KTM 690 Enduro Review: What You Need to Know Before You Buy!

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[astercheese]

FYI, 2:07 A slipper clutch isn't any different on acceleration. It's a tool for not skidding the rear as much under engine braking

[TheViolentPixie]

Just a little note, KTM isn't german. It is from Austria.

[motooilermotooiler]

a review on a dirt bike riding the gravel straight - VERY informative

[redups]

Excited about the new channel. I love that you guys are constantly trying new things and creating great content the whole time. Keep up the great work.

[patrickirish]

I used to use quads and dirt bikes a lot, but after pushing it a bit too far (and hitting middle age), I hardly ever do so now. Still, I can't lie that watching this vid makes me want to get back into it. Oh, the 0-60 run was about 7.5 seconds.

[motorcycleguy]

I bought one in 2008 and still own it and still love it. The slipper clutch is not for going over rocks it's for when you downshift for deceleration so your rear wheel doesn't lock up. And that little switch underneath the seat that adjusts your power settings also. You can go from a low end to a nice street or a full-out race I have a switch on the handlebars so I can switch it on the Fly. Love you Roman love your Jeep and your car reviews but your motorcycle ones are a little weak

[kevinjmcgrath]

I haven't ridden the 690 but I own a Husqvarna 701. I've measured between 49 and 63MPG, 49 being a tank mostly off-road and 63 being mostly state highways. Top speed is well over 100 and it gets there quick. That said the 701 has the new LC5 engine with about 10% more HP, in addition to the added counterbalance and a few other updates. I hear the 690 has better low-end torque than the 701.

[Desertfox]

Nice work Roman, as I am now 59 years old these type of bikes seem appealing. Not sure I want to wrestle 600 lb, 1200's off road!

[aircooled]

You left out the Suzuki dr650, is it not still available in the USA?
I have a 30 year old Dr 650 and it is still awesome!

[MotorBoating]

Ok so I’ve been following you guys on trucks. But I had no idea you did bikes as well. Jeez. You guys are kicking ass and putting out the info mpg I’m constantly looking for. Thank you guys so much. Very very impressed with your channel

[CharliesGarage]

Very cool to see a review of a motorcycle! Suggestion if you guys can get a KLX 250 to review. There are only a couple reviews for this bike and it was refreshed almost a year ago. Love this channel!

[dirtrider]

slipper clutches only slip on deceleration.
thats a clutch line and yes they are both steel braided (hydraulic).
pretty sure the dial under the seat is a map switch, nothing to do with ocatane. its just different levels of performance. position 1 might be for bad gas (whatever that means) and two and three are different ignition maps and the rest I believe dont do anything.

[Captndarty]

A review I can most definitely identify with. Kudos Roman and the TFL gang. 👍

[Duckhunterbow]

The worst mpg I've gotten on my '15 is is the mid 40s with hard off road riding. Usually 52-54 ridding a mix of pavement and gravel. Best was in the 70s cruzing around the Smokey Mountains.
I got the wings exhaust this spring. Save weight, runs way cooler, and sounds great. Totally worth it.

[mcrossland]

How does this bike compare in size to a KLR650 for a larger rider? I'm 6'2" 173 and the KLR is quite comfortable. Just toying with the idea of a KTM like the one you are showing or it's big brother the Adventure. My KLR is fun but is a tank off road. Can't get to crazy on it. I was shocked that it would not pull the front tire off the ground in second gear. Only 1st and that's with a bit of clutching and slight pull back. I would like to be able to pull the front end up with ease but I don't want a bike that feels small to my size. What would you think about the new Adventure 1090?
Anyone free to respond please. :)

[superdosborne]

Awesome video Bro, but maybe consider some goggles or dualsport/shielded helmet...we need you doing more of these.

[Van-Hammer]

Well this is something different, now do Black Bear Pass or the Cliffhanger with it.😊 0 - 60 in six seconds?

[lelanaserpa]

Icon riding shoes! Hope they still make those. I had a pair about 6-7 years ago. Good quality and great style.

[timfox]

Nice video ....
will you be reviewing Top Tier, Mid Tier & Bottom Tier bike’s or just the ones you come across?

[MHix]

Nice review Was there ever a follow up video to this?