In the world of boutique race bikes, Kramer is enjoying a tremendous amount of success – and the love of some industry pros including Troy Siahaan at Motorcycle.com and Jensen Beeler, formerly of Asphalt & Rubber. The one sentence difference between Kramer’s offerings is that the S is for trackdays and the R is for racing.
The R uses a KTM 690 motor which is good for 80 horsepower and upgraded with dual counterbalancers. Other improvements include a superior braking package and forged wheels. The trellis frame is made from a CrMo steel for increased stiffness, with an adjustable rake that can be tailored to a rider’s desired fit. Instead of storing the gas in the tank, Krämer opted to put the fuel cell in the tail. The XPE plastic subframe holds a little over four gallons.
For its suspension, the 690 R rides on 43mm WP forks with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping up front and a WP shock absorber with KMC Link System at the rear. Brembo handles the braking up front mated to twin 290mm discs.
Tying everything together is a set of lightweight fiberglass bodywork that comes reinforced with carbon and kevlar. Thanks to the relocation of the tank (a space now occupied by the airbox) and the forged aluminum Dymag wheels, total weight for the bike comes in at a svelte 276 pounds!
This example is VIN: KMC10084489000018. The seller acquired it one year ago directly from Kramer USA in Fargo, North Dakota.
During his ownership, the seller has done five race weekends but he is unsure as to the exact mileage. The odometer shows 806 kilometers (500 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok, <150 mV Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Dirty
Headlight High Beam: N/A Race Bike
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 40%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 38/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 51/23
Tire % Remaining Front: 98%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 100%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.24V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.19V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
**Race Bike – No lights, signals, indicators or horn**
-Air filter is dirty
-Drive chain is ok, but it’s dry, dirty and a little tight
-Cosmetic imperfections:
-Crash damage on rear right, tip of swing arm, RH foot peg, fairing upper, right faring, bottom of fork leg
*Aftermarket Upgrades:
-Front forks have GP suspension fork internals
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
-Hydro 2 (Front and rear brake fluid)
-Chain service
-Air filter wash + lube
Modifications:
Upgraded fork internals (spring rate is not known).
Race number decal.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop slicks with date codes of 5123 and 3824.
The sale includes an extra set of Dymag wheels and several spare parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Kramer is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any HKR EVO2 690 R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
