If KTM would modify the internal gear ratios in order for it to have a low enough 1st and 6th that allows lower rpm’s when doing longer highway rides, this would take a decent all around bike and make it incredible. It has 74 hp, it will pull a tall 6th gear. It would be nice to be able to lope along at 75mph at around 4500 rpm.

holding TCS + ABS buttons for 3 mississippis = no abs and no tcs

This review is not bad but if you are pushing a bike because you refuse to put lower grade gas you have missed the point.

Did you not change the gearing stock way to tall

I'm considering the 690/701 and just came across your video. Lot of great information presented in a mature, sensible manner, thank you very much for taking the time to do this. Coincidentally, I recently owned a '17 Africa Twin as well, loved it but just found the size/weight too much for me. Downsized to the 390 but now looking to possibly move over to the 690/701. Your video has given me some great information to help with this decision. Also, thanks for showing you sitting on it. I'm around the same size and have wondered about the seat height, seems like it should be fine. Thanks.

How do you like the Stegz Pegz on this bike?

I traded my KTM 1290 in for a 701. I liked the 1290 but the 701 is more fun and a lot lighter for the way I like to ride. I'm not a long distance rider.

Bought a used 2020 701 with all the goodies already installed. Seriously considered 790/890, AT, 850... Two years of riding the 701 and I would buy again!

What do you think about the Veridian cruise control, have you considered it?

Did you consider the AJP PR7?

I had opposite experience koso where way hotter I have oxford on my Africa twin and can't tell they are on barely. And it's not even cold here yet. That crazy, I had koso on nc 700x

After riding motorcycles for 50 years, and owning many KTMs dirtbikes from 1999 onwards and was so impressed with KTMs handling, so I bought the 2021 690 Adventrure R, first day out I got the speed wobbles on a dirt road doing 50mph, so fitted 25mm bar risers as felt i was leaning to far forward over the front but still no good, so then looked at many other KTM dirtbike images and found that the steering headstem on the 690 sits level with seat and comparing that to all other KTMs they sit much higher than the seat, so I fitted a set of WP 300mm forks and now has finally fixed the steering wobble headshake on my 690, problem is totally gone, bike now super stable at any speed how a KTM should feel and how i believe they should have come from factory not with a super motard 250mm front end to save costs....

I bought one and it is my favorite for long haul trips. I bought it for a 2800 mile ride. 50/50 dirt/back road. Canada to Mexico. Cascade and Sierra Nevada range. Kinda following the Pacific Crest trail. My KTM 500 exc could do it but not very well. My KTM790 adv. S. out of the picture. Way to massive for the dirt sections. Lot of mods include Rade Garage 1.5 fuel tank. It is a large dirt bike. Expert rider in my 60's now.

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Checking your videos out for ride ideas. How steep is the trail to the mine? The camera makes it look so flat

This problem is seen when the valves are off. When was the last valve clearance check done on the bike? They can need it as early as 5k miles. The maintenance requirement is a con of an awesome high powered single. If you’re mechanically inclined you can do it yourself. Plenty of how-to videos online. Rocky Mountain ATV MC has a good one.

For anyone considering this bike, one important thing to carry or do is the sidestand dongle or just rewire the sidestand switch. It uses a magnet based sensor system that you cannot just wire around on the trail if you lose the magnet(you will eventually). The magnet is kinda flimsily screwed on and it will wiggle itself out of alignment or just fall off the bike entirely and leave you stranded. The dongle bypasses this if you want the safety of still having a switch. Or you can just tape a magnet to the sidestand switch and rewire it under the seat for less that $5 or free like I did.

I'm not sure if the 701 is THE unicorn but it's certainly my unicorn. I don't think there's ever going to be a unicorn bike because it's so subjective. I need the weight of my 701 but my buddy is a very talented rider who can ride his 890R in harder stuff faster and safer than me. For him the 890R is his unicorn because he has the skills to ride it that way. I think the beauty of the 701 is that it's really a unicorn platform that you can build into whatever you want. Super awesome and underrated bike.

Hi Great video. I have pretty much the same bike and set up but have the rade garage airbox and storage. I also have a power commander and didn't realise that you could have duel maps. Do you think it's worthwhile. How much more mpg do you get with the economy map. Cheers 👍

Very informative video thank you.

Great video! I’m going through the same. Started in a KTM 390a, then a T7, and now a Tuareg 660. But lately I’ve realized I want a lighter but capable bike.

Good video! I have the white version. It started as my hardcore dual sport but later I changed it up to do adventure riding. I’m using the Rade Garage under seat air filter/aux fuel tank. I’m using Outback pannier racks and use hard luggage when I’m on a long trip. I use a Swiftkicker adjustable stand and a bunch of other stuff. I rode from Portland to the Arctic Ocean 2 years ago. I’m 75 now and need to lower it a couple of inches so I can ride it into into my 80’s.

Digging the channel..new sub✌️

Great Adv build video ! I found myself in a similar situation last year with my 1250GS on some remote gnarly trails and got an 890R - super happy with it ! Did you consider an 890 ? I know it’s about 50lbs heavier than the 690 but the low tank is great at hiding that weight when handling the bike.

I think service shops should allow overriding the speedometer specs when you change things like sprockets, wheel base or just tirre type at all. Further they should allow user tuning for maybe +-3 miles per hour to fine tune things.

Great job! Do you still own the 2017 Africa Twin?

Another excellent video, subbed. 👍🏻

Very good video 👍🏻 Thanks for bringing us along.

Nice ride! Rode two up through Grassvalley on the Tenere up to the town of Washington off of hwy 20. Road turns to dirt. Looking forward to exploring when im only one up! Thanks for the video.

Glad to find your channel, wishing I still had the DRZ.

Yeah you have to fill up at the Lost nugget about 15 miles before Downieville or Basset station. and Bassett station closes over the winter so be mindful of that.

Loved my Motoport gear, totally bombproof! Used it for many years and hundreds of thousands of miles but the liners on mine were never close to waterproof...

Fantastic!

Glad I came across this - outstanding production and thanks for the routes!!

Please continue as I’d love to take your route as I live close to Nevada City

Thank you sir, great and very informative elaboration. Motoport it is! You mentioned a heated jacket. Do you wear the MP mesh under that? Also, what heated jacket do you use?

Well done

Really good review! Nice short very informative! Well done !!! Arsenal 15 is my winner!

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Great vid Dan! Gonna miss the 690.

Great videos, thanks for sharing your adventures

Do you have a map of the route you can post?

Can you post a map on the trail - perhaps a starting point?

Thats unfortunate. I’m about to pull the trigger on a 690R to replace my XR650L that only gives me start problems when I am in the most remote places. 😢 Guess I’ll have to remember to always camp at the top of a hill! 😂

Have you diagnosed the KTM's no start issue?

Totally emjoying this serirs 🏍️👍

Great ride!! keep it up.

Awesome adventure. Beautiful riding

Watched with my dad, very cool😎

My man out here doing Wing Chun on his bike and it's taking it well.