GASGAS SM700 Review | Riding with Sete Gibernau!

[@PhilTonic]

The 690 SMC is my everyday bike. Bought it new in 2011, now 92.000 km on the clock and still going.

[@TeslasSecret]

Fantastic ! Got any troubles along the way ?

[@PhilTonic]

@@TeslasSecret Had to change the cam shaft once and the rocker arms twice. Not a big deal.

[@TeslasSecret]

@@PhilTonic Thanks for replying. Great to hear, I’m thinking about getting one as a frequent use second bike.

[@usernameEvanT]

Did you ever rebuilted the motor?

[@PhilTonic]

@@usernameEvanT One cam shaft and two rocker arm replacements. That's it.

[@rv9990]

So first we had the orange KTM, then the white KTM (Husqvarna) and now a red KTM (GASGAS)! Can't wait for the yellow KTM (Husaberg) to come back!

[@stevehangen1123]

They're turning into the power rangers of motorcycles

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

😂😆😅😅

[@TheAsheybabe89]

It's like the $2300 Hawk, Tao Tao, etc dual sports from China. Literally the same bikes with different color options and brand stickers lol.

[@baar_nii]

One of the best videos you have made so far, I was laughing at those sub-second wheelies and the go-kart track looked so much fun! Also good to see you and Chris having casual chatter. The 2 best channels for motorcycle content on YT are 44Teeth and Bike World!

[@_Makanko_]

Yes!

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our TRUE Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)” YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man” ** NO female involved WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@gretchensghost]

Gibernau's casual knee down, one handed advice whilst looking over his shoulder. I feel guilty for all those years of cheering as Rossi played dirty with him.

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our TRUE Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)” YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man” ** NO female involved WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

100% and its good to see him doing well

[@Eksistenssi]

weird that there is now 3 KTMs, all competing for the same markets. 690 ktm, 700 husky and now this. I wonder if they will bring out the husaberg name to do the 4th iteration of the same bike

[@VaderWhoop]

I suppose it's one way to capture a market... whichever you buy.

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

CFMoto are using KTM based bikes too.

[@AntaresSQ01]

@@bryansuperduke1290r CFMoto also uses kawasaki though, their 650 is basically the Ninja 650

[@tofubutcher7456]

@@bryansuperduke1290r CFMoto has the same design studio as KTM, the actual bikes are different, simpler and cheaper basically

[@salisburyplain998]

The ktm name will return a better resale value .

[@brianmorse8811]

Pre talk test ride, no wheelies... yeah right like a phallic fender of a middle finger rising to the occasion. love these SM no matter what color the plastic. Good job give the man a thumbs up!

[@propheticpig868]

Gas Gas really gave you guys some excellent roads and tracks to test ride on ! Looks like such a good time , loads of fun!

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our TRUE Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)” YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man” ** NO female involved WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@Blazemon9999]

Man Chris from Bike World looks pro on every 2 wheel discipline...what a beast. Al demonstrating how different sumo is from sport biking lol. Can't wait to see some offroad Al magic next episode

[@woweeoi11]

Excited for the future of Gas Gas, perfect opportunity for them to jump into the road legal market she looks good in red! Enjoy the TT Al good luck to Boothy

[@Szlejer]

After much pondering I pulled the trigger on the 701 SM as a daily rider and a track weapon... aaand I have no regrets yet! Just in case I bought +2 year warranty. :D

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂

[@mbal4052]

Lucky you, we don’t get the option to extend the warranty in the UK

[@cozi_mieras634]

I am always happy to see Al doing those effortless wheelies :D Also nice to see manufacturer like Gasgas getting back on road bikes. But as i said before, I really miss those 'Two guys on the couch' reviews Al did with Chris in the past. Review like this is great watch, dont get me wrong, but it is in a vacuum. Then there was dialog, asking and answering question, it gives some substance to a bike then there is some actual comparison. Nice spanish views, tasty food and awesome time on track is for reviewers. Its nice to watch but it does not say anything. As Al was saying : - "nobody makes sh!t bikes anymore". So I would like to see some comparisons why this is better or worse? What are the numbers? Is it only red? I understand that SM700 is just another ktm in different color, and maybe there is nothing to have conversation about. I still comming back to videos like : 2021 GSX-S1000, 2021 Kawasaki zx-10r+rr, M 1000RR, KTM 790 Duke, 2017 R6 reviews, Ducati scrambler Sixty2 etc. I think that these are second best content after all the BBBs content. Cheers and much love.

[@plllot9713]

10:44 this is how I dropped my bike first time on the road after 6 years of riding. got myself a supermoto, I was just riding in Lake District and suddenly my front just let go and there I was sliding on the tarmac. I'm not sure what I did wrong, I walked back to where I dropped it and skid marks started right after a slight dimple in the road so I'm guessing that plus a bit worn front tyre and me being a t*at caused the crash. luckily no harm. [update] a month after I wrote the above, I took my SM to the Alps. first ride after arrival I headed straight to Stelvio Pass (I stopped in Livigno so it was a 60km ride). started climbing the pass from the Bormio side. got to the hairpin section and after a few hairpins I was taking a left turn going a little wider for the cars coming down and again, no clue what happened there, my front just tucked I was on the ground bike skidding on the tarmac. I really enjoy riding them supermotos but I think they're much more demanding than your normal road bikes. I used to rip through those hairpins on Stelvio on my Tracer 900 doing them much faster and never ever had I dropped the bike. weird, very weird.

[@916chidori]

Proper antics! Haha, love Chris Northover 😀

[@the3rddecline]

Great review Al, makes me want to ride one of those! Looking forward to watching you off-road!!

[@NoHope_]

not my type of bike, but i just love watching 44teeth reviews, and all your other content. You guys always make everything look so fun!

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our TRUE Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)” YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man” ** NO female involved WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@robertandersson2523]

The man in front at the twisties could drive :)

[@MRHUNTER14]

I must have missed him driving

[@Supermofools]

Rudi Bauer has some skills for sure 😂

[@robertandersson2523]

@@Supermofools I missed that info while fast forwarding the video :)

[@Titaniumparts]

"The closest thing we've got to this in the UK is Cheddar Gorge"... well, plus an awful lot of superb roads in Wales, if you know where to look for them.

[@BN1960]

Naff view from on top of the lid. Feels like I'm in a double decker bus

[@dankorolyk5917]

That looks like seriously fun times,but definitely could lead to trouble,brilliant!

[@d675ose7]

Need to get your lockdown song on the Bike Sausage channel Nige!😃 Best of luck to Boothy for a great fortnight at the TT too - he was looking mint in Qualifying/Practice session 1 today on the old (or new) tt+live stream👍🏻☺️

[@SturdyMoto]

Mega. What a job you have, I'm very jealous!

[@SickBikeDude]

From what I understand, the husky 701 and KTM 690 enduros are discontinued in the USA. GasGas said in an article that they aren’t bringing either bike to the USA.

[@seano4214]

Epic video and looking forward to the off-road clip. Haha… did you check your rods after the near miss and epic save.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

New cloth required

[@kevinsdb1]

I'm gonna guess you had a blast that day

[@dbk81]

You had me at Sete Gibernau.

[@RichieWilliams]

you need to get yourself over to Melmerby to Hartside Pass to Alston... Wonderful road.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

You guys should do a ride / video with Chris. That would be a lot o fun.

[@CRFLAus]

I do remember GASGAS sold a supermoto road registered bike in Australia...gonna say 1999 or 2000, somewhere around there.

[@808islandlife_HI]

so on the road which is the better techique to get it to turn? Foot out or knee down?

[@pepitopalotes6849]

Hey you were at Sete’s home near La Bisbal 😍😍😍 . I hope you enjoyed the test, roads and food 💪💪

[@stephenchapman8344]

Bit of a moment there Nige ! 😂👍

[@Curry3659]

This summer is gonna be a good one boys

[@poguemahone5476]

They'll sell well in Spain and other euro countries, make the brand some cash, give them a presence in the market and maybe in a couple of years they'll bring out another model that owners can step up to. Probably an adventure dually like a Tenere style would be on brand.

[@wobblysauce]

That lead rider... was gooooone.

[@ZauxieMoto]

I have a question, whats the mic you guys use for recording when you are riding the bike? Great video as always!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Drift stereo mic into GoPro 👍🏼

[@ZauxieMoto]

@@FortyFourTeeth Thank you for the resply! i shall look into that one

[@More_Row]

Looks so fun! Holy crap.

[@Terraceview]

Always nice to hang out at uncle Sete's place. Great review, I like the bike.

[@OAK_MTN]

Looks brilliant in red not gonna lie

[@roadrasher8913]

Awesome bike, had an early 2009 690 loved it but cost me a fortune 😂

[@Cyan_Ryda]

Ktm should do a lightweight supermoto with the 390 engine

[@pauloshea3741]

That surprised me, i never saw you drive like a little girl before! your lines were all over the place!

[@OM-sb2bd]

He pretty much just went straight most of the time.

[@theinnerdreamer7043]

They should have made a 400sm from the duke 390 engine. Do we really need another 701/690 sm.

[@Supermofools]

11:30 WE FAMOUS NOW❤️

[@veedubgeezer]

Good to see Roots pop up 😂

[@TurboTingol]

Braaap braaap! ✊🏻

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I would dearly love to have a 701, the one with the larger fuel tank

[@Flip01]

Great video Al some great content. Nice wheelies Nige👍🔥

[@jpsrides]

How is boothy doing? Wish him well.

[@SuperBigshot99]

Absolute riot.

[@mickoneill2061]

Was your road position for corners a bit all over the place? Or maybe it's the just the angle from the GoPro.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Sorry dad

[@StreetRallyAsh]

Did that wheel swap on my 690 smcr! (duke wheels) Made a difference

[@Rspence_86]

Has the enduro version video come out yet?

[@stefanhansen5882]

How about part 2? I cannot find it.

[@2WCapo]

I’m sold… I want one thanks guys

[@papamelanin]

That was fun!!!

[@bigsheamy]

Did you do an ES700 review then?

[@martingaughan2419]

Outstanding Nige

[@svracing3]

Bought a brand new ktm smc r 690 in March 1100 miles later I love it but the head gasket has just gone so 💁‍♂️

[@markmarkie1950]

Oooo Noooo Did it have race exhaust power commander etc Or was it still in 74bhp spec please ?... Also, are you covered under warranty?... Best of luck Have fun Ride safe once sorted !

[@nathancrock3030]

Hahahaha one of my Dianese boots makes the same noise when I walk. But only one of them. 🤣

[@GarryMcGovern]

From one of my favourite bike reviewers to another of my favourite bike reviewers: 'you're boring me now'. 🤣🤣

[@homersimpson2963]

Hi, when will we see the ES vid?

[@bingoberra18]

What road was that curvy one?

[@ilinger4958]

He rides where he wants He rides where he waaaaaants This side/that side He rides where he wants

[@codenamenoob4973]

I feel that they've refined the 701/690/700 to such a degree that they're very boring to ride for a supermoto, the engine lacks character in stock tune and the motor doesn't have that punchy feeling a single cylinder should give you yes they're very fast and handle amazing but riding my dad's 701 back to back with my old school 660 SMC I don't feel any urge to change

[@veedubgeezer]

They're built to a compromise, for sure. They're built to be used daily with realistic servicing intervals. You can still build a 500 EXC-F into an SM. It's a similar affair with the Enduro. No one will be able to ride at 690/701 Enduro at an Enduro. I'd be surprised if they're even that great greenlaning.

[@paul.vanhout57]

@@veedubgeezer - I have the 2019 690 here in the USA and it has been a fabulous lightweight adventure bike. I have tackled some fairly challenging terrain and the 690 handles it with no issue. Yes, an EXC would be more competent off-road but the 690 much more tolerable on the pavement and a reasonable compromise.

[@aukanmeister]

Are they really selling more of them based on the rebranding? This is getting out of hand. KTM needs to calm TF down.

[@pistonburner6448]

Korporate Trash Marketing

[@aukanmeister]

@@pistonburner6448 I've ridden KTM's for many years, but I don't recognise the brand any more. I'm not so sure I'm getting a KTM ever again.. I'm just annoyed they bought out all the coolest brands and ruined and neutered them.

[@pistonburner6448]

@@aukanmeister To me KTM seems to operate like Volkswagen Group. Not good. Based on corporate finance operations and marketing, with the product last...and no respect for brand authenticity. Well, KTM is nearly as bad as Volkswagen Group with their products, as with motorcycles no-one can fill the world with front wheel drive crap. But they are pretty much as bad with their cynical m0le5tati0n of brands.

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

For real lol same bikes on all platforms different colors

[@tomtraynor5384]

@@aukanmeister Most UN-nuetured road bike on the planet, IMO. We just have color choices now. And cast (lighter) wheel options.

[@AMAsomeday91]

Mate, that sesh with Sete had me giggling like a giddy school girl.

[@GIGABACHI]

Looks BITCHIN all Red ! 👌😎🤘

[@mcbrite]

I have the same bike, but I prefer the Husky version myself!

[@michaelwhitham4501]

Now that’s a beast

[@Aint1S]

Where in the world did Jason Statham have that Chihuahua stowed at on the ride?!

[@iamtherealzombie]

@Al: Put your lockdown single out on Bike Sausage?

[@MotoTingle]

I need a GasGas 700 in my life

[@stewiemac4017]

Absolutely barking motorcycle. Well done 🙂

[@garymatthews8970]

Slow in fast out👍

[@FrankFurther]

We absolutely do have roads like that in the UK. Mid Wales is all like this

[@EthanForgy]

Bros walking around sounding like squidward💀

[@paulherbert1550]

They should make q flat track style bike

[@theponkster]

I think you were meaning you don't get roads like that in England - plenty of fast mountain twisties in Scotland - just don't tell anyone 😂

[@1990-t1j]

They should be cheaper with cast wheels. No reason to buy one over a KTM or Husqvarna. Looks good fun, though. Good review.

[@djg9589]

Al, you could literally sell me any bike 😂

[@motoganove]

why another 700, I just don’t get it. In the SM streetlegal world there is a huge gap between 125 and 700 cc

[@willspeakman2461]

I never understood why they didn't make a super moto using the 390 engine. Could of been a modern drz400

[@AntaresSQ01]

So wait, KTM is basically making the same bike, in 3 different colours?

[@karpkingmagnet]

They might need a name change for Europe imagine selling a gasgas to a german It even has a red color

[@mitchellsteindler]

It's a European company...

[@banaana1234]

@@mitchellsteindler ...And they have already sold a healthy number of bikes in germany. This is not their first model by a long shot.

[@Chappo19901]

Been offered a brand new one for £7999 am tempted nearly 2k cheaper then the 701 and 690

[@brabbit2325]

Yo Sete!!

[@garethprice2245]

I waz just down Fowlers in Bristol waz looking at this bike side by side to the Husqvarna 701 and its the same bike I even asked the sales man and he even said yeah same bike different Color

[@Jyrki83]

More Sete por favor.

[@sleepindragon179]

Where is Mossy? I miss him on the channel. He is missed on these bike launches. Admittedly I wasn't there, but you didn't really die did you Al?

[@muirjs]

I want to hear that song so bad

[@GGLiEx]

good test. bad cornering line! Love you guy's content, but you really gotta do a course on the proper choice of safe road line choice m8. keep it up. P.S. i am a 24 old dude riding a supermoto like a hooligan. cornering line has nothing to with coolness or age it is just basic survival

[@fetzie]

Just look at Als response to a similar comment. Just ridicilous. Never cut corners, stay in your lane, even if there is no oncoming traffic. Besides, what's the point in riding twisties when you go straight in all of them anyways.

[@GGLiEx]

@@fetzie exactly

[@shaunbarclay1309]

Any idea when new hoodies are coming in? Went to order one last night but pretty much everything is out in M or L

[@pistonburner6448]

Go on a diet, buy an S and stop complaining, f4t f**k! kidding

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Should be a few weeks. Everything is taking longer at the moment!

[@shaunbarclay1309]

@@FortyFourTeeth no problem my guy👍

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

Not gonna lie, i wish i could ride like this...

[@Pstaines439]

Looks like it was designed and built in the 90s

[@braaaaaaaaaaap]

You're pushing it riding so close to the center line. One slip from the other driver and you're f*cked.

[@jeffbridges666]

Sete Giberthen, Nige 🤓

[@jaffabaffa]

Will Gasgas motorcycles be sold at KTM dealers?

[@PerHolger]

No, dealerships are either strictly KTM, Husqvarna or GasGas

[@jaffabaffa]

Really? I thought that all KTM dealership were also Husqvarna dealerships

[@richbrock9876]

Straight away I’m thinking can you just switch the wheels?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Must be able to with minimum fuss

[@2ane]

you can just buy the orange or white version if you want spoked wheels. They are technically inferior for street use though.

[@robertandersson2523]

Think so but I also think it will give you abs error.

[@GL0BETREKKER]

@@robertandersson2523 Why? This bike has ABS too, unless the pickup is at a different place there should not be a problem

[@robertandersson2523]

@@GL0BETREKKER yes but front and back speed doesn't match anymore. You get the same error as you get when lubing your chain on paddock stand, engine on and in gear.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Did'nt Gas Gas originate from the ashes of Bultaco in the 80's and go on to dominate the trials market in the 90's?

[@cimplemoritz4057]

I like your videos, but cutting corners is a no go, sorry

[@spidermurphy5967]

That seat is thinner than pikey tarmac.