The KTM 690 SMC R is the BEST track bike

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10 ай бұрын

Well you could have guessed my opinion on this one.. but seriously it is an AMAZING track bike! Just need one with more power.. hmmm….
#ktm #ktm690smcr
Motorcycle
2021 KTM 690 SMC R
Bike Mods
- FMF 4.1 Slip-On Exhaust
- Custom Install - Check my channel for the full video!
- DynoJet Power Commander 5
- Custom Tune from Rottweiler Performance
- Rottweiler Performance Fuel Dongle
- Misc. bling bits
- eBay Seat Cover
- Plasti-dip wheels
- Tekmo Carbon Fiber swing arm guards
- Tekmo Carbon Fiber Skid Plate
- Tekmo Carbon Fiber Engine cases
- ASV Shorty Clutch Lever
- ASV Shorty Brake Lever
- Amazon Parts..
- Berotec Cumpan Cockpit Assistant
- Rottweiler Intake
- Rottweiler SAS Delete Kit
- More to come!¬¬
Camera Gear
- Sony a7c
- Rode VideoMicro Mic
- DJI Mic
- Tamron 17-28 f/ 2.8
- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
- Insta360 X3
- Insta360 GO3
- GoPro HERO 9
- GoPro Media Mod
- Hama Laptop Microphone
Riding Gear
- Icon Variant w/ Gold Chrome Visor
- Shoei X-14 Pull & Bear 73 edition
- Airoh Aviator 3 Helmet
- Oakley Airbrake MX Goggles
- Icon Contra 2 Perforated Leather Jacket
- Shift MX Gloves
- Alpinestars SP-2 v2 Gloves
- Alpinestars Track Suit

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@ramonbostic 9 ай бұрын

It's good to finally see some good SMC content! Well done!

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@franktaylor7617 7 ай бұрын

I just wanted a bit of an upgrade to the nicely mod'ed DRZ SM. So I picked up a used 2021. It was already all done up. Due to weather and a few other things. I haven't been able to really crack it open. The few times I have been able to pull on it 😮 It's going to be a fun spring 😈

@MariamPareArt 9 ай бұрын

Hey bro, love your videos. My partner does what you do. In the DuPage area, we are in your area. New subscriber. Keep up the videos! Love it!

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! Such kind words! I will keep pumping them out!

@22smcrrider96 9 ай бұрын

I wish i had a track anywhere close to me! I would love to at least go give it a shot! Looks fun AF

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

Nothing close?? I drive like 2 hours to get to one, another is about 45 minutes but the Road America trip in 2024 will be almost 3:30 for me.. It's worth it for a road trip/camping weekend!!

@Codeboball 9 ай бұрын

I tracked mine and love it! I also ride a 450 SMR, but switch to my SMC for bigger tracks. I upgraded the front caliper to the left SDR one with some race pads and the braking gets even better!

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

I bet the 450 rips on the track and would be a dream dedicated track bike! Brake upgrades are scheduled for this winter.. I'm excited!

@motoken 8 ай бұрын

Try to find that balance of power to fun ratio. I've owned/tracked so many different-size motorcycles and I am at the point where I kinda want to go to smaller cc bikes on track cause they are more "fun". I have been tracking a V4R and that is to me the best bike on track but I do not have all the skills for it. I could learn to ride it better but there is that special joy in riding a slower bike fast.

@LifeWellRidden 8 ай бұрын

100% agree, ride a slow bike fast instead of a fast bike slow.. I think I want something a little more "sport bike" to scratch that itch and get me more forward.. Upright is amazing and would never complain about the on-track ability, maybe just something to pepper the straights a bit more.. then again I may be too crazy haha

@Codeboball 9 ай бұрын

Just got through your video, I will say that track riding is my favorite aspect of riding and I love all types of bikes man. I have a 22 SMR450, 23 KX250, 20 SMC-R, 19 Ninja 650 (track), and 09 WR250f. Im not a street rider or let's say I wasn't because I just registered my 690 over the weekend. I hated the street and chose to race for the last couple of years. I think you should get a dedicated track bike and try all platforms if finances allow over your time here while in good health. All the new bikes I buy are track only machines, the SMC was an exception because I decided to really just try and see if this could be a good street bike. It's phenomenal and I don't regret it at all, honestly man get a track bike. It'll make loading easier, it'll make maintenance easier and if you ever change your mind.. just make it street legal. The fairings aren't plastic, you can get bikes with hotbodies fairing which are strong with fiber glass. I'd encourage doing a track bike then treating yourself to that sweet Tuono or V4. Just my 2 cents haha, happy riding bruv!

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

Dang you got a garage full! I love the feedback and that's what I have been thinking, one question for you, do you ever feel uncomfortable on a bike you only ride on the track? I only go about 1--3 times per year and (think) I will loose feel for that specific bike, do you exeperience this??

@CunningStuntsGoFast 7 ай бұрын

i got the huski version . i can advice you to buy racing brake pads and a brembo 15 mm radial brake cylinder , the brakes will be transformed to insane level bringing you a lot of confidence when on track

@LifeWellRidden 7 ай бұрын

Thats the goal for this off season! And Brembo always makes a nice kit

@EagleF3F 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! I ride 690 and a RSV4 Factory for the bigger tracks. Best of both worlds I guess.

@LifeWellRidden 7 ай бұрын

That is my dream!!

@leau7732 9 ай бұрын

Whats the difference between the rottweiler filter and a dna filter? Bcause of the 300euro price difference

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

I am not sure.. I dont have any experience with the DNA filter but I would assume availability/support. With Rottweiler in the US (Where I am) and their incredible support, I stick with them. Especially for performance parts, bling I would order from anywhere!

@trbgeneralconstruction555 9 ай бұрын

I have try to get the hang of the quick shifter and it’s fells like a hit and miss some times it works some times it doesn’t is there a specific rpm or gears it works on ?

@Muistone 9 ай бұрын

If I remember correctly smcr(if you mean this bike) manual says 1st to 2nd should be clutched and 2nd-6th can be quickshifted. Its recommended to have engine pull on when using quickshifter up and for blipper/quickshifter down should be used on enginebrake. Smcr is know for false neutrals between 5th and 6th gear, some people suggest getting the Zeta shiftlever. For me personally, adjusting the lever position down a little and changing the powerparts lever head which is bigger than original helped a ton on false neutrals :)

@arisonvasquez2902 9 ай бұрын

They recalibrate it at dealer for perfect shifting.. manuals says for better uss try hitting high enough rpms to go up

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

I agree with everyone! 1-2 is clutch while 2-6 can be quickshift, down its the same but no gas, just coasting. I've noticed that its very common and the best solution is confidence and strenght with your shifts, shift HARD! haha

@796andy2 2 ай бұрын

my '23 quickshifter isn't working , going in for 1st service hope they get it sorted . there's no sensor on the shift linkage. is it internal ??

@sportbikeracerx Ай бұрын

Yes it is internal and i believe ktm started charging $ to activate it. @796andy2

@jjohn56 8 ай бұрын

It's also a lot cheaper to fix it if you go down. See what that Tuono will cost you if you go down. I'm pretty sure insurance doesn't cover track riding. I think keep riding the 690 on the track till you reach its full potential. You will always be faster in the corners than the liter bike guys.

@LifeWellRidden 8 ай бұрын

That is a point I never thought of! You are probbaly right.. just looking at the KTM plastic's and the cost for the Tuono.. I could rebuild an engine just in plastics hahaha

@KalebBushong690 9 ай бұрын

When you gonna practice more wheelies?

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

Haha working on some good practice spots! I am trying to get out there but now that it's cold this should be good!

@KalebBushong690 9 ай бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden I just went out today and got several good ones finally and I’ve definitely learned 2nd is the best to start in! Even found a tiny hill and hit it in 3rd which was fun but a bit fast😂

@LifeWellRidden 9 ай бұрын

@@KalebBushong690 oh heck yeah!! I rode today too and did some testing 🤣 I found the wide open was the best with maybe a hint off the throttle but 75% throttle felt so slow

@KalebBushong690 9 ай бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden for me I just get it around 4k rpm and pop the clutch a bit and actually try to ride them pretty low rpm. The throttle is just soo touchy and I’m not used to using my foot brake while in a wheelie yet

@Duken4evr29 5 ай бұрын

Have watched plenty of track day videos featuring riders on the 690 and for most decent but not top flight riders the SMC-R is held up on any corner that is under 90 MPH by the sport bikes. Ya, on really long straights the SMC-R will get passed but then it will be waiting to pass those same bikes in the corners. For canyon riding it is hard to beat the SMC-R, well, unless one is on the recently released Duc 698. That bike looks great, but time will tell what kind of midrange the 698 has as it has a very short stroke engine and it is smaller than the 690. For sure the 698 is gonna rip on the top end. As it is, the 690, while not 4 cylinder fast, is crazy fast for what it is. I have a Rottweiler tuned Yosch can equipped 701 Enduro and the stupid amount of power it makes vs. the 21/18 dual sport wheel setup seems rather inadvisable. I honestly don't know how the bigger KTM ADV bikes can function with tires that have any off road capability at all, over 110 MPH (and still pulling hard) my 701 is sketch AF 😆

@teamchiodi 4 ай бұрын

I currently ride a sportsbike, but I want to go back to supermotos! I miss them even though I love my panigale

@Smc2023-ktm 9 күн бұрын

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

@LifeWellRidden 14 сағат бұрын

Dude insane!!

@Graz23 5 күн бұрын

ducati 698 is the best

@LifeWellRidden 14 сағат бұрын

I’d love to ride one on the track!

@Ac22768 14 күн бұрын

It’s a horrible track bike. It’s not aerodynamic. It’s not fast. It does handle well. It is heavy for what it is. It has a ton of false neutrals. Its maintenance intensive. It has terrible suspension that is NOT fully adjustable - you cannot adjust preload. I can go on. Given that you’ve only done 3 track days, I suggest you do more, and develop more skill. This will help you stop lying to yourself.

@LifeWellRidden 14 сағат бұрын

You make very good points there that I can’t argue, I love the damn bike because it is fun but I think I need to get a dedicated bike for the track, what bike do you ride out there??