Living With The 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R | The Ultimate Dual Sport?

[@mathias6423]

I bought this exact bike 2020 brand new and I still got it. After only 1200 KM on the bike I have had two major problems on it already. I still love this 690 engine and have had it in three bikes so far. I am in a battle with myself now If I am going to convert this biker to a supermoto this winter or keep it in the Enduro form. I was thinking about the standard 890 Adventure. People that review that bike says it is still great for the street even though it has 21" front and 18" back tire just like this bike. You sacrifice maybe 15% of on road performance/handling on the tarmac compared to the SMC-R but you get much better off-road capability. So maybe it is better to keep the bike in it's enduro form and save a lot of money that it would cost to convert it to a supermoto. I will have to watch this video to the end and the other "2019 KTM 690 enduro R Review" that Chopsy has since it will be interesting to hear how much of a sacrifice the enduro makes on the road. Me being 200cm tall (6'7) I feel that I have to raise the handle bars a bit to be able to stand up more comfortable though, so that is something I will have to do if I keep in as an enduro bike.

[@chickentube2229]

The one piece of advice i could give you is to feather the clutch when riding hill climbs off road, I watched your hill climb and you didn't have a finger on the clutch, if you feather the clutch when climbing it will prevent stalling at low RPM as you climb, correct clutch control is key, hope this helps :)

[@meatfort]

“I’ve just broken my ribs... so I’m a little more nervous” proceeds to slam on the front brake

[@RodNeufeld]

I have a 2018 690 and I ride highway to single track in the west coast area of British Columbia mountainous and rugged. I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. I can keep up with my buddies on their 450exc and other offroad enduros on the trails.

[@davegommeon2wheels794]

I have been thinking of getting a 690. I'm in alberta. Lots of highway riding to get to any trail of any kind. How is the 690 on the highway? I want something versatile enough to ride trails and then ride the coastal highway down to California only different types of roads.

[@RodNeufeld]

@@davegommeon2wheels794 The 690 will pull 120 all day long, it has lots of power and I find very comfortable on the highway. It is not like a klr650 for comfort as the klr is much heavier but also much less power.

[@davegommeon2wheels794]

@@RodNeufeld I was also looking at the klr. Good to know. I currently ride a ktm 350 xcf and want to get something street legal. I use to ride a zx10r but to old for that stuff now lol. I have the 350 to ride with my kids. I have one kid on a crf50 and one on a crf250r. I need something for daddy time. Something to get away every once in a while lol

[@RodNeufeld]

@@davegommeon2wheels794 I love the 690 and the only reason I ever consider selling it is that as of late I am riding off road exclusively, so I keep thinking a 300 xc-w tpi would be so much better on the technical coastal mtn single track. I just know the day I sold it I would regret it so I just have to keep saving for the 300 later 😆

[@davegommeon2wheels794]

@@RodNeufeld lol I did the reverse got my 350 xcf and now looking to get something for street. Trying to decide if I should go 690, 890, or used 1190. Need to figure out what kind of riding I truly want to do

[@toddbenfield6546]

This bike with a 790 TFT display, and wind protection, and bigger tank=unicorn for sure👍

[@andyholmes999]

This enduro is hilarious, 500 miles in 2eek 1 for me and a ride to Wales with the 1290 boys was no problem for it, it handles so so well through the twisties it's really quite surprising.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

In Australia we have 100,s of kms of off road all types of terrain . If we want to ride on rode then we get a road bike or an ADV bike to get to the dirt. And the 690 is capablite for that shortish trips of a few days ( generally let down by carrying capicaity and comfort for muli-day rides .

[@DanneJensen]

Tried the SMC-R today.20 min later i bought one.Picking it up on thursday.What a fun machine!

[@husky701rider9]

I have the 2019 husqvarna 701. Basically the same bike. I live in Utah and get to ride in every sort of off road terrain imaginable. From the high altitude Rocky Mountains to the west desert and even Moab red rock. I love having the power to ride on the freeway to get too and from where I’m going to ride off road. I’ll take the extra weight and less off road capabilities of the 690/701 over the 500exc because of the maintenance schedule is so much better on the 690/701.

[@massadus7872]

Just curious, what did they change on the 19 model for the 701? I own a 2017. Love it. Trying to rack up as many miles as I possibly can on it lol.

[@calijudoable]

Massadus Creations starting 2018 I believe they changed the engine a bit giving it more hp. This 2019 Ktm is pretty much 2018 701 updates. This is from what I’ve read online anyway.

[@calijudoable]

Husky701 Rider , hi, have you put an exhaust on your 701? Shopping right now and so far Leo Vince seems to have the best bang for the buck.

[@husky701rider9]

Ernest adames I have not. I’m saving for the Wings slip on. Rode and heard one with the wings full system and I loved it.

[@JS-ny8sn]

Husky701 Rider I have a 2017 701, I found a FMF that would fit. I think it looks much better than anything else on the market, imho. It wasn’t very hard to install. I had to cut one of the mounts off (the one closest to the header) If you guys want more details let me know. It sounds great, definitely not quiet like the factory pig.

[@carlanavlyt5696]

Bought mine in 2017 brand new. I live in wine country and the KTM 690 R is amazing in the Foothills!!!

[@Britishshooter]

Re the brakes. I actually took a 2015 SMCR on the extended Trans America Trail in 2015 (7,350 miles 85% off road) fitted with TCK 80's and found that the front brake was so sensitive and progressive "feel" wise that it never gave me a problem even when descending very steep, very rocky, very scary, narrow one lane goat tracks coming down the rockies with 2000 foot drop offs to one side. Generally the wide front tyre made life much harder than the narrow 21 inch front wheel would have done and I would not recommend using a SMCR for the TAT, but the actual front brake was unbelievably good both on and off road. It has 4 separate pads in it by the way, for those who don't know, which helps the progressive feel factor.

[@mathewnewton314]

Whoever designed those mirrors should retire😂

[@huskybusky8880]

Great Vid! Have to point out, they do have tubes.

[@Oshidwhaddup]

Smcr man! The trails you've been hitting are still definitely capable of hitting on the SM

[@Britishshooter]

Absolutely right! I did the Trans America Trail (7,350 miles off road) on a SMC with TCK 80'S. Would have been better on the ER but still it did it OK.

[@richardsmith2332]

Yeh they are pricey but I'm sure the new crf450l is 9 grand or abouts, the 690 is far superior an I know what I would rather have

[@drewyager4020]

Richard Smith I’ve ridden the Honda and it is very good. I’ll have to try the 690

[@mikev8828]

Drew Yager the point of the 690 over the 450 is are you gonna ride on the highway? If so, you don’t want a 450 engine. Also you’ll be checking valves every 2.5 full days of riding... No thanks. I am getting a 450 but it’s for a totally different purpose than the 690. 690 is a street bike engine in a dirtbike.

[@Navaho66]

Excellent review. All the information I was looking for.

[@MrYz250fman]

I really like these bikes but I wish you could get them without all the electronics like ABS and quick shifter and blipper thingy. I would never use any of it and its just one more thing that can go bad. Fuel injection is ok but honestly I dont even need that on a bike.

[@v4forlife]

I’ve pre ordered a new T7, so let’s see how I get on with that!

[@You-Toober]

Reviews are positive so far.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Change the seat; fit additional fuel capacity; mount an ADV tower and lights; add obligatory handlebar riser, handguards and steering damper; spec some decent soft luggage and set off to the continent of your choice. All adds up to a very expensive package indeed but the 690 enduro is arguably the ultimate long distance adventure platform for on and off road capability and practicality with its modest yet high tech features (less chance of leaving you stranded) and manageable weight.

[@dougiequick1]

I have one and I do have a Seat Concepts seat but all I use is the stock one it is fine..the bars are fine....I DID install Cycra handguards along with their handlebar clamp mounts which effectively doubles the strength of the bars from ever bending and totally protects the master cylinders and levers. I also change the horribly fragile stock blinkers for cheap tiny Chinese LED blinkers along with a an adjustable rate blinkers relay. I also replaced the awful board anchor blazing hot stock catalytic/ muffler with a Wings unit. Then too a very light but stout carbon fiber skid plate. And the ABS dongle is must to keep the ABS off in the rear. A shorty clutch lever helped me a lot as well as some really large pegs which one $69 ebay for Fast way clones called "Nice CNC" They so far hold up well still like new! Anyway it is a heavy motorcycle for a single but on the other hand it is also a hundred pounds lighter than any of the twin cylinder adventure bikes....oh the stock mirrors are fragile also so put the ball jointed after market mirrors on which are not real light but they work well enough....I picked up a clone luggage rack on AliExpress for $70ish delivered and I mean it is an EXACT clone of one of the best most expensive racks...I actually think it must be from the same maker just the brand name puts their name on and triples the price..... this motorcycle has flat delivered me through areas I could not EVEN get through on my old 650 Vs trim....It is plush and easy to handle for anyone with some experience...but it IS pretty tall...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...or of course, if you're an off-road numpty like me, you can spend about half the money on a brand new Honda CRF250L and get 95% of the fun....but then I'm biased :0) Fancy looking video chopsie - nice one!

[@LambChopRides]

Yes very true young man, but then your not going to pull many wheelies on the CR... :-)

[@HippoDrones]

Chopsey does like his BHP though! :D

[@d3et1roi3t]

Did you really just put the CRF250L and the KTM 690 In the same comparison?

[@rdrg7362]

5% of the fun vs the 690 ... when you know how to extract from the 690 what it has to offer

[@zrig1]

You are absolutely correct. If you are just learning offroad riding then a smaller bike is truly the way to go. You will learn faster that way. Lighter and more forgiving when mistakes are made. However, you will get to a point where the CRF250L just won't be enough. You will grow out of the smaller bike, that is when you go and grab a 690. Most reviewers seem to not mention this bike is not for the beginner or inexperienced rider. It is too much bike.

[@DynamoTightstar]

Man I wish I had your level of confidence on a bike! This year will be my year! : )

[@JP-nx9rm]

This review made my mind up about one , can’t wait to pick it up !

[@traindude3968]

I was about to post that exact comment 😃

[@JP-nx9rm]

@@traindude3968 I got shot of it and bought a gs 😂

[@julianlewis632]

Cheers from Sydney Australia, I just bought a 2019 and can’t wait to ride it. Thanks for your great information. What’s next on the 690 Chops

[@zardportugal]

This IS the real swiss knife in the motorcycle world. Unfortunatelly, is very expensive but...... Nice review.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

Also, it feels like you've got a Swiss army knife up your arse when you've been riding it on road for half and hour or more.

[@rockafella1690]

@@Unfunny_Username_389 😂😂😂

[@Porkycheun]

3:28 "Hopefully I won't need that later"; I was waiting for a "It was at this moment he knew, he fucked up" moment. ;) Great bike and great video Chop! =)

[@shaunmatthews6889]

Nice one LCR! And your off road abilities are vastly improving every vid!!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Shaun :-)

[@orangefuture4910]

Rade Garage tower on my 701. Cruise at 85. It's more fun as you can hit trails. I'm gonna try conti trail attacks for more road bias next . Then it's 99 % close to smc

[@davidmallia628]

I fully understand the dilemma of choosing between super moto to enduro but the 690 enduro cuts it so close, I would go for the enduro just because of its superior versatility. The only other alternative is have both, but few can afford the high price of both and they are so close in nature to each other. So enduro adventure and versatility for me, over dedication to surgical speciality on the road, which will only get you into trouble.

[@Ammothief41]

It's kinda interesting seeing the popularity of the crf300l when it's the same weight but a third the power and third the price.

[@markshirley7639]

Just bought one, yes a lot of money but awesome 👍🏼

[@JP-nx9rm]

Mark Shirley same 😀

[@jordanJohnn]

any regret man? just about to buy one myself

[@markshirley7639]

Jordan H I’m sure you won’t regret it , they are a fun road bike too 👍🏼

[@randersson3672]

Darn...I just bought one, thanks Chops for that...I think 😋 Well you sure inspired me 👍

[@whittlad]

Essential viewing from my Greek sun lounger🇬🇷😎👍

[@HalfdeadRider]

Lucky git lol, it's miserable here again.

[@tomastomas6665]

My buddy and I bought 2x690 R 2018 here in Bay area, California. My budds fuel pump went to sh1tter under 1000miles from new. We recovered by another friend's truck, repaired under warranty. Luckily the bike broken down in area with cell coverage. I asked for fuel pump replacement as this pump apar has a known issue(s) but KTM showed me the door. They would replace only if it fails. I said is is a bu11cr4p as for the money I paid for the bike I should certainly get a different service. WELL THANKS KTM YOU WILL NOT HEAR FROM ME ANYMORE ONCE THIS PUMP TAKE SH1T IN THE DESERT. I WILL NOT CERTAINLY BE COMMING BACK FROM THERE.. I thought at that time.. ..anyway, the bike is sold now .. aiming for T7

[@stevecade857]

Sm or Enduro decision for someone that enjoys off-road? I think you know the answer. The bike is 85-90% the Sm on road but you can go explore the green lanes etc. No brainer for me. I've been looking for a dual sport solution with great road performance and keep coming back to the 690 but the weight keeps me questioning its usefulness off road. I don't want a bike I have to service every other week either. If the 690 was £7-8k I think I'd be down my local KTM dealer sorting out a deal but at £9.5k that's a little hard to swallow.

[@liam-lh2nm]

Which is best for riding the supermoto version or the enduro?

[@dougiequick1]

Correction these are NOT tubeless rims ...unless someone converted them or they come like that in UK....and even if converted they still can't rightly be termed tubeless rims ...which I mean do exist on some models I think the Africa twin and some GS Bmw and XC Vstroms etc...KTM I think only converts tube rims on the 890 adventures? So maybe they do also on 690 Enduro Rs in some markets idk

[@wozzerwozzer1]

Are they any good for big blokrdt? 6ft 3, 20 stone plus? Cheers, good vid!

[@andrewbrown1686]

hmmmm meanwhile electronic features on my 1992 DR650 ( yes.. the turn signals work most of the time)

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

I have a '14 Enduro R and I spent about 10 hours on it a few weeks back 9 of 10 were on gravel mountain roads, trails, and destroyed pavement. I don't know if I would ride it on a road trip or not.. would love to, but I'm not certain it would be comfortable. My hands started to get tingly and go numb after a 10 minute or less ride yesterday, and I don't know why. I put Progrip 714 rally grips on it, and still numb after 3 miles or so. Any ideas?

[@basschroder9013]

H there, have question about wheelie control on this bike: if have it on off road mode and traction control on will it let you do wheelie op to a certain height and come down automatically? Thx Bas

[@Rakkasan-vr8xt]

No, I have a 2020 690 Enduro and if the TC is on it will lift the wheel just a bit and then immediately defuels. I turn off abs and TC every time I ride unless it’s really tight, steep and rutted terrain.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Coming from Wales i will automatically go for the enduro version chopsie

[@rdrg7362]

Great bike and great review. The rims are tube type.

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Rd Rg , looked like the spokes go into the rim so thinking tubeless 😬

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

Yeah lots of complaints about the exhaust melting the plastic on the side. also it's gigantic and heavy.

[@scottreynolds5096]

I have this bike… not the most experienced rider but when I get speeds like 80+ the handle bats seem to shake ???? Anyone tell me why?

[@chrismerani5330]

So what did you decide? Sumo or Enduro?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Loved the SMCR! Probably won't get a shot on the enduro though. Another thing that's illegal in Germany is green lane ridding, just another avenue of pleasure that they've closed off......the sods!

[@LambChopRides]

Oh really.... Well thats rubbish!!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@LambChopRides as great as Germany is to ride, and is a very bikey place, you'd be surprised how anti biker this country is.

[@HalfdeadRider]

I bet that thing is rapid, it has more power and torque than my ER6f and that shifts with the best part of 200kg to push along. Although I recently got rid of a fair few of those and increased the Power and torque a little with some changes 😊

[@Gunner7911]

Can you just bolt SM wheels onto this pup? Treble Sport - Road, Trail,Track!

[@LambChopRides]

Yes indeed, that's what I'm thinking now..

[@danger6903]

Lamb Chop Rides That could be a great project in your garage...love to see that,!👍

[@Justin-vi8dr]

@@LambChopRides This is my setup on my 2012 690 Enduro. The Enduro back than had a shorter front fork length than the SM version, which made the Enduro the do-it-all solution. If you buy a 690 SM and mount enduro wheels on it (and the forklength on the 2019 SM 690 is still the same as in 2012) you will be leaning back. While if you buy an 2019 690 Enduro, you can mount 17 inch Supermoto wheels on it, it drives a little more sporty/nervous than an 690 sm with sm-wheels but I am completely fine with it. But please compare front fork lengths, if this is still the same as it was for the 2012 models. Swapping SM wheels to enduro wheels is like 15-20 minutes work (not hurrying), and you can have different rear sprockets on the supermoto and enduro setup which is desirable I think.

[@JP-nx9rm]

Anyone know where to get a supermoto kit for this in UK?

[@Kaegis]

The DRZ400 is near similar weight?

[@Domsesh]

Another great video chopsy! I'm a big fan love your videos. When is your smcr video coming out? I'm so torn between a new 701 and the smcr! Keep up the good work 👍

[@odinairsoftuk9809]

So which one is it going to be???

[@pe1pq]

I looked at this bike and other's like it, but I went with the super duke gt. Why? I have a big ass. I took one look at that type of saddle and through no way Hosay.

[@sandybre1]

Picking mine up Friday 🙊

[@axeman6560]

Lucky bastard

[@RenaissanceTatt00s]

Awesome video and great bike! Where were you riding?

[@LambChopRides]

It was Portugal

[@Steve-motorcycles]

Maybe a Yamaha 700 Tenere would be more practical on and possibly off road.

[@kbeightyseven]

Stephen Byford can’t wait to try the Tenere 700

[@giddyrightonup]

Get the enduro, and some fancy sm wheels. It’s easier to convert the enduro, than the sm. Then you have the best of both worlds👌🏻

[@michaeljkasnter]

giddyrightonup you forgot about something called “Suspension and Breaks”

[@LambChopRides]

Good point and you know I might do that... I think that could be the best solution!

[@ferrumignis]

@@michaeljkasnter Chops has already got the "breaks" in his ribs.

[@FilthyGoyim]

@@michaeljkasnter suspension is the same, warp9 provides a bracket that moves your caliper further away from center

[@thechance123]

Just put some more aggressive off road tires on the smc r. Kinda like the desert sled. when I get the money I so want the smc r

[@earlebacciochi9796]

Chopsie quote never thought I'd hear "i certainly don't like pulling wheelie's all the time" 😂👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

haha, yes thought that would be quite ironic :-)

[@johnthompson4620]

the brakes on my 2016 couldnt be better, love the abs for city too

[@therealphilistein]

Bring yourself to Snowdonia for some trail riding... ;)

[@sandy2483]

Good as ever Chops!

[@BLACK05GO1]

Cops could read that licence plate from 10 miles away. I can't believe they make you put plates that big on a motorcycle there.

[@paulleggett9735]

I hear your voice, I see Julian Ryder Every time

[@augmach5]

Lamby super positive on the 690 - Any bike ever get really trashed on here?

[@mikesauve5793]

I’ve had mine since 2010 it’s been a good bike I live in northern Canada and my bike seen all kind of weather and trails and it’s a very capable bike I also have a 2017 Yamaha Vmax awesome bike but my 690 is my go to bike it’s just bad ass

[@sunnyvalejedi]

Any longish highway rides yet?

[@mikesauve5793]

@@sunnyvalejedi yeah at higher speeds it's a little chopy and you're get a sore ass that's why I bought the VMAX

[@mega-hb4re]

Beautiful bike

[@kurtlaurent8027]

As always I enjoy you reviews LCR. What are your thoughts about some 17" SM wheels then it could be truly 2 bikes in 1. I can't decide between Enduro R or SM. Help!!

[@Snoozzzzzze]

You are really lucky when you pulled the front brake hard on. That’s one way to try out the ABS. 😃 Unless you have the KTM dongle fitted then ABS off is ABS OFF. Have to pay more to get abs on the front but not the rear. I can’t see the ABS warning light but I think that all 3 amber lights means OFF but just the lower right light on means front only ABS with the dongle. I haven’t got the dongle yet. Otherwise I agree with everything in the quality vid. and yep it is a bit expensive but it depends what one compares it to and what one wants from a bike. I’m still getting used to mine so... yeah agree with you. 👍

[@jiarmawlod19]

I do that offroad on my 701 sm, no problem 😃

[@jangraham7424]

Stick your SM wheels in it IMMEDIATELY. Will the ABS work on the front wheel with SM wheels in? What will the TC make of a wheel change? We need to know!

[@LambChopRides]

I cant see why not providing you put on the wheel speed sensors in too....

[@jangraham7424]

@@LambChopRides Well, I'm with you. But I've asked, and KTM dealers don't seem to know - it's an IMU-based system, so it may not be as simple as 'the old days' - you used to be able to 'set' wheel diameters through the dash on the old bikes, no? How about this one? Flick through the owner's manual for me?

[@croftonhoneyco.6177]

KTM still not figured out how to design mirrors then.. they look upside down!

[@nikos-giorgos]

They match the upside down forks...

[@Crana]

The more complicated these bikes get the more I appreciate my DRZ lol I think the dash on my DRZ is nearly as "advanced" as these new 690 ones too ;) I really thought they would use the TFT one from the Duke for the SM at least, but no they seemed to go backwards. I've owned 2 of the older 690's in the past with the intention of it being my main bike, but that never worked out for me.

[@racingtag1237]

Some people like to live in the Flintstones time. Perhaps because they can’t effort the latest technology.

[@d3et1roi3t]

I have a 2017 690 endure r and one of the main negatives of this bike is the in-ability to turn it around on a narrow trail. I cant seem to gas it around like a motocross bike.. maybe its just me..

[@LambChopRides]

Yes this is addressed on the 2019, full enduro turning circle

[@MichaelLee-rf1ts]

I know you said the dash was nicer on the older model, but would you still say its a no brainer going for the new model then? Even with 3k discount on old model.

[@axeman6560]

74 horsepower, single cylinder... drool.

[@rdrg7362]

PS. Get the Enduro R instead of the SMCR. Much more useful and versatile and you do not lose too much on the (legal) road manners side. A bike for grown-ups.

[@shadynas7y]

Its a 350lb enduro..you're not going to be doing real enduro things on it. Better off with an EXC500 and SMCR.

[@rdrg7362]

@@shadynas7y And how would you travel on the EXC?

[@Balomis]

@@rdrg7362 Checkout Adam Riemann's Motonomad series of films or Aaron Steinmann's Instagram (@braaping_kiwi) if you don't think the 500 EXC can be an excellent adventure bike

[@istra70]

You are talking about lanes while driving on asphalt road..... May be you should get SM with more off road tires.....As this post shows you are 70 % on road so you can decide ....

[@Shinysideup]

Great video, the mirrors look awful I’d change them straight away supermoto every time for me

[@MovingTargetOne]

I love my husaberg fe 390. Still decent on the road but more capable in the rougher tracks where I live(nw scotland)

[@Hemlck]

On the first bit by the lake you were really ripping it up :-)

[@HippoDrones]

Great video John, I can very much see the appeal of this bike (and am actually glad it has the minimal dash rather than the TFT the 390 has) but £9.5k, that is a LOT of dosh, especially as a new exhaust would be on the cards too. I'd bloomin love one of these as it'd be ace for my UK adventures as well as being capable of getting into Europe too.... Hmmm dilemmas :D

[@HippoDrones]

(BTW, hows the ribs now?) :-)

[@LambChopRides]

Yes its a very nice and capable bike Pete, shame its not 2k cheaper... But deals to be found in the future Im sure! I think it would be bloody perfect for you tbh! Its high though, not saying your a short arse.... :)

[@LambChopRides]

Much better now 99% healed, thanks for asking :-)

[@HippoDrones]

@@LambChopRides haha... But I am a short arse! 😂

[@frank9392]

I wanna see you modify the H2 😀

[@LambChopRides]

Soon Frank :-)

[@ExpeditionHawk]

Whats ur take on the 2019 ktm 690 vs 2019 husky 701? With the new Electronics package in the ktm - do you think it is a better bike than the husky? If we strictly look on the bikes, not the economy

[@Davidkxf]

The SMC-R will do those gravel lanes with no problem at all. We have done some proper multi-day off-road trips into some gnarly mountains on SM's with road tires, including river crossings and being chased by Buffalo's.

[@jasonjuggler3457]

is the seat like sitting on a thin wall?

[@LambChopRides]

No its comfortable enough providing you get off every hour or so. They do break-in a little over time too with use Ive noticed.

[@JS-ny8sn]

Lamb Chop Rides A Seat Concepts seat is a great upgrade from stock.

[@LambChopRides]

I had one on my 701 very nice!

[@stopper90004]

Buy a Sweet Cheeks with two 1.5 litre gas bottles, slap an Airhawk inflatable pad over that and you can ride this puppy for 300-400 miles without blinking. It isn't the prettiest solution, but truly turns the bike into a genuine adventure touring bike with additional gas capacity kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGvZKZ5pciBppo

[@dougiequick1]

They nicknamed the old Honda XR650R the Big Red Pig commonly abbreviated "BRP" So I knick Ames my 2020 690enduro R "BOP" or Big Orange Pig....or "The Big Bopper"

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Great little bike mate, I’ll stick to my TPI 300 and van combo 😜

[@HalfdeadRider]

Are there many green lanes near you, I don't think we have many in our part of the country, I'm in Norfolk.

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Honestly chops you need to get down to Devon to do some lanes, they are proper shitty rutted lanes

[@roo450]

Good lanes in Devon?

[@motorbiketoureruk]

@@roo450 well no lanes are that good any more as there isn’t enough of them! Apart from wales, most lanes around where I live are more like trialing

[@florme6494]

This was great, but I’m dying to hear and see more on the H2...

[@LambChopRides]

Soon flor, the weather here isnt helping hasnt stopped raining!!

[@Advcrazy]

Get the enduro!! Then you can help answer the question so many are wondering...can this be your only bike if you get a set of 17inch wheels for it!!

[@LambChopRides]

Yes this is my thinking actually :-)

[@Advcrazy]

Lamb Chop Rides great minds think alike!

[@leanit5756]

Probably not the boots giving you false neutrals on a '19 690.

[@TheNeroScout]

The biggest single cylinder Engine u can buy.

[@harryebersohn4912]

Love your reviews....you review what you’re riding that day without comparing it to anything...unlike most of these reviews I just about shit myself if someone say .....But the BMW....tf😉

[@ricklieberson5576]

Excellent video! I have owned mine here in the United States for just under 4 months. I love it! This feels like the unicorn bike I have been looking for. You mentioned in your video that your wheels are tubeless. Ours come with tubes here in the US and are fitted with a different brand of tires. (TKC80)

[@sjsherwin]

Do you find a lot of false neutrals?

[@ricklieberson5576]

Stephen Sherwin only once or twice. About a 1000 miles so far on the bike.

[@sjsherwin]

Thanks that isnt too bad at all. Appreciate the info i am strongly considering this for my next bike

[@thomastometich6767]

What would think about the offroad capability of the new SMCR? I've seen quite a few guys put some Perelli Scorpions on and do some amazing offroad riding.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes sure an experienced offroader could do well on the SMCR but the stiff suspension with short travel is going to limit its ability ultimately...

[@Edgunsuk]

keep asking but no one has an answer where the hell is the 1290 supermoto i got money to spend !!

[@Kaegis]

Ducati hypermotard

[@7starsfear]

These bikes have a really bad reputation for having many problems no matter what. Is that true ? I'd love to buy myself a SMC-R 690 2019YM but i'm a little afraid of what they say about KTM's reliability.

I've had KTM's since 2003 and have never had an issue with any of them.

[@7starsfear]

@ I have posted on a KTM fansite yesterday and they pretty much told me that if im not ready to spend 700-1000 per year for maintenance i should consider buying a Honda. Rocker arms braking, constant valve checks, ect.

[@7starsfear]

@ I tried it on a test ride and the 690 SMC-R felt so good. But i can't shake off the fear of trading in my bike and giving the dealer 6000eu for something people warn me about. I know it's a performance bike and it needs constant love, and i CAN provide it with all the oil and filters it wants. But i'm afraid of bigger issues the 690 is rumored to have. EDIT : i am referring to the rocker-arm problem

Yes, I've followed the rocker arm problem as well. They had isolated problems up to and including 2014 models. But if I got one of the older bikes, I would replace the arms with the latest version ASAP. I have a few friends with the older bikes and they haven't had a problem, but many have.

[@7starsfear]

@ the newer ones maybe fixed this ? Because the bike i am looking at is brand new 0 kilometers. Also i didn't ask the KTM dealer what is covered by their warranty (which you can extend up to 4 years).

[@deividasvisockas]

Old dashbord was way better, I dk why they took it from Husky.

[@dannyracer25]

Nice one 👌 chop. good review as usual 😊 👍 thanks Danny

[@JERZEEHOTBOY]

Makes me think about trading in my 07 Superduke 990 for one of these! 🤔