690 Smc

skralogy · 07-15-2008, 06:48 PM

I have heard some great things about this bike and the videos prove it is a track burner. I wanted to buy the thing for riding to work and some minor trail use and some serious road exploring, but dont how this bike feels as a daily driver. does anybody have this beast and if so what are the little things you like or dislike.

Steve-ooo · 08-06-2008, 09:21 PM

Skralogy,

I just bought one an rode it 120 miles to work and back yesterday. Got 66mpg!!! This kinda skued my sense of comfort with the price of gas. I think the bike is relatively comfortable. i cruised at 60-65mph and felt fine- Hard seat though it might break in a little. Very cool bike on the local back roads. I can't wait to take it on a track day.

Good luck

idleidolidyll · 08-20-2008, 03:46 AM

Mine does about 170km to reserve with 3 litres left in the tank.

that was riding medium fast through moderately twisty country roads.

going fast would make that 170km to empty

on the other hand, i'm sure i could get under 5 litres per 100km cruising at the speed limit (100kph)

I'd ride it if I had to commute on a bike but i don't so i won't.

mostly i'm gonna enjoy wasting my riding mates on their big 'fast' sport bikes.