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hey guys thinking about getting a ktm 690 sm and was wonderiong if anyone had any experience with them and if there any good?

hoping to get one on monday but thought id ask here first

cheers

Sorry for the late reply.

Are you going for the SMC or the SMR.

Both are good fun but a long way from a gixer.

Bondy wrote:Both are good fun but a long way from a gixer.

Reading Adam's other posts, I think that's the general idea.

Will put the fun factor back into your riding, guessed you saw the other weekend you don't need a race rep to have fun.

You may find the single a little limited if you need to cover distance but fantastic fun around our area.

I had a Prestige model on loan from JD racing (660 I think), it had 40miles on the clock & I rode it back from Saltash (running it in) in the pouring rain & it was bit of a pain - especially as I was hoping for the 950SM to use!! Took it out during the following evening in the dry, did quite a few miles chucking it around & loved it.

well jd racing have said my bikes only worth 3400 trade in now so im trading it in at GT and they have offered me 4300, they have a 950sm im test riding tomoro and if i like it should be mine by the end of the day,

and next time we have a ride ill let u have a quick blip graham

GIXXER KID wrote: they have a 950sm im test riding tomoro and if i like it should be mine by the end of the day,

and next time we have a ride ill let u have a quick blip graham

Thanks for the offer Adam, I did get to borrow a 990SM when I had my last service.

TBH, if you're trying to save money, I don't think the KTM will be the answer. Mine eats tyres quicker than my previous bikes (GSXR1000/Fireblade), plus the servicing is a little regular & expensive (valve checks every other service). Insurance isn't an issue for me (cos of where & I'm old) but I wouldn't imagine the 950SM is any cheaper for you at 18/19.

You'll probably like the SM once you've got past the vibes & different riding position but bear in mind the running costs if it's a saving you're after. Personally I preferred the riding position & handling of mine to the SM not to mention the extra power.

yer my insurance is 300 quid cheaper:)

and my tyres at the mo last only a couple of months cus i do lots of miles,
also as i want something with less top end the sm would be better than the duke.

basically i need a bike that will do-

lots of miles without being uncomfy
comfy with pilion and a few bags,
slow top end but fun on back roads,
and capable of a good thrashing every once in a while.