So far very pleased, but a few observations:
- doesn’t like low revs, very stuttery.
- the engine guard although plastic seems sturdy.
- 1 usb socket as standard.
- low fuel consumption, last fill, 220km ridden, 8.6l filled.
- suspension needs playing with to suit me.
Plans
- better handguards
- aluminium engine guard
- luggage racks.
- Rade Garage mods after summer.
2019 KTM 690
Re: 2019 KTM 690
Still enjoying the bike, but still not used to the power
Wheelies in 3rd gear and more underpants needed...
Bought some better handguards for it and am looking at luggage, but there is
a massive choice out there. Thinking MoskoMoto, but motoin.de have Kriega bags
at a good price at the moment. Then there are frames to get as well
Decisions decisions....
Wheelies in 3rd gear and more underpants needed...
Bought some better handguards for it and am looking at luggage, but there is
a massive choice out there. Thinking MoskoMoto, but motoin.de have Kriega bags
at a good price at the moment. Then there are frames to get as well
Decisions decisions....
Re: 2019 KTM 690
Strange as here in Norway (everything is expensive) it was cheaper than the Yam T7.
And that has no definate delivery date. Will be taking it easy and no long trips planned
as I need to kit it out with luggage carrying capacity first
And that has no definate delivery date. Will be taking it easy and no long trips planned
as I need to kit it out with luggage carrying capacity first
Re: 2019 KTM 690
i agree put me off buying one 9500k? did ktm just think of a price and thought that will do, ended up with a 790 more money but hey hoo
speaking to a friend at a local dealer saying they have sold one 690 smc and no 690 enduro, so the dealer is going to be offering a free akro with the bikes to try and shift them on, i expect a price drop or some kind of offer soon
Re: 2019 KTM 690
Booking it in for its' first service today. The ABS light comes on brightly than goes out,
but because I park it in a dark garage whilst at work, I have noticed that the light tends
to glow softly all the time.
Not sure this is a fault, but I do think the light should be off permanently.
but because I park it in a dark garage whilst at work, I have noticed that the light tends
to glow softly all the time.
Not sure this is a fault, but I do think the light should be off permanently.
Re: 2019 KTM 690
My 701 does this it’s normal, the abs should go out after the 5 m or so of riding.
As a hint Check your clutch Slave cylinder, if it’s the same as the 701s magura change it as the first upgrade or it’ll leave you stranded before you know it. The seals fail and throw all the clutch fluid into the engine
As a hint Check your clutch Slave cylinder, if it’s the same as the 701s magura change it as the first upgrade or it’ll leave you stranded before you know it. The seals fail and throw all the clutch fluid into the engine
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Re: 2019 KTM 690
It's a crazier pricefozzy17 wrote:
i agree put me off buying one 9500k? did ktm just think of a price and thought that will do, ended up with a 790 more money but hey hoo
speaking to a friend at a local dealer saying they have sold one 690 smc and no 690 enduro, so the dealer is going to be offering a free akro with the bikes to try and shift them on, i expect a price drop or some kind of offer soon
In 2016 they were £7500 on the outgoing model , so the 19 model is a full £2000 dearer and another £1000 more than the 701
I can't see £9500 for a new 690 it's madness - they will drop
You can buy a new 19 350 exc f for £6800 now and originally they were knocking on for £9000 a few months ago
We buy things we don't need
With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
Re: 2019 KTM 690
What Johnny boxer said, I had one only kept it 6 months it wasn’t that exciting for the price