2018 Kramer HKR EVO2 690 R

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 at 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: KMC10084513000030. The seller acquired it in September 2020 from an Iconic Motorbikes auction.

During his ownership, the seller has covered 191 miles. The odometer shows 2,158 miles.

In the seller’s words, “it’s a great track bike but space is limited and we have to make room for the NX5 I just picked up.”

Maintenance:
“Changed the oil. Tires were new when purchased. Bike had an engine refresh by Kramer around 500 miles ago.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.

Modifications:
K-tech fork internals.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Superbike tires with date codes of 2621 and 4022.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The seller notes “a few minor scuffs. It had a minor low side at Thunderhill and unfortunately cracked and/or banged up all the fairings. Fairings are all new in preparation for sale.”

Currently located in San Francisco, California, this Kramer is offered on a Bill of Sale. The original MSO is included though it has been signed off to a previous owner. Have any HKR EVO2 690 R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!