RIDE-BY-WIRE. The KTM 690 SMC R is equipped with ride-by-wire system, which processes throttle twist grip movements with the help of electronic sensors and activates the throttle valves to control throttle action. This significantly improves the response, giving the rider better throttle control of the potent single-cylinder and a smoother ride.
Posted October 14, 2013. The 640 LC4 is not even close to being the same engine! I can't really speak for high mileage as I only have about 13000 (mostly offroad) miles on my '09 690, but if you search over on ADV there are several riders with 80-100k on theirs already. I've read a few reports of topends needing replacement around 25-30k miles.Not to mention the 3.6-gallon fuel tank – an increase of .4 gallons from 2018 – makes up the subframe of the motorcycle which means even if I was able to strap a bag to the tail section, I would need to remove it in order to gas up.
Weighing in at 350 pounds with the 3.6-gallon fuel tank, the 690 Enduro R weighs more and has a larger fuel capacity than a dual sport bike, yet it’s not close to as big and heavy as an ADV
Read our in-depth, expert 2019-on KTM 690 Enduro R review - a monster raving lunatic that blurs the scenery like no other. Average fuel consumption-Annual road tax: £111: Annual service costKTM 690 Duke Drivetrain. KTM boosted its already-powerful 690 cc thumper up a few ponies to a total of 72 horsepower from the base LC4 mill and a few more for the “R” model at 75 horsepower
5 days ago · MONOSHOCK. The pivot-arm articulated WP pressurised-gas monoshock with remote reservoir raises the 690 Duke R in order to generate virtually endless freedom to lean. Alongside perfect tuning, it provides an unbelievably broad spectrum of use, from relaxed cruising to racing around closed circuits.
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