KTM 690 Enduro
The KTM 690 Enduro is a dual sport motorcycle made by KTM since 2008. An R version was introduced in 2009, initially having slight differences from the basic 'E' model but eventually becoming the core model.
Manufacturer | KTM |
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Predecessor | KTM 640 E |
Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 654 cc, Keihin EMS with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle), Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Bore / stroke | 102 mm × 80 mm (4.0 in × 3.1 in) |
Transmission | 6 gears, dog clutch engagement, APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
Frame type | 41xx alloy steel trellis frame, powder coated |
Brakes | Front: Brembo two piston, floating caliper, 300 mm disc Rear: Brembo single piston, floating caliper, 240 mm disc |
Tires | Spoked wheels with aluminium rims 1.85 x 21 / 2.50 x 18, 90/90-21"; 140/80-18" |
Rake, trail | 63°/115 mm (4.53") |
Wheelbase | 1498 ± 15 mm (58.98 ± 0.59") |
Seat height | 910 mm (35.83") |
Fuel capacity | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) / reserve 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) |
Related | 690 Duke |
The 690 Enduro and R range has undergone a number of changes over its lifespan.
690 Enduro
The 690 Enduro remained the same from its introduction in MY08 through to its discontinuation in MY10. Although labelled as a 690, its a 654cc single cylinder.
It had a full instrument cluster which included a tachometer alongside the multifunctional digital speedometer, 250 mm (9.8 in) suspension travel front and rear, and a 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) fuel tank.
690 Enduro R
MY09
Introduced with the 654 cc (39.9 cu in) engine. Key differences from the base model were it's orange frame, smaller headlight unit and instruments, longer travel 275 mm (10.8 in) suspension.
MY12
Notable changes with the engine increased capacity to 690 cc (42 cu in). Gained the full instrument cluster and larger headlight unit. Suspension travel decreased to 250 mm (9.8 in). [1]
MY14
An updated ECU meant that the bike now had ABS and a ride by wire throttle. The engine gained a twin spark cylinder head. [2]
MY19
A major overhaul with heavily redesigned bodywork, slimmer frame, smaller instruments without tachometer, a fuel capacity increase to 13.5 L (3.0 imp gal; 3.6 US gal), new engine with a second balancer shaft and small capacity increase to 693 cc (42.3 cu in). [3]
References
- "KTM 690 Enduro R - Technical Details". KTM. 2012-06-12. Archived from the original on 2012-06-12.
- "FIRST RIDE: 2014 KTM 690 ENDURO R REVIEW". Visordown. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
- "2019 KTM 690 Enduro R On-/Off-Road Review (16 Fast Facts)". Ultimate Motorcycling. Retrieved 2019-11-15.