Great video. I'm glad you got out of your comfort zone in the sand, it's the only way to imorive and learn what the bike can do. I'm hoping to buy a 1099R in a month or so, so thanks.
Hard to beat for the price 2nd hand, probably hard to find one here in NZ that hasn't been rallied (if I had one I would lol) and why tf did KTM give it a crash bar that only goes halfway up the bike? I mean it looks ridiculous don't get me wrong if you like dirt bikey looking bikes they dont get any better than this but id deffo be investing in the after market crash bar that looks like how KTM should have provider in the first place. Great vid and great track, you're lucky to have that to go to ride on. Cheers mate
Thanks, yeah I understand your comments but other than aesthetics, you don't really need more scaffolding. The stock crash bars are to protect the low slung tanks, hence why they are only covering the lower half. I tipped the bike over a few times and it always landed on the standard crash bar and handlebars (with Barkbusters) and no damage to the bike. They do the job and don't add much bulk or weight to the bike.
Nice vid, completely agree, if you know what you want this bike is hard to beat, for the slight additional weight over the Tenere 700 it has 50 more horsepower.
Hi, very nice vids. I've seen your 690 Enduro R, and I've been looking for the fly screen, but I haven't found information, could you tell me the brand or where can I find it?? Thks!!!!
I am currently running the Givi screen for the standard fairing. I the videos where you see the instruments and phone GPS, I was running the Lynx fairing from Britannia Composites out of Canada.
@@ride4adventure i have a 2022 690 and at the moment in a dilemma do i drop more money on mods like the lynx fairing, or just sell it and buy a KTM 890R i do 50/50 riding whats was your reason for selling your 690
If you are doing more than 50% road riding and you like riding fast and far on the road, then go the 890. Otherwise stick with the 690. I wouldn't bother with the Lynx fairing, I had it and went back to the stock headlight mast with a screen as it is lighter steering and has a better dual sport feel. If you keep the 690 and want more protection then go the full Rally style kit like from Rebel X or Rade Garage. Its expensive but its makes the 690 a proper looking adventure bike.
Great video. I'm glad you got out of your comfort zone in the sand, it's the only way to imorive and learn what the bike can do.
I'm hoping to buy a 1099R in a month or so, so thanks.
Hard to beat for the price 2nd hand, probably hard to find one here in NZ that hasn't been rallied (if I had one I would lol) and why tf did KTM give it a crash bar that only goes halfway up the bike? I mean it looks ridiculous don't get me wrong if you like dirt bikey looking bikes they dont get any better than this but id deffo be investing in the after market crash bar that looks like how KTM should have provider in the first place. Great vid and great track, you're lucky to have that to go to ride on. Cheers mate
Thanks, yeah I understand your comments but other than aesthetics, you don't really need more scaffolding. The stock crash bars are to protect the low slung tanks, hence why they are only covering the lower half. I tipped the bike over a few times and it always landed on the standard crash bar and handlebars (with Barkbusters) and no damage to the bike. They do the job and don't add much bulk or weight to the bike.
Nice vid, completely agree, if you know what you want this bike is hard to beat, for the slight additional weight over the Tenere 700 it has 50 more horsepower.
I have a 1090 also I was wondering if you could tell me what cruse control are you using?
Sorry for the late reply. It is the MCCruise system out of Australia.
Hi, very nice vids. I've seen your 690 Enduro R, and I've been looking for the fly screen, but I haven't found information, could you tell me the brand or where can I find it??
Thks!!!!
I am currently running the Givi screen for the standard fairing. I the videos where you see the instruments and phone GPS, I was running the Lynx fairing from Britannia Composites out of Canada.
Have you sold the 690
Yes, just sold it.
@@ride4adventure i have a 2022 690 and at the moment in a dilemma do i drop more money on mods like the lynx fairing, or just sell it and buy a KTM 890R i do 50/50 riding whats was your reason for selling your 690
If you are doing more than 50% road riding and you like riding fast and far on the road, then go the 890. Otherwise stick with the 690. I wouldn't bother with the Lynx fairing, I had it and went back to the stock headlight mast with a screen as it is lighter steering and has a better dual sport feel. If you keep the 690 and want more protection then go the full Rally style kit like from Rebel X or Rade Garage. Its expensive but its makes the 690 a proper looking adventure bike.