Sold between 2007-2011, the KTM 690SM was an excellent option for riders who wanted the handling joy of a supermoto racer that was toned down enough to be street friendly. These bikes won’t win any all-around competitions, but if you emphasize agility and don’t spend a lot of time on the highway, it’s hard to do much better.
The SM was pricey but you got your money’s worth with a slipper clutch, WP suspension, and Brembo radial brakes. Despite the 690 name, the single cylinder motor actually displaced 654cc. It produced 63 horsepower, which was plenty when you consider that the bike weighed approximately 350 pounds. For more information on the 690SM, check out this story on MCN. They open up the review with “The KTM 690SM is simply put the best road going Supermoto bike currently available. Ok it’s not really for competition use but as road going Supermoto bikes go the new KTM 690 is king.”
This example is claimed to be in mint condition: “Never dropped, no accidents, never raced. Always kept in garage. Not scratches or damage at all.” It’s got 11,067 miles and includes a few extras: KTM tail bag, KTM hand guards, R&G fender eliminator, and ProTaper 28mm bars.
Find this KTM for sale in San Rafael, California for $5,000 here on Craigslist.
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