2:10 the gear lever is very reminiscent of a dirt bike lever, designed to kind of "slam shift" it like you would on an mx/enduro bike. I quite enjoyed the gear lever position
RiderCamTV thank you. I had taken it for a test run today for around 4 hours. Negative point's quite twitchy, bike stand poor as peg obstructing, vibrations. Plus brakes, styling, sound. Disappointing as I had high expectations. I'm hoping KTM 790 will be better
I have a 2012 model (similar shape, pre update) and find the centre stand too long!! I have the opposite problem when parking. I wonder if it changed in the update?
Great review! I bought the 2017 model and absolutely. Love. It! The rear-views are ugly as sin, kinda look like Shrek's ears, but otherwise. Mint!! Go buy one.
At cruising speeds im sure it would be fine. Was certainly good at 60mph. The mpg is good too but I can’t recall the exact figures but I remember it because my good :)
Thanks for the quick run through the menu options. I think this in something most reviewers leave out.
thanks matey, although it was quite basic as the controls and menus are quite basic, but thanks for the comments. Ride Safe :)
2:10 the gear lever is very reminiscent of a dirt bike lever, designed to kind of "slam shift" it like you would on an mx/enduro bike. I quite enjoyed the gear lever position
...also, you need to move the gear lever a little high to squeeze your boot under it. Adventure, or dirt boots tend to be quite thick.
Very helpful. Looking at possibly purchasing a used 2017. Thank you.
I did buy a 2017. Love it. Can’t wait until spring.
Respect from America 🤘🔥🤘
I want to know where you buy your petrol at those prices. Great review, lovely bike.
great reviews really enjoy your content keep it up guys
hey matey, thanks for the kind words, means a lot :)
Excellent video you show a lot of things they don’t show in other videos nice
thanks for the kind words Yami. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
The best 690 review!
With a suspension upgrade this bike rips in any color
I'm looking forward to test ride this next week. This will determine a purchase or not...
hope it goes ok :)
RiderCamTV thank you. I had taken it for a test run today for around 4 hours. Negative point's quite twitchy, bike stand poor as peg obstructing, vibrations. Plus brakes, styling, sound. Disappointing as I had high expectations. I'm hoping KTM 790 will be better
@@RiderReview Did you get the 790?
@bubbajones6907 no. After the test riding the 790 for a few days, it felt lt cheap and unsteady.
Now four years later those navigations are built in to the tft screen!
Fantastic review. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank u!
Hey Andy, thank you so much for the kind words, it really does mean a lot to us both and we are both glad you enjoyed it :) Ride Safe
Nice review
+Brad Bilski thanks matey :)
Got a2018 very good ride
Thanks for a great review on this KTM!
+kirikset no probs. Thanks for the kind words matey :)
Great video Mr Toby. Sound is much improved on the commentary. Great little bikes bikes me thinks...
thanks Mr Mark... Yeah great little bike :)
Very informative, very enjoyable. Good job.
+john rocker thanks matey. Glad you enjoyed it :)
best review! thank you, now i need a ktm 690 duke :)
+Marcel van Dijk thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. Ride safe :)
I have a 2012 model (similar shape, pre update) and find the centre stand too long!! I have the opposite problem when parking. I wonder if it changed in the update?
+Glynn Taylor perhaps it did. Just a little longer for this one would have been great. :)
I love that 690 duke
It is a great bike indeed :)
How is the engine vibration? I've seen other reviews where they mentioned the vibration traveling though the bars and all
+rahjr65 didn't notice anything out of the ordinary matey, a little vibe but nothing that I thought about when riding it :)
+fred morrison agreed :)
My bike got stolen in Luton. Insurance company being a pain. This has put me off owning a bike.
+Fire Blade890 that’s not good news mate. Don’t let them win! Once a biker always a biker :)
Great review! I bought the 2017 model and absolutely. Love. It! The rear-views are ugly as sin, kinda look like Shrek's ears, but otherwise. Mint!! Go buy one.
What about cruising speeds and mpg?
At cruising speeds im sure it would be fine. Was certainly good at 60mph. The mpg is good too but I can’t recall the exact figures but I remember it because my good :)
How tractable is the engine, please? No Led?
+1990 very. :)
693cc !