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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:14:31 PM EDT
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KTM doesn't deal on price very much, and especially not on that bike. Great bike though. Ride safe and enjoy it.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:22:45 PM EDT
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KTM doesn't deal on price very much, and especially not on that bike. Great bike though. Ride safe and enjoy it. It's looking that way on pricing. I've had great deals on many of the big 4 bikes but never had a KTM before. I was looking to get the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, but not many Husky dealers around here and also not much aftermarket support yet. I'll probably get a set of Supermoto wheels, etc. Anyway, I'm hoping someone here has some tips for a good deal or even someone that's a dealer that gives an Arfcom discount. 
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:32:57 PM EDT
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The local ktm dealer here is having a sale on the '17 690s
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:33:31 PM EDT
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I owned a KTM 690 Enduro R for a few years. It was the most amazing motorcycle I've ever ridden. They aren't the best for long distance touring or for tight single track in the woods, but for 100 - 200 miles days of ripping up back dirt roads they have no equal. I smiled constantly while riding mine.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:35:33 PM EDT
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The local ktm dealer here is having a sale on the '17 690s But do you know what they are asking for it? |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:38:22 PM EDT
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690 enduro is my current ride. Far and away the most giggles per mile of any bike I've owned. Fuel pumps, injectors and rocker arms are the main problems. KTM doesn't usually dicker on the price of a new one since they sell out every year. I would buy used... you can get a nice bike with a few upgrades for a good deal.
Have fun with the 690! |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:39:19 PM EDT
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I owned a KTM 690 Enduro R for a few years. It was the most amazing motorcycle I've ever ridden. They aren't the best for long distance touring or for tight single track in the woods, but for 100 - 200 miles days of ripping up back dirt roads they have no equal. I smiled constantly while riding mine. Dual sports are a blast! I've got my '17 Raptor 700R for serious earth moving! |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:53:26 PM EDT
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I had a Dr350s and a WR250r. Dual sports are a blast! I've got my '17 Raptor 700R for serious earth moving! |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 12:24:51 AM EDT
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690 enduro is my current ride. Far and away the most giggles per mile of any bike I've owned. Fuel pumps, injectors and rocker arms are the main problems. KTM doesn't usually dicker on the price of a new one since they sell out every year. I would buy used... you can get a nice bike with a few upgrades for a good deal. Have fun with the 690! What year do you have and how many miles? I heard about the rocker arms but not the others. I don't usually rack up a ton of miles. I usually sell a bike before it's second service and get a new one, lol. But if the 690 is everything I think it's going to be, hopefully I'll keep it past it's 3rd oil change and maybe more! |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 12:39:18 AM EDT
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I was looking to get the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, but not many Husky dealers around here and also not much aftermarket support yet. The 701 and the 690 are the same bike with the exception of the engine and a few small bits. The 701 has the new 690 Duke engine while the 690 Enduro has the older engine. All that aftermarket stuff should bolt on to either bike unless it's engine specific. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 12:48:33 AM EDT
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They have great sales on left over bikes, I had a 2015 690 then upgraded to a 2015 1290 a year later for a great price.
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:03:12 AM EDT
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The 701 and the 690 are the same bike with the exception of the engine and a few small bits. The 701 has the new 690 Duke engine while the 690 Enduro has the older engine. All that aftermarket stuff should bolt on to either bike unless it's engine specific. The other bits a slight differences are why some the aftermarket goodies won't work. Also because most of the aftermarket parts are color matched to the KTM, not the Husky. The KTM has a better display including a tach is another reason I'm leaning that direction. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:06:43 AM EDT
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They have great sales on left over bikes, I had a 2015 690 then upgraded to a 2015 1290 a year later for a great price. But I'm not sure if they will still have them in the winter. Then if those sell, I'd have to wait until the 2018s come out. And most of the time that won't be until late spring. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:12:08 AM EDT
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http://www.championshippowersports.com/m/index.htmI do not know where you live in OH but this place sells both brands. They are not far from my AO. I was just there last week..
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:17:38 AM EDT
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The 690 will default to a unicycle, just to give you a heads up.
It is a really nice KLR 650, IMHO. Great motor, suspension, etc. It will do everything great, but not one thing excellent....other than make you cream your panties. Only real downside is maintaing it, as with any KTM K eeping T ools M andatory |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:22:22 AM EDT
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The 690 will default to a unicycle, just to give you a heads up. Only real downside is maintaing it, as with any KTM K eeping T ools M andatory |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:24:01 AM EDT
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The 690 will default to a unicycle, just to give you a heads up. It is a really nice KLR 650, IMHO. Great motor, suspension, etc. It will do everything great, but not one thing excellent....other than make you cream your panties. Only real downside is maintaing it, as with any KTM K eeping T ools M andatory |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:25:45 AM EDT
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They have great sales on left over bikes, I had a 2015 690 then upgraded to a 2015 1290 a year later for a great price. |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:51:46 AM EDT
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http://www.championshippowersports.com/m/index.htmI do not know where you live in OH but this place sells both brands. They are not far from my AO. I was just there last week.. Thanks! |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 1:33:01 PM EDT
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Afternoon bump.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 11:05:01 PM EDT
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Thanks @Brap_and_Bang What year do you have and how many miles? I heard about the rocker arms but not the others. I don't usually rack up a ton of miles. I usually sell a bike before it's second service and get a new one, lol. But if the 690 is everything I think it's going to be, hopefully I'll keep it past it's 3rd oil change and maybe more! I can't over emphasize how much fun that bike is. I literally laugh out loud inside my helmet every time I ride it. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 11:11:00 PM EDT
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It is a really nice KLR 650, IMHO. 
As far as maintenance, the 690 does take odd weight oil. But maintenance is easy: -2 screws to change the air filter -2 filters and 2 screens for oil changes every 3k miles -Valve adjust every 6k miles... which is pretty easy also |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 7:59:51 PM EDT
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All my Rottweiler parts are in!
New intake, Power Commander, Canister delete, mirror mounts and crankcase breather. Got my Wings exhaust installed over the weekend. Can't wait to actually ride soon. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:04:30 PM EDT
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Where
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:08:33 PM EDT
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Stick with the 690, more adventure parts available. I have 15k on my 15 and I love the bike. Plan to ditch the muffler almost immediately
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:12:06 PM EDT
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Only one I got for now.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:14:02 PM EDT
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Stick with the 690, more adventure parts available. I have 15k on my 15 and I love the bike. Plan to ditch the muffler almost immediately All my other goodies are going to be installed over the next day or 2. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:16:36 PM EDT
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I enduro'd a KTM for a bunch of years. With out a doubt, the best bike I ever owned. They are worth the money spent.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:25:02 PM EDT
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Great bike!
Now get a set of 17's with some sticky rubber and have some serious fun 
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:36:02 PM EDT
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I've owned dozens of motorcycles in my life. I'm going to say the average length of ownership has been 1.5 years each except for my '07 690 SM that I bought new and still own. Love that bike.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 8:42:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/6/2017 9:14:01 PM EDT
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Great bike! Now get a set of 17's with some sticky rubber and have some serious fun |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 9:15:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNope, but I am now.
Thanks. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 9:16:25 PM EDT
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Here's the exhaust and about to install Power Commander and Rottweiler intake, etc.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 10:21:21 PM EDT
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How many miles do you get on a tank? Definitely considering one.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 10:41:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:10:52 PM EDT
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My heart wanted a 690
My wallet got a DR650 instead 
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:14:37 PM EDT
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My heart wanted a 690 My wallet got a DR650 instead
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:24:48 PM EDT
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I had a DR650 for a couple years. IMHO it is the best value in a do everything reasonably well dual sport bike. The KLR does everything as well, 5.5 gallon tank, chugs its way around and over almost everything. I've already taken it off road a good deal and put over 1200 miles on it in the last 2 months. My favorite part is, I can ride it for a week and fill the tank for $11 and some change. |
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Posted: 9/7/2017 12:53:59 AM EDT
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How many miles do you get on a tank? Definitely considering one. But I added the map switch to my Power Commander, so I can choose between a full power map or a fuel saver map. I'm guessing on the full power map around town I'd get around 70-80 miles per tank. I've hear guys get around 140 miles per tank in the woods on a stock bike. The highway really burns fuel. |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 8:31:44 PM EDT
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Great bike! Now get a set of 17's with some sticky rubber and have some serious fun Pic taken today  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 8:41:10 PM EDT
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I had a KTM 625 SMC. It was a great fucking bike.
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Posted: 9/10/2017 8:43:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryEXACTLY like that
I've been jonesimg for a new Husky, as my 510SMR is still down
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Posted: 9/10/2017 8:45:50 PM EDT
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I went africa twin with the dct transmission. Rode the 690 and a 1190. While i love ktm and have one i needed reliability for everyday commuting 63 miles in sf bay area traffic.
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Posted: 9/10/2017 8:51:40 PM EDT
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I went africa twin with the dct transmission. Rode the 690 and a 1190. While i love ktm and have one i needed reliability for everyday commuting 63 miles in sf bay area traffic. |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 10:34:36 PM EDT
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EXACTLY like that
I've been jonesimg for a new Husky, as my 510SMR is still down Quote HistoryQuoted:
I've been jonesimg for a new Husky, as my 510SMR is still down |
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Posted: 9/26/2017 4:23:19 PM EDT
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My seat pan pushed on electrical connectors and wore a small hole in the top of my ECU on the 690. This killed the bike. It took almost a month to get a new one, programmed from KTM and now I have fuel injection problems (can bus communication error). So its off to the dealer for repair.
In the mean time I purchased a 950 Super Enduro R. Very fun bike and it sounds like a trophy truck. The 690 is more fun on two track roads and trails, but everywhere else the 950 is just as good or better.  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 9/26/2017 4:35:02 PM EDT
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Congrats, cool bikes. Not svelte in the tight technical stuff, but a blast in open country. Unfortunately for you, you live in Ohio like I do.
That bike would be a hoot at WNF, you should break your dirt cherry with it down there before the season's over. A few of us from the ADV/Ohio thread ride there regularly, join us! |
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