Thanks for taking the time to do this in english phil
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome.
@aperfect42
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss with your friend.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Lol he is fine. I met him at work the next day.
@hkk210
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic HAHA i was thinking the same and had to check the comments 🤣
@benzinschnueffler187
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonicdude you really had us there...
@Mcfc2Rich
3 ай бұрын
"oh you poor thing!" "No he's at next set of traffic lights" 🤣
@Knakkerman-
3 ай бұрын
Your lost friend will always be in our hearts.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Haha :-D
@davidharrison8762
3 ай бұрын
You are so right about 690 owners living with anxiety 😂
@bradsanders6954
3 ай бұрын
Not hardly, Ive had lots of KTM's and now a 19 690R is here, these things run a long time and are REALLY fun. Many are scared away from bikes they might really love, due to spending too much time on the internet. All they know is what some say online, its more fun to ride than worry.
@orange1666
3 ай бұрын
I understand the concern because of mostly internet exaggeration , I have ridden and raced KTM’s for over 30 years , owned an incredible number , sold thousands as a dealer and race team owner and overall they have been very reliable with the odd exception , I currently own 6 KTM’s and never had one fail on the street and only once stopped in competition due to a generator failure , in competition they are the strongest and most reliable and on the street they ride amazing , take the risk and buy something that’s fun , Nothing is perfect but KTM is closer than most , most of the time
@Surpriseify
3 ай бұрын
@@orange1666 Saying KTM is closer than most, most of the time is interesting considering my 3 friends with a 790, 690 and a Norden has experienced the following Norden filled engine with coolant after 30 minutes of riding, totaled the engine, then throttle bodies broke, THRICE 790 had water leak into the dash, the headlight, ALL indicators and constantly had some other small issue The 690 was honestly the most reliable, only burning a LOT of oil and just needed constant oil/valve checks... NEVER EVER NEVER Heard of a new Honda/Yamaha/Kawasaki/Suzuki from ANYONE i'v met with even remotely the same style of issues KTM is not reliable, in my experience Go to their forums, i am NOT alone hahhaha
@marcmorris-kb9ry
3 ай бұрын
Mine killed a rocker arm at 50k....if you get it realy hot in single track it will show oil light on tickove.....other than that all good😊
@slakk5093
Ай бұрын
@@orange1666unfortunately I have watched many overland trips in Australia, can almost guarantee that any ktm or husky in the group will fail on the journey. Maybe our conditions are just harsher than Europe?
@CLAUDIO_KTM
3 ай бұрын
I have my duke 690, 2008 , 1.owner, belive or not with 150.000km in 8years... 42 rear tyears,24 front... 6X new chain kit... i change oil every 2-3k my self... i have akrapovic...bike run perfect always... i change just klutch...i burn it because burnouts and hard driving in hill.😊 In 2016 i broke gearbox and duky is now sleeping... i have new 890duke now...😊 I love ktms... for me best bikes...cheap,realible and easy to maintance...
@righttobloodydissent
3 ай бұрын
I did 55.000 km on my MTO7 in three years. Now I have a Tenere and it just clicked over 1800km in three weeks.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Not bad! Munching miles! :D
@Tonyx.yt.
3 ай бұрын
yamaha cp2 is well know for beign reliable, ktm lc4? not as much
@billyandriam
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this! one of the view people who encourages people to do the maintenance on their own and pushes people to outdo themselves and learn more about their bikes. Thanks Phil!
@PhilTonic
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! You're welcome.
@rc51bigdaddy
3 ай бұрын
Great video! I have a 2023 690r Enduro and it is nice to know how reliable the bike is. I hope the rocker issue is now fixed on the newer bikes. I also had a 2009 690r and remember switching out some rockers on that one.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. The 690s from 2019 have a revised valve drive. Completely different concept.
@gfhfhrthsefsehtjgngd
2 ай бұрын
I bought a brand new 690 three weeks ago and i really love it. Nice to see that they can hold up for that milage
@796andy2
23 күн бұрын
thats good news to hear ! ive got 690 anxiety but 2k miles so far so good 😂
@mantheymotoexperience
Ай бұрын
Great to hear all your very positive comments! Thanks a lot!
@jimbroen
3 ай бұрын
I bought a 2020 about a month ago and so far I'm loving it. It's such a good machine when you live in a city with dodgy roads. The Canadian Prairies have extreme temperatures and soft foundations which generate potholes. I'm surprised these bikes aren't better sellers given how capable and fun they are compared to the alternatives. I plan to do all the maintenance myself so it's encouraging to hear confirmation that it's straightforward.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Enjoy your new bike!
@simosmaximos3642
3 ай бұрын
3:52 man this windshield looks like a cosmetic upgrade, must be like the first good looking windshield
@wafxles6877
3 ай бұрын
I have never wanted a 690 nor have I looked at it too much, but now I want one to ride and look at Well done on the review, very calm watch lad!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@LuisBrygala
Ай бұрын
Phil Glückwunsch so etwas zu hören! Viel spaß in de Zukunft. Liebe Grüße
@chrisblvck3942
3 ай бұрын
Weiterhin gute Fahrt. 👍🏻 danke für das Video und die Infos. Grüße aus dem Ktm Forum 😁
@jasonperry1444
3 ай бұрын
Great informative review, awesome bikes I have an 08 enduro LC4 with only 8000 miles from new, only nagging issue is the bleeding fuel pressure FI flicker on start and occasional stall which having changed the fuel pump for a kemsko aftermarket one I believe it to be the stupid nylon fuel lines possibly leaking or seals (I’ve had it out 4 times now..) I am so frustrated I am just about to spend £425 on a whole assembly (fuel pump, fuel lines, plastic cover, filters and clips..) for a genuine OEM replacement….when you love the bikes you have to spend what it costs and these early bikes, as I’m sure the newer ones also, are a riot when the mood takes..ride safe 💪👍
@Meifesto
3 ай бұрын
Was thinking about a 690 SMC for years, trying to save up. And then I bought an XT660 and it kept my hunger for the SMC saturated. And now we have a Duc Mono 698 ... and now I'm in doubt ;)
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
The DUC is more road oriented, closer to a naked bike than the 690.
@Meifesto
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic Yeah, but that works, 80 to 85% of the km's are road use for me ;)
@jimbob67
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Good content 👌. I had a 2001 ktm 640 adventure, i put over thirty thousand miles on it with no issues. If anything, it ran better than it did when new. I'm hoping my 2022 gas gas es700 will be as reliable 🤞
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Fingers crossed!
@backup-yb3fl
3 ай бұрын
in more or less 6 years, i hope to do a video like this about my Mt09 :D
@bakplaat13
3 ай бұрын
Great video. Very informative and I like your sense of humor:)
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@constantinosschinas4503
21 күн бұрын
So if you buy a new 690 and think of keeping it, make sure you buy 2 camshafts and 4 rocker arms, before the prices skyrocket.
@xGxPhantomZzz
3 ай бұрын
I still love the sound of 690s. I don't think I will ever buy one again though, because when I bought my 2008 SMC (used, MANY previous owners, like >12) the engine seized after 150km. 1700€ Engine Rebuild later and it ran awful. No power whatsoever, rattled like crazy and didn't like being on, just turned off or didnt start at all most days. Sold it and went back to Suzuki. Never regretted it a second. Mine was restricted to 32hp (old A2 law) back then, it was so slow that my tuned 125 two stroke outran it in a drag race (after which the engine blew up).
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Oh my god sounds like you had a lot of action with your bikes 😅
@xGxPhantomZzz
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic Yep, 10 Bikes in 6 years. Had 4 125cc bikes. First one was a project bike the previous owner stopped and half of the parts were either missing or broken beyond repair. Second one passed TÜV before buying it and got seized by police 1 day after registering it because it was "too illegal". Third one blew up and snapped the conrod into thousands of pieces on the first ride after I bought it. "Freshly rebuilt" engine with receipts and all, after disassembling it I found rust inside the engine... 4th was finally my first 4 stroke and it worked so incredibly perfect, that it even survived a broken crankshaft bearing for way over 10.000km before giving up. Rebuild the engine in my shed with a friend and it still runs, saw it 2 times on Kleinanzeigen with many more kilometers on it. Still same custom decor, still same broken plastics and whacky spokes (miscounted while respoking them so the front looks _slighty odd_ .) Safe to say I'm super unlucky. 10 Bikes, 1 never even got assembled, 1 got seized and lost registration, 4 engines blew up and the rest were cheap beater bikes that were too angry to die (Suzuki GS500E, GSX600F, GSX1100F). Currently on my second 2002 Hayabusa, because the first one ate its crankshaft bearings at 160kph.
@plllot9713
3 ай бұрын
I can't imagine touring on a SM. I take my bike with me in a van. I've just spent 2 weeks in the Alps and covered almost 2k km. 350km is the most I did in one day and I had enough. Not to mention I wore a brand new rear tyre almost down to its cord and I'm not even a fast rider. last year in May I took the bike for the same trip with a tyre that was already a bit worn in... after a week I had to find a tyre shop for a new rear tyre 😂 I ride a SWM sm650 which is a copy of a Husky sms630. a brand new camshaft costs 130 euros 😅
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
I had no choice other to get used to it in the first week. Went on a tour with friends while I was breaking her in. Turned out to be a 800 km day trip, almost went into France. Bought the bike on a Tuesday, went back to the dealer the following Monday for the first service with 1100 km 😁
@Bjork3n1
3 ай бұрын
What a great video 👌. Do you enjoy the euro 4 better? I had the 2010 and now a 2022 but man what they lowered the new models. 2010 had 275mm of travel and now the new 215mm 😄
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I give the Euro 4 a slight edge. You notice the 10 extra horsepowers and longer rev band when overtaking. The suspension is more stable in fast corners as well. When going fast, the quickshifter helps to reduce wobble when changing gear as I usually shift without the clutch on the Euro 3.
@mannyechaluce3814
3 ай бұрын
"How do I know?, it broke" , that is exactly how I figure things are not made well :D
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Well, KTM improved the rocker arms and they seem to be pretty solid by now.
@lepgrego7588
3 ай бұрын
sehr stark. das schaue ich mir später an ❤
@alfredorodriguez4539
3 ай бұрын
Can relate to the need to grease the linkage... and the swing arm pivot point but then you don't. LMAO.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Never touch a running system, eh?
@majkii1042
3 ай бұрын
I love this bike! I miss mine :)
@brikt8826
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@kollosytravel5796
3 ай бұрын
Herzlichen Glückwunsch erstmal zur sechsstelligen Laufleistung mit der 690er! Zwei Fragen hätte ich: Was glaubst du würdest bekommen, würdest du sie verkaufen? Wann denkst du müsstest du den Motor ausbauen und zur Generalüberholung einschicken? Ich stelle die Frage, weil ich mit meiner Enduro R gerade bei 73k bin und gerade die Nockenwelle und die Ventilhebel tauschen musste aufgrund der von dir geschilderten Probleme. Mir bleiben also noch 27k (rund 2 Jahre) bis zur Generalüberholung, die ich wahrscheinlich machen lassen werde, weil ich keine Lust habe mein einziges Moped mit geteiltem Motor in der Garage stehen lassen zu müssen, wenn ab 100k die goldene Grenze zum Retrofit überschriften ist.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Puh das ist ne sehr gute Frage. Keine 6000 mehr denke ich. Ich werde den Motor erst machen lassen, wenn wirklich was ernsthaft kaputt ist oder sie keine Leistung mehr hat. Aber mich würde auch reizen, das selbst zu machen.
@kollosytravel5796
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic Naja, ist bei dir ein bisschen einfacher, weil du ne zweite zum fahren hast. Ich bin drauf angewiesen, dass die von Frühjahr bis Spätherbst und manchmal auch im Winter läuft. 😅
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Oder für Notfälle wie diesen ne günstige 125er anschaffen? Die machen auch Laune.
@kollosytravel5796
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic Entweder so oder ne Himalayan für den Weg zur Arbeit
@repeterz
3 ай бұрын
Great review. Thank you.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, you're welcome!
@stefanosbestias5547
Ай бұрын
Hi, I’d like to make a question. Is there any mechanic differences between the new and the oldest 690? (Except the 10 hp)
@PhilTonic
Ай бұрын
Different valve train, higher displacement, cornering abs, traction control, map switch and a few other bits.
@stefanosbestias5547
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the information!!
@sandroschindler9129
3 ай бұрын
Ich habe eine Wave Bremsscheibe auf meiner 2011 smc eingebaut, und der Tacho stimmt nicht mehr, was könnte der Grund sein?
@otmuppet
3 ай бұрын
Well done! Im only a 1/3 of the way with my 2019 1090R. Question, how does the chain oiler work? Timer? Or is it just gravity fed?
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Force fed. You twist it a few degrees (a quarter turn in my case) and then it squeezes a little bit of oil out for a while. I do it at every fuel stop.
@otmuppet
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic perfect! Thank you
@Mr4321aldo
3 ай бұрын
Excellent video.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Tahnks a lot!
@lifeofme937
3 ай бұрын
Wie heißen dies "Rockas" von dene du sprichst auf Deutsch? Ich find keine Übersetzung, vermutlich, weil ich es falsch schreibe :D
@ThePhilippSchepers
3 ай бұрын
kipphebel
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Rocker arms = Kipphebel
@darianballard2074
3 ай бұрын
I love my 2023 KTM 690 SMCR
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Would really like to try the Euro 5 and find out if it's really that bad with lov revs. I can't imagine.
@darianballard2074
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic I'm in America so my bike might be a little different
@zerut180
Ай бұрын
tolles Video! Lg
@flo0079
2 ай бұрын
Wieso steht die Überschrift in Deutsch ?
@PhilTonic
2 ай бұрын
Weil KZitem das kann.
@DamonOnBikes
3 ай бұрын
hey dude if its not too much bother could you tell me what gear you wear looks very tidy
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Büse B Racing.
@DamonOnBikes
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic cheers mate 👍
@ogasi1798
3 ай бұрын
nice review
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@simonsteffen545
3 ай бұрын
I own a 2020 husky 701 at 3000km i was on my 3 engine blew up twice and blew 1 clutch slave
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
😯
@giannisgg7440
3 ай бұрын
What gears size you have ?
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Standard ratio.
@alielabdimarras7965
3 ай бұрын
A Euro 4 will easy go the 100Mm. And yes buying the thing from some crazy kiddo with 12Mm for 85% of the price of a new one is silly.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Pretty confident the Euro 4 can to the 100.000 km easily.
@Richard-qr9zf
3 ай бұрын
Aber crazy 100k auf der SMC meine Duke hatte nach 7k den Abstreifring bruch :D 18 stücke
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Ja, manche Besitzer erwischen wohl die Montagsmodelle 🙁
@arcuz7862
3 ай бұрын
Meine 2013 690 Duke4 ist auch nach 20k km explodiert. Ohne Eigenverschulden, 5k Wartungsintervallen mit Filter und Sieben neu und sogar mit kraftstoffhemmenden Additive im guten Motul Öl. Nur weil der LC4 eben bei ein paar Leuten länger hält, bedeutet das nicht, dass er nicht ein absoluter Schrottmotor ist. Vielleicht ist er jetzt, nach 50 Iterationen, besser geworden, aber generell rate ich Leuten von dem Motor ab. Bin auch gespannt, wann mir der LC8 von der Superduke um die Ohren fliegt. 15k hat er schon geschafft, damit fahre ich nach KTM-Maßstäben ja eigentlich schon einen Oldtimer aus dem Jahre '21. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Richard-qr9zf
3 ай бұрын
möglich :D aber hatte auch 3 Vorbesitzer mit 4400km
@Richard-qr9zf
3 ай бұрын
@@arcuz7862 Dafür macht er aber einen heidenspaß das muss man in Kauf nehmen
@MrSnooopDog
3 ай бұрын
in Deutsch wäre cool
@mahyuddinrazali854
3 ай бұрын
100km and still, your meter looks is in prestine condition
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
It's actually very scratched 😆
@stuwhite1969
3 ай бұрын
buy a honda, yes they can have problems too, but its the best bet
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
My wife rode a CBR 600 RR and the stator died at 40.000 km. Had to get the bike towed. Not that safe.
@philiplaurell1163
3 ай бұрын
What Honda compares to the 690?
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
The closest one would be the FMX.
@carsten9838
3 ай бұрын
Hast du auf Englisch eine größere Reichweite? Ich kann auch ein wenig Englisch aber muss das sein in Deutschland. Glückwunsch trotzdem. Auf dem Bock 100000 km, ich beneide dich nicht.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Videosprache Englisch. KZitem regelt das schon.
@carsten9838
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic wie meinen?
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Das Video wird an die korrekte Zielgruppe verteilt meine ich.
@707LAKE
3 ай бұрын
right on! my drz400 had 97,000 MILES (156,000km) before it seized up.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Very impressive!
@John-Dukemaster
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I had a 2017 690 Duke for 2 years, did 57000km on that. Best bike! Why I didn't keep it? My daughter in law wanted it, so I had to buy a new bike. A 790 Duke. With a motard style handlebar it feels almost as good as the 690! But the engine on the 690 is sublime. It's a rock'n'roll engine, not for people who's annoyed by vibrations/pulse/life. So easy to maintain and always gets me home. Bond with it through self maintenance and you get a friend.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
"690 you're my best friend" 😄
@lassivaatamoinen5468
3 ай бұрын
In 2019 the 690 engine got major improvements, especially on the vibrations. I've heard of several people going newer only because of that.
@emperorkhan9941
3 ай бұрын
This is the exactly kind of review i have been waiting for. A long term use of the 690. Sins a child I've always been a fan of SM's.And I've been wanting this bike for a very-very long time, but haven't been sure of the reliability? I own a 2006 KTM 525 EXC-F that's converted to a streets legal SM, I've had it for a couple of years now, and i love it. The fun i have on that machine is like nothing else. (So far). That's why my thoughts are going more towards the/a 690. This upload blew my mind, 100.000 Km, and been though all of those countries... Am amazed! Now i have full confidence in buying a 690 for sure. Now i only need to get that money. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. You're welcome.
@philiplaurell1163
3 ай бұрын
If you wanted it since you where a kid: come on man, you are letting anxiety control your life. Just get it and get it over with. Enjoy!
@tolga1cool
3 ай бұрын
The part price policy of KTM is a serious concern and was one of the main reasons for me selling my beloved 990.... EVERYTHING is 2-5x the price it used to be not even 10 years ago when you compare it to prices / receipts from back then in the forum's. It's just not fun when suddenly a cheap fix turns into a huge hole in your wallet
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
That sounds bad. I hope I will keep getting parts for my 690 for reasonable prices.
@sylvainlaurence1554
3 ай бұрын
Problem is like Mercedes. Too much models, not enough sales makes parts hard to find and when you found it, it’s not cheap $$$$
@tolga1cool
3 ай бұрын
@@sylvainlaurence1554 You can buy it straight from ktm. They just incrementally increase the price on all the spare parts after the bikes get a bit older
@al3xxx918
5 күн бұрын
Es ist das gleiche Problem, wie mit meiner WR 125 R. Jeder sagt, dass dir spätestens nach 50000 Kilometern der Motor hochgehen wird. Ich halte meine Serviceintervalle penibel ein und gönne ihr bei jedem Ölwechsel auch einen neuen Filter (entgegen der Yamaha Richtlinie). Ab und zu schaue ich mal mit dem Endoskop in den Brennraum und die Ventile werden kontrolliert (hier passiert aber wahrscheinlich nix mehr). Hier machen also auch einige Panik, wo keine Panik angebracht ist.
@JinKazama92
3 ай бұрын
This is refreshing! I have had 2 690s. First one was 2010 SMC. Sold that one cuz I wanted to get my hands on a 790 Duke. Sold the 790 After 6 months cuz I missed the 690 style of riding. Sold the 790 and now Im on 2015 690 Enduro with Supermoto Wheels. :D I think there is no better bike this easy to maintain.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Oh yes, I can fully understand. I considered getting a 790 or 890 Duke but I can't let go of the supermotos.
@JinKazama92
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic oh yeah and love your channel man. I watch your German channel even though i cant understand. 😅
@meinkraftrad8593
3 ай бұрын
Hallo Phil, bestimmt wieder ein tolles Video , gehe ich mal einfach von aus, oder anders ausgedrückt bewährte Qualität wie wir es von dir gewohnt sind. Meine Bitte, kannst du vielleicht mal ein Video machen wie es eure Meinung nach um Großbritannien steht ? Sowohl deine Meinung , als im besonderen die Meinung deiner Ehefrau . Das würde mich wirklich sehr interessieren . Vielen lieben Dank, für das tolle Video . DLzG Marco Ach so, wenn es geht bitte auf deutsch.
@ritzevespa
2 ай бұрын
Iam really scared to buy a ktm.. But this vid is making me more confident, my GS 650 thumper had 100.000km and was still good... And a few parts like rockers is a small price to pay over that distance. I already paid 1400 euro for 13k km for my Vespa 300 so.. Yeah... Uhm... The itch is getting out of hand on this one
@orlandoberry4031
3 ай бұрын
Void of dumb music. Plethora of facts. Nice 👍
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@joaosantos-fo4kh
Ай бұрын
I m really thinking to buy the 690 2024 or the 701 Husqvarna. I had the 530 exc was the best bike ever I regretted alot to sell it. Never have one engine problem was just amazing bike
@Davidkxf
3 ай бұрын
My forks only lasted 10,000km before they started leaking.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
On my previous bike, the GS 500 mine kept leaking, too. No problems on the 690 though. Touch wood!
@revistadirectivosyempresas5006
Ай бұрын
Thinking you for The viejo!! More content in English please only German
@mimounazdad9195
3 ай бұрын
Good review! Thanks for taking the time to do it in English. I would like to buy the bike if it really needs to go!
@PRO21SHOT9
3 ай бұрын
this is awesome to see. i bought a 690 from the dealer last year and i absolutely love it. i did have to go back to the dealer for various fixes under warranty for example: cam chain tensioner had to be replaced because the bike made al kinds of pinging noises on startup sometimes my radiator had to get replaced because it cracked at the mounting brackets and it started leaking.
@Szlejer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the honest review! I've the Euro 5 version, it's a pretty solid bike after riding it for a couple years.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
The Euro 4 and 5 are said to be pretty bullet proof. Some people have had broken gears, but not very many.
@SomeRandoInternetPoster
3 ай бұрын
Wow, the KTM 690 has cam shaft wear issues as well. I thought cam shaft wear was only happening on the KTM 790 and KTM 890 models which required replacement of camshafts. This suggests KTM have a wider cam shaft manufacturing issue, cam shafts are not a wear items and should look brand new even at 100,000km.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
I know a guy who rode his 690 Enduro for 140,000 km and he didn't have any issues with the cam shaft itself.
@MiamiJato
3 ай бұрын
Had one last year, didn't like it, I prefer my DRZ400 more reliable and just feels better, waiting for the 2025 verssion of both bikes to jump back in.......great video thou.....
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@DrG0nz083
3 ай бұрын
Behalten, solang se net weg muss, kannst die Maschine auch bei dir lassen. Wär schad drum.
@alielabdimarras7965
3 ай бұрын
Das ist wie mit Fahrrädern oder Autos, am Ende kannst immer nur ein Fahrzeug fahren. Ist bei Auto und Motorrad ganz nett wenn Du bei Unfall oder Schaden schnell das Fahrzeug wechseln kannst.
@GottHoldNicetomeet
3 ай бұрын
I had my 690 Enduro for like 40000km before it got stolen also 2008 model :c
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Oh no. That's a shame!
@daza3620
2 ай бұрын
You could give me your spare KTM perhaps? :)
@monikapecek7317
3 ай бұрын
always rode sportbikes until i bought smcr 690 2012, 2 months ago. Its the most fun i had riding a bike and doing maintenance is something i enjoy doing :) one of my best decisions as far as motorcycling is concerned ;)
@plllot9713
3 ай бұрын
similar here. I used to ride sport-tourers, naked (fz6, mt09 tracer, street 765rs) and after going supermoto I've stopped looking for anything else 🤷 the only thing that'd driving me crazy is how snatchy the bike is when you open fully closed throttle. the jerk it makes really throws me out of balance and when you want to apply gas mid turn on a hairpin it's just terrible. the only way around it is feathering the clutch or slightly re-applying gas before turning and controlling speed with rear brake. that's obviously riding fairly calmly. it gets better when you go full beans but that's not for public roads 🤷 I've got a swm sm650 (husly sms630) and I've been actually wondering whether 690s are any smoother. also it's unrideable in 30kmh speed zones. 1st gear is too low and too jerky. 3rd gear is too high. second gear at those speeds is exactly on the throttle open/close area, sometimes it snatches so badly I'm feeling like throwing the bike in the bushes 😵
@Delinquentsm
3 ай бұрын
I’m loving my 2020! I’m really beating on it pretty good with the stunt riding and so far I’ve had no issues! I’m keeping an eye on those rocker arms.
@bradsanders6954
3 ай бұрын
The 2020 doesnt have those rocker arms, so no need to look after them! Totally redesigned top end.
@CRFLAus
3 ай бұрын
I'd keep it. The kilometres the bike has done would make it hard to sell, or if it did sell I don't think you'd get much for it. The only thing it comes down to is somewhere to store it, and my suggestion is in your loungeroom!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
I'd have to get a crane to do that lol. Or take it apart and put it back in the living room.
@DerUnbbekante
3 ай бұрын
Ich glaube da muss noch jemand eine Laufleistung in der Kanalbeschreibung anpassen :0
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Oh Tatsache. Danke für den Hinweis.
@Twistedmetallic
3 ай бұрын
My girlfriend have a smc-r 690 (2016) with 80.000 km now. I do all service myself also. Changed rocker arms at 60.000 km.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@TallyHoTech
3 ай бұрын
I would not expect in a reliable engine. You would have to replace cams and rockers.
@bradsanders6954
3 ай бұрын
Buy a V-Strom, it will suit you much better. Just keep it covered when its at home. I had a strom and the ugliness put me off after a while. Changing out a rocker arm isnt hard, ugly is for ever.
@TallyHoTech
3 ай бұрын
@@bradsanders6954 Stop making excuses. Tin pot engineering. Chocolate Cams. And that KTM is beyond ugly.
@bradsanders6954
3 ай бұрын
@@TallyHoTech You wouldnt now shit from shinola if it landed on your face...KTM is the biggest euro seller of bikes, if they were shite we would have known by now.
@xdevice617
Ай бұрын
Welches Öl hast du über die Jahre verwendet? und gibt es noch irgendwelche kleinen Krankheiten außer den Kipphebeln? Hab mir vor paar Tagen auch eine gekauft mit 29.000km und würde ungerne den Motor revidieren lassen, weil ich etwas übersehen habe. Würde Ventile und Kipphebel checken und Ölwechsel machen. Sonst noch irgendetwas worauf ich achten sollte bevor ich auch die erste Fahrt mit der Guten gehe?
@PhilTonic
Ай бұрын
Nö, nur Kipphebel. Ich bin Motul 300V 15W60 gefahren.
@VCC1316
16 күн бұрын
Just keep the second bike! This model is going to be in the history of motorcycles, I bet it will be collection items in, say, 10 years from now. In the cons: the steering is waaaay too limited, to dangerous levels. The 640 felt significantly more friendly. Also, an other big cons is the extreme difficulty in regulating the throttle body when it starts being irregular at low RPMs. Other than that, the ultimate bike.
@VCC1316
16 күн бұрын
PS: The automatic chain oiler seems great, I am thinking about it, but do you trust it? What if it starts leaking while driving and spills oil all over the tyre?
@PhilTonic
16 күн бұрын
I trust it.
@LifeWellRidden
3 ай бұрын
I can only dream of making it to 100,000kms on my 690! Dude insane!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Just keep on riding! :)
@lassivaatamoinen5468
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic And keep up with the maintenance. It's a bit funny that people keep saying "this and that bike has been so reliable for me, but the other one breaks up in no time". I just tend to think that's been pure luck that "this and that bike" has been running even that far..
@Tdmotoss
3 ай бұрын
Awesome dude !!! My 701 year 2022 is now already at almost 19k km... and this season is just started. Hopefully the newer models are just as strong as yours.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
As far as I've heard they are even more reliable. Hence the revised timing drive.
@hatchetjack1031
Ай бұрын
I have a 2023 RC390. Loved KTM since I raced them in MX during the 70's. Love the power and performance of KTM but hear lots of bad reviews about Cam problems, particularly w/ the 690. Would like to trade up in a few years and appreciate your analysis 👍! Ride Safely!
@PeterR0035
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video and all your replies to viewers! I recently got a Husqvarna LR 701 enduro and love the 500km range 😀 ❤❤❤
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Nice! I remember being very keen on the 701 just because of those tanks. Have you ever managed to use all the fuel in one sitting? 😉
@PeterR0035
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic hahaha, indeed 500km is way too long to ride without stopping 🙂 it does give a lot of peace of mind; lots of spare fuel AND 2 completely separate fuel systems; 2 fuel pumps, etc... The after market fuel tank systems do NOT offer that...
@philparrott4424
3 ай бұрын
The larger tanks would be great for doing the Trans America Trail.
@joaosantos-fo4kh
Ай бұрын
Between Husqvarna and KTM witch one is the best to go to work and ride on days off? I take a good care of my bikes same times to mutch well, saw using well the bike witch one I should buy?
@joelboutier1736
3 ай бұрын
Your English is excellent 👍. The rocker arms may not have been getting proper lubrication. From the wear in the pictures, it looks like they were not getting oil. Friction will both remove material, and reheat & re-temper it making it softer and vulnerable to wear.
@mickluinge8292
3 ай бұрын
Legend!
@DeathComeInPeace
3 ай бұрын
Wait... YOU went to Eastern Europe but you didn't visit Romania? Blasphemy!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
I wanted to, but I didn't have enough time.
@DeathComeInPeace
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic Hahaha didn't expect a reply! If you need any tips or recommendation you can contact me anytime. Thanks for posting this, I drive a Versys but this bike drew my attention in the past few weeks :)
@eurest66
2 ай бұрын
GEILES VIDEO!!!
@racerx6384
3 ай бұрын
Why is the speedo on this bike nicer than a brand new one?
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Probably because it's cheaper 🤫
@therealad1238
3 ай бұрын
Lang drauf gewartet, bin mal auf dein Fazit gespannt nach so vielen Kilometern. Hatte auch zwischenzeitlich überlegt mir nochmal ne ältere zu holen, wenn die alten aber 7.000€ kosten und ne neue beim Händler 10.000€ seh ich das nicht ein.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Ja die Gebrauchtpreise sind schon immer verrückt.
@H4nut4fr3ss3
3 ай бұрын
Die Preise sind in den letzten Jahren echt absurd geworden, habe meine vor ca 3 Jahren für 6,4 verkauft mit 14k km hätte dafür jetzt viel mehr bekommen
@sebastianclauss4537
3 ай бұрын
ich schau momentan auch nach supermotos... die PREISE ... es ist nur verrückt ! ne alte exc 450 bj 2008 kostet als sumo mindesten 5k eher 6 ... tendiere auch stark zum neukauf..
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Ich liebäugle auch schon seit Jahren mit ner EXC Supermoto, aber da ist man nie legal unterwegs und was den Wartungsaufwand und die -intervalle betrifft ist man mit einer 690er einfach besser dran.
@theflyingbavarian
3 ай бұрын
Vielleicht kann man sich auch mal die GasGas SM anschauen. Effektiv fast das gleiche Bike, bekommt man aber schon für unter 9000€ nagelneu.
@stefanosbestias5547
Ай бұрын
Do you prefer the old SMC or the newest ?
@PhilTonic
Ай бұрын
@@stefanosbestias5547 Each has its own charm. Servicing, the old one. Riding, the new one.
@crashbangwhallopwhatavideo
3 ай бұрын
I have a 690 with similar mileage and the same issues as you had. I would still buy another one. Have a 990 smr with 90000 on it now too
@superduketwins
3 ай бұрын
We have the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke's R, we bought them brand new, they have now 151 000km and have crossed 20 diferent countries 😆😆
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Wow!
@BlackdogADV
3 ай бұрын
On my ride from Portland to Ushuaia Argentina my 2013 690 my engine failed in Antofagasta Chile. It was the exhaust rocker bearing. I had a spare so I replaced in a motel parking lot. I’m on a Husqvarna 701 now with the improved engine.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Great bike too!
@blowduke
3 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see someone using there bike that much
@bradsanders6954
3 ай бұрын
I watch the classifieds on ADV and elsewhere, and your right, a lotta people never ride the bikes they spent so much to buy....it was just a whim, or the new wore off the day the bike came home, they sell with 200 miles on odo.
@murdock6450
3 ай бұрын
I never even knew this bike existed.. thank you for the video i have been thinking about a bike to commute to work that isn't too big but can do motorways no problem. This one looks great.
@krrmoto5048
3 ай бұрын
It can do motorways, but if that is what you'll mainly be driving on I wouldn't recommend a 690. With it being a single cylinder and all, I find it is far from comfortable to do 60+ for longer periods of time. Maybe the new double counterbalanced versions with a larger front sprocket fitted would make it more bearable.
@murdock6450
3 ай бұрын
@@krrmoto5048 Thanks for the reply, well the motorway part is only 25 miles.. the only problem is it's the busy part of the M6 that gets silly jammed if one car brakes down as theres no hard shoulder now.. i would be more than happy to do 40-50mph through all that when they stood still for hours?
@krrmoto5048
3 ай бұрын
@@murdock6450 yes for filtering they’re great, it would probably work well for your application. Real fun bike
@murdock6450
3 ай бұрын
@@krrmoto5048 Thank you.. will look more into these then :)
@benjaminduerr
3 ай бұрын
Es ist ein "alter" Motor. Diesen Motoren EURO4 und EURO5 bzw. Bald EURO5+ aufzuzwingen trägt nicht unbedingt zur Haltbarkeit bei. Je höher die Literleistung, je höher auch der Verschleiß. Für das, was der Motor ist und kann, sind die Motoren gut.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Naja viel hat sich da nicht getan. EVAP kam dazu und ein bisschen überarbeiteter Kat. Ob der neue Ventiltrieb rein Euro 4 geschuldet ist?
@benjaminduerr
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic ja, Kat in der Regel weiter nach vorne und noch etwas magerer. Bald dann Zwei Lambdasonden usw. Auf jeden Fall mehr Aufwand. Wird leider immer mehr.
@braxen690
3 ай бұрын
Nice video! This makes me a lot calmer as a 690 owner, mine should be good for at least 75000km more!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot and enjoy your 690!
@wasfuertim8380
3 ай бұрын
Hallo Phil ich habe eine ktm smc 690 2011 mit 28.000 km gelaufen. Bisher nie was kaputt gegangen . Was kann an dem baujahr oft kaputt gehen. Habe angst das bald was passiert
@qwwwizx
3 ай бұрын
"How did she do?" ... it is not a she!
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
Germans refer to their bikes as female. Many english speaking folks, too ;)
@qwwwizx
3 ай бұрын
@@PhilTonic Yeah, you are right, and I know. It just sounds wrong. If you were in some kind of relationship with the bike, or if the bike really had a gender, it would make more sense.
@levy_shd7833
2 ай бұрын
Was für Öl bist du die meiste Zeit gefahren ?
@PhilTonic
2 ай бұрын
Motul 300V 15W60.
@majorkupric
3 ай бұрын
Why not poland visit? Great moto. I have too. Regards From Poland.
@PhilTonic
3 ай бұрын
All of the eastern european countries I've visited doing a 4400 km balkan tour in just 10 days. Poland wasn't on the way.
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