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Test riding Ducati 690, having fun
After two days of test riding Ducati 698 and having great fun I back again started loving the city traffic 😜
There is no better motorbike for congested areas IMO.
u/TPSid — 1 day ago
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After reading and watching reviews, I got an impression, that Ducati 698 is hated and KTM 690 SCM R is favored - change my mind.
Correct me if I am wrong, but after reading and watching many reviews, I got the impression that the Ducati 698 is not considered a supermoto, as the KTM 698 or Husqvarna 701 is. It is described as less torquey, less punchy, especially in the low and mid range of revs. I understand that KTM is a full-fledged hooligan, and Ducati 698 seems to be "hooliganish".
I have been lurking towards SuMo for many years. For 2 years I have been enjoying the xDiavel V2 and for 8 years Yamaha Abarth (XSR 900). As my butt is 54 YO, I started to dislike riding in the city, so xDiavel is perfect beyond the city limits, and the Abarth, with its aggressive ergo, might face changing the owner. Hence the idea of buying a KTM 690 / Ducati 698.
I am going to test ride 698 this weekend. Then I want to test ride the KTM.
u/TPSid — 7 days ago
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Are there much differences as far as 690 SMC/R over the years?
Hi everyone
I would like to buy a third bike to enjoy my life more 😎 and am looking at KTM 690 SMC/R.
Can you help me choose which year is the best option?
I read that the best improvement was implemented in 2019 MY.
So should I expect much improvement between MY 2008 and 2019?
TIA
Tom
u/TPSid — 29 days ago