it down those roads in the first half of the video is just phenomenal. I just cannot wait for summer. As always chaps, thank you for the content!

[@Bimble]

Would love to see you & Sue do a Supermoto BBB...

[@Vulvaetix]

Bimble +1 🏳️‍🌈

[@TheDaniishDude]

Yeees! Please make this a thing ☝🏻

[@-DC-]

Oh yes 👌

[@Uninfluenceable]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Maybe with an MZ Baghira and an old 1st gen KTM Duke! Truly budget bikes!

[@tonyclifton474]

Legend says his blinker is still on to this day

[@Focused_Veteran]

The dressing gown had me in bits 😂

[@brandonward9048]

Thank you for the comparison between the hypermotard and the SMCR! I’ve been thinking about buying one or the other. Still haven’t test ridden the SMCR but the reviews all make it sound amazing!

[@mathias6423]

Did you buy a supermoto bike ? What did you think of the SMCR ? I love it still., even though the reliability is shit on KTM I still love it. I wish the Japanese would build bikes like the 690/701. Imagine a Yamaha WR650 with 10 000 km service intervals Would be awesome with some Japanese, big cylinder, high service interval supermotos and enduros

[@Markyboyzx6r]

yes, but will it chew a Hypermotard?

[@frankeichhorn7979]

Was just about to comment te same😁

[@2ane]

in the tightest of the tight twisties maybe. like go-cart track tight.

[@crashbangwhallopwhatavideo]

@Joe Montanino how is it an actual supermoto? What actual supermoto has abs and traction control? The 690 is just as much an imitation as the hypermotard.

[@scottyscragg5352]

@David Miatke Do wr450's come with abs now?

[@scottyscragg5352]

@David Miatke Never mind, just looked it up. 21" front wheeled bikes are exempt.

[@ryanwhitman]

You could have just played the footage with you going “oh yea, wee, and who hoo”. After the video everyone would agree they we well informed about the bike 😂. GREAT VIDEO!

[@gnarshread]

Of all the bike testers out there I trust Al more than anyone because his racing career. It's great to see him turn into a better presenter.

[@erdsza89]

Great review Al! The burnout in the robe and slippers is gold!

[@steve-wu7jp]

Shame about the horrible clocks. Another great video Fagen, loved the editing and music.

[@steveman1982]

Nearly spat out my drink with that rolling burnout :D Well played.

[@ArronAdams1990]

I think fagan needs to do us a wheelie tutorial video 44 teeth style!

[@cribs4551]

Does anyone else listen to different music depending on what bike they ride? Out of nowhere, when I got my 701 supermoto I started listening to grime. 44 years old listening to “P-Money” by Wiley. Mint 😂💪

[@-DC-]

Love supermotos but pushing 10k looking down at clock's the Chinese would be embarrassed about don't quite cut it 🤔

[@mathias6423]

I have ridden my KTM 690 Enduro R now since I bought it brand new 2020, this winter I will do the Supermoto conversion to the 17" wheels instead of the 21" and 18" that is on it now. I am just a bit worried that the enduro suspension will be too soft for the street, even if I adjust it to the hardest/stiffest setting. Many hardcore riders would argue that this is not a real supermoto, a real supermoto is a motorcross/enduro bike with slicks on it. This is bike is more of a sacrifice/compromise. For what it is and for what I need I think it is even a better supermoto than a smaller motocross bike with slicks. This bike is a much better commuter and is better for some light traveling to get to the more fun roads. This bike will handle motorways and longer rides. The Hypermotard is much more a naked sportbike with supermoto looks compared to the 690/701. The Hypermotard is almost 50 kg heavier than the 690/701 so it will not be as good for stunts and tricks. 690/701 with some more tooths on the big back sprocket , a lighter full exhaust system and a map on the bike is all you ever need for an all in one commuter bike that you can do some stunting and tricks on. It is one of the best legal hooligan bikes for the road, hands down.

[@NorthWestEnduro]

You can't keep an angle grinder under the seat like you can on a TMAX

[@barakof4269]

Beer & a new 44T video, great way to fight off a monday.

[@Jajeweet]

C'mon mate ride that think like you're supposed to.. Foot out!

[@drewiediggler1]

Plenty in the tank Sir,plenty in the tank... Quick shift and auto blip will be from the Aldi dept too if it's anything like the Vitpilen.Fabulous bike all the same.

[@OllyKilo]

The best of us are all a bit mad. This man proves it. Good work.

[@noahwhite3404]

You guys post the best reviews and content🤘🏼 keep it up!

[@riffsontwowheels]

Great machine. I would go for the Duke but still. Amazed that google maps of England shows the same street no matter where I drop the pin in any city. Bloody row houses. No wonder you love getting out on the KTM.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

How much was that Ducati again? The KTM seems really expensive if the Duke is only a few bucks more considering all the added kit/better cockpit etc.

[@thumpertorque_]

@Bernd DasBrot Exactly, it has no characteristics of a supermoto. These supermotos are fully capable of off roading with some knobbies unlike the hypermotard.

[@alexarks517]

You need to ride a 500exc supermoto. 10-15 hp less but a lot lighter. Most fun you can have in the mountains. Different riding style on a motard aswell.

[@appymarley]

Unbelievable roads don't think I see a car ...proper bike

[@sarahdell4042]

How do these compare to a 690 duke around corners? I love my duke, it handles fantastic on twisty roads and could only imagine these being leaps and bounds better. But the long travel suspension seems like you would have to ride it very differently?

[@JDeezle21]

You guys love me because i just know it. The greatest content.

[@ncyrider16]

Besides looks, are there any differences between this and the Husky 701, or are they the same bike mechanically?

[@notafanatic]

It looks great but 10k? No chance.

[@Nathan123Davis]

£9599 that can easily be haggled down to £9500 or £9400.

[@WilliamStewart1]

@Dan Gleeballs You can't compare the MT's to the KTM/Ducati bikes. The Yamaha's have sweet engines yes, but the suspension is beyond horrible on them. Most novice riders won't notice a difference sure but fully adjustable high end suspension 100% transforms a bike. Then there's the breaks, the fit and finish, the character etc. The MT bikes don't have a lot of character really, engines feel like electric they're so smooth and predictable, the suspension is horrible, they feel like cheap bikes with great engines.

[@WilliamStewart1]

@Dan Gleeballs Go ride an MT07/MT09, the stock suspension is literally brutal. It feels like they filled the forks and rear shock with playdoh. Riding an MT-09 makes me nervous, they dart all over the place during cornering. Maybe I was a bit optimistic on the fit/finish part with the KTM's yes, but the Ducati's I'm not changing my stance.

[@ssbbmoto]

@@WilliamStewart1 William Stewart , all very true, i did Ohlins front and rear, proper track tires, wider bars and a good tune to my MT-07 and now I embarrass so many bikes on track, some of which have well over twice the horsepower and cost compared to my MT-07. There is a special kind of joy that comes with passing some guy on an RSV4, R1M ect, and then gapping them enough so they can't get me back down the long straight at my home track, i call my bike the ego bruiser. The stock suspension is so horrible its dangerous and almost criminal for Yamaha to have produced a bike with such terrible suspension, thankfully there is a fix. The much better Ohlins kit completely transformed the bike and I absolutely love it, bonus that i can ride it for hours and hours without getting sore or tired, even wrenching on the thing is a breeze compared to modern sportbikes, something that is usually overlooked when choosing a bike. A new 690 or 701 might still be in my future as that was the other option when i choose the MT-07. Went with the MT because at the time of purchase I had a long commute and its a much better bike for regular extended highway use.

[@yuriabmxr]

Easily the best moto content out there!

[@Showmetheevidence-]

6:48. “At legal speeds”, he says as winds on the gas and goes up a gear or two 😂

[@MrFredHoogendoorn]

If your wheelie is long enough then the speed sensor will register 0 km/h too I suppose

[@hubert1142]

Statham, you are my favourite end of a bell. The combination of bathrobe/slippers burnout and the stathamesque stare fucking killed me lmao. The best YT channel!

[@swieri2003]

The bathrobe burnout is absolutely fantastic, whoever taught of that, #Genius love this bike, ain’t paying 10k for a Casio digital display tho, I don’t care if it’s the most fun bike ever, that crap don’t stand up for the money, petty? Yes, and I don’t care.

[@audimalvin5763]

The most powerful single cylynder engine

[@Flip01]

Great review Al. You were so excited you forgot to get dressed in the morning. Loved the intro spectacular 👍👍

[@RCWASPOVISION]

I really hope they upgrade the 701 with these new specs. Looks way better IMHO. Nice review!

[@Cammyb323]

The start felt more like a gromiebear or dankwheelies intro then a motorcycle review haha

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha love it, that riding around the 8 min mark was amazing!!! Keep up the good work legends :-)

[@guillaumed1691]

Joe Achilles I would love to see you on a bike!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha I used to ride a bit of Moto, I would injure myself really quickly on one of these ;-)

[@guillaumed1691]

Joe Achilles awesome ! :) Yep that is the risk isn’t it ! I do ride both for necessity and pleasure but I must agree it often is edgy...

[@Black_Gold_Saw]

I own a motorcycle, and dont have to money for a 2nd bike. But if I were to look for a new bike... it will be that bike. It looks so much fun and has more than enough power to do crazy shizzle. Fagan, nice video! A propper review.

[@vstags]

Down payment made on 2/15. Expecting delivery early March. Expect I'll have watched this vid 10,000 times by then.

[@Rhidrio3]

Would be great to see you guys do an episode with a Norasport Supermoto Round. Maybe some willing lads would let you borrow a bike for the Give it a Go class for a weekend. Supermoto isn't dead!

[@CajunGreenMan]

I saw the dressing gown on Lamb Chop Rides, so my eyes were prepared for the brutal shock. I asked LCR to review the Husky FS450 compared to this bike, and someone commented that it would SPANK this bike. Sounds like the Husky is yet another cut above this one, which really makes the Hypermotard sound lame. But only some testing will show for sure. Keep up the great work!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Yeah, the FS would spank this, but it's a proper race bike and not a dulled down road legal job like the SMC

[@robertosmith1]

The engine and gearbox have been around for over a decade and still getting false neutrals. Thats inexcusable. And why does a single have to be so smooth? The Husqvarna 701 I tried was too smooth for me. I like a little bit of lumpyness from a single.

[@Snotroggel453]

Always go japanese, all other brands are money pits

[@zoomjoo]

@@Snotroggel453 try KTM and you'll understand. i used to ride japanese and then i tried KTM and wouldnt want to go back. they are bikes made by bikers for bikers.

[@James_4444]

Loved this review but where is the one of the KTM 690 enduro r?

[@S1000RR11]

Ktm just need to add a moat building service and crocodile rental to their powerparts catalogue, then you could maybe own one without it being stolen??

[@woweeoi11]

Jizzy Jizzy Bang BANG

[@wobblysauce]

Grumble is not here... so keep it clean.

[@aukanmeister]

In my head, this fixes everything that is wrong with the Duke. Mostly suspension. It is not kneedown you are after, but assdown. Grind the peg, backing it in:)

[@darcysmissb]

ALISTAIR you are a beautiful gem in a f'd up world! thankyou for the bathrobe and the near constant gleeful cackle

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Love seeing Al shred on a bike in a robe... made me feel a little naughty. Which is scaring me to death

[@texnorthman]

When is the Enduro review coming out? I’ve got one on order and the wait is killing me - need to see someone else ride one and tell me how great it is!

[@RABLACKKNIGHTS]

Plenty in the tank and a bloody good shot sir Bit of blinding also

[@tedfordshire89]

All this talk of chewing, I think Al was hungry when he filmed this...

[@Leesmithmk2]

Been waiting for this review!

[@MuadDib1402]

Thanks Fagan, now I want some Chewits.

[@Spiritof38Productions]

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

[@lethalmizzle]

Plenty in the tank sir. Be seeing you!

[@jamesdean3569]

Another storming vid - great work and bloody hell KTM what a bike - much coveting.

[@patw9175]

That dude in the intro just pulled a fucking '86 of Akina overtake right there

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Really want a go of this, preferably on a mountain road in the alps

[@fqcraigus]

Saw a preview of the bathrobe in lamb chop rides and was in hysterics then lol

[@spencerda1anonly]

Rolling burn out in a dressing gown, Legend. 😂😂

[@weerides]

Nice video, well done for finally spotting that indicator light lol

[@MonsieurClaville]

I think the 701 looks better.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Agreed...

[@Hinchy1a]

Double agree

[@thewippit2400]

Defo looks trick 701

[@Warner1981]

Even the previous KTM 690 looked better

[@MonsieurClaville]

701 it's going to be then! Love your content!

[@MOTOUK1]

Sort your gearing out Al! Chugging away there 😂 or is it a fault of the bike

[@cody9919]

You guys should make some 44Teeth brake socks

[@deanhenthorn8674]

Love super moto. never owned one, but will for sure. That bike looks like a hoot..

[@casefarley5744]

Great work as usual. Watched the video, and I'm still not sure if the bike likes to wheelie. : ) I'm shopping a bike and the 790 Duke is still my preferred street machine, but this looks like a hell of a lot of fun.

[@RidingJapan]

Seen a bunch on little tracks here in Japan. Would love to try one of them

[@Lo.Mann0808]

If it would "CHEW" the Ducati Hypersport 950, can you please organise a real super motard or twisty race? We are all impatient to see!!!

[@CPUspeed]

Well the hypermotard comes with a separate key for the valet

[@dennism1919]

First off, Another great piece, Al! I'm getting used to seeing just you in the picture now; Von Grumble was a bore on the last one. Just sayin'. Energy up, Chris! Also, love the burnout in the bath robe! I think a pair of Bear claw slippers would have really made the outfit complete! Might have been a bit dangerous though! HA! Anyway... Again, the bike looks like it would be a real hoot to thrash around on. But I'm not a fan of the look. And it's way overpriced for what you get. paying that much for something that is a just a toy is not something I am willing to do. But if I were, I'd go with the Ducati. This thing just doesn't do it for me. Many will disagree, and that is fair. I'm not saying the KTM isn't a good machine, it's just not for me. But you make it look good, Al. Looking forward to the next piece! Any hints as to what you will be reviewing next?

[@slaWterCH]

Hoon mode on by default!

[@BickMitchum]

That man loves that back wheel but so would I of I could

[@tignals09]

Think I'll be picking one of these bad boys up 👌

[@whathappenedtoearth6495]

Did you? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a 2019 smc r... 🤔

[@Jonn3371]

So is this a common issue regarding false neutrals. I’ve experienced this on mine too ?

[@LambChopRides]

"Feels like a bogey" haha love it "😂😂

[@ptrhattingh]

Awesome posh burnouts!! What lap times did the 790 duke do compared to the hypermoto. Also a 790 vs 690 vid would be a good idea

[@Miata822]

Great review. Tempted by the Hyperstrada but not sure of the cornering. Guess I gotta go ride a KTM :)

[@jjcglobalapplestv7529]

Great work Al.

[@Aspire198]

I've seen guys who do 250 racing on the S21s. They seem to hold up very well.

[@jandeman198]

what a bike, but what a bloke! love your reviews babby :)

[@LouSkunt44]

They're probably on T-Max's and burgmans in London because if they'd own a 690 SMC R there it'd last about 30 minutes.

[@realrides1683]

When are we gonna see some Japanese In-line 4 Budget Bikes? *Cough* Bandit *Cough*

[@dry509]

What other super motors are there that are less money and still fun?

[@kbeightyseven1783]

Smc 790 r, anyone?

[@bigaldo]

Need a group test with the hypermotard

[@iemandja4208]

That 0:26 part really got me going

[@neorider9183]

So quickshifter is glitchy at low rpm (average road use)? ?

[@disekjoumoer]

44 KTMs!

[@Dormantee]

Just sold my '17 Hyper and '15 Enduro R sounds like I need a 19 SMC R

[@Renzsu]

Where sits the 790 Duke (“the scalpel”) when compared to this and the new Hypermotard?

[@r3fotzirx]

I've got the 790 and even though i haven't tried the 690 smc or hypermotard my guess is that it's way more of a classic twin cylinder naked bike in terms of riding position, weight, powerband etc. Where as both the hypermotard and 690smc's are more so offroad-hooligan machines with 17" street wheels.

[@Supermofools]

The 790 is a naked bike, not anywhere close to a supermoto.

[@FransEirikSb]

Volvo850t5r hahah, the hyper is not a dirtbike at all. It has in fact more torque and hp than any of the two. And the SP is equipped with a full Øhlins set. The hyper is a much more premium bike .

[@r3fotzirx]

@@FransEirikSb I meant in terms of riding position/geometry/looks. The 790 is more comparable to a 821 monster.

[@MyPoopoo2]

Bathrobe was great! G string would be best! 👍

[@Dan-vq1dr]

Where was this shot at? Portugal?

[@drissgreen1280]

but will it start once you get it home?

[@stevene.6430]

Love KTM. Loved my Duke2. This bike beautiful but NEEDS an exhaust....lol.

[@supermotosteve3752]

Is there some dude lying on the floor just after the apex? At 17:24 ish

[@BenLMitchell]

Be seeing you