The Do-It-All KTM 690 Enduro [Full Review]
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- 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!
"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.
I just started taking an interest in motorcycles recently, so this review was perfectly timed.
Im so happy you've finally posted this review ( I love the motorcycle/ adventure bike stuff).
I've got a 2009 KTM 690 Enduro R and just love it.
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.
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?
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" ;)))
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Don't care about motorcycles but love nutnfancy so he still gets my view. Keep the vids comin!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
I am 5'9"w/ 29" inseam could barely tippy toe. Had the suspension lowered 1" internally and Kuda link and I'm ok with that. For power to accessories look behind the headlight you will find two wires with grounds, one is hot all the time the other shuts off with ignition that's were I sourced power for my charger.
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
great review, I usually don't watch this part of your channel though. glad I did
Been waiting so long for this one!!!
Been waiting for this review for a long time even though I don't fit on the bike. Thanks.
Doodle says MORE POWER!
Thx, nutn - enjoyed this review...
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).
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'm pumped! This is the exact bike I want!
Yamaha, hurry up and make your bikes more lightweight. All these KTMs I see at the track feel 200 lb lighter than my TW200
Only a year left until I can get my A2 license. Fuck dude I've been drooling over this bike for ages now
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.
I'm totally sold on the TNP lifestyle.
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
I am short so I an sticking with my 66 Bultaco Matadore and 67 Triumph T100
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!
Great review! I love my Suzuki DR650 These big singles are just too much fun.
awesome review. I am looking for a bike in the future and that one is definitely on the list as well as the 1190. Thank you
+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
Watching your videos makes me so jealous of where you live.
brilliant review
Looks like a great logging road cruiser!
Such a good looking bike. I ride a KTM 250 for the occasional race
I can't wait to get my Suzuki DR650 on the street again.
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
Nutnfancy got me into adventure motorcycling through my love of guns. eveRide ADV got me interested in the DRZ400.
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.
This bike is #1 on my lust list.
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.
Earned a sub. I always loved these bikes
Very cool bike. Honestly, If I were younger I'd get one.
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!
Just picked up a used 2016 690E. Check your airbox for dust. I was swapping in a KTM foam filter that came with the bike when I noticed fine dust in the air box. It's at the local KTM dealer right now for a leak down test and bore scope under warranty-fingers crossed as good KTM mechanics are hard to find. I will go to the aftermarket, as the stock air box is a POS, with reports of dirt ingestion going back to the bikes debut 8 years ago. Yes, I've read about work arounds using the stock lid, but the fact is that it is not up to the task under high heat & vacuum operating conditions. C'mon, KTM, get it together.
+Older&Wiser It baffles me how insulated their engineering dept. seems to be about dirt. I know in theory they're aware of the existence of fine, desert-like sand, but they still have problems like this. How do they think these things are just running around a loamy austrian forest trail all the time? If I were them, I'd put Noah Horak on permanent consultant status. -TD
Props for getting to a place like that on a MT-90. Man that tire is sketchy as fuck.
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 :)
"the one shown got shot". Sounds like an interesting back story.
I prefer singletrack to highway, and would rather change oil than tires. Get better range with my 350 EXCF, and bikes are much more fun to ride not loaded down like a pack mule. Nice to have so many great choices, though. :)
I had an exc 350 for riding out to the dirt and getting there on the street, and I almost hated it at times. I hated wearing down the knobbies on a highway slog, and even with the extended tank I'd be far enough out where half my bags are just gas storage. But that all went away in the dirt, it's ride riding a cat over everything, and laying it down just means a light arm rep instead of pants-shitting strain. If you do more singletrack than hghway, totally. I just need good tires for it to mitigate the 80-120 mile commute to the trail! -doodle
+nutnfancy I was looking to get one of these to ride the trans American trial. That's 5,000 miles from Tennessee to Oregon. I was going to do it on my 2 stoke xcw 250 but people seem to think that's a bad idea.
+nutnfancy '09 250XCW for pure dirt single track, '07 525EXC plated for both, FZ1 for street......Still want a 690...
The KTM 690 is just amazing. If you cant afford the ($14862.00 New / Used $10,500) Price tag check out the Suzuki DR650S for only ($6499.00 New / $4500 Used) half the price on the KTM. Nutnfancy, Hope you get a chance to try out a Suzuki DR650S.
I'll be after the most agressive well rounded rear DOT tire soon.
Strait up man great advice on 500 vs 690
*****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)
Hey Nutn! Lookin for the links! Love the vids man! KTM rocks!!
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.
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!
He said, funner! That's more gooder man! Always like your vids nutn".
I have this bike and I agree with your comments 100%. If you can only have one ride and like getting into remote spots this is the bike for you. I was riding with it in Maine this year and during the same day we were carving up mountain highways and brutal power line trails. It's expensive but worth it.
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.
What is the windscreen that you have on there?
If you had one of those tiny dogs in a back pack you could bring him with you. :D
Depending on the size of your dog,
If you attach some rigged milk crates on your bike, You can haul all kinds of stuff including a 25lb dog.
Great review.. thanks for the video
I've got a sport bike and a naked street bike but really want a dual sport
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?
Great bike and review.. watched the whole video. And I already own the 690 enduro. You make me want to buy it again...haha
Question... Do you think this bike would be to big and heavy to tackle the same trails you did in Moab??
hey +nutnfancy would you ever do some more reviews on other motorcycles? love you're gun reviews BTW.
KTM lights always suck. Nothing new there. Great review as usual
wat screen are you using here?
Love this type of review so much!
Great review still getting a honda
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?
You should do the Cam from KTM Hard parts. It makes a surprising difference. Edit, I see you dont own it. Pass it on to the owner!
+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?
My 950SM has been collecting dust ever since I got my 690SMC. Gotta get some knobbies for it lol.
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.
What is the best way to introduce the idea of purchasing a motorcycle to a spouse? We also appreciate the moto vids nutn!
It got ten pounds heavier for 2016. 1/3rd gal. bigger gas tank and a 1/3rd inch lower seat height. Ah, and by the way, it also has a new name now. They call it Husqvarna 701 Enduro. I personally prefer the new swedish color scheme. I really can't decide between this one or a street bike (Yamaha MT-09) as a successor for my XTZ 660 Tenere. I had been off road like 1% with my tenere. Might become more once I got a lighter, more capable bike. If I had trails and scenerie like shown in your video I wouldn't hesitate one second to get the dual sport. But Germany is the land of unrestricted Autobahns and ultra strict regulations. we got close to no legal off road riding possibilities. All's pavement or under nature conservation.
I wish my KTM 525 was street legal
I still love it. How much heavier does the 690 feel than the 500
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.