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KTM 690 Enduro

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Listing Information Motorcycles

Manufacturer	KTM
Model	690 Enduro
Price	5,895
Top Speed	120
Insurance Group	11
Engine Size	654
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
BH Power	64
Torque	46
Gears	6
Final Drive	Chain
Seat Hight	910mm
Ground Clearance	300mm
Fuel Capacity	12L
Dry Weight	138.5kg
Front Suspension	WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")
Rear Suspension	WP mono shock with Pro Lever Linkage
Front Tyre Size	90/90-21"
Rear Tyre Size	140/80-18"
Brakes Front	Brembo two piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 300 mm
Brakes Rear	Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm

Big single cylinder trailie for hard core adventurer

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Average user rating from: 3 user(s)

Overall rating:		7.8
As a Long Distance Tourer:		5.7 (3)
Off Road Capability:		8.3 (3)
Around Town:		7.7 (3)
Additional Equipment Availability:		8.0 (3)
Reliability:		8.0 (3)
Handling:		7.7 (3)
Engine:		8.7 (3)
Value for Money:		8.0 (3)

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KTM 690 - The best multi-purpose bike ever

Overall rating:		8.3
As a Long Distance Tourer:		9.0
Off Road Capability:		8.0
Around Town:		8.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		7.0
Reliability:		8.0
Handling:		9.0
Engine:		9.0
Value for Money:		8.0

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Reviewed by Spannerfingers
February 05, 2012
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

I could write a book on this bike but the feelings of my girlfriend (KTM Dan) and myself can be summed up by the fact that we rode two KTM 690 Enduros around the World and would do so again tomorrow without any hesitation.

I green lane mine regularly, despite the fact that it has the long-range Safari tank and a colour-matched fibre-glass Dottori fairing.

My recommendation for a multi-surface travelling tyre is the Metzeler Enduro III Sahara, which will easily outlast a TKC 80 by a considerable margin. For green-laning I usually use Pirelli MT-21s and take it easy on the slippery bits.

The standard seat does need reworking for comfort and the bars need raising by 25-30mm.

For long-distance travelling I use the priceless Metal Mule panniers.

I have owned many big trail bikes over the years and for true multi-purpose use, none can hold a candle to this bike.

Review Information Motorcycles

Time owned	Four years, 37,000 miles
I liked	The fantastic versatility of it.
I Disliked	The lack of an official Adventure version.
Would you buy again	Yes
In one line	The best big single ever.
Grin Factor (0=crap 10=I loved it)	10

Great Allrounder. Seat from hell.

Overall rating:		7.4
As a Long Distance Tourer:		3.0
Off Road Capability:		8.0
Around Town:		7.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		8.0
Reliability:		8.0
Handling:		8.0
Engine:		9.0
Value for Money:		8.0

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Reviewed by Steve Allan
June 16, 2011

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Not bad on the road, apart from the seat being like a piece of wood, but an aftermarket job fixes that.
In standard and aggressive modes, it's amazing fun and great through traffic.
Off road, you'll need decent nobblies but it feels as light as a 350 and you can chuck it around the mud fine. With worn tyres you're screwed. Dial the power down to soft though and it's forgiving in the mud. wouldn't like to drop it hard though.
Load it up with luggage, bash plate, screen, a decent pipe and it's a great adventurer. I've always ridden racers but this is the dogs nuts. And it looks the part too.

The only trouble is finding the best compromise tyre for on and off road but be prepared to change them every 2000 miles.

Super lightweight adventure bike

Overall rating:		7.6
As a Long Distance Tourer:		5.0
Off Road Capability:		9.0
Around Town:		8.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		9.0
Reliability:		8.0
Handling:		6.0
Engine:		8.0
Value for Money:		8.0

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Reviewed by Edward Chong
August 12, 2010

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Good point :- Lightweight, well built up, powerful engine. Many accessories available, best overland bike.
Bad point :- Seat is hard like rock, seat is high, handlebar vibration and shaking on 140kmh, fuel tank small 12litre ( range 180 to 210 km ).

I add in :-
1) Touratech 35 & 42 alu tank, can hide my 8 liters plastic tank.
2) Anti vibration handle bar lifter
3) Leovince exhaust system
4) Engine guard
5) Spocket guard
6) Samco hose

Front fork & rear suspension rebond and compress adjusted to 10 clicks, ( sport mode ) handle shaking / vibration reduce.