The Do-It-All KTM 690 Enduro [Full Review]
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Extensive riding brings us to this point: the full Nutnfancy Review on the KTM 690 Enduro R. At least for dudes that want to go to places like I show here: high mountains, deserts, wilderness places, it may be your best choice. The thing is you want to actually ride all the way there, no just trailer a moto and then begin the fun. It is completely street legal but gives up little when the pavement ends. That's where the KTM 690 Enduro R excels. Short of huge cargo loads, the KTM 690 will take you everywhere. From high speed freeway long distance rides, to tight urban rides, to hooligan curb jumping and shortcuts, to trail riding, I found the 690 extremely capable, lightweight, fast, and nimble...perhaps my overall favorite motorcycle. Doing it all you'll still enjoy 50 MPG, xlnt power, nimbleness, and (so far) great reliability. We'll cover suspension, dirt capabilities, modifications done, value, SAWC, mapping, cargo considerations, tires, rims, ergos, safety features [ABS], and more. The KTM 690 Enduro R is the best Dual Sport Motorcycle made in the world, highly recommended.
Nutnfancy Likability Scale [NOW ONE TO FIVE STARS!]: 5 STARS
Extensive riding brings us to this point: my full review on the KTM 690 Enduro R. At least for dudes that want to go to places like I show here: high mountains, deserts, wilderness places, it may be your best choice. Man I LOVE this bike. -nutn
+nutnfancy How about a price? I did not catch a price on that bike.
+nutnfancy ok got it 10.5k. Maybe that is why you did not respond. Probably saying under your breath. "Watch the freakin video dude!" I get ya. Thanks for the vid.
+nutnfancy Why change something that's not broken
Nutn, would you consider making a video or a few videos teaching how to ride? I know I would appreciate that.
+nutnfancy Hey nutn? Do you ever respond to people's questions or just no time?
I saw one of your first motorcycle videos last year and something clicked with me. I knew I could not afford what you had but I put together about 1500 and bought a 99 Suzuki DR 350. I made it road legal and plan to ride it all over northern Michigan. I can finally ride down all those seasonal roads that were prohibited by my four wheelers and dirt bikes I owned growing up. I envy you with the new bike but at least I can have my own bit of fun with what I have. Thanks nutn for sparking the fire.
Man we need to ride together sometime! Wanna come down to Southern Utah when it gets cold up there? I'd be happy to show you some amazing trails.
I'd love to see this vid!
+eveRide ADV HOLY SMOKES! Is everide a TNPer? That wold be a great video :)
-Nick
+eveRide ADV That would be great to see!
+Survival Pax Hell yea. EPIC.
Sounds like there are plenty of TNPers would love it, you'd have a place to stay and a garage to keep the bike... and as you know the weather down here is pretty excellent for riding during the winter months!
Im so happy you've finally posted this review ( I love the motorcycle/ adventure bike stuff).
I just started taking an interest in motorcycles recently, so this review was perfectly timed.
"If you're looking for an 8 minutes video, I'm sorry this ain't it"
We pretty much figured that out since you said it at 9:23 ;-)
Thanks for another Moto video. The 690 is a killer bike.
Been looking at this bike for awhile. I don't have 50 minutes to watch the whole video but I can't wait to watch it.
I've got a 2009 KTM 690 Enduro R and just love it.
Btw, thanks for your service. Having the ability to ride those mountains and take the time to share, even though I know you are in your 2nd career, came at a cost of 20 + years of service. Enjoy "retirement" ;)))
Nutn, you are the reason I finally took initiative to finally get a bike. I now wish I had gotten one as soon as I turned 18!! Thanks for all the adventuring video's Nutn. You'll find me on a R6 cruising around the bay area.
I love your gun/survival videos so I was glad to see your review on the 690 as this is the same bike I have. I'm taking mine from PDX to Tierra Del Fuego in January. I've had to mod the bike a fair amount for this trip. I hated to do it but I needed a 250-300 mile range so I installed the Safari tank. I bought the transparent one, I have to admit I'm liking it, it's a quality kit. I have full Touratech Zega hard luggage too. One issue on these bikes are the rockers. They seem to fail early, around 6,000-15,000 miles. Not a deal breaker as they are about $150 and are very easy to replace. I'm taking a spare set with me. I have a BMW 1200GS and a Ducati 1100S Monster also but I think if I could only have one bike it would be this one. Keep up the good work. One more thing, I have a modded 10/22 takedown that fits perfectly in my hard bags.
Great review! I agree with everything you said. I was going to buy the KTM 690 but dealership support sucks here in NE Ohio, I got a wr250r instead for the time being. I'm thinking about hitting the road full time in my bug out moto van in the future and a 690 could be the bike to replace my 12 Honda cbr1000rr and 14 yamaha wr250r. How's the vibration?
Hey Nutn, since you don't have enough room for a fuse box for switched power just rig up a heavy duty 12V relay. All you need is to tap into a switched source like the headlight, run a positive/negative from the battery and an inline fuse. The relay only costs a couple bucks and is the size of a 9V battery. You could still easily hide that somewhere on the bike and then not need to worry about draining your battery. I did it on my XT600 for the heated grips and it works great.
Dude, Nutn, you are awesome. A true American. Thank you for existing and making these videos. Much love and respect! Sick bike, I ride a DRZ400 supermoto. These KTM's are sick
Incredible review of the KTM 690R. What a sweet bike, amazing ground clearance.
I like the way you made the bike sound too.
Wow... Nutn approved and highly praised. I need one. Been looking for a second bike to hit the dirt when I'm not carving corners. Thank for the FULL review!
Don't care about motorcycles but love nutnfancy so he still gets my view. Keep the vids comin!!
No doubt an amazing machine, but even greater is where and how it takes you! Love the views and sunset at the end. Thanks for sharing.
I cant wait for more moto videos. moto camping, adventuring, dirtbiking, trips for food, love it all. Summer is here and I'm stoked to ride and go out and adventure. keeping my eye out for a survival break action shotgun I can take down and pack in my bag for some hunting while out moto camping.
I had a 525 MXC. A BEAST of an Enduro. One of my very favorite bikes of all times - and the 690 does everything better.
Good pick, Nutn.
Yes, you can turn the ABS off. "Off road" mode turns ABS off on the rear only, which is important to be able to stop quickly off road or change direction quickly anywhere. KTM sells a ABS dongle that lets the bike start in this mode as a default, so I don't have to switch it each time. Full time and off are still available with the dongle. I mounted the frame sliders in your vid, but they interfered with my shins in a forward riding position. The Double take mirrors aren't perfect, but they are the best alternative to the dorky stock mirrors I have found. I tried a simple mod of melting some sand into the plastic ball with a small butane torch, and so far-problem solved. Now on to the suspension...
Incredible land in this review. Another great great video Nutn - thank you!!
Man you have got some fantastic videos. I'm making a Sci/fi pre apocalypses movie and I have gotten great info from your videos thank you very much.
Some guy tested K&N's a while back. They simply have much less surface area than a paper filter. So flow a similar amount of air, they have much larger pores. They offer very little advantage when clean, and after only a little dirt they flow LESS well. The bigger pores allow more dirt into the motor, and the reduced surface area mean they clog up in a fraction of the time.
great review, I usually don't watch this part of your channel though. glad I did
Nice review, that looks like the Little Lyman & Mirror Lake areas in the uinta mountains. Maybe that's not where you were but still awesome places to go ride and explore.
beautiful country! not much to look at here in baltimore😣 I'll be in the WV mountains soon can't wait to adventure thanks for the video nutn
Love it Nutn, had a friend recommend this bike. Thought about it for months finally found an 09 with low miles and bought it. Rails canyons and rips single track. I didn't think a bike could do what this does! Amazing street handling too even with Continental TKC tires. Been hoping you'd review it and one day there it is....reviewed. Got my Scotts from Slaven's, got the rear brake lever in the cart. Thanks for reviewing the bike.
I run saddlebags on my z1000. I bought a 4" roll of clear lamin-x and covered the whole tail section in it. You cant see any of it with the saddlebags on and it is pretty hard to tell its there with them off. Definitely worth the protection.
You're killing me Nutn! I just started looking for a lightweight dual sport with quality suspension and decent power. I've had a Super Tenere and currently a Multistrada, and they're just way too heavy to be wandering very far from pavement. Sure some guy on the internets is tearing around on these >500lb 'dirt bikes' (cue Chris Birch), but Long Way Round showed us that normal dudes will have a very very difficult time. The 690 enduro is at the upper limit for weight and price. I was looking at the WR250R, as it and the 690 are about they only fuel injected enduro bikes with a standard service interval, but I just don't think I'll be satisfied with a 250cc on the street with it being parked next to a fire breathing 150hp superbike on stilts (Multistrada).
I like this review, I also have a 14 , 690. The Abs can be turned off or placed in off road mode by adding the bad fuel dongle. I agree with your review, I feel the bike is geared excellent for roadways but a little high for any type of super tight riding
Another drawback of the safari tank is that it increases the side pick up weight of the 690. One of the biggest benefits of a rear subframe tank is that it get the weight of the bike much lower to the ground, so picking it up off its side is much lighter. I think (if memory serves me) the stock 690r is about 80 lbs to pick up off its side. To compare, my DRZ400s is about 115lbs to pick up off its side. That doesn't sound like much, but on an hard enduro trail, if you're having a bad day, you may drop your bike 10 times... So that's ten times I have to lift 110lbs. A lighter side pickup weight means you're using fewer calories to ride, so you can ride longer.
Doodle says MORE POWER!
Thx, nutn - enjoyed this review...
Looks like a great logging road cruiser!
Nutn, I love the moto stuff, I recently bought a '93 honda africa twin (low on money) to travel and do some smalltime dirt riding, it's no dirtbike but if I pick my 'fights' right I have a lot of fun (i do have a small dirtbike for the dirty work :) ). If possible keep the moto stuff going, I'll be watching, you can be sure of that :)
Awesome in depth review like always! I would watch some videos on how you do your mods like you did for duracoat. Keep up the good work!
Been waiting for this review for a long time even though I don't fit on the bike. Thanks.
Great review! I love my Suzuki DR650 These big singles are just too much fun.
The reason I want a dirt bike with street legal features is the same reason as you Nutn, I want to be able to ride to the trail, not load up the pickup truck.
I'm pumped! This is the exact bike I want!
In the South when talking about motorcycles we say "ride" not drive. Not being critical, but does this hold true in other areas?
I ride my motorcycle and drive my car or truck.
Depending on the size of your dog,
If you attach some rigid milk crates on your bike, You can haul all kinds of stuff including a 25lb dog.
ABS Can be shut off for off road by holding i believe the bottom button on the speedo until the abs light is flashing. Have to redo overtime you start it. It will reset to activate abs upon restart.
Nutn. You need to post up some of that single track riding!
I would love to have this bike but the price tag is a bit much for me at this time, I went with the WR250R, 26k miles before the first valve check is needed so it is extremely low maintenance, in stock form is cruises at 70 easily which surprised me for a 250cc, feels great on the road and is light and easy to flick around off road. Many people stiffen the spring rate for loading gear and use them as adventure bikes. A do-able alternative if you don't have the 11k for a ktm690
Been waiting so long for this one!!!
Great video I got a lot out of it. I just bought a used KTM 690 2014 same year and looking to do some modifications to my and your video helped me a lot in what to buy. My question is where was the area that you show the mountains so I can look it up to go ride there my self?
I'm not familiar with apple products, but you use an ipod for music, and the iphone for navigation? Is the iphone not capable of playing music to bluetooth headphones and navigation at the same time?
I've been contemplating buying a Honda Grom. I am not a experienced rider. I've only ridden dirtbikes a handful of times and once I rode a 70's model Trail 90 in a parking lot. I'm not looking to go fast on a motorcycle especially with my inexperience level. Im just looking for something to ride to work (which is a 15 minute ride across town) and save on gas because sometimes I travel to and from work three or four times a day. I'm interested in the Grom because it's affordable and I like the idea of being the original owner.
My biggest question and concern is I am 6 foot tall 230 pounds, only having sat on it a few times it feels comfortable to my shorter legs but I'm not sure about how well it will operate for someone that weighs as much as I do?
I was hoping that Tactical Doodle and Nutnfancy might be able to come up with some data points and or opinions based upon your guys's knowledge of motorcycles that might aid me in my final decision whether or not I purchase one. also I plan on buying something with two wheels for my 30th birthday in April. Thanks for you guys this time and consideration.
+nutnfancy would you suggest improving / stiffening the suspension for better load capacity? Great video by the way, very detailed. Keep up the good work!
one of the best bikes. out there if theyre good in qatar theyre good for everything
Nutn! Love all your vids dude! Any chance you would get your hands on a Kawasaki Versys 650 for a review?? Good luck in all adventuring with you and your family!
Earned a sub. I always loved these bikes
Nice bike! Just got myself 990R adventure. Thinking I'll add the 690 next. Oh I just replaced my headlight bulb with the cyclops led bulb. You should get one for this bike. Very reasonable and super bright for right at $70.
*****Good review, loved it. Great for guys like me who aren't really into the gun thing. For some reason I presumed you had already done a review on this bike, but I couldn't find it.... Cheers. (from south australia)
+nutnfancy what bike would you advise for a tall guy to do a long adventure on (7 - 14 days) hauling camping gear or even maybe pulling a bike camping trailer. but still excellent for the mon-fri commute?
Love the review, I'm torn between getting this or a newer bmw s1000rr for the track and 690 of course for all the trails I have around my area.
Rocky Mountain ATV MC has a great KTM 690 enduro build that I used to build mine, I also have the Husky 6day I'm working on.
Have you looked into the new Honda Africa twin crf 1000 twin better piston speed than having a single on the highway but heavy vs the 690
What is the windscreen that you have on there?
What is the best way to introduce the idea of purchasing a motorcycle to a spouse? We also appreciate the moto vids nutn!
can this easily be converted to a Motard? can you just swap out the wheels back and forth or does the brake scalipers come into the equation?
Hey Nutn! Lookin for the links! Love the vids man! KTM rocks!!
hey +nutnfancy would you ever do some more reviews on other motorcycles? love you're gun reviews BTW.
Great review of this bike. I am in the market for a dual sport bike. I wonder why KTM would not sell a bike to E. McGregor when he and his brother drove around the world.
P.S. Bought the Cold Steel #11HCM HOLD OUT 111. It is all you said in the review. Thanks.
Very cool bike. Honestly, If I were younger I'd get one.
Hey nutnfancy I am looking at 4 wheeler do you have a take on them or know some to watch that will give good advice like you
Nutnfancy got me into adventure motorcycling through my love of guns. eveRide ADV got me interested in the DRZ400.
what's the difference between dual sport and adventure touring motorcycles??
This bike is #1 on my lust list.
Such a good looking bike. I ride a KTM 250 for the occasional race
brilliant review
Yamaha, hurry up and make your bikes more lightweight. All these KTMs I see at the track feel 200 lb lighter than my TW200
I'm seriously considering getting the 690 enduro r, one problem though, I'm 6'6 315 pounds. yes that would mean I would weigh more than the bike. what are your thoughts and opinions on this?
Watching your videos makes me so jealous of where you live.
so how is its reliability, what will break first? :) I will rather take xt660z tenere into the mountains or desert with over twice the range of 690 enduro rr.
Great review.. thanks for the video
Hey nuttin, did you ever consider a Ural sidecar for off-road and all the gear you haul? They are slow but go anywhere with 2 wheel drive
Is it legal to install a holster (with a pistol in it), say, right up under the windscreen, or below the handlebars somewhere, purely for Secondkindacool purposes?
The way my back is, I'll stick to my V-Strom 650 Adventure for a better ride. It still has plenty of ground clearance. How would you compare this bike to your KTM 690?
I've got a sport bike and a naked street bike but really want a dual sport
Sweet bike, you just have to put a price tag on being cool. I took a KLX 300 and made it street legal with homemade saddle bags for less than $2200. I am 5' 8" and it is tough to find the right bike being short. Cut the seat , kuba links and it was still tall in the rocks off camber. It is happy at 55mph and at under 300 lbs it would be in my opinion the best trail bike for the price. When any bike is loaded, you are in minivan mode. You still left everything at home when the bike is loaded to max. Backcounty bike camping is the coolest thing you can do "once". Not having what you want with you, no beer, no dog, a broken fishing pole because you took a digger, it's tough. I'm saying this because you might not like it after you dumped 10 grand. Larger bike and fire roads is a lot easier. No bike does both great. Decide if you want more dirt capability or more road capability. The KlX is a great trail bike and works when packed. This is based on not having 10K to drop and being short and trail ride-ability preferred. Tall rich guys, the choices are open. The better rider you are will allow you to ride a larger, heavy bike with less spilled blood. Not being a good rider, light and low is good.
what would you recommend for a bike with the same pou as this bike but no mods
Can you list all of your mods, it would be easier than watching the whole thing again and taking note, thank you if you can.
Hey NUTN or DOODLE,
im curious. "if" you guys were going to tote a bayonet on your LBE in 2015 what would it be? and why?
hey nutnfancy and other tnpers, I have been a fan for a while now, and have watched this video about 20 times, I am 17 and am about to buy a jeep wrangler or a another capable 4wd off road vehicle, and want to get a duel sport motorcycle as well to ride around to save gas and go on trails, kinda like you have. Everything you stated in this video i know i want the ktm 690 but i know i cant afford one because how perfect they are i currently weigh 135 pounds and 6ft 2. I love dirt biking, camping and just going on road trips. Any other ideas under 10k? and possibly able to hold a passenger, ergonomics are major
You use tape as an abrasion shield? No JB Weld mod?
when are you going to do a review on the 1190? that's a great bike also
If you could only have 1 bike, would it be the 690? I'm leaning toward it more than the 1190 for some reason.
+nutnfancy Have you ever ridin a DRZ400? If so, how do they compare? Is the KTM really worth the extra 5k??
What location is that ? Beautiful view!
Great review still getting a honda
I want something along the lines of this or a super moto one day. Too many great back roads here in Colorado to pass up.
***** Good to know they make it with SM wheels.
I wish my KTM 525 was street legal
I still love it. How much heavier does the 690 feel than the 500
Are you going to review/ride the 2016 Husqvarna 701 Enduro?
I am short so I an sticking with my 66 Bultaco Matadore and 67 Triumph T100
He said, funner! That's more gooder man! Always like your vids nutn".
wat screen are you using here?
Try riding to your shooting place with your AR15 bungeed to the back bike. I've done it. Turns lots of heads. Granted this was back in the late 1970s on my Honda 400. Love my KTMs (350 and 1190).