First ride KTM 690 VS Suzuki SV650 

The duke 690 is reliable, stop your clichés

@@PetSounds38 My 2017 690 had 2 complete engine overhaul in lessthan 4000miles. First the Intake Valve fell down om the cylinder. Then the Connecting rod separetad in two pieces. Had Yamaha for 25years, never a problem. KTM for 2 and repairs for 7000dollars.

"KTM and reliability" sucks! Not even close to the sv in reliability. Same for many KTM models.

My 05 625 smc with the exact same lc4 motor would beg to differ. Has 25,000 it an still original factory parts. Only oil changes an valve adjustments over the years. Been basting it on an off road, and wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere.

​@@PetSounds38I dunno, I've had a lot of dukes (125,200,390,690)and they all had lots of problems , my 690 has been a nightmare but she's my baby and I will love her to the end of time. It's a different machine , you can't even compare it to other bikes it's so different. My bandit , 44k runs like a dream and I love her but she's just not my duke Yaknow 😅

Hi Caspian...I'm interested in a 2015 Duke 690..It's got an Akrapovic exhaust. Do you think the Akrapovic would turn the Duke into a beast/make it go fucking bonkers? I assume the pipe would be loud as fuck.

#FACTS

shut up virgin

Make your own video.

Sold my 2000 SV last month when i bought a honda CB900. Love my new bike but i do miss the SV sometimes its such a great bike. It had 90k miles on her when i got rid of it and it still ran perfect.

Bought mine last year, plan to keep it. Swiss army knife of motorcycles :)

Moto_919 why did you switch

@@Fee.1 Wanted a Dual Sport Bike

Yeah tossing up between SV650 and V Strom 650, I perhaps lean towards the adventure ride of V Strom and it takes a passenger very well

thanks a bunch!

Or you could add a gsxr front end and upgraded brakes to the sv650 and still pay £2000 less than the Duke and have it handle better?

@@paulnolan6866 Front end + rear shock and you'd bee looking at the same sort of money as the duke and you'd still have a bike that weighs 50kg more.

The duke is a lame single cylinder, it sounds like poo, breaks down , looks cheap and made of plastic, the sv650 has hardly any plastic , sounds awesome, is faster , and more reliable.

How much you got it for . I got quote for 6600 for non abs, still think that is expensive but I'm in Miami

I’m up there in age, just a bit younger. That thing doesn’t take a toll on ur ass?

Mark Baum in that same way you can find the ktm "as low as" 8k

At 8k I would take the gsx-s over any ktm, the sv has great value at that price.

Reliability is not everything. We’re talking bikes here not cars.

Simple4K have you replaced the stock exhaust? 2 brothers makes an awesome slip on for the sv650

mtthaclipkilla Got a Delkavic stubby. Sounds like a fast harley 😂

Don't know how the m4's sound on the newer ones but I have one on my 06 650s and it sounds beastly

Simple4K which Delkavic ? Cus I was looking at the Danmoto XG1 based on a sound clip and it’s loud as fuck. You have a sound clip ?

Hehe :) I made 12000km April-October when I bought mine in 2017 (first bike as well). Awesome bike, v-twin engine is great. And IMHO is always better to have more than one cylinder, you can make some distance on limp mode even if one cylinder fails.

Christopher Steptoe Still love it? Any regrets?

Was that out the door price?

@@raysup no that was sticker price before dealer, tax and title fees

@@mikef9336 Gotcha. I'm about to buy a 2017 used for $4800 cash here locally which is why I asked. It only has 1500 miles on it.

Hey Dude. Taking my MFS course next weekend and im really considering an sv650 as my first bike. I want your honest opinion. after 5 months of ownership. Is the SV 650 too much bike for a beginner? should i start with a smaller displacement bike?

@@BennyZ88 bike is really fun and perfect power for a commuter. If you have a need for speed start or if you are going to be riding with sport bikes get a 600 sport bike because this bike isn't gonna keep up with them. I ride with my friend who has a r1 and we can stay together on the twisties but on the highway or straight s he's gone. But it Depends on what you want to do as a rider. I have done long 7 hour rides with no issue, GPS top speed 126, plenty fast around town. I also say i will probably never sell the sv because it's different than a sports bike you can really ride the crap out of it where a sports bike is very touchy. Its a different feeling.

Sv is 197 wet you doughnut

Too

Sorry

Duke 690 and lc4 not reliable ? Bullshits

Plus it's too loud and not sound balanced.

You have made a great decision!

To each their own.

@@FRJohnny777 so you're saying the SV is only a great bike for beginners, which is what you're implying with 'to each their own'? Yet you also contradict that mentioning in the video 'advanced riders love it, beginner riders love it'. Wouldn't than then mean Jeff has a point that 'it's a great bike' in general, not just for beginners?

@@devilsadvocate2548 It's not a great bike for me. For others it's their only choice. It's very well rounded. Skill of many, master of none. Thanks for stopping by 👍

@@FRJohnny777 I agree that it isn't the best at anything in particular, but it does however do everything well (enough), especially for what it is and the price Suzuki charge. Plus that 650 v-twin engine in particular has loads of character/charm and is what makes it what it is. Such a sweet engine to live with every day and fantastic on fuel. IMHO it's one of the motorcycling world's great engines, period (note the use of 'one of' and not 'the'). Plus it's got a reliability reputation KTM could only dream of, as much as I love KTM. The Duke might be more 'fun', I don't deny that one bit, however the SV would be your partner for longer. It's more the long term girl next door whilst the KTM is the spicy 'fling' that you have on the side! Plus who wouldn't prefer the sound of a V-Twin over a 'thumper'! LOL ;-) This is an opinion from someone who's been riding on the road for over 26 years and 'off road' for a lot longer!

Jamie SV650 they already do mate. Not Sure if its available in the States yet

David Barthel the "s" model isnt being made :(

But the s was super ugly, I guess they have the cafe racer version with a bit of wind protection...

the sv650x has t be in the top 5 worse looking bike for sale at the moment

I have the 2003 650S and I love the looks of it! Like you said, it's a shame they're not producing it anymore :(

If you need clutch assist, you shouldn't be on the road.

I agree with 1990. If you "need" clutch assist on a bike get off the road. However it's a nice addition for heavily congested areas where your constantly creeping forward rather than pulling off. And it is on all kinds of vehicles. Such as every single manual car by letting clutch out slowly

Ktm is lighter and it's a top quality Brembo calliper rotor setup.

Yeah man!!!! I'm looking at a 2015 690 Duke with an Akrapovic exhaust. Do you reckon the pipe will give it much more torque and power?

@@seanm6311 A little bit, couple of extra horses. But the sound? Oh yes

"faastest growing" because if in one year you sell 10 bikes, the next 20...........you have DOUBLED sales! Easy to be "fastest growing" when you are a small player.

Still love this back after it’s been so long since I rode it

Well I like the 690, I also own a 2016 690. Perfect balance of power and handling for city use. Must have competition werkes exhaust.... She's as loud as a straight pipe Harley and actually confuses the Harley riders.

They went on crazy rebate when the 790 came out. Picked up a 2018 this passed may brand new for 8500. That first service was a guy punch though lol 8500 CAD*

All black or all white

As long as they keep the variable valve timing, I would be in! We need more little 3+ cylinder bikes here in Merica'!

defiantly all come down to preference. I enjoyed the sv's smoothness where as the duke's engine character was thumpy but they're both great.

@@FRJohnny777 agreed, I do not think either bike is a bad option IMO

I agree this is a unique effective system. 'But afraid when change to another bike' after getting accustomed with this.

Correct. But did Gladius actually continue through each year?

Nice! You’ll be happy with it!

SV;s huge fun, fantastic on a track, pretty fast for the street, unbreakable

@@snoopythedog3266 i didn't say the sv wouldn't be fun. What i mean is that if i was to make a choice comparison I would buy each of these bikes with these reasons. I wouldn't want to do distance on the ktm, it would be a toy mostly. I could do distance on an sv.

@@Mybwain and with the Suzi get the seat off the older bikes, more comfortable

Manuel Gatzi you should check out an fz09 or a triumph speed triple

Did you ever find an SR400?

Same here ! I had a modded SV650 with power commander, uprated springs, pipe and braided hoses but to me it felt a bit heavy and just sort of dull really.

Frank Stocker how many years they produce drz400 without any changes? Lol

It's tried and teste. I want the sv but went with a xsr700. If I only knew. They were coming out with a new sv650 I would of went with it.

Suzuki are definitely more conservative but the SV is a beautiful bike and there's a reason it's still around. It sounds great, it's accessible and easy to service and it's a fun bike to ride.

If it's good why change it? They made a couple minor improvements and that is enough in my opinion and it helps to keep the price low in this world of expensive bikes.

Yes. It`s pretty much the most rideable bike out there.. It`s not an off-roader though..