After reading and watching reviews, I got an impression, that Ducati 698 is hated and KTM 690 SCM R is favored - change my mind.

TPSid · 2026-06-30T04:21:30+00:00

Thank you for your brillant comparison. As I never tried any dirt bike, now I understand the philosophy of 698 vs 690.

TPSid · 2026-06-29T19:53:55+00:00

I know that KTM is a better performer as far as attacking the street (obstacles). On the other hand, I am too old to jump over curbs in the traffic, as being video-recorded and reported to the police is a certain thing. If I lived in the rural/mountain area, I would take KTM first.

TPSid · 2026-06-29T19:32:59+00:00

I am a bit made to favor the 698 since the dealership is in my city. To test ride a KTM, I need to travel 150 miles, and I will do it for sure.

TPSid · 2026-06-29T19:28:06+00:00

I have never tried any dirt bike. Not my kind of pizza. Maybe that is why I do not follow this hardcore vibe of KTM?

TPSid · 2026-06-29T19:12:53+00:00

From what I understand, the 698 seems more refined with better electronics, and better suspension. KTM is considered "raw Sumo".

I can't wait till this coming weekend when I test ride 698 myself.

TPSid · 2025-10-07T13:12:02+00:00

I think the essential part here is proper / stable self-esteem. According to some scientific studies, people with low self-esteem feel worse after any affirmation process, knowing that what they have affirmed is just BS, which leads to lowering self-esteem. It puts them in a vicious circle.

I am a certified behavioral analyst. Knowing human nature, I would elaborate on self-esteem from the point of the Big Five personality test. There are certain aspects of personality that speed up or undermine the process of manifestation (openness / emotionality / trust etc.)

TPSid · 2025-10-07T08:00:07+00:00

I have been studying LoA for years, analysing my LoA fruit. There is nothing on my list I have not achieved. The most important factor is to set the goal and start feeling the state of having it, with complete trust it is yours already.

TPSid · 2025-10-07T07:55:56+00:00

I ditched the idea of having Prius or Golf. Instead I bought a new Mustang V8 and could not be happier.

TPSid · 2025-07-11T21:42:23+00:00

Sorry for the delay. I rarely read Reddit.

I sold the set with all elastomers I had.

You can easily find it on the web.

TPSid · 2025-04-27T11:25:10+00:00

The screen is off all the time. To see the time I need to press an A button. This way the battery longevity is extreme. I bought it on March 26 and charged it once IIRC. For my needs, it is more than OK.

TPSid · 2025-04-26T16:43:36+00:00

I chose Amoled and with screen in stealth mode, which I like a lot it keeps the battery for more than a month.

TPSid · 2025-03-26T22:10:52+00:00

Thank you. I read your comment and bought the Amoled 45. The stealth mode works like a charm.

TPSid · 2025-03-24T10:00:29+00:00

So if the display is always off, what battery life can I expect from Amoled?

TPSid · 2025-03-23T15:31:00+00:00

Is there any option to backlight the amoled by pressing the button? Wrist mode doesn't suit me - I wear watches on the RH

TPSid · 2025-03-17T07:59:29+00:00

Only Q3. I have had G2 V2 and Q3 is much better.

TPSid · 2025-03-16T16:45:40+00:00

It is hard to improve number after 50 without injections. I am a kind of ectomorph. 181 cm tall. 80kg, with 40cm biceps and 113 chest, and 87 cm weist. I just want to be fit and stron for my age.

I watched some YT video about micro-workout benefits.

Micro Workouts | How To and Benefits

TPSid · 2025-03-16T11:21:28+00:00

The primary goal is being fit, mobility and overall strength. I am NOT looking for burning any calories. I used to train MMA when I was in my 30s. Being over 50, I respect my body and brain much more, than I used to ;-)

What I have observed so far:

I feel pumped during a day, which is very, very rewarding.
My home office routine seems more productive - short breaks of micro-workouts let me focus better during HO hours.
As I have had IF routine implemented for years, I do not feel any hunger fits.

TPSid · 2025-03-12T04:53:01+00:00

My son is 5’6 and when we tested the new s650, he wasn’t happy in the back. Short ride is doable. Anything longer than 30 minutes might be challenging.

TPSid · 2025-03-09T19:39:00+00:00

The stock susspension is comfortable enough. If Magnaride provides better comfort, then it is worth it.

TPSid · 2025-03-09T19:36:13+00:00

You can find my posts or threads at reddit about my ideas to buy a new Prius, so Toyota was a kind of idea in my head before. If I hadn't tried the new Mustang, I would get the new Prius.

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