KTM 690 SMC

[Irn-Bru]

Finally decided what bike I'm getting next! It won't be until next month though, when the DRZ will be sold etc. What I have been thinking about is buying the new 2012 version. It is rather sexy, although some tell me it's a bit naff, but I love the orange:

https://i.imgur.com/1PPv7.jpg

My heart is set on a 690, so don't need to hear anything about YZF's or Husky's. The big issue with this is, dealers want £7,195 The addition of the 2012 model is 690cc engine vs. 654cc, so a few more horsies, more orange bits and probably other stuff but I've yet to come across an actual review. While I can afford it without finance, I'm still not sure it's a smart choice. The other solution to my want, nigh, need of the bike is to get a 2011 model. It must be white though, as it's the fastest colour obviously. I want the bike to be pretty near mint so if I go second hand it'd need to be under 1000 miles.

I've never had experience with a dealer before, so maybe it would be possible to get discount on the 2012 model? The only parts for the bike I'd want at the minute would be bash guard (plastic one), Akrapovic exhaust (end can, front pipe costs over £500 alone) and maybe sliders.

Advice and opinions please?
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[delvey91]

Just go for it bud!! Such lovely bikes
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2016 Honda Africa Twin
2006 KTM 200 EXC

[waffles]

In my experience with dealers if you go in there and say that you want this particularl bike and are a little blunt about it you can normally get things thrown in for free. Mind you a dealer round where I live is selling a 2011 white one with 70 miles on the clock for a little over £5k so you may be able to bag a new "old" SMC?

It is a lot of cash for a bike but how long do you intend to keep it for? You already have experience riding supermotos so thats not an issue and KTM build quality is pretty damm good. If you like the bike (and it is gorgeous, if I had that kind of cash I would buy one too!) go for it.
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

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I think the 2012 also gets a bump up to 6000 mile service intervals - in a couple of years may have to see if I can find the guts of the newer model to slot in to my 08 model.

[Irn-Bru]

[drzsta]

I've been looking for a decent SMC with low miles since January but my budget is reall about 5k but hell if you've got 7k to blow then get with the smc-r or buy a 2011 and kit it out with powerparts
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Current Bikes - BMW S1000RR ‘17 & KTM 690 SMC-R ‘12

[1cyl]

I spent ages bartering with dealer and finally bought my 2011 new in september for £6200 with an akra pipe, a set of goggles, and the first service free, i'm still happy with my choice.

I remember considering a 2010 cat C repaired for £4,400, but decided to go new because i wanted to run the bike in myself, i wanted to know exactly what the history was, i wanted warranty, and i desperately wanted a KTM Pen .

If the right second hand SMC had come along, i probably would have bought it, but it didn't, and i'm impatient.

I prefer my black frame and white plastics, but wouldn't mind the engine from the SMCR
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Chase my Witch up, Catch my Snitch up.
The SMC | The Pit | Stable

[Irn-Bru]

That's a good price. If I could get the exhaust and service for free then I'd pay £7,195 but if not, then I'll go for an older model.

What "techniques" did you us to barter with the dealer?
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[Fizzer Thou]

[1cyl]

[Irn-Bru]

Well I didn't plan on looking into getting one this soon but I've started looking and so far so bad, pretty much none on ebay and I can only find used ones at daft prices on ad trader. The 2012 model is the only one that pops up really, still at it's £7,195 price tag. I think I'll pop into the dealer tomorrow and see if they've got anything. Hopefully I have enough self control to not enquire about the new model.

Thing is, I took my DRZ off roading the other day and had loads of fun, even in SM trim and I thought.. hmm yeah, I wouldn't want to do this a 7 grand bike, if I dropped it I'd cry even though in the mud it'd only get a few scratches. I suppose I'll just have to be patient, got plenty of time anyway.
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[JBurrows88]

That thing is on my wish list... Almost spent (i think just over 4k) for a 58 plate few months back, but as i didn't have a job decided to put the money in a bank account for future rent bills. (Damm my sensibleness)

Such a sexy bike... Had a little go on one and its hell lot more fun than DRZ.. only did couple of miles but you can really fall in love the engine and seating position.

Shame the only ones that are on the market are the 12plates... Seems like everyone buys it and then holds on to it for few years...

EDIT: You can pick up the older ex-demo's for around 6k... When I was looking in September/oct there were quite a few at decent prices. Still think the 12plate is a little overpriced (£7000 - with negotiation and maybe an exhaust)
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Dave
XJR400 Kenney Roberts Paint Job

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2008 for under £4k if you've still got that money in the bank :
https://www.ktmforum.co.uk/bikes-bits-sale/102150-2008-ktm-690smc-sale.html

[Irn-Bru]

Seen that one, and another in Wales. Would prefer a cleaner and newer one tbh and seems to have been owned by half the forum. Never thought it would be this hard to find them for sale second hand. Back to the drawing board maybe, meh Maybe I should just upgrade my DRZ (carb, exhaust etc.) and wait until Winter for cheaper 2012 models to pop up.
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[JBurrows88]

G... Your a bad person.

The insurance just ran out on the XJR... I've got an offer of 1300 for it from a friend. Could happily sell it.

And I could just afford that. haha. I really do need to keep hold of that cash, student living isn't cheap and there is no guarantee of a decent paying job in 3months time!

If only though.




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Dave
XJR400 Kenney Roberts Paint Job

[Irn-Bru]

Finally found the perfect 690... viewing it tomorrow morning Not going to say too much in case it falls through, but the seller seems spot on and the price is very nice
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM