Is the KTM 690 Enduro R Street Legal?
The KTM 690 Enduro R joins its streetwise sibling, the 690 SMC R, to finish covering all the bases for street and dirt. As its diabolically clever name suggests, the “Enduro” is set up to be street legal so you can drive it down to your favorite off-road locale and skip the trailer and tow vehicle.
Is the KTM 690 any good?
Simply put the KTM 690 Duke is really impressive: in a dream garage you’d have one. The motor is versatile, smooth, user friendly and doesn’t mind revving. The lightness makes the 690 a doddle to ride, fun and enjoyable, perfect for darting up mountain roads or nipping between traffic in on a city commute.
How fast is a KTM 690 SMC R?
124 mph
KTM 690 SMC R Specifications
| Engine & Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Tank Capacity (Approx.): | 3.6 gal. (13.5 l) |
| Dry Weight: | 324 lbs (147 kg) |
| Fuel Consumption: | 60.8 mpg (3.87 l/100 km) |
| Top Speed: | 124 mph (est) |
Is KTM 690 good off-road?
Off-road, the 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R is highly capable in the right conditions, but be wary of hills. Even aside from the 350-pound weight, the primary limiting factor for the R is its high gearing. Because it will do over 40 mph in first gear, it is easy to get into trouble on hills, whether you’re going up or down.
Is KTM 690 Enduro a good adventure bike?
The 690 Enduro R is a unique bike. From a distance it looks like a roadbike with its bulky frame and LC4 engine. With a bigger fuel tank and windscreen the 690 Enduro R becomes an adventure package with the best engine, suspension and ergos in class.
Is the KTM 690 Enduro your an improved bike?
Many of the KTM 690 Enduro R reviews seem to have noticed the improved gearbox on the bike. Improved in the sense is that many of the KTM rides have an issue. The transmission seems smooth from moving up from 1st gear to 4th. But from them, there is an unexpected surge of pace that sometimes throws off the rider.
What makes a 690 Enduro your so agile?
TRAILBIKE Despite running a slightly bulky tubular space frame, the 690 Enduro R still feels incredibly agile. The seat is narrow and the fuel tank underneath wraps around the subframe moving the weight to the centre of the bike and down low. It allows you to dodge trees through singletrack and turn around in tighter spaces.
When did the new KTM 790 Adventure are come out?
In 2018 and 2019, KTM released an arsenal of new adventure weapons including the 390, 790, 1090 and 1290. The big feather in KTM’s cap was the 790 Adventure R, which Mattighofen even ran in a full-blown rally race.
Which is the best finish for KTM tubing?
The KTM Orange finish really makes it pop against the innards and visually reinforces its utilitarian nature. Variable-thickness tubing eliminates unnecessary weight and to build in both flexibility and rigidity where it’s needed.