KTM 690 SMCR Long Term Test | Power Parts Fitted!

[@Jin-Ro]

Picked mine up in January. Love it. Stuck a WIngs exhaust on. XTrig preload adjuster, Twin Air foam filter and fuel dongle. The stock preload adjuster on these is terrible, really hard to adjust. Rear shock is really easy to remove though and fit the XTrig PLA. PCV and Seat Concepts seat next I think.

[@bruceleong9534]

I had a 2010 690 Duke and that bike was the most fun I’ve had on two wheels. Front brake upgraded to billet Brembo master cylinder, billet Brembo HPK caliper and Braketech billet iron 320mm rotor. It could take 1000cc sportsbikes going into corners on the front wheel. In comparison, my new ABS equipped bike feels like it has wet sponges for calipers. Nova gearbox, sigma clutch, Akra system and KTM cam also helped the fun factor.

[@MistressDarkTruth]

I made the mistake of checking one out at the dealer a few weeks ago, now I really want one too go with my 890R.

[@daystate123]

890 has the engine gone pop yet...??? 😁😅

[@MistressDarkTruth]

@@daystate123 2,600 miles so far and no blown motor yet, oil leaks same as the 790 though. Countershaft sprocket has a small one and the small plug on the cam chain tensioner housing cracked and was leaking.

[@stableslayers3958]

Pop pop bang is the song k t m love

[@deanharris9331]

I just want to say a big thank you Chops for the time you put into these videos. It must take some effort to produce this content on a regular basis, but I personally think that your video series is one of the best on KZbin and definitely my go to channel for unbiased reviews and anything bike related. Brilliant work 👍🙂

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dean appreciated buddy 👍👍

[@paulpartridge2674]

Now I want an naked SD and a Supermoto , lottery time again. I am on my first KTM and love it , they somehow get under your skin .😀

[@st5pr0]

I picked up one yesterday, love it

[@st5pr0]

@Jeremy Basil i dubt it, mine is straight from the factory ^^

[@Tom_McCall]

I've spent 19 weeks shielding, looking at Supermoto videos, deciding that because I'm old and heavy I need one of the bigger bikes, like the 701 or 690. I'm so pleased you mentioned how much you weigh (I've rocketed up to 19.5 stone) and that the spring kit really helps. This bike is definitely on my radar after owning an SV650S for 16 years.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes its perfect for a larger guy dont worry 👍

[@firestorm755]

I live the look of this bike and to hear that you are a larger gent is reassuring for me as I'm a larger gent too. It's a cracking little bike. Got me thinking...

[@stevecade857]

Exploring little back lanes!! I did say you should get Enduro but then the SMCR would be way better on track days. Choices, choices.

[@Joe-mt6uu]

Great vid💥 A video on wheelies specifically with the difference in traction control from 1, 2 & off would be really good. Especially for anyone looking to buy an SMCR with wheelies in mind or who recently got one! I just got my new one road registered yesterday - can’t wait to get going but think I’m gunna invest in a set of leathers before I turn the traction control off 😊

[@TCat17]

Not necessary... do NOT learn or calibrate your wheelies with traction control on. It's like the bike is fighting you. It's an awful feeling too if youre not an expert at wheelies. AND more importantly you will really mess yourself and the feel for your bike up when you deactivate traction control and start wheelying. THE ONLY scenario Id reccomend wheelying with traction control activated is if youre very new at wheelies and just want to get a feel for what it's like when the front wheel comes up, if you dont overload the throttle when doing this, then the traction control will safely set you back down each time. Just dont attempt to maintain or dial in your throttle with traction control on... only for getting a feel for popping up and coming right back down...if you try to learn anything about throttle control with traction control on, you could set yourself up poorly for when you turn it off. And as always, the key to wheelies for anyone other than the best in the world, it is ALL about the rear brake.

[@simsimmer250]

Tyler , I think that’s what’s happening to me. Trying to get the wheel up with traction control on is difficult. I had a KTM 640 years ago and that was so easy to wheelie out of corners,off the lights,everywhere. Been disappointed the the 690 in that respect but seems I just need to turn TC off ! 👍

[@uncopino]

i agree fast doesn’t equal fun. i don’t do track days, i ride mostly b roads and city traffic, i live in rome and the roads are all bumpy and broken, i have the most fun on my 390duke

[@steveb6593]

Have a 2019 enduro r have done 6000 miles not needed to put any oil in mine. I also thought traction control button was dodgy at first but hold it down for 5 seconds and release, it will deactivate every time. Would be handy if they had instructions for that in handbook. Have to agree I've had blades ZZRs and have a multistrada 1260s also, but this bike is so much fun. You can get a real buzz at sensible speeds and overtake sports bikes in the twisties even on nobblies. Great machine would highly recommend

[@GravityHooligans]

Steve B they have it in the instruction handbook and you have to hold the button 3-5 seconds

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid & great "little" bike. Goes to show you can have loads of fun without going ballistic or spending a fortune. I bet it'll be so much fun on a track. Looking forward to that one.

[@gaidzin2]

Вообще-то это дорогой мотоцикл.

[@oldman748]

Looking good chops. Must admit I got the seat for mine got rid of the akro an got the dominator hp1 sounds awesome. I can recommend the Rottweiler fuel dongle transforms the bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Ok thanks good tip 👍

[@aaronlovett1925]

I think the more popular you're channel gets the more jealous some guys get grass always looks greener on the other side but keep turning out those very entertaining video's 👍👍👍👍

[@DavideGTI86]

Yeah they sorted the oil consumption, with the old “euro3” engine it was like 300ml every 500km, with the new one, almost non existent, something like 100/150ml every 1200km.... nice video as always btw 😎

[@TehJigzoh]

do you guys reckon that goes with the new 2018 engine? also considering the 2018 701 husky

[@LambChopRides]

Yes 2018 husky is also the new engine 👍

[@JS-ny8sn]

TehJigzoh I have a 2017 701, that was the first year they counterbalanced the engine (before the 690 in 2019 I believe) I don’t know if that’s the “new” motor, anyway mine doesn’t burn (consume) oil. I think or have heard proper break in make the difference 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DavideGTI86]

J S proper brake in can make a bit of difference, but I’ve done my best on both engines and the old one was still burning oil, regularly 300 ml every 500km...

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video. Having fun isn't all about speed lovely bike stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@dw88241]

Supermoto AND a comfort seat - not for us shorties!!

[@CBRboy1717]

Gotta love "chipseal". They do that dangerous crap here in the States too out on country roads. I almost binned my old Monster 696 years ago on fresh chipseal....

[@sigberetta72]

Agreed ... the chip and seal is a death trap!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I'd really love that as a second bike.....god! Super Duke R and SCMR combo✌🤦‍♂️😜

[@LambChopRides]

Yes quite a combo there Shaun! Jealous of your Superduke lucky man 👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@LambChopRides she's in just now for the first service, picking her back up tonight so the fun can begin......Waaaaaaaaaaar

[@tomtraynor5384]

A SD GT--fooled the wife into thinking the GT was For HER/us; then this SMC and a Duke 890r in my garage. Really good spread of riding experiences and options for any ride.

[@Viktor_Bout7.62]

I’ve got an 18 SDR and love the thought of adding a 20 SMCR to the fleet. I just love the style and they are discounted to £8200, friends say I should consider something else like 790 Adventure R or 690 Enduro...what’s your thoughts?? How do you decide what to take out? :)

[@nyleen]

Chops! Take the 690 to Pembrey and join the 690/701 class for some saturday fun! The race weekend is 29th and 30th!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah would love you but need an ACU license first! Next year maybe..

[@nyleen]

@@LambChopRides You don't need an ACU license! Just sign the one day event form for norasport. Pay the entry fee, use black tape to put your number on the bike and off ya pop!

[@raft5205]

Chops is one of the few people that pronounce "akrapovic" correctly! 😎

[@RaiderOfTheLost]

It's pronounced "a-crap-oh-vitch" so maybe you need to go back to school

[@gingerapedetailing8998]

Great film 100% right about the clippings drives me fens are full of them

[@krp6147]

Chop's catch up with the chap who has the KTM 300 TPI Supermoto that good video 😎👍

[@Navaho66]

I have the enduro model. How much more responsive is the supermoto? Would a set of sumo wheels transform the enduro into a totally different riding experience?

[@josefmalmfors351]

got fucking scared when you were riding on the left side of the road, i forgot haha

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 👍👍😁

[@vixjayindy4828]

@LambChopRides like you John. I’m a heavier rider (105kg in bike kit) WP are telling me there isn’t a heavy spring for the 2023 model. Who helped you with your spring upgrade. Really keen to get this sorted. One dealer has suggested K-Tech springs which might be the best plan. Thanks again. Jason

[@LambChopRides]

Hmm ok interesting.. it was KTM uk which fitted it 🤔

[@vixjayindy4828]

Thanks, John. Do you still have any contacts there that I could ask the question? Seems odd that WP no longer offer different springs for the 2021+ model. I wonder if it’s just a case of them not doing any dev work to confirm. Surely the suspension isn’t that different to the 2020 model?

[@isaachenderson3387]

Great video as usual.

[@oliverghost1]

UK B roads are a complete nightmare Chops as you say, where is all our road tax going! it ain't on our roads and highways that's for sure, Sorry for the rant buddy keep up the great work I totally enjoy all your video's and can't wait for the next one, take care and stay safe.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Oliver appreciated buddy 👍

[@arnohag1]

Wheelies in Australia are burn outs and doing a mono is lifting it up on the back wheel!

[@jonmarshall5369]

You know you can turn off TC from initial start, right? Just start the bike in neutral and hold T. For 5 secs, there’s no indication- the orange TC light just stays on and you can wheelie away. Also not clear if you’re using that ‘hidden’ led plate light in the stock light ( connect the 4th pin in your tail light connector to your remote license plate light hot)

[@LambChopRides]

Good tips! No didnt know either thanks

[@krp6147]

Lovely chop's 😎👍

[@Ravan_Caw]

wheelie great update Chops, looking forward to the Ducati Hypermoto build.

[@acdcjonnyboy]

Come to a Whilton Mill evening trackday, super cheap and tons of fun!!

[@simsimmer250]

Can any supermoto ride Whilton? I have a 690. Cheers

[@acdcjonnyboy]

simsimmer250 Yep 690s are fine, always see 2/3 going round lol

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Yep, me too, I'd really like one as a second bike, but alas I'm quite poor at the mo,plus horrendous knackered knees, (thanks Covid-19 for cancelled op). Great vid, nice bling a ding ding.👍🇬🇧

[@JamesTake2]

Best British Moto vlogger just uploaded 0.0

[@JamesTake2]

Pervy Pauline you know it. As a fellow Brit I way prefer watching our own, rather than Americans. Also riding on B roads unlike huge American freeways! Straight up bloke 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Very kind thank you 👍

[@JamesTake2]

Lamb Chop Rides 👑👑

[@JS-ny8sn]

JamesTake2 I agree!!! And I’m an American 😂, well done Chopsy🤙

[@grenphelps7455]

I know that u don't like mirrors, but u might want to check out double take mirrors, u can get them from the adventure shop, they are sneaky mirrors and all the supermoto guys use them....

[@LambChopRides]

Good tip Gren 👍

[@michaeljkasnter]

When are you going to test the new FireBlade?

[@omega3litre]

Nice one chopsy great vid again

[@aaronlovett1925]

Totally off subject what's happening with the hyper motard I was really getting into that rebuild 🤔🤔👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Delays I'm afraid which are outside of my control ☹

[@stableslayers3958]

Me too buddy. What a series

[@Davidkxf]

The standard KTM front disc won't last long before you get a pulse on the lever; mine went at about 4K km. Change it for a Moto Master disc.

[@Aprilia_tuono_v4_rider]

Great video chops 👏 Love my 2019 smcr 😈 Tend to ride it more then my R1M! Is the spring kit available from KTM dealers? My local seems to think not 🤔

[@LambChopRides]

It's a WP spring kit so not a KTM option 👍

[@Aprilia_tuono_v4_rider]

@@LambChopRides thanks chops. Would I have to contact WP?

[@eddiebones20]

Any decent suspension tuner should be able to hook you up. Have you checked your sag yet?

[@stevedunne7132]

Hi Chopsey Have just got my hands on a brand new smcr 690 and it's all down to your excellent review. Am absolutely loving putting on the break in miles. As you say Sooooooooo much fun. As regards your tail tidy idea, check out 2019/2020 KTM 690 SMCR Tail tidy OEM light mod on Ebay.... May well be of some interest

[@LambChopRides]

Great to hear Steve 👍👍 fantastic thing isnt it!

[@angelrodriguez6973]

Great review

[@dannyracer25]

Great video chops lovely bike thanks from Danny

[@stevethefish4349]

Awesome bike, absolutely love mine but god that akrapovic can is ugly. Looking forward to seeing your supermoto adventures chops.

[@eddiebones20]

Agreed. I have the Akra can on mine and don't like the looks. Wish I had held off and picked a different brand.

[@stevethefish4349]

@@eddiebones20 wings. They were a pleasure to deal with. Fitment is excellent, sound awesome and looks the business.

[@88Heckenlively]

I had a 2018 Husqvarna 701 SM and friggin loved it with no problems or complaints whatsoever. Someone stole it from just outside the pit entrance at Laguna Seca in the middle of the night🤯😠😞 Replaced it with 2019 690 SMC-R. Gripe list - 1. Front rotor went to shit and pulses w/in 1k kilometers (couple of track days - but I'm not a big front braker). 2. My traction control is wonky. User error? Not sure but it always takes at least 2-3 tries to turn off. Highly annoying. TC on a Supermoto? Meh. 3. On the track the quick shifter works flawlessly. On the street... WTF? at least two to three missed shifts going to work about 20 kilometers. I'm thinking 50%user error and 50%mechanical. Different boots? Again, pretty annoying. 4. Different fueling and power delivery compared to the Husky 701. 690 is temperamental and jerky - especially when clutching up the front end. 701 was butter smooth and dialed in from the show room floor. Does Husky have different emission standards and scrutiny than KTM? Seems like it. I know I am nitpicking but the bottom line is if I could trade my 690 to get my 701 back I would do it in a heartbeat. 701 was smooth and dialed in and felt more analog like a proper Supermoto should. It reminded me of my Honda XR650R Supermoto if it had EFI. Just my experience and opinion. Slow and painful death to all bike thieves!

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Great video cheers 👍🇬🇧

[@perikocaton658]

why would you remove your mirrors?

[@ΒαιοςΤζανταρίδης]

What is your height? I am 1.76 do you think that i can ride this bike? Am i able to put one leg down? Well done with the video btw amazing work! You really love your bike.

[@CeeRTee]

Hi Chops another top video. Quick question, is that the Calimoto app your your using and do u have a referral code for it or anything? Cheers

[@LambChopRides]

Yes indeed Calimoto app, it's the free version I dont have any association with them

[@danielhegarty3604]

How does the PP Seat compare to the Seat concepts you had on your 701?

[@LambChopRides]

Good question, it's quite different as 701 seat is wider than the 690. I would say if anything this 690 one is slightly more comfortable but as I say very different shape to the 701 👍

[@danielhegarty3604]

@@LambChopRides cheers for the reply, I think I'll go for the PP one!

[@JP-nx9rm]

My comfort seats in the mail !Cant wait to use it , cheers for the tip on the tail tidy!Knew you needed the enduro r 😉

[@LambChopRides]

Yes it's very good! 👍👍

[@thinkingoutofthebox.9421]

😂 Side camera view makes it look like your riding a pit bike..

[@sigberetta72]

I’ll have to try the tail tidy trick! It looks funny with the plate hanging way out on mine. I spend the money on the KTMTWINS/Rottweiler mirrors, different shifter off a 500EXC, threaded bar end weights, Wings exhaust/carbon fiber gear guard like yours, and Seat Concepts seat. So didn’t really want to spend more on a tail tidy... I will try your fix to see what it looks like. I noticed you clutching a lot ... do you prefer to not use the quick shifter? I don’t use it between 1st and 2nd gear , but shift up from there to 6th with it a lot , and sometimes I down blip with it but find it notchy on the down shift sometimes ... so I use the clutch downshift a lot more than up shift. Got about 4100 miles on mine and had for a year. Be sure to change oil more often than they say... I find metal shavings an I would hate to leave those in there long. I have changed mine at 600, 2300, 4100 miles already.... gotta take it to dealer for that 6000 mile once I get there. I did the 600 myself. I love it but would be nice to have the SuperDuke or 890. My biggest gripe is with the false neutrals and crappy dash. I put foam rally grips on too ... I’m a little sensitive to the vibrations more than some and my hand tends to go numb with the big single if I don’t move it sometimes. Still nice bike !

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I mainly shift up on the clutch unless I'm really going for it. I'm the same on most bikes if I'm honest.. blipper is great though I find. I would also change oil every 3k miles good tip. I did that on my 701

[@jasonzeng1136]

Hey lamb chop you did a bunch of videos on this SMC R. I would like to ask you if you why you like this bike so much? I am considering selling my 2020 street triple RS for a SMC R. Any advice would be appropriated.

[@lifeon2wheels700]

how did you find the 690 compared to the 701? They are basically the same just colour difference, right? or I am wrong....I watched the 701 video and you said you loved that bike., so a bit of comparison would't hurt :) CHeers. Amazing content, thanks!!!

[@petermurphy75able]

Love the video, as always, but what about the restoration?

[@LambChopRides]

Soon hopefully! 🤞🤞

[@daystate123]

Love the videos though....much love

[@Parakitedude]

@lambchop, if you may only have one bike, what do you pick?

[@michaelokeeffe7095]

Hey - how are the vibrations through both the pegs and handlebar?

[@LambChopRides]

Really reduced over original 701 and old 690. The counter balance shaft in the head really reduces them. Still feel something but perfectly acceptable

[@eddiebones20]

Just took mine on 90 miles of SoCal canyons to the beach and back. Zero issues with vibration or tingling feet or hands.

[@michaelokeeffe7095]

@@LambChopRides Thx LCR - I bought the 2020 model and rode 550 kms on Friday here in Ontario and the bike was brilliant - the most fun I've had on 2 wheels in a very long time

[@michaelokeeffe7095]

@@eddiebones20 Thx Eddie - I'm finding the same on mine (now that I've bit the bullet and bought one) and am very pleased with that. Had a 390 Adventure and it was terribly vibes through the pegs and I couldn't stand it

[@matthewday9898]

Not sure if it's just yours chops but my brother has a 690smcr and in mode 2 but traction on I can do 2nd 3rd gear wheelies at 10 11 o clock no issues 🤔

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah sometimes let's you other times doesn't.. hence why I normally just turn it off

[@TweeTzIsGod]

What seat did you get? Looking for a comfier seat on my 2020. Bike looks great tho!

[@sigberetta72]

Seat Concepts is good!

[@Chris71920]

Did you watch the video?🤔

[@LambChopRides]

It's the KTM power Parts version 👍

[@bojanb8789]

Great video awesome bike! Just picked up mine 😎 I have a question about wheelie control it’s not really clear to me. With TC-ON and ABS-ON bike in MODE 2 is the wheelie control still ON or completely OFF? Thanks and can’t wait on the new episode of the build 😀

[@LambChopRides]

No it's still on just let's you wheelie more. You have to turn tc off to turn it off completely 👍

[@bojanb8789]

@@LambChopRides Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@simonrobinson7536]

Looks like a right fun bike. You don’t look 18.5 stone sat on the bike 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Simon 👍👍

[@gregjaussaud7198]

I wonder who got the sixhundreth nintey like? I got 790. Lorenzo TX

[@patrickmahon4298]

Where is your vest from?....

[@bobz1736]

Great vid as usual. Why should you have to pay more for a comfortable seat - it should be a given for any bike. Now most owners have a hard seat sitting in the garage that will never get used - what a waste of resources 😓

[@jensfalk7973]

The stock seat i good for tracks when you need to move fast over the seat but will destroy your butt when going many miles on the highway, thats where the pp seat i nice to use.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes good point Jen the pp seat is also higher with the extra padding so shorter riders wont want it 👍

[@NeonLuvBar]

Very interesting to note that Pirate Racing in Germany tested the standard SMCR on a Dyno and it was 75.29 Ps (74.26 BHP) at the rear wheel. The Dyno chart is at 03:50 in the following vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHjVeHmgmbuGfdE

[@gregspinks8487]

👊LCR,I am looking for a good commuter for work would you recommend the KTM👍R1 Greg 😉

[@LambChopRides]

Yes brilliant on this!

[@lynsmith1096]

Nice 1 Lamb Chop

[@stuartwoodward2362]

What did you use to stick the number plate on?

[@thumper2140]

Awesome

[@stableslayers3958]

Trouble chops. With a ktm 💩 surprised 🥳💥great review though

[@cecilwilson5442]

Would be bit put off from paying for the exhaust, just done some of the crap gravel spraying on the back roads not far away from where I live ping, ping off the carbon fibre parts and bloody heaped when they get loads of cars use them,, road tax for what 🤔🤔🤔☘️☘️☘️from Northern Ireland cheers chops ☘️☘️☘️

[@werner861]

when do you get another go on the Duc hyper 950sp? Great vid once again btw

[@LambChopRides]

Probably going to do a comparison vid on the SP compared to the standard version 👍

[@eddiebones20]

The "Official Akrapovic" makes her officially "Butterface". I made the mistake of purchasing one and wish I hadn't. It's the ugliest silencer they've ever made. I really wish they would create a "service kit" or "track version" with a replacement end cap in CF. Otherwise I love the bike.

[@digger8180]

Your bang on with the road resurfacing work the council's do these days, shocking it's obviously the same country wide. They are going to put up your council tax Significantly next year, yes with a capital $. The thing we need to do as bikers is report the gravel on the road to the Council and if they don't come out and sweep up the excess report it again and report it with the local Police as a dangerous driving condition. Council would be better fixing the road properly in the first instance. The claims they get for chipped paint and windscreen damage alone out way the savings they make on this piss poor resurfacing technique. Rant over! Nice bike though 😁

[@sigberetta72]

They do this “chip and seal “ on the roads here in US too! I hate it because it’s a death trap until it gets works in and swept off!

[@samtruelove1711]

really struggling to find said springs as i am in the same boat as yourself, any help where to buy them from, TAI.

[@LambChopRides]

Hi Sam, have you tried searching for the part numbers online? They are WP items not KTM so that might help..

[@IM-nt6ql]

Hey LRC, i’ve been watching and enjoying your videos since your 701 supermoto days. I was set on getting either the 2020 KTM SMCR or 701 supermoto but a used 2015 KTM SMCR with 2,423 miles on it has recently become available at a considerably lower price. Seeing that you’ve had a lot of experience with the 2016 701 supermoto which was basically the same bike as the 2015 ktm model. Would i be missing out on much if i go the 2015 SMCR route?...in other words if you had the option of choosing between your 2016 701 and the 2019 KTM what would you do?

[@LambChopRides]

It's tough as the new 2017 motor is awesome, so much more power and so much more refined, less vibes everything. Rode Wombles 2016 the other week and felt like a tractor in comparison! But saying that ridden in isolation still bloody amazing. The traction control on the new bike is also a waste of time but QS and blipper is brilliant

[@IM-nt6ql]

@@LambChopRides Thank so much for the response. Yeah it's a tough decision but your information is very helpful

[@simsimmer250]

Lamb why is the TC a waste of time? Cheers

[@johanwirf6501]

My 2019 Husky didnt drink any oil at all until i started doing proper wheelies all the time xD but was your old one a 2016 ? (old engine?) might be worse on them also.

[@lc2571]

What’s the seat like compared to the seat concepts you had on the 701?

[@LambChopRides]

As good I think if not more comfortable!

[@jojitsu56]

Nice video, thanks chopsy. I'm contemplating a ktm 690 enduro r (have a yamaha T7 and Africa twin DCT at the moment) but can't get a test ride.. I've heard the gearing isn't great, as in a very tall first gear and the rest very short, so not great for off road or motorway.. Do you find that to be the case? Cheers matey.

[@LambChopRides]

It's a compromise as the bike needs to be good at both. Just reviewed the 701 enduro last month, if you want really tight gnarly offroad then it's a bit tall geared but will sit at 70 mph on the motorway all day..

[@jojitsu56]

@@LambChopRides cheers for the reply 👍

[@George.05]

I bought my 690 2019 last year in May. Comutting every day,motorway a couple of times,twisties,etc. Is absolutly spot on in 6th at cruising,130kmh(sorry i do metric).

[@jojitsu56]

@@George.05 good to hear cheers for your info

[@davidlyons8278]

I want one……. I miss riding …….. I have a KTM. Dirt bike……. But I need a road bike…..😛

[@whittlad]

Thursday morning "Chopsy" fix. Two questions. Firstly, how much are the spring kits and secondly if you don't get to keep the bike can I have first refusal from KTM?😁😎👍

[@LambChopRides]

Not sure on exact price Neil but springs kits normally about 100 quid for shock and same for fork springs. Not an outrageous amount of cash 👍

[@fogmeister666]

Where did you buy the seat from bud?

[@fogmeister666]

Found it. www.ams4ktm.co.uk/ergo-seat-17

[@kristijan99]

I have a KTM 690 SMR 2008 i just wanna know are the engines the same or are the new ones more advanced ,more HP

[@LambChopRides]

No much more power and smoother, revs more!

[@kristijan99]

@@LambChopRides tnx man love the bike im connected with my soul to it

[@moonlightdrive7000]

Could you use it as an everyday commuter?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes perfect for that 👍

[@keithsbitsandpieces]

When are you at Brands hatch Chopsy ?

[@LambChopRides]

Um 3rd September I think... 👍

[@kevincraig8257]

What is the purpose of bikes like that are they an Enduro type of bike is it a naked bike

[@edgeyt1]

How's the fueling in town?

[@LambChopRides]

Very good, no issues at all

[@crownmoto]

How does your SMCR differ from the 701 you had, other than the oil consumption?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah it's way smoother and faster with the new engine. Suspension is also slightly better with a more refined feel I would say. Plus the QS of course on this one.

[@crownmoto]

@@LambChopRides What year was your 701, 2016? I have a 2017 and it's the new, smoother motor. Doesn't burn oil either. I do like the orange and black of your SMCR better!

[@slakk5093]

@@crownmoto the 701 looks so much better imho

[@crownmoto]

@@slakk5093 Mine is the blue, white and piss yellowish green, not the cool new, gray color combo. I'm not a fan. I'm going to have it wrapped!

[@st5pr0]

So i was told by service that they cant do the cheap tailtidy because removing the plate light will cause errors in computer of the bike.... any comments of people who did it ?

[@eddiebones20]

I've got the TST assembly. Have yet to install. Waiting on some other parts.

[@st5pr0]

@@eddiebones20 Ive seen that one or a similar one on supermotofools, the only problem is that its too small to me and i realy like the look of the standard one... only this thing that ktm suggested to me that removing the plate light will cause errors in the computer of the bike is bothering me... 🤔Thanks tho because after your comment i watched the video from TST about the assembly and i see they got their own plate light so im thinking i could just buy the plate light and do the "simple" tail tidy like Lamb chop and just add the TST plate light and wire it up 🤔🤔🤔

[@eddiebones20]

@@st5pr0 Sounds like an "easy" solution. Good luck with your build.

[@st5pr0]

@@eddiebones20 comenting for posterity ;) Apparently the OEM stop light has a built in LED that acts as plate light but its not connected, just gotta connect cable and it works . cool - ktm forseen this aparently. Thanks again and drive safe bro :)

[@steve-wu7jp]

Like the hyper better ✌️

[@williamwagner9651]

They fix the roads here in the states like that too just throw stupid chips down and i bitch too lol

[@Jafmanz]

just a thought here I have seen case law example where a man wheelied and was given a penalty, he then went to court and showed video evidence of himself exercising complete control of the motorbike, the case was dismissed. wheelie penalties are control issues.... if you can prove you had complete control no problem... there is no law against wheelies...

[@christopherdevries1969]

👍

[@MrAndrew1953]

I'm 5'8 - too short for this bike? How tall are?

[@firebg100]

Andrew Hoffman I am the same height and I have one of these bikes but I have a 1 1/2 drop on the rear suspension and I am just off my tippy toes.

[@eddiebones20]

Fellow short guy here. I'm 5'8" and have no issues on this bike. Put the kickstand up before mounting. Makes it easier to lean over.

[@stephenchapman8344]

😀👍

[@ajmotovideos6779]

The chippings on the roads are an absolute joke. I live in Cornwall and most popular riding roads will always have chippings put on them. Completely ruins the ride.