looking at maybe a KTM690 SMC - comments please!
Does the 2009 model come in orange and the 2010 in white?
Lots of experts there; http://www.ktmforum.co.uk/forum.php
Yes, all 2009 smc are orange and 2010 white.
Few changes in 2010 model;
New speedometer, tubeless wheels, paintwork
Reduce the weight by half a kilo.
Service schedule in 2010 models has been increased from 3k to 4.5k miles.
There is special offer now, with huge discount.
I just bought one and really like it 
cheers the nearest KTM dealer has an orange one for £6195 but I can find a 2010 for £6195 - so I guess i’ll be going for a white one.
Go to KTM Centre in Hemel http://www.thektmcentre.co.uk/ and you will get even cheaper than that 
2010 model is the one to buy, if you don’t like white plastics you can get brand new set of orange ones for £50-70.
You’ve got yet another tard… Take it you got rid of the 530 or you still got that to?
PX 
530 was great bike but I always wanted 690 and got good deal. Now I have new bike with 2 years warranty and less servicing which will do all 530 did and more
Just so happens I’m looking at these as well, but was swinging towards a later 950 SM. Has anybody got experience of those, and how they compare to the 690 SMC?
Sorry, earlier 950, 2005 / 2006…
depends what you want it for really. The 950sm is a great hooligan urban assault vehicle, that will do long distances if required. The 690smc is more of a true motard - you could feasibly take it for a spanking off road or go green laneing with the right tyres.
Hmm I htink the former is what I’m after, I’ll prob get an old sh*tbox for the latter this winter…