Husky 701 or KYM 690 SMC ??

[FocusRS3]

As the title suggests really what would be your preference if any?

[Biker 1]

Big KTM/multi-franchise near me - where are all the Husky dealers?????

[FocusRS3]

Biker 1 said:

Big KTM/multi-franchise near me - where are all the Husky dealers?????

Where are you based matey? There is Husky dealer in Colchester that i know of but buying online is cheaper

[Palms]

These are the 2 bikes im considering for a future purchase, if i was buying new or nearly new then i would go for the husky, but if your a tight git like me then its more than likley i’ll be getting the smcr.
Im just waiting for the price to come down abit more as i dont want to pay that much. There holding strong money at the moment.

[TwoStrokeNut]

Both great bikes. Get the one with the best warranty / local dealer support.

[FocusRS3]

TwoStrokeNut said:

Both great bikes. Get the one with the best warranty / local dealer support.

Yeah sound advice

[graham22]

TwoStrokeNut said:

Both great bikes. Get the one with the best warranty / local dealer support.

+1 on this, and buying from your local dealer will no doubt help when the warranty claims are needed.

Not taking the p'ss but my 990SD needed 3 separate things sorted under warranty & the KTM dealer, despite being off road focused, couldn't have helped more. Whether they would have been the same had I bought the bike on-line elsewhere I don't know.

[FocusRS3]

graham22 said:

+1 on this, and buying from your local dealer will no doubt help when the warranty claims are needed.

Not taking the p'ss but my 990SD needed 3 separate things sorted under warranty & the KTM dealer, despite being off road focused, couldn't have helped more. Whether they would have been the same had I bought the bike on-line elsewhere I don't know.

The bike ive just enquired about is local but not official dealer and 2013 model so maybe the dealer will supply a small warranty

[obscene]

I swear we had a thread on this the other week (have a search) but KTM for me (biased). Better dash and I prefer the orange look. They're pretty much the same bike. I think the Husqy has a couple more bhp than the 14-17 KTM's. KTM is now discontinued.

[FocusRS3]

obscene said:

I swear we had a thread on this the other week (have a search) but KTM for me (biased). Better dash and I prefer the orange look. They're pretty much the same bike. I think the Husqy has a couple more bhp than the 14-17 KTM's. KTM is now discontinued.

https://www.hythehillmotorcycles.co.uk/used-bikes/ktm-supermoto-690-smc-201712061865273

[cat with a hat]

Husky if it was me.. But then again I have a Nuda

[pozi]

obscene said:

I swear we had a thread on this the other week (have a search) but KTM for me (biased). Better dash and I prefer the orange look. They're pretty much the same bike. I think the Husqy has a couple more bhp than the 14-17 KTM's. KTM is now discontinued.

Let me help FocusRS3 find his old thread from last month, it might save everyone the effort of repeating themselves......

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[FocusRS3]

pozi said:

Let me help FocusRS3 find his old thread from last month, it might save everyone the effort of repeating themselves......

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I do tend to go round in circles mulling over various bikes it's true !

Shoot me !

[curlie467]

Poor focus should just buy one of everything

[FocusRS3]

curlie467 said:

Poor focus should just buy one of everything

Love to if I had the cash !

What's the difference between the 690 SMC and the 690 SMC R?

[Fleegle]

FocusRS3 said:

curlie467 said:

Poor focus should just buy one of everything

Love to if I had the cash !

What's the difference between the 690 SMC and the 690 SMC R?

And a XR650? Was that you?

[FocusRS3]

Fleegle said:

And a XR650? Was that you?

Yes but can't get a decent one for love nor money

[obscene]

I've had both the 690 and XR. Just go buy the KTM and make sure it's 2014 and newer. That or the Husqy. You can't go wrong.

[FocusRS3]

obscene said:

I've had both the 690 and XR. Just go buy the KTM and make sure it's 2014 and newer. That or the Husqy. You can't go wrong.

The one I linked above is a 2013 model . Why 2014 onwards ? Is that the R version ?

[obscene]

Updated engine which has more power and is supposedly more reliable. I've never had a problem with mine but I've done fk all miles on it (3k in 3 years) due to having other bikes. The difference from going XR650R to KTM was night and day. I wouldn't go back if you paid me.