Why is there so much chatter around the infamous false neutral issue on the KTM 690 SMC R?
geeta kumari 14 January 2025 06:37
There is a reputation for the KTM 690 SMC R having a 'false neutral' problem between 5th and 6th gears. This has been a hot topic in all rider forums and social media groups, with some owners saying it is a common occurrence and others saying this is not an issue. False neutral can cause unexpected revving when shifting, and if it happens when you don’t want it to, it can be dangerous. It's just part of the bike's character, say some riders, who have found ways to mitigate the problem. Is it really a problem for potential buyers, or is it just a big deal for nothing that can be easily dealt with by proper riding technique? So let’s take a look at what 690 SMC R owners had to say about this controversial topic.
Answered by Kuldeep 04 December 2024 02:22
It is definitely a thing, but I don't find it to be much of a real safety issue; it's more of an annoyance. After a while you get used to the bike, and you shift more deliberately, and it rarely happens.


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