This can also happen on the highway or when down shifting into a stop sign except the RPMs will drop to 0 and the bike will stall. Other times when accelerating the bike will start chugging dramatically as if it is losing power or running out of gas. Stalling is certainly the most common of these symptoms.

A few observations of mine about the SMC R: Sounds like a KTM. I always thought the sound was unique to the 1290 75* angle, but nope. Sounds like a KTM from the seat. Can't wait to put a slip on to save weight and braaap around. The brakes are phenomenal.

TESTED | 2019 KTM 690 ENDURO R. KTM hits the 690 Enduro R with a heap of updates designed to expand its range and its fanbase. The KTM 690 Enduro R is a curious bike. In a lot of ways it defies easy categorization and I suspect that’s because it’s not a simple fit for the Australian market. On one hand we have a country that adores the big

The V-Strom would certainly do the job well, but I've owned one, and it's a pretty dull bike. If I were in your position, I would sell the KTM and pick up a used Triumph Tiger 800 XC. It's a better bike in every way than the V-Strom, except for fuel range (it still does well in that regard, the Strom just has exceptional range). . 272 170 35 134 304 329 380 51 124

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