Here's What I LOVE And HATE About My KTM 690 Enduro R After Owning It For Four Years!
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In this video, it's nearly time for Roman to say goodbye to his long-term KTM 690 Enduro R after four years. Here are the high and low points of his experience!
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KTM makes an off road dongle for the ABS, which keeps it off until you turn it back on. Seat Concepts makes a great seat, there are plenty of windscreen options, same with a pipe. After owning it for 4 years you should have a good idea of your range once the low fuel light comes on, carry a 1 gallon rotopax. Basically everything you listed has an easy solution, if you really like the bike.
you know he did not drive this bike a lot if nothing got broken.
@@hagestad dunno. I maintain mine and haven’t really had anything break on it. I’ve preemptively fixed the clutch slave cylinder and upgraded all the fuel filters
This.
Done all those things,and its like any bike,get one fix all the niggles then ride it.,im shorter than him and the size is no problem.
@@user-gg7pr3wu7r I'm around 6' tall, so also shorter than him and I ride it no sweat. I can get the balls of both my feet down with the stock seat. This is my favorite bike by far
Virtually every negative you talk about is fully addressable. Wings exhaust, lowering link, aftermarket temperature switch for fan to come on sooner, seat concepts saddle, etc. I’m 5’11 and in my 60s and the 690 is in a league by itself as far as I’m concerned. One of my all time favorite bikes.
I'm 5'7".....225....is this too tall for me. I'm looking at one in Two days
Everyone can have their own opinions. I owned two different 690s and truly loved them despite my 5'10 height. However, I would like to point out that these are not ROTAX engines. This is an LC4 line of engines developed by KTM. They are not using Rotax engines since the late 1980s.
I'm 5'10 as well and I love my 690!!
I'm only 5'8 and got one
Why is it a tall bike? I'm 5 foot 8
@@JoeyTroesken On offroad bikes to get lots of ground clearance and suspension travel, you end up with a tall seat height.
That's a pity, Rotex awesome!!
Can be very easily lowered, Kouba links, etc. but surprising to hear that 36" is too tall for someone 6'2"
Why would you put a Kouba link on & ruin the suspension
It does not ruin the suspension, that is exaggerating. But anyhow one can replace or rebuild the suspension for a lower height, which is a more expensive option. I listed a simple option to show that lowering is easy if someone has a problem with the seat height.
@@mantan_rtw Certainly does, completely changes the rising rate of the suspension, I suppose if you don't care how your bike handles fit one but if you do fit a spacer to the shock to lower it & keep the correct operation of the shock
@@yetiboy01australia23 thanks, will keep that in mind. For now I have an Aprilia RXV 550 without any suspension mod and I don't have a prob with the 37" seat height. But I'm looking at the 690 as a long distance bike because the RXV is not suitable for that.
I have a 2020 690
I'm 55 years old 5'10 235lbs bikes all my life.
Amazing bike but Ibut far from perfect so I added.
Wide ratio gears. Lower 1st higher 6th
Renazco Seat, Wings exhaust, Rottweiler intake, Konflict suspension, Dynojet commander, Rally Pegs, Removed ABS & traction control garbage, Removed Sidestand safety, removed all pollution
In my opinion now its nearly perfect.
Still have a 2018 500excf for signal track and woods. 690 just to big and no bottom end & heats on slow stuff.
Actually the modern changes are not minimal.. new 690 has quick shifter, additional counter balancer, 6 axis imu.... the new motor is smoother to a huge degree
Plus the far better Xplor suspension.
Tall bikes are all about technique. i've had taller bikes and i'm only 5ft 9 and its fine. If you want it bad enough you'll make it happen
Yep, my DRZ-400s is the same seat height as this KTM. Trust your balance, not putting feet down.
KTM 350 EXC will look good next to that triumph. 230# , plenty of suspension and power.
I bought the 2020 KTM ENDURO 690R replacement for my 2007 Honda XR650L & really love the 690R, added a few mods to really make it complete in my eyes. Rally footpegs, rear fender bag, handlebar bag, ram mount for phone & a low seat concepts seat & wings exhaust.
Same, just bought a 2020 690 enduro r as well, over 5000kms already in Alberta, and the snow still isn’t completely gone yet lol, but love it, just want more fuel capacity and more storage
@@coreybozlovitch2968 there's a add on gas tank that goes under the seat, check it out it may interest you
Yeah Rade Garage makes the kit, been running a Rotopax 1 Gallon as spare so far, just been debating what to do for storage, either pannier rack (tusk or vanasche ) or soft luggage like a 40 L system - might get the Rade kit once the factory 12 month warranty is up as it removes factory air box
Add a windscreen & a new rear brake lever..
Ray, How does the highway comfort compare to the Honda? At 65 or 75 miles per hour how is the rpm vibration and seat comfort?
Stop traveling with your feet off the pegs!! That is a dead giveaway of a rookie. No wonder you think it's too tall. You keep using the word terrified. I'm not surprised.
Stop crying
lol what I was thinking but didn't want to say.....man up and get some !!
2200 miles in 4 years. There's your problem right there. Gotta put down a lot more miles to get comfortable with a bike.
It's a gravelroad racer, not a dirtbike.
Finally someone gets it.
320lbs is really light for a dual sport. Most of the 250-300cc dual sports weigh that or heavier.
DRZ400 is 320 wet
KTM690 is 320 dry
I like the extra power
Husqvarna Fe 350s is about 244 lbs and the fe 501s is 247 lbs, plenty of power with the 501 and then there is the power to weight ratio. I’m sure the ktm side is the same more or less.
To the comments above. Yalls shit doesn't have 73hp
It is on the heavy side, that being said this compared to the displacements you mentioned would be comfortable on the highway for long periods of time with much high oil change intervals. The 690 wasn’t made to compete with 250’s.
Rotax? Nah...
How can you be flatfooted and moan the bike is too tall ?
I had my 2016 690 lowered 1.5 inches, resprung and revalved. I added a seat concepts seat that’s lower. I have a 32 inch inseam and ride the 690 like a scalded ape. I do also have a 350 EXC-F and it’s better off road but it’s more specialized and not as good an all rounder as the 690.
This thing is actually a featherweight compared to my usual ride. I crossed the simpson desert on my DR650 with 50kg of camping gear strapped to the back and it was surprisingly easy to handle. I can see myself throwing this bike around and hitting jumps I normally wouldn't tackle on a dual sport.
How many miles on the dr? still have it?
@@keithquinn5624 No, I sold it with 30k on the clock. I'm seriously considering getting another one though since Suzuki announced the end of the DR in Australia.
I own the similar bike since 2016 here in Germany. I deceided me for this bike because of off-road ablity as well as the on-road power. It's the very good combination of a powerful bike with 67HP and very important leightweight with roughly 150 kilogramms full with oil and gas. The fuel consumption is most between 4,5 - 5 liter per 100 kilometer (62 miles). Yes the bike is very tall, but if needed the height can be reduced with 3 or 5 cm (1, 2 inches), so you got a better stand. Due of the huge single cyilnder it's important to watch the oil. My bike consumes oil between 0,5 - 0,8Liter per 1000 Kilometer. My first impression was this a high consumumption for a new bike of 2016, but if you imagine what the engine works, it's acceptable, and after request at the service in an normal range.
I like the drive this bike because it's very easy to ride, to handle always with a very stable chassis, brakes a powerful engine and with low weight ! And, also important after 9000 Kilometer, every things works as new, no problems, it's an easy to ride bike as well for woman may be with the reduction of the set height. I would buy this bike again because of the quality, the total performance which results in great fun of ride wherever you are.
both feet flat on the floor and its too tall for you, are you real? my inside leg is less than 29" and I have too manage on a GS1200 on the trail.
If you don't like hot exhaust pipes you are in for a nasty surprise with the Scrambler....
I can’t see myself ever being without a 690, it puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. I fitted a small KTM windscreen, Seat Concepts seat, Wings exhaust and a thermostat which turns the radiator fan on earlier. The only thing I don’t like is the gearbox. 1st gear should be lower and 6th gear should be higher.
I’ve been tossing around the idea of buying a new 690, wonder if they have same over heating problems too. I don’t mind spending money to upgrade something but something over heating from factory seems kind of ridiculous
@@cornellflorea9804 They don’t have a problem with overheating. The engine just gets hot very quickly if you ride under 30-40km/h. The fan comes on to stop it from overheating. I just changed the thermostat so that the fan would come on even earlier as I was living in a hot climate at that time. The bike never overheated though.
Curious what thermoswitch you used. I have a '10 Husaberg FE 450, the setup for that bike is a '88 BMW 318 part. It turns the fan on at 190F and off at 175 I believe. I also like to add a manual override switch for the fan so it can be preemptively turned on when going into a long stretch of tuff stuff.
I rode my FE450 on 5 Miles of Hell, fan running the whole time, the bike never got hot, although my right thigh was roasted a bit from the fan running. Modern fuel injected bikes like the 690 have plenty of stator output, they can run the fan continuously, no problem. Just wire the override to the wires off the thermo switch on the radiator.
@@Duken4evr29 I’m pretty sure that I got it from KTM Twins about 7 years ago. I just had a look at their website and couldn’t find one on there any longer though.
Husky 401 smarpilen incoming. And a Beta 390 or 500 s.
I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID. I OWN A 2012 MODEL KTM 690 ENDURO R MOTORCYCLE AND HAVE DONE 160,000 KILOMETERS ON THIS MODEL IN COSTA RICA 🇨🇷. I AM ONLY 5 FOOT 7 INCHES TALL.
That is a lot of height to deal with if you didn't mod it. Badass !
160,000 km? Any engine rebuild?
Dude stick with the cars or get a harley. that bike is light as a feather, its your riding skills that are at fault.
I never ran out of fuel in 28 years on any vehicle... Never carried extra fuel... I have the Husky 701 and I just watch the normal odometer or use a healthy dose of common sense (more than a couple hours behind the handlebars = maybe it's a good idea to refuel).
Sounds like you love the bike but just want something a bit different (dirt bike). KTM 500 EXC might be worth a look.
Had a 501 now a 690. Everything he doesn't like would be perfect for the 500s
He needs a car.
@@halffastguy8024 bikes are their own world of fun and great exercise offroad.
I just bought a new 701 (which is not much different, few changes in the 2019)... at 5'10" the bike is definitely tall, flat footing would be nice but while I'm not on tip toes I'm not flat foot either, I rode dirtbikes when I was young so got used to taller bikes so I don't think it'll be a problem... but time will tell.
Lower weight (less than 300lbs) would ALSO be nice... but there's nothing I found in that range (very much liked the 500exc) that doesn't require service every time you sneeze at it. SO... it's a compromise. Interestingly it feels SUPER light to me coming from heavyweight ADV bikes like my current Multi and prior Triumphs and Beemers. The power is totally unneeded offroad but even on dirt roads I'm using it all (and at "only" 75hp it's tame compared to the Duc on tarmac and dirt roads).
I was IMMEDIATELY impressed with how confident the bike was on seasonal roads (even pretty beat up ones)... I had to regularly ease my pace because I was moving too fast. I'd say a seasonal road that I'd ride at 30 on one of the heavies I'd be at 60 on the 701 if I didn't pay attention.
I think the seating position for long road rides is great for me (seat will be swapped out for something a bit softer tho)... standing ergo's are not bad. I'm in the same boat as the poster though in that my dirt skills are NOT at the same level as the bike. So I'm going to need to behave when I get into true offroad... which I've not done yet.
The '19 and up 690 Enduro R is 65% new from the '18 model.. Lots of awesome goodies.. 👍
Everyone should have at least 2 bikes if they can afford it. I just bought my grandson a Husky 701 street bike. Black arrow he has trouble with the seat height but he loves it.
lucky kid he is.
lucky grandson, gahdamn
Grandpa! Is that you???
Its a KTM engine!
Not a Rotax. 😉
You're definitely not a dual sport guy 🤣🤣
Have a look at the Honda CRF300L
320Lbs. is actually very light for a 690cc bike. The BMW 700's are almost 500Lbs. If it's too heavy, drop down to the 300 class. Also, I've never owned a bike with a fuel gauge. I've had ZX-7's, a Triumph S3, GSXR's, dual sports, etc... None of them had fuel gauges. Resetting the trip meter is just muscle memory.
I had a Yamaha WR450 that I liked except that it had no fuel injection. The newer models did, which is a huge plus. It was pretty light, about 250 lbs I think, but as with most enduros had a 36 inch seat height. I'm 6 foot and not a great rider, like this guy. Excuse me for living. So, I installed a lowering link, lost an inch and a half in height, didn't affect the suspension or handling but made a real positive difference in rideability. For all those who made comments disparaging this dudes riding ability--eat shit. We all were rookies once, and it you're having fun and learning new skills then it's all good.
well, it's not really a dirt bike. You have to remember that. It's a dual sport, albeit very dirt oriented. or capable. And it's light for it's class. You can def find a light dirt bike if you're willing to move away from dual sport. The 36" seat height, we'll that's actually pretty normal. Probably some 35" bikes, but any lower than that and you probably putting an aftermarket "low" seat, and modding the suspension a wee bit. And you don't have to touch the ground to ride in the dirt, that sort of defeats the purpose. The great ground clearance, and off-road worthiness, comes at the expense of height. just like a truck/jeep. If you do decide to stop, you just put one leg down and lean. at 6'2", you shouldn't have a problem. So, it's great for what it is, because they built it that way. If you want to flat foot it, you'll give up ground clearance.
Should've tried the new Beta 500rr it weighs 250 with full knobbies on it 👍
The perception of a heavy bike is so wild. I ride the bigger brother the 1190 ADV R all over the place in CO. My buddy has the exact same 690 and when I jump on it it feels like a MT bike.
It’s all good until you have to pick it up on the side of a mountain😉
@@TFLbike picked up the 1190 a time or two. Picking up any bike sucks but it’s technique. I’ve seen countless training videos of women picking up GS1200’s....🤷🏻♂️
@@Captndarty 🤣
I like that he speaks HIS mind though
You really have to look at what you're doing with it. An 1190 adventure off-road (not a fire road) is going to be a bear to toss around and pick up when you drop it.
On the road that 1190 will Cruise at 80 with no problems.
nah dude. i ride heavy bikes too and the problem is when you drop em downhill on a narrow singletrack. most lifts are whatever, easy, but a vertical lift will end your day(stamina wise) if youre alone. and thats without camping gear. with gear its over.
He’s an everyday rider that doesn’t claim to be an expert. These are his opinions. Thanks for the video!
TW200 probably too low for you at 31 inches but kLX300 is a little taller.
Should have bought a KLR650 for about 1/5 the price of that KTM
1/5 of the performance and 2 times more heavier, yeah sure
@@zecRjee A KLR650 is about 1/5 the Price and 10 Times more Reliable than a KTM.
I have had off road bikes, on road bikes and dual sports. And yes, it is great to have that dedicated street bike for your strict street ride smiles. BUT, Roman, I think I know you well enough from all your videos to know, you don't really want a strict dedicated dirt bike. Because, you will be legally restricted to having to load the bike up every time you want to hit the dirt. IF you get say a Kawasaki KLX300, you will have the lower inseam ride height you are looking for, the lower weight of a bike you are looking for. And still be more than capable for your skill level to venture up into the hills and back roads when you are out and about and see something that grabs your eye. As for air cooled, vs liquid cooled, you talk about hot, air cooled dirt bikes are the worst on hot days. The power drops severely to the point you have to stop and let it cool down and your bike is 1 giant radiator under your body. Just my 2 cents.
Awwhwhh this bike is so gooood! Can't believe you are selling it.
Keep in mind this mans comments are coming from a position of having no idea how to ride.
Haha first thing I thought 💭 he’s a big ol’dummy
HONDA CRF 300L Rally: inexpensive, fun to ride, enough power to get you there and back, and HONDA reliability.
I just wonder why USA and Liberia are the only 2 countries in the world that still don't use the metric system. 36 inches of seat height means absolutely nothing! I suppose you have to talk in imperial measurements if you're from USA but gallons/lb's and inches has to be mentally converted by the rest of the planet as we've been using the metric system since 1971!
personally i find the 690 easy handle offroad no mods, great for tet's. Im your hieght, 95kg and your age. Certainly feather light compared to my 1250gs !!!
Ive got to point that i need several bikes, adventure bike for travelling/commuting bmw gs, proper enduro bike for trails ktmexc450. Both bikes are road legal.
I also have a road legal beta 300 evo for winter training....:)
I think most important thing is to get yourself some training, if your not coming off then you are not really pushing yourself. and If you are terrified of dropping your bike on a trail, then you probably shouldn't be there....Ktm's really well !!!
"Tall" try an 890R at near 500lbs.........I'm 6 foot and one foot touches at a time............but a 690 can be lowered an inch easily, maybe more. 690 doesnt have a Rotax engine.
Once you say I put my foot on the peg to get on, everything else is meaningless, stick to cars
Meanwhile I’m 5’6 and ride an 890 adventure R 🤷🏻♂️. Different strokes for different folks.
500lb off road bike. 35” seat height.
That’s NOT a brag. Tall bikes can be challenging to adapt to. But if you want to ride off road, know that long travel means taller bikes.
Did you say it has a rotax engine at 3:20?!!! There goes all your credibility. The LC4 is an all KTM design. And I’m not a ktm fanboy. Just prefer accuracy over sounding like I know what I’m talking about. I’ve been dirt biking for two years now.
You say you’re used to dirt bikes, been riding for years. Your criticism about the 690 clearly proved you have little to no dirt bike background. No dirt bike has a gas gauge.
Also: Enduro does not mean dual sport.
Roman I know this video is years old but maybe you have some input anyway. I think you bought a Tuareg so your experience is relevant here. Anyway I really enjoy trailering a bike to a mountainous region and camping or hoteling off the bike on BDR’s for a week or so. Sometimes after a trip I have 500 or 600 miles to ride back to my car. I own the Tuareg and find it too heavy for me off road. Picking it up is a beast. I am thinking about a KTM 690 enduro r or the KTM 500 exc-f? What are your thought?
Thanks in Advance
Over 200# lol... So is my truck. .. you wont be happy with less hp bro.... Im over 200# and am only 6'0" and saw my own penis today....(not in the mirror) Point being, dont blame the bike.......i do respect your opinion.....
It's just over 350lb with full tank I believe. Still, it is nothing for a bike like this. What you talking about! In context, the Honda 300 Rally is a few lb lighter, but has less than half the power. At 6,2 you really shouldn't have any problems at all. Did you wind up the pre load on the back?
It's not an offroad bike. It's a pirate bike. It's an Enduro ARRR!! 🏴☠️
Thumbs down!
Ive got a crf 300l and its about 320 pounds and makes a third of the power and it has like 11 inches of travel and im a short person at 5 foot 4 and can handle my bike goos enough. You have to get enough hours on your bike to get comfortable on it. Also i have other bikes that fill diffrent needs. Personal performance and weight is more of an issue when it comes to motorcycles because the 690 is probably one of the best 1 bikes for everything that you could choose especially up in the mountains.
That's a great bike! Been looking at getting one unfortunately for me I'm only 5'5 and not ideal for road riding. Good luck to whoever buys it, they won't be disappointed. Cheers!
I think nearly all of your gripes are silly? Complaining about not having a fuel gauge? I mean c'mon.........However the engine temperature issue definitely deserves investigation? What's tough for me is the fact that I can get a more simple Japanese dual sport close to the same weight for much less money? You do a great presentation though.
Your top complaint is the weight (and the height) then you buy a Triumph Scrambler which is 130 pounds heavier. Or did I miss something?
He's using the scrambler on the highway and buying something else for the dirt.
IMO, the critiques are a little out of context. The issues you had with the bike were with the dual sport segment, not with the KTM specifically. The weight of the bike is in line with most everything else out there, as is the seat height. The 690 is only an outlier in terms of its prodigious power output. Seat height should be a non-issue for anyone normal sized anyway. You do not need to flat foot a motorcycle to ride it or to stop it, on road or off. There is a skill to be learned there.
Look at Beta dual sports. Highly rated and there is an excellent dealer in Colo Springs!
Good comments, thanks for that. I've always wondered if the 2 bike scenario is not the be-all instead of the all-in-one unicorn.
I feel you on all aspects I'm a short guy at 5'4" own a 2019 crf250l absolutely love it many off road & paved trips, BUT I'm short its tall off road sucks due to that plus it also is about 300 lbs mine does run the cooling fan off road & due to gearing options for road use I have mine rapped out on off road use for power, mine does have fuel gauge which is awesome, seat is surprisingly comfortable for about 2 to 3 hour trips but me being a short guy still cant get over the fatigue I get from stop & go balance act & occasional tricky situations off road like you said at the end the bike gives me a workout LoL
I'm just 5'6" own huksy fe450
So… what I’m getting from this… is you don’t like it because you can’t remember to check your gas and to shut off the ABS… Tie a string around your finger… lol…
He looks to portly for the 690. 320lbs. is light for a big thumper.
To old!
More hyperbole on the internet. All wrong in facts and right in hyperbole. Producing material is hard, isn't it?
Stock rubber with, maybe 500 miles?:D You'll get good money for her. I went from a uncorked '16 690ER, to a tuned '17 500. I bought a KLX 300 to ride with family who are new riders, and on a recent to NW AR for gravel & dirt, I rode the KLX over the 500 90%. Now, at 58, I'm wondering if I still need the 500, as I uncork the KLX, and the suspension may be the best in segment. KTM might consider a competitor for the '21 KLX 300 I just bought. I have owned many KTM dirt bikes since 2014, and love then, but until the recent shortening of some Husky dirt bikes (.4"?), they are all 38" seat height, and sometimes overkill for easy rides. The KLX 300 is well suspended, reliable, 35" at the seat, and has plenty of motor for easy trail rides & gravel roads. Watch 'em sell at $56-5800USD.
They fixed the temp problem by taking away the temp gauge!!
Haha...so true! My 2020 SMC R has no gauge....problem solved.
@@ironken1796 I have a 2020 enduro and it is in the 90's here in Colorado this week. I have not tripped the light or boiled it over if the light comes on I will stop simple as that. I run everything on it from trails to city and interstate at 80+.
@@markstill8258 that's my solution as well. I've yet to overheat it but, dayum! These things run lean down low. I added an inline 02 sensor module to ritchen it up a bit (only a Wings can installed, no other mods). In warmer/humid midwest temps, she still is very prone to stalling.
6'2" doesn't help much if you don't tell us your inseam... Height doesn't let us know how long your legs are lol
The new Honda CRF300 might be a good option for you. The DR650 is a comfortable Hwy machine. It's heavy but the low seat height makes the bike feel lighter.
im 140lbs and the dr is easy to toss around. stock suspension sucks tho
Sounds like you should give up riding. You complained about everything. sheesh
Be careful viewers. This guy doesn’t sit on, nor ride on, this bike in a correct position for this type of motorcycle.
I have a 2018 ktm that I bought new. It has its limitations for sure. But honestly its a perfect bike for me. I love to ride on the road and I love to take it into the mountans. I do wish it had a bigger gas tank. I love that I can take it anywhere. I put heated grips on mine and a new exhaust and its pretty much my perfect bike. My favorite bike that ive ever owned without a doubt
I got through about 4 minutes of this video before I realized I didn't like this guy. Not someone I want to ride with.
All your money, you can revalve the suspension to make it lower, aftermarket parts like rade for wind protection, and your other issues. As big as you are, you would look like a giant on a smaller bike🤔you actually look big on that bike!
Didn't know those were so light...my crf450L weighs 305 ready to ride with a few extra addons. Definitely a burden to ride in the right trails but it's mostly because I'm not a great rider.
you should get a mighty DR. :p
Training and practice...I took my son to a RawHyde training course for big bikes, made a big difference in my confidence riding my BMW R 1200 GSA off-road. They have summer training courses in Colorado.
Shoot, I'm only 5'8" and I ride a Scrambler XE. Rode a KLR 650 for years as well, both bikes 500+ fully wet and I could only toe the bikes, no flat foot at all. Ride more, become a better rider and get more confident.
That's what I was going to say, if he thinks that KTM is bad imagine him riding my XR650L
YES!!!!!!!!
Fuel filler location is a deal killer for me. Unload all camping gear every time you fill the small tank.? Nope .
I appreciate your honesty about skill level and behing able to ride that bike. I'm 5'7 165lbs and I love my 2020 701 enduro and will be doing the Konflict suspension to raise the over height even more. Should have about 12 inches of travel in the front forks.
Man up
The riding footage at the very end of the video looked like Imogene Pass, which I know is a fair distance from Boulder, but is that where that was shot?
“I love the smell of a thumper”. 🤣
Best dual sport on the market. Wish they made a 490 that was 30lbs lighter
4 years of ownership and he thinks it’s a Rotax engine…..
Ridiculous , such a great bike, nit picking at nonsense 🙄
You know what is better than a dual sport bike...2 bikes with a single focus?
Not necessarily. If the trail you want to ride on is far, then Dual Sport would still be the best choice.
My bmw from the 90´ has fuel injection
Not so bad in mostly white and less orange, I hate orange.
Isnt the scrambler quite a bit heavier than the 690?
2:11 the 690 is a heavy bike, I don’t think so 😮
Its not the bikes fault that you are a short dude..
Was wondering when you guys will have a pan America review?
All KTMS are tall… especially when your only 5’-7” tall… My BMW 1150 GS ADVENTURER R was a mountain and weighed twice as much… I’d love a KTM 1290 R but… he’s correct. They are way too tall.
KTM 690 enduro seat hight : 91 cm. Suzuki DRZ 400: 93.5 cm. Yamaha WR450F is 99.8 cm. I am 5,8 and I feel very comfortable riding all of these bikes off road. It’s all about your technic. You are a tall guy and any bike shorter then the KTM 690 enduro will look kind of ridiculous.
Ever drive it to work at the office Roman??
Get Yamaha WR450F. Very light enduro bike.
I think you missed the mark on this review. What defines this bike is the *largest* single cylinder engine of any production motorcycle! (Shared with the Husky 701)
Seat height? This bike is actually accessible compared to some actual enduro models offered by KTM and others.
DR800 is bigger cc though
@@johnnywind6404 But no longer in production.
Can i scren shot your ktm video?