The Newbie Guide To SuperMoto - Page 3 - BARF

2link2 · 04-17-2012, 02:45 PM

Excellent, write up I just got a ktm 690 smc & your post answered more then a few questions.

ricroc636 · 04-17-2012, 03:21 PM

petaluma ktm 690smc? thats my hometown... imma be rippin this sat we should go for a spin i wanna ride with a 690. i was close to buying one but outta my price range. pm sent

pelobc · 08-07-2017, 05:23 PM

Hey guys,
New to the barf community and the city of san francisco. Planning to convert my '16 KTM 690 Enduro R to SMC set up using the OEM SMC tubeless wheels. Anyone in the bay area with a converted 690 SMC setup? Would love to catch up!
Cheers!

Frerichs191 · 10-11-2018, 09:09 PM

Hey!

Great post! I’m new to the west coast. Reno, NV to be exact. I have raced motocross my whole life and now I think it’s time for something new. Thanks for answering almost all of my questions. Is there a full list of super moto tracks by state somewhere out on the web?

Thanks

awsnap · 09-29-2019, 11:35 AM

Hi

Pretty much a newbie here and am currently about 6 months on a wr250x. I am looking to upgrade to a bigger bike. Was seriously considering the Husqvarna 701 sm or KTM690 sm. Both seem kind of big and heavy though. Now I am looking at converting a Honda 450l, which is about 30 pounds lighter. The Honda has no ABS or rider aids.

For now I want a bike for city commuting and hitting the back roads, etc.

I know the Honda requires oil change every 600 miles and I think I am good with that. Given they about the same price (including the sm set up for the Honda), anyone have a strong opinion either way?

Do I need/want ABS? Is having ABS better than having a lighter bike?

Thanks!

Judaslefourbe · 09-30-2019, 08:17 AM

I'd recommend the KTMs as the engine is proven to be reliable, but that's just me.

09-30-2019, 08:17 AM	#36
Judaslefourbe Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Redwood City Motorcycles: Alta Redshifts (SMR, EXR) Name: Frenchie	I'd recommend the KTMs as the engine is proven to be reliable, but that's just me. __________________ I ride a mini to compensate for my huge wee-wee...

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04-17-2012, 02:45 PM	#31
2link2 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: petaluma Motorcycles: Not enough Name:	Excellent, write up I just got a ktm 690 smc & your post answered more then a few questions.

04-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#32
ricroc636 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cordelia/Fairfield Motorcycles: 05cbr600rr 08ktm450excr Name:	petaluma ktm 690smc? thats my hometown... imma be rippin this sat we should go for a spin i wanna ride with a 690. i was close to buying one but outta my price range. pm sent

08-07-2017, 05:23 PM	#33
pelobc Dirty Is Great! Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Francisco Motorcycles: 2016 KTM 690 Enduro R Name: Ayush	Hey guys, New to the barf community and the city of san francisco. Planning to convert my '16 KTM 690 Enduro R to SMC set up using the OEM SMC tubeless wheels. Anyone in the bay area with a converted 690 SMC setup? Would love to catch up! Cheers!

10-11-2018, 09:09 PM	#34
Frerichs191 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Reno, Nevada Motorcycles: 2018 KTM 250SXF Name:	Hey! Great post! I’m new to the west coast. Reno, NV to be exact. I have raced motocross my whole life and now I think it’s time for something new. Thanks for answering almost all of my questions. Is there a full list of super moto tracks by state somewhere out on the web? Thanks

09-29-2019, 11:35 AM	#35
awsnap Newbie Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: West Sacramento Motorcycles: 2009 WR250X; 2020 701 SM Name: Jeremy	Hi Pretty much a newbie here and am currently about 6 months on a wr250x. I am looking to upgrade to a bigger bike. Was seriously considering the Husqvarna 701 sm or KTM690 sm. Both seem kind of big and heavy though. Now I am looking at converting a Honda 450l, which is about 30 pounds lighter. The Honda has no ABS or rider aids. For now I want a bike for city commuting and hitting the back roads, etc. I know the Honda requires oil change every 600 miles and I think I am good with that. Given they about the same price (including the sm set up for the Honda), anyone have a strong opinion either way? Do I need/want ABS? Is having ABS better than having a lighter bike? Thanks!