First Ride - NEW 2024 KTM 690 SMC R Supermoto Review | CycleCruza 

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Everything is so overpriced now

Hyped for this one! Thanks for the upload CycleCryza. I purchased a small KLX230 Supermoto back at the end of 2022 because your videos convinced me to try a Supermoto for myself. It’s addicting! Life’s been rough but having the bike helps a lot!

Yo @CycleCruza stoked for you on this one man!

Had a 2008 ktm smc and put 40k miles on it without issue. Now own a 2019 ktm smc r and have 15k on and zero issues. Did the valve adjustment myself (all were out of adjustment). Did the shinko 705 setup, but wasn’t impressed with off-road ability of bike. Bought KKE 21” 18” dirt bike wheels off eBay and they bolted right on..now have two bikes in one..and it handles great off road..

I have ridden a 690 and Husky 701 and its crazy how different the power delivery is from my old KTM 640 LC4. I'm sure its the electronic nannies smoothing out the TQ delivery.... My 640 has very abrupt hit down low and passing power in 5th gear is just a simple twist of the wrist no matter what speed your going. Enjoy your new 690, its a super cool bike.

i enjoyed my time with my 690 but i dont regret trading it for my 2022 mt10, the thing with the 690 is its heavy for a supermoto and it doesnt wheelie as easily as my ktm 530exc supermoto and not to mention i dont need 2 supermotos so i parted ways with her but i loved the thump of that lc4 what a beast of a motor, hope you enjoy it man they really are way more reliable now days especially the lc4

Finally a KTM yeahhhh

Congrats on the new bike dude, I have the same one. Don't wait to get an exhaust and a power commander. Don't let warranty stop you from riding the bike it was meant to be. Without a tune the bike runs lean, overheats and not good for the engine. Once you tune it, it turns into a whole new beast. Can't wait to see some long distance tour on it. It's the proper bike for such activities. Forget ADV and naked bikes, supermotos are way more fun do go on a long ride.

Rottweiler airbox, power commander 6, fuel dongle and Arrow exhaust will blow your mind. It's a game changer. Sucks riding it stock.

So glad you got this bike CC!!

Yo Cruza, Im glad you got one!! Ive been watching you for years!! I had an Fz07 I coverted w/ R6 front end with Ktech rear shock, and flashed ecu. Was my favorite bike when I lived in Hawaii. Sold it and moved to Oregon saving up for the 690 or Husky 701. I'm still debating though some people say get the enduro (I may try some of the BDR's here) versions of either bike and then add supermoto wheels, did you ever look into that? But yeah I cant wait to hear on your thought on reliability!

Finally! Glad you're trying the orange coolaid you're gonna love it!

I’m glad you go this bike. It’s so sick. Use to have a 701

Congrats to your new bike bro enjoy

Glad to see you're enjoying it so far. Excited to see what you do with it. Putting on a Wings exhaust slip-on on my 1290 today also!! Remember what I mentioned last time to fix the poor display, a Berotec Cumpan. Oh and Happy Easter!

Way to go cyclecruza!! That bike is a BEAST ! Especially after some upgrades . Can’t wait to see some videos !!!

Im happy for you and the new bike. Im just underwhelmed that out of all the bikes in the world you got this one. No disrespect my dude. To each their own. I just feel like you kind of already have a different version of this in your blue Yamaha.

Good choice. Bike is great. New exhaust, air filter and tune wake up this bike like crazy. Do not go with power commander get a custom tune. Enjoy it!

It be nice if we could have had the real sound so we could hear the motor but was still a good video.

My 97 ktm lc4 is 608 cc single. Its a monster. I can only imagine how the newer ones feel.

Nice! So far I have found no reason to power mod mine. Seems decent enough to me. The suspension is pretty easy to adjust per the manual. I had mine in comfort mode and it was really diving in the front. I put it in standard. Ill probably move it to half way between standard and sport. It is a 5 minute job to do the front and back. I will say the gears seem tall. 6th gear under 65 seems like it is about to lug.

Love the color!

congrats on the bike. Regarding your comment on torque, the latest gen SMCR uses a shorter stroke motor which is why it has less bottom end torque compared to the previous gen, same goes for the husq 701 variant. The added benefit was maintaining more top end power and extending the rev range to 9k rpm vs I think 8k-8250rpm where peak power would taper off the higher the rpm was. If you install a rotweiller intake you will loose more low end grunt and gain a lot more up top but much of the loss of torque can be recovered with a more aggressive ignition timing using a power commander or ecu reflash. I had this bike for 2 years and it's still the funnest bike I've owned because of the balance of power and weight. I currently ride a Multi V4 Pikes Peak and am waiting for the 1390 SD EVO and the hypermotard 698 to arrive at my nearest dealer to see what I move towards. If neither of these bikes hit home, I will probably buy another 690/701 because of how fun it was.

Congrats dude and good choice. Love my ktm 530 sumo

I have the Leovince Nero slip on and before had the arrow and i prefer the Leovince because is longer and because of that the sound is a little deeper. I have rade garage storage kit that is very handy but a different air filter and powerparts airbox cover will help. Change the sprocket and the bike will be more fun. Litthium battery will help on the weight. "Ducati spacers" on the throtlle. Full throttle the reserve light turns on after 100miles, calm the reserve light turns at 137miles. I already did 30 miles on the reserve going slow.

Finally! Looking forward to a lot more videos, also mod ones....

Awesome!!

the shroud looks good with the steel orange frame and dark blue plastics

Looks like a fun bike ! I still need to get me a SuperMO 😄! Look forward to future riding videos on the KTM!

This KTM looks so cool!

So happy for you with the KTM 690! I have the GasGas es700. You will fall in love. She's a monster inside!

You could always swap the front sprocket if you want to bring that front wheel up

itll wake up nicely with the reflash and slip on! i just put a hordpower intake on my fz and 2wdw reflash, frickin thing pulls hardddd above 6500 rpm now! i love it!

Damn I used to watch this channel back when you first got the w awwwww 250 awwwwww. Crazy to see the upgrades since.

you can get crazy with gas tanks on these.. have you heard of the husqvarna 701LR (long range)... oem husky removed the radiator shroud plastics and added 2 more fuel tanks. so bike has 3 fuel tanks, stock.

My brother has this bike all modded out and its a beast.

Can you put a link to your bark buster mirrors, congrats on your bike,hopefully that is my next bike

I don't see how weighing the front and back and adding them together can be accurate. I just don't think it can be.

Awesome bro

Awesome!

looking real sweet!

nice, no false neutrals! 🤙

Hope you get a test ride on the Ducati 698 hypermotard mono, to do a comparison.

I also have an MT07. Is it worth the upgrade? I'm surprised because i would think the 690 would have a bunch more power. Also, is the yz450 okay on the 70mph highway for like an hour? Seat probably sucks but is the motor okay with it?

Not sure if it's different on the 2024, but my 2023 the TC light needs to be ON to indicate TC is deactivated (My manual the page is 20 that discusses this). So you may have not actually had the TC off like you thought!! Additionally, I would HIGHLY reccomend you get the Rottweiler mods... completely different bike for the better!!! (Well if you like rowdy)

A couple of years ago iwas going to buy the KTM dual sport but the seat height was too high for me (5'.9" tall) I could comfortably ride your KTM super moto as I see it's like 35 inch high seat height. Congratulations on the new bike

I wanna get a 250 virago. Sound great and look fun as hell to ride.

There great on the highway, did you look at husqvarna 701 at all

I looked hard at that bike, ended up going 500 exc-f .... but it was a tough call. Nice bike.

That display is a goddamn abomination. It looks like a Casio Watch from the 90's.

The torque of the KTM will come out as soon as you put a pipe on it. The big bore honda XR's were always like that too. Thats a nice looking bike.

I think you will like the Leo vince. That's what I run on mine! Glad to see you got KTM finally

Look up Cumpan display, absolute game changer!

Looks like a fun bike for sure.

I got the gas gas 700 sm and I got to get my rot air filter I heard it makes the difference

I have a 23 690 smcr and get about 48 miles per gallon. Low fuel light comes on at 145 miles on the trip meter. So 3 gallons used and .7 gallons remaining.or about 33 miles reserve.

loving mine , ridiculous fun

I'm curious about the tyres you are planning to have Feel free to make a video I have a 690 sm, I'm using Pireli mt60 And I love them! Amazing on road, great in the rain, and I can take the bike to any remote beach, almost anywhere with no asphalt

Mods!!! go up, one down, one front and rear sprocket!! everything Rottweiler has to offer. You will shit yourself. It’s a wheelie monster.

@CycleCruza why didn't you get the 690 enduro R?

How did you find the seat cruza?👍or👎

I have a 2021 enduro R, I added a rottweiler intake, sas removal, power commander 6, arrow black carbon, I had the suspension revalved and spring for my weight and a steering dampener , man it's not the same bike it now has the power and is not jerky anymore . That bike was meant to run like this, stock it's so restricted.

That’s the idea of owning multiple bikes though right... different riding characteristics. Looks good 👍🏻

Can't wait to see what you think about the new bike. I've been interested in the Enduro version for a while..

Congratulations, waiting to see how this relationship will go.

Can I ask a question please. I’m short guy I’m only 5’7” 156 pounds I’m looking to buy my first supermoto this summer but I don’t know what would be a good choice can you please recommend a bike that I can actually touch the ground please. I ride a 21 Harley street glide but I have air ride so I touch no problem I can ride anything I just want something i can touch the damm ground ya know. I can’t even touch on a CR250 or YZ. or can you make a video on the best bikes for short rider

Any opinions on this being a first bike? or too much power

Test drive the 698 mono😊

Nice Bike!

Do you think it's worth selling my mt07 and drz400sm to get one? Or do you think it's better to have two different bikes

its about time

@cyclecruza My unicorn bikes are the BMW G650X converted to supermoto or the fo real fo real unicorn Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.. definitely considered the KTM 690SMC as a unicorn, but I'd probably rather go for the Husqvarna 690 instead basically the same bikes with little differences so the first two are definitely my unicorns.

You look good in orange. RIP CBR1000RR 😔

I have the 701SM and have considered selling to build out a 450. The issue is that I have 30m freeway riding go get to good backroads from my house. So, I have kept the 701.

I am interested in a comparison between the 690 and the MT-07. I owned a FZ-07 and I always thought it would be comparable to a 690SM. Interested in your thoughts.

Interested in your continued build with this. Thinking about selling my MT10 for one to join my WR250R supermoto in the garage.

Sell the ktm 690 and ride the heck out that YZ. You usually don't use the top end anyhow. If plan on doing some touring on the ktm, I can think of at least 6 bikes that can tour better and still be fun

I predict you will want a new seat, the false neutrals will tick you off, and you will want more info from your gauges. I love ya CycleCruza, but I don't think you will be happy with this bike. Your YZ already does the job in this department. Not trying to knock the KTM, and I want you to be happy but this bike just doesn't say "CycleCruza" to me.

The 690 comes very restricted...the torque on the SMCR is wild..once u drop a tooth on the front sprocket, and do all the mods to unlock the power. I was doing wheelies by KTM 450s/500 supermotos

Bike is okay... I'm sure it's fun, but meh. Should just buy a 600 and bring lime light back to that class. Get zx6r or 600rr.

The little windscreen you can get makes a big difference to highway comfort.

That yz light as hell. Think my Trk is about 530, my scooter is well over 400.

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The price is rediculos, will get a used one someday

I'm 5'5", do you think a short rider can ride this bike comfortably?

Cyclecruza I’ve been wanting to get a gsxr 750 as my next bike been torn between the triumph 765 and like a husky 701 Please note manufacturers only have to have the tank 70% full I believe to take its weight 👍🏼

Now get what you should have got at the beginning a ktm exc TBI 2 stroke

Exhaust, Rottweiler intake, and Powercommander will get it closer to the savagery of the YZ. It's great stock, but it feels a little tame without the mods. Have fun!

The halogen bulb should just be a standard car bulb and you can replace it with a led

I love the bike but I don't like the price.

You won't believe me but I always wanted to know wheither to buy an mt07 or ktm 690 SMCR

Sounds like it doesn’t have low RPM punch when you twist the throttle. That’s the opposite of what I imagined for a 690 supermoto. You have to spend more $$$ to make it run like you want, and doing that voids your warranty? Hey KTM, how does NO work for you? Let me check my calendar…Yeah, looks like NEVER. Put me down for NO NEVER.

Don't think I could bring myself to spend over $10,000 on any dirt bike or supermoto. KTM 690 is pretty complete. Don't know how much more you could do for content. A cruiser build or another supermoto build from a Yamaha like you did before would have been cool.

Can't belive my Ktm is 10 years old now. Though I finally finished a beutiful music video about it🥰

Oh SHIT. I'm glad you finally got it! Lets see you Rip that KTM 690 SMC Double AHHH. Sharp looking bike!!

I figured the front tire wouldn't stay on the ground.

The 2024 ktm excf even has a led headlight.

I wanna see them wheelies on that KTM

great video,thanks for sharing!