Make KTM 690 SMC R an ADVENTURE Motorcycle? (Lightweight Adventure Motorcycle)

[@CycleCruza]

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[@money-makinggang231]

Hey cycle Cruza I bought a gas gas 700 recently and I noticed there was liquid leaking from the front by the radiator area then I found the coolant overflow hose I’m assuming it’s in the same position as the ktm690 have you noticed yours leaking at all? everytime I ride it gets all over my shoe because of how high up the hose is I’m just not sure if it’s normal how much it keeps spitting out coolant

[@winter-survivor]

4:21 Has anybody noticed he didn't actually attached the security vest strap and than off he goes straight to the highway? Fckd up day! LOL

[@obeii1805]

lol he could had realized it .. later

[@winter-survivor]

@@obeii1805 later in the video you can see it stills detached 😉

[@CycleCruza]

Lol Somtimes I'm busy talking and forget. Doh! lol

[@davidmallia628]

Agree! 690 Supermoto could make a great adventure bike. Add a windscreen, mild knobblies, and, for most, dirt roads, and single track, are totally doable, also.

[@CycleCruza]

👍

[@nickq204]

I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with the SMCR. For touring, I expect you probably put some kind of windshield on it, as well as a better seat. I don’t know if there are extended range tanks for that bike, but if not you can do what I do, and that’s to plot the next route to another gas station when traveling parts unknown.

[@Fstmt09]

I had a KTM 950 SM. Supermotos are very fun. Great for the mountains.

[@MB_JOSH4159]

I love this bike Cruza.

[@CycleCruza]

I do too! I think I might sell my MT-07 now.

[@motosportadv8177]

yeah my dentist has a KTM 1190 adv. bike ; but he's says its just to much power and weight for off road , I'm going to recommend this bike and also recommend the KTM 500 EXC-F as well , its pretty light as well!

[@Erstwhile.Freeman]

We tried to tell you it's a fun bike! My older 2016 wiggles and vibrates on the highway, so sounds like that is sorted on the newer one. I still take day long rides to get to the twisties. It's always worth it!

[@jimdandy4329]

Great adventure bike, glad you came around. I'v got a 701 Enduro and it has been equally fun on roads and in the woods and desert. Enjoy it!

[@MrCaptainCrazy]

You said in the past you wanted to ride the TAT with some of the subscribers. Just give us plenty of advanced warning so we can take time off work and get in shape, lol... I would suggest doing some adventure riding as a warm up and to know what mods are needed. If the seat is similar to a DR650 I would suggest changing it so it won't break you.

[@Frank_Torre]

I'll never go for a ADV bike. They're way to heavy for offroad use, especially if you're not experienced with offroad riding. Drop it a few times and you won't want to pick it up anymore. Growing up riding dirt bikes and doing motocross, having a heavy bike is not practical. Too much weight transitioning in dirt is never good. Find it funny that KTM are playing catch up to the new Ducati Mono Hypermotard. Hopefully KTM get rid of that ugly outdated halogen headlamp.

[@CycleCruza]

Right! I wish Japan would build a bike to compete with the 690. KTM does have a LED headlight for this bike, it should be on it from the factory. I bought a LEd headlight off Amazing that looks nice. Build series is coming up.

[@SheldonKreger]

@@CycleCruza Yeah bro imagine a Yamah competitor to the 690! WOULD BE SICK

[@tizzin8r]

Im looking forward to the lightweight adventure tour vids!! I have a Beta 500 rrs that I moto camp on. The 690 is a beast I love that bike. The Enduro R is a little better to offroad, more travel etc.

[@CycleCruza]

Nice! I didn't get the Enduro R for a few reasons, mainly because I ride street 98% of the time. Also, I will put Shinko 705 ADV tires on my 690's 17" wheels like I have on my YZ450FX supermoto which I have been riding Shinkos tires since 2018 and do just fine off-road. A 21" front wheel is the best for off-road BUT they usually require an inner tube which can get punctured and cause you to be stranded. You can ride 17" tubeless wheels with ADV tires off-road just fine BUT you have to stay seated and navigate the bike over large obstacles, you can't stand up and ride over everything like. 21" front wheel can. However, you're not going to buy a 690 to do gnarly off-road riding anyways, they are just too heavy to do serious hardcore enduro riding, that is why I feel the supermoto is better choice because most people ride street and any moderate off-roading can be done on 17" wheels with ADV tires like my YZ does.

[@johnnste1]

I fitted the short KTM screen and Seat Concepts seat to my 690 Enduro R for all day comfort. I put Touratech luggage racks on the rear to take weight off the subframe, and use Wolfman side bags, tank bag and duffel bag for luggage. I’ve ridden steep, technical tracks fully loaded with no problems. My longest day has been 500 miles, only reason I stopped was because I arrived home 😊

[@CycleCruza]

Nice! I just ordered the KTM comfort seat, I hope it is as good as the Seat Concepts seat. My longest is about 500 miles as well when I rode down to the triple nickle and back. I wish I had more time to ride like I used to.

[@1683clifton]

Taking the mt03 offroad is crazy fun, but yeah I dropped it a few times! They put the same gpr tires on the sumo from yamaha and I think that's crazy.

[@CycleCruza]

Time for you to get a supermoto!

[@burddog0792]

The 690 platform really is the most versatile, Swiss Army do everything single bike. Hopefully the 2025 gets some of the refinement the Ducati has.

[@CycleCruza]

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[@707LAKE]

glad your really enjoying the bike! ktm is a very good brand now days! still no issues with my 2021 ktm 500exc 6days supermoto! 13,000 hard miles so far

[@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd]

I did the TAT on an 05 dr200 with no problems. Put a big rack on the back for my tent and camping stuff. And a small backpack.

[@CycleCruza]

Nice!

[@driftracing08]

The bottom end torque is just more added ignition timing at a lower rpm and you can add more timing to get more torque

[@sportstermissions]

Yes it is! As a matter of fact, when I put Nelson Rigg tailbag and saddle bags on my YAMAHA 600, it is a SPORT TOURER 😊

[@CycleCruza]

Nice!

[@796andy2]

some dealers have the enduro and include sumo tires and rims ... love mine , my speed triples been gathering dust

[@JinKazama92]

That's what I did with my 2010. Top box with panniers. the whole 9 yards. LOL. Toured with my wife on it. It's looks hilarious fully loaded but damn fun as hell.

[@CycleCruza]

Nice! Super versatile bike!

[@Gofr5]

To answer your question at the end of the video, I'm mostly a pavement user and after having offorading pretentions for a few years with my 701, came to the realization that I do not offroad at all and never will. It's part of why I traded up to the bigger ADV bike. I wanted something that would maximize my on road usability. I can still go on dirt roads and gravel roads just fine with a big ADV. That's the extent of my offroading, and even then rarely, so makes sense in my case to make the changes I made. The other reason as I mentioned before in the past is that the 701 seat and I just never got along, even the comfort seat, while it helped, was not enough for me. In a completely different topic, question for you. What size airbag vest do you use? I normally wear large shirts and my jacket is a large as well. Would that mean I should also just get a large size airbag vest?

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah it comes down to your riding preferences. My airbag vest is a large and I normally wear large shirts as well. You'll probably be fine with a large but measure yourself and look at the size chart to be sure. You are smart to get an airbag vest. Stay safe!

[@Gofr5]

@@CycleCruza Thanks.

[@saibabax]

I would love to get your impresion of the Aprilia Tuareg 660

[@CycleCruza]

At 450 lbs it is too heavy to mess around much off-road besides dirt roads. However, ADV bikes make great cruisers and touring bikes, I just wouldn't mess around off-road much on one.

[@constpegasus]

I forgot, glad you like it. These do it all bikes are very comfortable also.

[@mandmmilling3716]

I have a gas gas sm700. I love this bike and agree with everything you said. I only have 2 complaints with it. First, the traction control is a pain, but easily fixed by spacing the sensor away from the tone ring in the rear. The second is not fixable. This bike should come with cruise. The bike already has fuel injection, throttle by wire, and an ecu. No reason not to have it. I had a built fe501s and got rid of it for every reason you mentioned. Too light for mile munching, and the maintenance was just too much. While my GG isnt as comfortable as my goldwing, with a seat comfort XL seat and bar risers, its pretty good. I have been looking into rotwiller performance to bring the beast alive. Ive read really good things...like close to 80hp with deletes, intake, pipe, and tune. Im a shorter guy at 5'8". I had my local suspension shop install the factory ktm lowering kit. Its way better for me now. I lost a little clearance, but onroad improved because its not as tall. I would recommend this bike to anybody.

[@scottsmith805]

You should do the TAT brother! That would be sick! You could do a build series getting ready for it and then one for the actual ride. Love your videos!

[@CycleCruza]

Thanks for being a viewer! I would to do the TAT.I have tons of mods coming up. stay tuned!

[@gabrielkopp2036]

I would prefer to get the 690 enduro r and a set super moto wheels to make it an adv bike.. the 21 18 wheels are much better off road

[@wowIloveusernames]

It is a lot easier to go that route than trying to make the smcr more off road capable. But if you are more on road the 17s are awesome

[@davidmallia628]

If you do not mind the hassle of changing the wheels around, great. But if you do mild off road, Supermoto is very capable with adequate tires. 17 inch do not roll as good on rougher terrain, and front brake discs are close to ground, and more vulnerable.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

@@davidmallia628 that the whole point.. if your trip 95%pavement use the 17" wheels and if your trip is 70 % off road use the 21 18 wheels.. it takes 10 minutes to change out wheels ..

[@CycleCruza]

The problem is a 21" front spoked wheel usually requires an inner tube which can leave you stranded if there is a puncture/flat. And the tubeless 21" forged non-spoked wheel should not be used off-road much because they can crack and compromise the safety of the bike. The truth is you don't need a 21" front wheel to ride off-road, I ride off-road just fine on my YZ450FX supermoto with 17" supermoto tubeless spoked wheels with Shinko 705 ADV tires, however, you can't ride off-road the same way you can with a 21" front wheel, you have to stay seated and guide your bike over logs with the 17" wheels.

[@tizzin8r]

yep what he said ^^^

[@Dydxminigun]

Hasqavara svartpilen 401 2024 is what i am looking at for travels and little bit of off roads.

[@mrrandy1]

Another great video. I used to live in Mansfield , Ohio.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Just do the american trail. Dont talk yourself out of it like you did the motovan, hop on the bike and go for it. 👍

[@constpegasus]

Adventure bikes are always a compromise. Reason I keep my 2022 KLR is the huge tank and weight. Admittedly, the weight is harder to deal with but so much more stable on the highway. I can’t stand small gas tanks for commutes. I don’t go off-road.

[@PhilWinter-im6ci]

Exhaust and new air box. And it gets fun!!!

[@scottk.8494]

The equivalent for me is my DR650. With a bigger tank, full Cogent suspension, Seat Concepts commuter seat, heated grips, lowered pegs, etc., it's my lighter weight adventure bike. Eventually I'm going to put a 19" wheel one it. I have Nelson Rigg Sierra 27L saddle bags that I like, but I recently removed the pannier racks and got the new Nelson Rigg Hurricane dual sport saddle bags. I haven't done a trip with them yet, but it was nice to remove the rack, and they should hold all I need for a weekend trip. You should check out the Hurricane Dual Sport saddle bags. 14L per side, waterproof, roll-top design, and affordable. Rigg gear is good quality for the price. As for a big windshield like the one you showed, you might want to consider what I have to say. I tried a big windshield off of the V Strom 1000 I had, and it acted like a big sail on my handlebars, and encouraged shaking in the bars. When they're mounted on a subframe independent of the bars, it's a non-issue. It's just something to consider.

[@CycleCruza]

Nice! Yeah I wouldn't get that big of a windscreen, just midsize or smaller one. Thanks for the info!

[@Broken-six]

I would sell that mt-07, not because it’s a bad bike. My-07 is one of the most popular bikes in the us. Get as much money for it as you can, you can always pick a used one up if you miss it. Love your choice of bike dude. I was considering the Husky 701(same bike). I’m looking forward to seeing a new exhaust. Tune(after you’re sure there’s no warranty issue). Those mirrors are pretty ugly. What I really want to see, the twisties. Corner carving like a sportbike! Great content man!

[@jeffjones4071]

I love ADV bikes! My choice for touring. Of course there not a full on dirt bike. But if the asphalt turns to dirt or sand you’ll be fine. CC plus there are courses to teach you how to ride your ADV off road. That would have been a great video

[@ouchles8652]

im in france, and i have a duke 690. A complete pleasure...like ur bike. I could have bought a 790 or a 890 duke, no. I wanted a mono with power. And its great

[@CycleCruza]

Nice! How has the reliability been for you so far?

[@ouchles8652]

@@CycleCruza i have it for 6 month now and its brand new 3000 km. No problem so far :)

[@CycleCruza]

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[@rajindarsingh1417]

I have always loved this bike & now that you have it & the verdict will be out in a few months about its reliability. I’m comparing this to the Ducati hypermotard 900

[@CycleCruza]

Hypermotard 900 is so heavy but if you're just going to ride street only it is no big deal.

[@sompobutama3761]

Nice bike wish supermoto bike seat height lower I’m 5”8 my toe just touching the ground nice video great info thanks for sharing 🙏

[@BikerBruv50]

I’m 5’8” with the husky 701. I got it in the summer of 2023 in July I think. I rode it all winter. You can no doubt ride the bike at stock height. I watched a few KZbin videos when I first got it to help. The trick is so lean to one side when stopping. I keep my right foot on the peg and left foot on the ground. You can do it because I’m as average as they come and I ride it almost everyday.

[@sompobutama3761]

@@BikerBruv50 Got appointment test ride use 2022 KTM 690 SMC thank you for info.

[@BikerBruv50]

@@sompobutama3761 nice man. I got a video of me riding my husky around if you’re interested. It is super long though. Lmk how the test ride goes I’d be interested to hear how you did.

[@MFCHRIS75]

If you are doing such a long trans American tour, IMO you picked the wrong bike. Why didnt you buy a 690 enduro R instead? Itchy Boots uses a CRF 300 Rally and she rides and goes pretty much anywhere she wants. Granted her bike is heavily modded but its fit for almost any purpose except the track. Its not always about power and wheelies. Its about the ride and reliability.

[@CycleCruza]

Actually, there is a false belief that you need a 21 inch front wheel to ride off-road, not true, however, the 21" front wheel is much better at going over large obstacles like logs. I;ve been riding 17" Shinko 705 ADV tires on my YZ450FX since 2018 and have ridden off-road over logs, mud , deep gnarly brush, etc You just have to ride a different way, you can't stand up and riding over everything like a 21" front wheel and 18" rear wheel can, you have to stay seated and guild the 17" wheels over large obstacles. Also, the biggest weakness of a 21" front wheel is they almost always require an inner tube which can get a puncture and cause you to be stranded unlike my tubeless 17" supermoto wheels with ADV tires. The only 21" front wheels that are tubeless are the solid forged non-spoked wheels but they should not be ridden harsh off-road because the rim can crack and compromise the safety of the bike. Spoked wheels can absorb impacts from large obstacles better. I owned a WR250R dual sport with a standard 21" front and 18" rear wheel, I do just fine off-road on my 17" wheels with ADV tires on my YZ450FX supermoto. I ride 98% street, so a 690 SMC R supermoto was the better choice for me.

[@MFCHRIS75]

@@CycleCruza The 2024 Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger Rally Pro and a couple others have 21 inch tubeless spoked front wheels but I understand those are different and also heavier bikes. Just don't say they don't exist because they do. Maybe not for the 690 enduro r, not sure, haven't checked. Tubes leave you stranded? Yeah but only If you don't carry spare tubes and tools to change them with. Can that be a pain? Yes. Is it impossible? No. You mod your bikes by yourself, I'm sure you would be able to change a tube also. If the mods you will be doing for your bike will be sufficient for the riding you intend to do then great. You are correct, 18/21 combo isn't a must to go light off roading, what I've seen 110cc scooters do in Thailand is amazing. If you are truly intending to get more serious then you will have higher limitations with your set up. Manufacturers don't put certain combinations on a bike just for fun. There are methods to their madness. I was just trying to give an example that you don't always need the most powerful bike to tour or have an adventure. When you have time check out the new AJP PR7 (probably not available in America) or the Kove 450 Rally. Bless up and safe travels always.

[@blanewalker5512]

If you plan on doing a lot of off roading and having a lot of fun with it then u really need a bike thats specific for off roading. I would get a specific bike thats especially designed for off roading

[@BKallday503]

as a fellow ktm rider i would not recommend 6k mile oil changes unless you wanna change the oil like 2 times total

[@Atrip111]

I hate hearing high rpms makes me paranoid lol. Id probably be 7000rpm plus 4th gear 70. Dont use my 6th gear unless above 60 65 extended time

[@CycleCruza]

I can't wait to get my full exhaust because in stock form I can't hear this bike. lol

[@rajindarsingh1417]

Picking up a 200cc dirt bike over 7 times in 7 hours has gotten be totally flat. You only realise how tired you are until the end of the day.

[@CycleCruza]

For gnarly off-road riding a lightweight 2 stroke is the best. Riding off-road is a cardio workout.

[@Spyros.ts13]

i have a 690 sm, 2007 model it was the beginning of this engine i got it on 2018, second hand by a guy who bought it new and did 10.570 km, and half the price it was a majestic deal for me that guy is a medical doctor, who left abroad to do with speciality and he has now a family there eventually he had his brother sell the bike, and i am the lucky guy who bought it it's been six years now, and it's like a dream i'm still in love with this machine as day 1 it has a soul she is my companion, my baby together with the guitar I use it within a city of 6million people, she makes my days fun i travel within the country often, trips like 200-300km i do easy off road i burns fuel like a scooter, no matter who fast i ride it's a dream indeed! yours now, it is a bit more powerful, it burns fuel even less, and it has a little less vibration in other words, man you did an excellent choice!!! i hope you enjoy your baby during the years, as much as i enjoy mine!! cheers from Athens, Greece

[@Spyros.ts13]

not to forget, i have a little windscreen on mine, and it is a really good idea i have no wind on my chest, even if i am going on 160 km per hour

[@fredmaldonado9204]

Hey Cycle Cruza, you’re gonna get those Orange Black Camo pants?

[@laxus6442]

When are the first modding videos gonna happen? And you probably should put the card in your house, lol

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah I know. lol Soon, I'm gathering all the parts now. I just got the fender eliminator kit and new plastics.

[@hulkhulk5141]

You got the perfect bike for yourself, player.

[@RP-xk8ji]

It's the mud you got watch out for. I have a Yamaha Tenere 700 bike is 450 lbs. I'm 280lbs if you hit mud, you want to be in and out fast. If you drop it, you're not really picking up the full weight of the bike like everyone exaggerates. Just get a bike that you're strong enough to lift. Also, a couple of rachet straps wrapped around a tree when possible will help you lift the bike when you're tired.

[@twowheelpilot]

Don't know what people are on about. Rode my 1290 Super ADV R everywhere. Now have a new 890R and its a giant dirt bike. Last ride me and my mate on 890R's ended up riding a KTM690 and a KTM 300EXC up a hill for some guys. If that doesn't show you how capable the 890R is I have no further words.

[@CycleCruza]

Cool!

[@mikemullis6805]

I think the 690 is a good platform for a mid weight ADV bike. The 690 Enduro might have been a better choice but you can work with what you have. The big bikes have their place. They can easily carry all the things you will need to be self sufficient on extended trips. They have the fuel range and creature comforts for long days in the saddle. They are well suited for pavement and gravel roads. I think the point is if a pro rider can do what you see in the commercials on an unloaded bike, they can certainly meet the needs of what most people will actually use them for. I’ve ridden my R1200 GS in some pretty hairy places and I’ve had to pick it up a few times. With the right technique it’s not that bad but I’ll admit that I’m not interested in doing that all day long. I also have a KTM 500 EXC-F. I mostly mount it in the back of my Wrangler JL Rubicon and take it to the general areas I want to ride and basecamp from there. While I still like my 1200, I find that this is closer to the ideal situation for me. I can do things with ease on the 500 that would be pretty terrifying on the GS. And when I’m tired I can make my way back home in comfort in my Jeep.

[@CycleCruza]

Imo, if you ride more street than off-road the supermoto is better choice. You don't have to have a 21" front wheel to ride off-road, however, you just have to ride different off-road with 17" wheels but as long as you have ADV dual Sport tires you can ride off-road just fine but just can't ride over logs with ease like a 21" front wheel, you have to assist the bike over logs with 17" wheels. I've been riding in the woods fro years on 17" wheels with Shinko 705 ADV tub-less tires.

[@JeffCdeBaca]

I love my 701 Enduro

[@ianjohnson5365]

Yamaha t7 cyclcruza… yes they’re heavy but if you’ve ridden any single track or enduro you’ll have enough skill to handle it off-road and it can cruise in highway for hours more comfortably

[@1683clifton]

You're becoming one of my favorite motovloggers bro. From the truth spoken, to the "no effed up days, huck huck huck!😂" You're a boss brother. Bless ya on a happy Sunday.

[@CycleCruza]

lol Thanks for being a viewer! I appreciate it. I hope you are having a blessed Sun day as well. 👍

[@shaymtbrider7244]

My klx 300 can hold highway so this will definitely do

[@jamnico79]

What is you phone holder?

[@c0uchsl0uch]

What type of cooling system does this bike have❓

[@CycleCruza]

Standard cooling system.

[@d17a2dude]

It's water cooled

[@VS-yv8yk]

Don't you feel like the wind moves the bike when you are on the high way?

[@CycleCruza]

No, it is butter smooth, and it was windy out that day. I can ride this bike to California and back with ease.

[@jamnico79]

Very nice bike

[@tonythecapo1806]

Hi cycle Cruza greetings from Greece I had this bike for many years and olso the 690 duke so I know these motor the only thing it needs oil change every 5k miles don't do it on 6 especially on a brand knew bike and use full synthetic motorex the ktm approved oil and that's it enjoy!!!!!

[@kaptainkyle70]

On a new bike I usually change the oil and filter before 300 miles. It's cheap and easy.

[@brianweber4694]

Did anyone notice that he missed hooking up his airbag vest umbilical cord ?

[@zaethebarber9250]

I will get the Honda CRF 300 Rally for traveling and adventure riding.

[@obeii1805]

Ktm always show professional riders in their ads doing thing 99% of the audience can’t or won’t do

[@CycleCruza]

💯👍

[@SheldonKreger]

There are definitely drawbacks to touring on the 690SM/701SM: - 3 gallon fuel tank, maybe 140 mile range - No modern features like heated grips or cruise control - Your butt is going to hurt after like 2 hours :-D

[@CycleCruza]

It is a 3.6 gal tank which'll do just fine, you just get gas a bit more often but 120-140 miles is ok I did 12+ hours straight on my cbr600rr and cbr1000rr and was just fine. You wouldn't want a larger tank to make more weight. When riding off-road you'll get much better range because you can't go very fast. You can always bring Rotpaks with extra fuel if need be. You can easily add heated grips and you can add an aftermarket cruise control. Get a comfort seat for long rides.

[@kaptainkyle70]

@@CycleCruza Bingo.

[@Atrip111]

Take that card off put sonewhere safe. Trans America would be cool and a good test of your bikes and self. I know dont ride w people, me neither, but hey hit me up when do it if want company. Ill see where I'm at in life than. I have a hennessy hammock only used couple times.

[@joeyvillarreal2206]

I would not recommend taking the SM and Turing it into an Enduro. There are some major differences in the sensors for the traction control that do not bode well when you start taking it off-road. You’re better off taking the 690 Adventure and turning it into a super moto. I can’t state all the exact intricacies, but these are all the things I was told by the dealer. Do not turn a SM I to an euro. It’s something about the sensors and tactical control that gets messed up. I can’t recall the exact reason, that was just what I was told. I 100% count be wrong. But the dealer talked me out of it, and I doubt they didn’t want me to buy the bike 🤷🏽‍♂️ idk.

[@katzsteel]

That seat looks terrible for a long ride! At least for my rear.

[@DL02OR]

Finally dude

[@mathieuconstantin3356]

Like super Moto but I will not change it to dual sport I’ll get the Tenere 700 and the bike prove to be very reliable and easy to ride off road

[@kaptainkyle70]

Albeit top heavy.

[@Alien992.2]

The number ONE best MOD for this bike is a Rottweiler Intake Kit and ECU remap. Man this will throw you off the seat I promise. Ask everyone that owns a KTM and has a Kit like this installed. Day and Night Difference. The Euro5 bikes run way too lean and shitty. Cheers !

[@FinalGirlHorror]

Love your channel but I am going to have to disagree with you on the ADV bike is not for offroading. I have a friend who offroads his all the time and even does these weekend rides/competitions where a bunch of ADV riders get together and run through these obstacle courses on their bikes and go off roading, hangout and camp, he says it is really fun.

[@CycleCruza]

Thanks for bring a viewer! You are correct, you can ride off-road with a ADV bike and many do, however, you can't do anything hardcore, that is what I meant. No disrespect to the ADV community. Even with this 690 I would never try to do any hardcore enduro riding, just light off-roading. Super lightweight 2 strokes are for the hardcore stuff, my YZ450FX is pretty light weight enough to some hardcore stuff but nothing like a featherweight 250cc 2 stroke at 225 lbs.

[@randyselgalamsen5980]

Honda African Twin 2024. Double Sport adventure Bike.🏍

[@shaymtbrider7244]

Shinko 244 for off road single track

[@MrWolf2212]

You're still on the hunt for a pickup truck ??

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah been looking for a long time, had about 5 trucks checked for pre-purchase inspection but all had issues. It is really tough to find a clean used truck that isn't over 25k.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I see the problem here. There's a LACK OF PROFESSIONAL RIDERS. But NO LACK OF EXCUSES. You're gonna need a Seat Concepts seat for that thing if you tour. You're gonna need a set of 18/21 wheels with gravel knobs if you do the TAT. Or you could have started with the T7 Tenere..... for a more dirt oriented Enduro. Or KTM 690 Enduro R.

[@Fstmt09]

Take off CAT. and save 10 pounds and it will sound better.

[@Fstmt09]

Unfortunately you can only go around 90 miles

[@Smc2023-ktm]

Acquistato KTM smc 690 - R anno 2023 dopo aver avuto un modello precedente della stessa moto. Davvero un abominio di moto. moto notevolmente nel motore e nella componentistica. Visto l’abominio acquistato ho deciso di modificarla completamente per provare a farla andare correttamente. Ho completamente modificato la moto con: - Scarico Tekmo completo no cat - mappa dedicata - filtro aria dna - rimozione ricircoli e cannister La moto è migliorata ma l'erogazione rimane pessima. Cosa poi che non riesce ad essere modificata è la mancanza del freno motore causa intervento elletronico. Non si ha quindi freno motore e sembra di guidare un 2T. inoltre l’accelerata che viene data ti fa sbagliare i punti di frenata se freni forte. La qualità di tutte le plastiche è poi peggiorata tantissimo, ho già i carter del motore tutti segnati ( probabilmente dovuti ad una plastica più scadente ). Pessimo acquisto NON COMPRATE questa moto se volete un motard

[@motojaymn4131]

Get the adventure 390

[@kaptainkyle70]

Questionable ground clearance, suspension travel, and cast wheels. Unless you have young knees it's also a bit small for a 6' rider. I'm still waiting for a Yamaha WR450R/X but I'm not holding my breath. The Honda CRF450RL is close but still requires more attention than I'd prefer.

[@CycleCruza]

*NEW VIDEO:* Ultimate Supermoto Build Ep. 2 - Total Transformation (SEE VIDEO!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/anu5nHZ7fZKSr5I

[@thechosen5805]

Sell it and get the suzuki V-strom 650. Why would you want to take the Ktm off road if you already have the Yamaha for that. You have two tools that do the same thing, albeit one has a little bit more top end which you don't really use.

[@kaptainkyle70]

Riding the TAT on Yamaha would be fun but the constant valve checks and oil changes would not be. Honestly I'd prefer to take my WR250X on BDRs and the TAT over the V-Strom. Think of the 690/700/701 series as big WR250R/X's when it comes to fun and easy maintenance. More power (and weight) baby!

[@LarryWebb-gv8dz]

Maybe a video demonstrating how you can shift without the clutch ? I think that feature is a really nice feature.

[@ryno9er980]

sell the MT07

[@streetrossi937]

Cycle cruiser I would even think about taking a bike like an adventure bike off-road. They look big. One KT M say you can. It's a sales pitch

[@CycleCruza]

*NEW VIDEO:* KTM 690 SMC R or 690 Enduro R? Which is BETTER?(SEE VIDEO!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5TZn4qeZ9OEl5o

[@kennv7566]

The professional riders in those ads are misleading to novice riders. The thing with heavy ADV bikes, getting stuck, taking a fall or getting hurt in the middle of nowhere puts you in danger.

[@CycleCruza]

💯 Exactly! So many noobs believe you can really ride a big bike that off-road easy. lol There is a motovlogger that started his channel way back with a ADV bike riding off-road and he ended up with a hernia and switched to a DRZ400 and things got better for him. Some people have to learn the hard way.

[@clvrswine]

Riding on the street takes no skill. Street riding is for Grandpa. Off-road is for real motorcycle riders. Dual sport is actual "sport". Stupid Harley poseurs are try-hards with dumb "cuts" and stupid patches and wanna-be-tough-guy beards.

[@CycleCruza]

*NEW VIDEO:* ULTIMATE Supermoto Build Ep.1 (SEE VIDEO!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5Kqi3ZvrLl0m5Y

[@Ski-4257]

For the love of god KZbinrs. Please quit calling an interstate a “highway”! Two different things. And , your misinforming riders.

[@blanewalker5512]

Quit whinning

[@jemirandav]

It would be much better to go light adventure way starting with the "normal" KTM 690

[@kaptainkyle70]

Where's the fun in that? My light ADV is currently a WR250X with a Giant Loop Coyote bag... and yes I've owned dual-sports prior. My next bike is likely a Husky 701 SM which I'd be doing the exact same thing with as CycleCruza. Not sure I'd get rid of my X for it though. I love the direction this is going.

[@CycleCruza]

*NEW VIDEO:* Yamaha MT-07 vs KTM 690 SMC R - Which is BETTER? (SEE VIDEO!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIS3d6WelJZ5b5Y