Which One?

[MrLongbeard]

To be fair it dosen't look too bad from the front & rear 3/4 shots





And that yellow is growing on me

[Taipan]

To be fair it dosen't look too bad from the front & rear 3/4 shots





And that yellow is growing on me

Probably need some ointment for that...

[Scuffmark]

Ktm gets my vote but I'd be very happy with the GasGas also... GG just needs spoked wheels.

There have been some amazing deals on the GasGas in the UK... Even thought about upgrading my 2011 690 to the 700SM.

Of all the bikes I own the 690 would be the last one to be sold. Yes it's a little vibey and quite focused when ridden but it's the most fun.

Add in a better seat and it's still capable of covering a few miles too.. Managed 220 miles around North Wales which is enough for me no matter what bike I'm riding.

[Yorick]

@weeksy .
IIRC you had one of these.

In just a few lines, do you think I'll like it? I want a road version of my lunatic dirt bike.

That's almost impossible to answer. Part of you will, the riding position and how it rides, yes. The power and delivery, maybe not.
The 21+ KTM has a rev counter, plus a blipper and QS, obviously a slipper clutch too and TC.

They're light (in actual motorbike terms) and frugal on juice. But they're not a fire breathing SM that'll rip your arms off.

First thing I'd do is get them to go 1 tooth down on front sprocket even before collection.

They're windy, but no more than any other naked.

I'm honestly 50-50 as to whether you'll love or hate it.

I want a bike to mess about on. Fart about on the mountain hairpins. Bugger about round town. Nip to the shops.

I love riding bikes. But there's a hole.
I don't ride as often as I'd like.

The GSXR is staying.
The barmy GasGas is staying.

I hope the SM fills the hole.

[KungFooBob]

Sounds like what you really want is a nice C90.

[matt]

@weeksy .
IIRC you had one of these.

In just a few lines, do you think I'll like it? I want a road version of my lunatic dirt bike.

That's almost impossible to answer. Part of you will, the riding position and how it rides, yes. The power and delivery, maybe not.
The 21+ KTM has a rev counter, plus a blipper and QS, obviously a slipper clutch too and TC.

They're light (in actual motorbike terms) and frugal on juice. But they're not a fire breathing SM that'll rip your arms off.

First thing I'd do is get them to go 1 tooth down on front sprocket even before collection.

They're windy, but no more than any other naked.

I'm honestly 50-50 as to whether you'll love or hate it.

I want a bike to mess about on. Fart about on the mountain hairpins. Bugger about round town. Nip to the shops.

I love riding bikes. But there's a hole.
I don't ride as often as I'd like.

The GSXR is staying.
The barmy GasGas is staying.

I hope the SM fills the hole.

A 690 should be perfect for that .

[Supermofo]

As Weeksy says defo lower gearing if you get one, I went 1 down on the front and it'd still cruise at 80 odd happily.

[Supermofo]

Seems like you can clutch em up in 6th



Looks like he's running with 15/44 which I think is 1 off the front, 2 on the back

[Yorick]

Bugger. Wanted to go tmrw or Friday but can't get return flight to suit.
Holiday Monday so trying for Tuesday.

[Taipan]

I saw a GasGas one today. Looked so nice I slowed down to let him catch up so i could see it some more! They are deffo a bike that looks better when seen ridden...

[The Spin Doctor]

My vote for Yorick would be one of these...

[Yorick]

My vote for Yorick would be one of these...

Not like you to be funny

[KungFooBob]

I like how it has both 'sports' and 'touring' foot pegs.

[Couchy]

The GG as it has proper wheels. They are a naked bike styled as an SM and ride well. For what you want and the miles you do I’d be getting a KTM500exc and putting 17’s on it. Then you’ll have a 55hp 105kg proper SM

[Yorick]

The GG as it has proper wheels. They are a naked bike styled as an SM and ride well. For what you want and the miles you do I’d be getting a KTM500exc and putting 17’s on it. Then you’ll have a 55hp 105kg proper SM

This is more like it

https://www.thektmcentre.co.uk/new-husq ... -450-2022/

[Couchy]

The GG as it has proper wheels. They are a naked bike styled as an SM and ride well. For what you want and the miles you do I’d be getting a KTM500exc and putting 17’s on it. Then you’ll have a 55hp 105kg proper SM

This is more like it

https://www.thektmcentre.co.uk/new-husq ... -450-2022/

Yup perfect, but not road legal !

[Supermofo]

I reckon you'd be looking at servicing in hours not miles too. And no warranty.

[Yorick]

The GG as it has proper wheels. They are a naked bike styled as an SM and ride well. For what you want and the miles you do I’d be getting a KTM500exc and putting 17’s on it. Then you’ll have a 55hp 105kg proper SM

This is more like it

https://www.thektmcentre.co.uk/new-husq ... -450-2022/

Yup perfect, but not road legal !

Aye. Bloody shame.

[Couchy]

This is more like it

https://www.thektmcentre.co.uk/new-husq ... -450-2022/

Yup perfect, but not road legal !

Aye. Bloody shame.

But if you buy the enduro version and swap wheels, add a brake bracket and big disc it’ll be enough

[Yorick]

Yup perfect, but not road legal !

Aye. Bloody shame.

But if you buy the enduro version and swap wheels, add a brake bracket and big disc it’ll be enough

Booked flights to fly over Tuesday.
Will take it from there