2019 KTM 690 ENDURO R REVIEW

A little first ride review of the new 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R. 😀
I'm not a bike tester. This is my new bike. All the hype seems to be surrounding the 790 and the 690 Supermoto, so I thought I'd do a quick review and compare the bike to the old 690 Enduro R and the Husqvarna 701.
Sump guard: www.adventure-spec.com
Headlight: www.et-racing.com
music : bensound

[@Wonambi_Rah]

Really like your style, thanks for the review quite informative

[@Snoozzzzzze]

Useful review and nice filming/editing. Thanks. 👍

[@BCMotoCoaster]

Great info. Thanks. And you have some nice tracks to ride over there!

[@PaleriderGBR]

Great review. Just about to take delivery of one. What tyres did you run? Doing some green leaning and TET

[@therealphilistein]

Motoz Rallz were the best tyre I found for the 690. 👍🏻

[@Britishshooter]

Excellent review and good choice compared to 790 for your needs. Sounds like it is a considerably improved bike and no matter what anyone says, the 690 is still the only all round bike with 60-70 + bhp out there for serious off road use. Did the TAT in 2015 on one myself, 7350 miles. Totally comfortable and extremely good on fuel.

[@therealphilistein]

Britishshooter yup. It’s a unicorn. 👌🏻

[@Snoozzzzzze]

Nice video. Thanks for your review on the 690, not many useful ones out there. I’ve been to see one at the dealers a couple of times, I find it awkward to get on and off with the bulky rear tank but I guess I will get used to it (and won’t worry once the plastics are scratched up anyway). Some gear reviews and tips would be good as you are riding and using stuff every day. Do you have any recommendations for jacket & trousers? Cheers.

[@therealphilistein]

Original Mattitude we’re working on this, trousers we like are the Halvarssons Oman and Halvarssons Lizard, and we love the Adventure Spec Linesman jacket although it isn’t waterproof. 👌🏻

[@Snoozzzzzze]

Thank you, appreciate it. I’ll look forward to more videos. 👍

[@australiandad5898]

10/10. Great review, thank you 👍👍

[@paul.vanhout57]

Just did the same replaced a 1090 with the new 690. Gave up some road worthiness for better off-road performance and ease. Still should be a decent traveler on the backroads.

[@therealphilistein]

Paul Van Hout it’s absolutely a good road bike, I love road riding mine in Wales. Congrats on the dirt machine! 🤗

[@greatfallskam]

Great review of the new 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R. You should post some more reviews. I am especially interested on seat height comparison between the old and new 690. I think this is going to be one of those unicorn bikes. Thanks.

[@therealphilistein]

It's definitely lower! :D

[@philgoogle1535]

An excellent review thank you.

[@mariopoeti8770]

Great video. Love the ktm 690. Where did you get those bags?

[@therealphilistein]

Hi Mario. The bags are made by Kriega. They are part of the OS-series and are fitted to a Kriega “Overlander” harness.

[@Braapncamp]

Lovely roads my friend! ...and nice comparison. 👍🏻

[@jonellis8326]

Great review. Just ordered a new 2021 model. I recognise a lot of them lanes, hope to see you out there one day 👍

[@ToriMoto]

Great review. I've just put down some $ for a 2019 Enduro R . . . should arrive in a few weeks. What size packs are you running there on the Kriega system? How do you rate them? I have some of the older Kriega packs; but they don't harness up as well as this new solution.

[@therealphilistein]

Tori's Trails I rate them a lot! These are the smallest ones but I have the really big ones too and they sit perfectly if you use the markings for the front grab handle screws to drill and mount the rack loops on the tail and get the Kriega 690/701 heel plates. Best solution I have seen for this bike and typical Kriega quality. 👌🏻

[@gnarlybadger690]

A good review and interesting that you say it's to replace your 1090

[@therealphilistein]

Peter Andrews I don’t get to go big distances....

[@augmach5]

Awesome- Thanks for posting- Lot's of us out here in the US waiting for delivery :)

[@rhunter3406]

Canada here, Waiting too! I hear the first shipment is on the boat to North America!

[@julz3217]

Awesome video man and thanks for the review. I'm new to dual sport and looking at both the 2018 and 2019. Would u say the 2019 is worth getting over the 2018? I can get a 2018 for $2500 but not sure if the new technology and bike is worth the extra $$ both bikes are really nice looking..

[@cgmtv]

If you are new to the sport, the electronics will be very handy, specially on the road, then there's all the other stuff, pointed in this vid. If you have the money and plan to keep it, I would say get the 2019. I'm waiting for mine to be delivered.

[@julz3217]

@@cgmtv congrats on your purchase. Yeah I'm new to the dual sport but not to riding. The think that makes me wanna go with the 2018 is the 2500 rebate so I can put it towards clothing as I have nothing for dual sport. Thanks for your advice and congrats again..

[@dizzychoonz]

with regards to the exhaust and the acerbis protector ? do you have any issues with the cable ties melting?.. im just about to fit one to the 2019 690r and i'm petrified the cable ties will just melt into a bubbly melty mess, but your bike has them fitted. any issues?

[@mototrailz]

cool vid! Your Acerbis heat shield is backwards...FYI

[@therealphilistein]

I know, it fits better. Plus if I recall they write "Acerbis" on it both ways up and I'm guessing it will work the same upside down. :D

[@sashapave9400]

Fantastic video! Congrats on the new bike, and what a wonderful sight to see such a capable woman riding the older 690 so well. Hat's off to Helen!

[@arthurbrowning1726]

I think they may be moving this platform in the wrong direction. I would personally rather see the bike be made tougher and more reliable than see a quick shifter and traction control. In my view this bike needed a more comfortable seat, a larger fuel capacity and better underbelly protection. Also, the bike needs better gearing/power distribution. All in all still a fine machine. I own the 2018 model and am making the changes I mentioned it needed above.

[@therealphilistein]

The seat IS better, there’s an extra litre of fuel and the Adventure Spec bashplate covers the underneath pretty good. I’m happy with it. 🙂 There’s the 701 that’s more “dirtbikey”. 👍🏻

[@sadigov]

You lucky bastard! Get to ride dirt every day.

[@mksfilms]

I own a 2015, and absolutely love it. I ride the same terain as you and can't imagine a better performing bike. Congrats on your new 690!

[@SantaridesaKTM]

Luv these types of Video.

[@jimmytheshark86]

Looks like a great bike! I would love one but for the price I can have as much fun on my $3000 WR250R. Maybe one day I’ll trade up.

[@therealphilistein]

Jimmy Theshark my 250 is way more fun on the right trails. 🙂

[@Navaho66]

@@therealphilistein I agree. There is nothing that the 690 will do offroad that a smaller, lighter dual sport bike will not do better, easier and safer. The 690 falls into a unique category. It's not great at anything, just OK. It is too small to be a great street bike and too big to be a great dirtbike. If you lived in an area where you need/want to cover a lot of road miles to get to the trails, this is the perfect bike.

[@nesbokaj1]

What a wonderful place to ride 💪. Congrats on the new beast.. Enjoy 🤗

[@wackywick7780]

Try kit 690 foot pegs there the nuts 👍

[@therealphilistein]

Got Black Dog Cycleworks - lovely big things!

[@augmach5]

@@therealphilistein - Good to know- Seems like they are 1/2 inch lower than stock, that could be a good thing . Bars do seem a bit low when standing...

[@jojitsu56]

Just picked up mine and also bought the dongle,not fitted yet. Do you use the dongle? Also, are those the 6L or 12L bags? Ta

[@therealphilistein]

Hi John, I ran a dongle and a sidestand switch bypass. Those are the smaller Kriega OS bags. :)

[@jojitsu56]

@@therealphilistein great, thanks. Not sure if I should fit the dongle as I like the full cornering ABS and lean angle traction control on the road. I'll have a think

[@syncrosimon]

The red Ténéré working hard, but in true Ténéré fashion making it through👍👍 I have a Ténéré at the mo, and looking at the 701 as a replacement.

[@davetrueman2240]

There are tons of after market parts. So far what is fitting (or not) on the 2019?

[@therealphilistein]

So far: engine case covers, exhausts, billet rear brake pedals, sidestand delete switch, seat DO NOT FIT. Bash plate (sump guard), EXC headlights & mudguards, ABS dongle DO FIT. The frame is different so rally kits etc. do NOT fit. Did you have anything specific in mind Dave?

[@davetrueman2240]

@@therealphilistein Thanks for the info. Just planning out accessories for my soon to arrive 690. How about the rear tail racks and luggage racks?

[@therealphilistein]

Not sure about the rear rack bolt pattern and clearance for current racks. Sorry. 😕

[@texnorthman]

Great review! What headlight have you put on it? Is that designed for an EXC or an older 690 model? Looks like a perfect fit.

[@therealphilistein]

It's an ET-Racing Dual.5 EXC headlight (new 690 has an EXC headlight), but they make the same unit for the previous 690 too (see Helen's bike). www.et-racing.com

[@texnorthman]

@@therealphilistein thanks! Looks very good, how is the light? The original EXC lights are pretty useless.

[@therealphilistein]

It’s INSANE. Best light you can buy. We trail ride at night with these lights and they are perfect. 👌🏻

[@texnorthman]

Sounds great, price wasn't too bad either! Added to the list of farkles for my 690 when it arrives ;)

[@therealphilistein]

@@texnorthman if you mention us to ET-Racing when ordering, you get 10% off. ;)

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Nice vid buddy, great bike 👍

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Nice video 👍 that was some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen, I would LOVE to do that ride ... nothing too technical or extreme , just a nice two track with minor terrain challenges and a lots of beautiful landscapes to see . I’m getting conflicting various feedback on this 690 Adventure R , because I’m a bit of a novice rider . Is it really too much bike ? I mean as long a person would respect the machine and ride within your own ability, I think the bike is manageable? There just aren’t many options that compare to this bike as far as it’s on road/ off road capabilities without going to a much heavier ‘ adventure ‘ dedicated bike . Any feedback is appreciated.

[@therealphilistein]

JollyBruin 4570 the feedback you’re getting is BULL. Helen started riding two years ago. We got her a CRF250. She got fed up with it in 3 or 4 weeks and has been riding a 690 since. Just take it easy and be sensible. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Ride the Wild Thank you for your positive feedback and prompt reply . I like good sound advice from sensible people who have riding experience. I mean I have ridden a few dirt bikes in my earlier years, and then life comes at ya with no time to do anything but work . So now I’m 55 , actually went and took a Motorcycle rider safety course , bought a KTM 350 EXC-F on a recommendation from a friend. So I rode it a bit and got tuned up in the saddle . I just sold it to free up some cash in anticipation of the 790 Adventure R as I know I want something that has better long distance capabilities and off road manners. But now I have been researching this 690 Enduro R , and it’s sooo much lighter and nimble than the bigger bulkier Adventure class bikes , and I see older guys like me who swear that they can do it all... and I know it can be lowered just a bit ( I’m only 5’8”) so this just seems to be the most versatile and capable bike out there . But yeah it has power wow 😮 I’m very docile rider , just like trail riding and some small adventure riding, I’m not pulling wheelies and jumping whoops or racing , and I’m sure like DRZ 400S could do everything I want , but it won’t do the Highway and longer distances as well I am sure of it . And it doesn’t have the KTM cool factor lol 😎 I’m sensible and would not do anything beyond my abilities. I already know this bike is far more capable than I could ever dream of being , it will without a doubt exceed my expectations and abilities.

[@therealphilistein]

If you can get a deal it might be worth considering the previous model, it has a mapping switch under the seat that you can set to “soft” and that makes the bike super docile at first. 🙂👍🏻

[@wildone2163]

you didn't removed charcoal canister?

[@therealphilistein]

Wild One nope. Never felt the need to.

[@orangefuture4910]

Been looking to upgrade my sat nav. What's that big one your using .Looks fairly fancy

[@therealphilistein]

Garmin GPSMap 276Cx. Basically a faster Montana with a bigger, better screen and hard buttons.

[@xplane7523]

Nice. Spot on review. Good footage 👍

[@humzilla707]

Wow already got the good stuff on it

[@VibeWithBex]

Love to hear other women are into dirtbikes ❤

[@hotsauce3700]

Nice bikes for sure and the terrain you are riding is dreamy. I would choose a lighter bike though if that is what I primarily rode.

[@therealphilistein]

Rod Z this is for long days out with customers on adventure bikes, instead of the 1090R that I was riding before. I have an EXC250F for enduro bike days. 😉

[@hotsauce3700]

Ahh, the 250F is a good choice. Have you tried any of KTM’s 2 stroke injected bikes yet? I prefer-tend to have more fun-on 2 strokes.

[@therealphilistein]

@@hotsauce3700 2 strokes aren't for me, I ride too messy and lazy! Ha!

[@julz3217]

Awesome video man and thanks for the review. I'm new to dual sport and looking at both the 2018 and 2019. Would u say the 2019 is worth getting over the 2018? I can get a 2018 for $2500 less then msrp but not sure if the new technology and bike is worth the extra $$ both bikes are really nice looking..

[@therealphilistein]

Julien Tremblay if you can get a 2018 that cheap, go for it. There are some differences but the previous generation is a superb dualsport bike!

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Ride the Wild I think he meant to say ( $2,500 cheaper than the new 2019 model) I ve been reading that here in the states you can still pick up some 2018 inventory that are on clearance for around $1,500 to $2,500 less than the 2019 models 😉

[@augmach5]

@@NorthwoodsNomad Out the door price is all that matters- You can probably find a 2018 for 10, 500 OTD- 2019 is going to be about $13k- FYI

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

augmach5 yeah that’s a significant amount of money I could use for accessories and the likes 😎 thanks 🙏 for your input

[@augmach5]

@@NorthwoodsNomad - No doubt. I need the lower seat height among other things so I'm getting the newer version.

[@johnandrewpt]

Great review! Thank you so much! I have a 2018 KTM 690 enduro R and love it! However, at 5, 6" the seat height has been a struggle when I have to stop. How much shorter does the 2019 seem than 2018? I have a 2016 KTM 500 exc for the trails and its height doesn't bother me even though it is a few inches higher than 690. The suspension is much softer on 500 though so I think it settles more. So, I am considering selling the 18 690 for Adventure 790 R, but now this makes me wonder if I should sit on a 2019 Enduro R before I mallke the purchase on 790. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Love my 690, best bike other than just a tad tall for me when going through town to get to trails.

[@therealphilistein]

John my wife Helen is 5’6” and rides the “older” 690. She says my bike feels significantly lower than hers - about an inch. It makes a difference, I’d have a sit on one if it’s the right bike for your riding! 👍🏻

[@johnandrewpt]

Very helpful reply, thank you very much!

[@samarthdhomkar5724]

what is the headlight you've got there ?

[@therealphilistein]

Samarth Dhomkar ET-Racing Dual.5

[@JamieP.London]

Good review mate 👍

[@laurisvisockas4042]

Nice video mate. Where exactly was this filmed and is it legal to ride there? 😅

[@therealphilistein]

Lauris Visockas we’re trail guides here in Snowdonia, everything we ride is legal or with specific permission from land owners. 😀

[@laurisvisockas4042]

@@therealphilistein so if I'd go there on my own, I probably wouldn't be able to get to those places right?

[@therealphilistein]

@Lauris Visockas you absolutely could, with a fair bit of research and some degree of uncertainty. :) Depending on what bike you’re on you could easily get yourself into trouble too. LoL.

[@laurisvisockas4042]

@@therealphilistein I'm thinking of getting 701 enduro, so plenty of trouble available with that one I think 😄

[@augmach5]

Wow. It's been a year already. Thanks for the world's 1st 2019 -690 video review

[@LanceEJones]

Thanks for putting this together. I was a 2014 owner and loved it. How has the legroom been affected by the shortened standover height. At almost 2.00m, I definitely enjoyed the height of the old version. Thanks!

[@therealphilistein]

I think the peg to seat distance has dropped a bit. There are dropped pegs and higher seats available though. 🙂

[@olis790]

How easy is the dash to read at a glance? Seems so small.

[@therealphilistein]

Olis it’s ok it only shows the speed and nothing else. 😁

[@Smoot307]

That back tire is gnarly! What is it??

[@out-about7652]

I find it strange people like to mess with ECU prime running temps ,you think KTM engineers have fan coming onto late ,when in fact dyno testing has shown if the engine is not at optimum temp it loses HP

[@therealphilistein]

That's a fair point, however KTM engineers themselves will tell you they CAN get more horsepower out of a bike, if they don't need to worry about emissions, type approval, etc. - the 690 runs very hot for emissions purposes, so hot in fact that Helen's oil light sometimes comes on in the summer. Fitting a fan switch that kicks in lower in the temperature range is not the same thing as remapping the bike to run cooler, and I promise you won't feel a difference in power. ;)

[@wildone2163]

so you didn't like 1090R too much?

[@therealphilistein]

I loved it. But I'm a small guy and we have some stuff here I wouldn't want to ride on it - I'm not good enough yet! If I did more long distance work I would have kept the 1090 or gone for a 790. :)

[@toddbenfield6546]

Ride the Wild what’s long distance to you? Got a 1090 also. We ride 250-300 miles a trip. 50/50 road/gravel/service roads. Love that 690

[@therealphilistein]

Todd Benfield we have some technical stuff here - all I meant was I don’t do long motorway rides so I don’t need a 1090 and gravitate towards a smaller bike that lets me ride more tricky bits. 🙂

[@syncrosimon]

Great video, thanks👍👍😎😎

[@BlackdogADV]

Is the frame identical to the 701? Is the bolt pattern for the rear rack the same as the 701? What does the Shoot and ride represent? I like it. Also, what was the music in the last part of the video?

[@therealphilistein]

BlackdogGS I think the frame is different as more steering lock on the 690. Shoot and ride is a friend’s project (Greg Villalobos). The music is a royalty free track from bensound.com 😁

[@BlackdogADV]

Got it! “Endless motion”. I rode my KTM 690 to Ushuaia Argentina and need the music for my video. Thanks.

[@therealphilistein]

BlackdogGS make sure to put a credit in the description 🙂

[@BlackdogADV]

Will do!

[@brucekendall52]

Great bike,thks.

[@xampolas]

Thanks for the review "Ride the Wild". I just bought a new one and i am lovin it. What do you mean by the "Fan temprerature switch". I am asking because my fan seems to be constantly coming on during my daily commute. (and i fear maybe it should come even on even sooner??)

[@therealphilistein]

Pedro Maximo the standard one is ok on the new bike we’ve found. The old bike ran a bit hot so we fitted fan switches that come on earlier. Rally Raid Products do them.

[@xampolas]

@@therealphilistein Great Stuff man! Did you end-up switching the fuel-cap as well? Or, does the 2019 model does a better job of keeping dirt out of the tank?

[@therealphilistein]

We put a raised filler on. The cap is better than the previous one but mud still falls in. 😡

[@strongleftleg]

The RTW decal on the front fender looks perfect. Are you selling them? Would be happy to put one on my 19 690 and promote your channel on the trails and streets of Vancouver, Canada.

[@therealphilistein]

strongleftleg we’re not, they’re made to order for the ExC fender. Thanks though! 😀

[@therealphilistein]

Can you PM me your address? I'll post you some stickers and a key ring. :D

[@alanbird301]

Great video thanks for doing this. You added “more steering lock”. How much more? Is it drastically better? Or just a minor improvement?

[@therealphilistein]

Alan Bird I don’t notice that it’s sh*t anymore when I’m out riding...🤷🏻‍♂️🙂

[@dirkhain8932]

Which engine guard do you have on the old 690?

[@therealphilistein]

Adventure Spec

[@jossschaus3363]

Hey bro, what model of side bags do you have ? Let me the model please!!!

[@therealphilistein]

Moto Vlog Perú Kriega OS-9 bags and Kriega OS-Harness

[@robsonenduro3316]

wonder how is handling compared to previous model and husky 701, any improvements?

[@therealphilistein]

Robson Enduro the fork is much better (EXC Xplor48) and the bike feels narrower and lower at the front more like an EXC. I definitely think the updated suspension and frame make a difference for the better.

[@robsonenduro3316]

@@therealphilistein good to hear because previous model felt to me (handling wise) more like street bike with off-road dressing when I tested.

[@therealphilistein]

Robson Enduro it’s still a compromise and it’s actually better on road than previous versions, but it’s about as close to “do-it-all with a minimum of fuss” as you can get.

[@wildone2163]

nice one, do you carry spare fuel pump or no need for that any more?

[@therealphilistein]

Wild One I don’t go very far but I’m not aware of a fuel pump issue.

[@aaronh.5177]

Thank you for the review. Got my deposit in and waiting for Canadian delivery. What aftermarket headlight replacement did you fit?

[@therealphilistein]

Aaron H. the new bike takes an EXC headlight - this is an aftermarket light (the best one IMO) by ET-racing.com

[@aaronh.5177]

Thanks! @@therealphilistein

[@therealphilistein]

@@aaronh.5177 if you want one, speak to them and mention us for a 10% discount. ;)

[@rusti7447]

How are you mounting the gps to the bars?

[@therealphilistein]

Rusty Shatz it’s a one-piece handlebar top clamp that takes the Garmin AMPS mount (same as the Montana GPS). Mine is from Zen Overland in the UK but there’s a few people making them. 👍🏻

[@Jimo368]

I’m guessing the gearing is unchanged

[@therealphilistein]

Jimo368 yeah. But shortening it helps a bit. Quickshifter is epic. 😀

[@twowheeladventure8731]

Love the look of the 690 enduro r and the 790 but i stuck on what one to get and was wondering how you get on with it as a shorter rider and how short of a rider are you?

[@therealphilistein]

TwoWheel Kicks my wife is 5’6” and rides a 690R no problem, it’s more technique than inseam. Honestly, you get used to sliding to the side when riding a tall bike. Test ride them and choose whichever is more suited to your riding/terrain rather than your height! 🙂

[@twowheeladventure8731]

@@therealphilistein Thanks that is my play once we can get back out and ride again to do a few test rides I keep seeing people who are shorter lowing them and I don't think it looks right but I will for sure go do test rides on both.

[@therealphilistein]

TwoWheel Kicks lowering bikes is a bit silly to be honest...these bikes are tall for a reason. Suspension travel and ground clearance is what makes them capable off road. Honestly, anyone can ride a tall bike with the right technique. 👍🏻

[@twowheeladventure8731]

@@therealphilistein Yeah your right it is silly i have rode taller bikes and for sure it is technique.

[@12345mrjan]

Nice video! Do you think the rally raid luggage rack would fit the new 690?

[@therealphilistein]

Rear grab handle spacing is different, so the answer would be a no I think.

[@12345mrjan]

@@therealphilistein does the acerbis heat shield fit nicely? And does it work good? Looks like the plastic would actually melt on this nuclear tractor.

[@therealphilistein]

@@12345mrjan it's more of a scrape guard than a heat shield. Fits fine, I'll get a different exhaust at some point.

[@boostenmkiv]

Is the seat height lower on the new 690 vs. old? Any idea how much if so?

[@augmach5]

Combined with the more narrow seat and front end of the 2019 version- Its probably about 1.5 inches lower from what I can tell- Granted mine hasn't show up yet-

[@therealphilistein]

@@augmach5 about 20mm I'd say

[@augmach5]

@@therealphilistein - Agree. Got mine two days ago. It's 3/4 of an inch but it's huge for folks with normal legs - lol

[@MrWANsheckler]

Does it have an oil gauge?

[@therealphilistein]

Ridwan Ikhyar oil level window and oil pressure warning light. 👍🏻

[@4460224]

What is that rear tire. is it loud on the tarmac at highway speeds?

[@therealphilistein]

4460224 Mitas E12, it’s not a road tyre.

[@therealphilistein]

@Atte Koskela we liked that combination on the 690, but we prefer the Motoz Rallz. :)

[@therealphilistein]

@Atte Koskela the Rallz front has a better, deeper tread pattern and more predictable grip on tarmac, the rear is not quite as good in mud but better everywhere else. In our experience, the Rallz lasted longer.

[@augmach5]

fuel filler any better than last year ?

[@therealphilistein]

Seems to be, like the Husky one is better. :)

[@Colibry6]

HI,Thank you for the review.Thinking to buy it as second bike. A bit worried about the height,I'm just 171cm tall.How tall are you ? Thanks

[@therealphilistein]

Sebastjan Rajgelj I’m 178 but my wife rides a 690 too and she is 169cm. You get used to it, it’s technique. 👍🏻✊🏻 Don’t let the seat height scare you!

[@Colibry6]

Thanks @@therealphilistein

[@andygs800]

I’m 5’8” with a 29” inside leg. The only thing putting me off is the height.

[@therealphilistein]

Andrew Mullin you get used to it. Dropping these isn’t an issue so just go for it dude! 😁

[@therealphilistein]

@@andygs800 height gives you ground clearance, it's a light enough bike and narrower in the middle now, so it's very manageable. I have a 30" inside leg and no problems, just slide to the side a bit to stop.

[@orangefuture4910]

Nice review. What kriega bags are those and are they on a rack?

[@therealphilistein]

Orange Future no rack, just the brilliant Kriega OS-base system with two Kriega OS-6 bags. It’s a modular system and it’s rock solid. 👌🏻

[@orangefuture4910]

@@therealphilistein Want to get my 701 over to you guys soon . From N ireland.

[@therealphilistein]

that would be awesome @@orangefuture4910 :)

[@orangefuture4910]

@@therealphilistein what's the best way to get in touch with you guys . Don't like doing it too public

[@therealphilistein]

@@orangefuture4910 contact details on the website buddy - www.ridethewild.co.uk

[@augmach5]

I'm hearing about a recall for the rider mode ecu/handle switch...

[@therealphilistein]

Mine seems to work, not that I use it much....

[@TwoLadsonTuesday]

Yeah it's been recalled. The switch works but mode 2 is switching antiwheelie mode off which is not intended apparently

[@therealphilistein]

Callan Parsons it’s supposed to wheelie in mode 2 with TC on according to KTM, no? I think it’s ace. :(

[@TwoLadsonTuesday]

@@therealphilistein the guy I spoke with from the dealership yesterday said it had something to do with wheelie mode not working as intended in mode 2. Could be misinformation though. My 2019 enduro arrives in 3 weeks :) so pumped. What is the kreiger bag set up you have on the back? Looks like a great fit!

[@therealphilistein]

Callan Parsons thanks for the info and congrats on the new bike, you’ll love it. The system is made by Kriega and is excellent.

[@goneill81]

Any idea where the logic came from to replace the perfectly fine dash and use 701 clocks?

[@therealphilistein]

Gary O' Neill yup. The 690 clocks leak, these are bulletproof. Plus you don’t really need a rev counter tbf. 😁

[@goneill81]

Wasn’t aware of the issues...great vid btw 👍

[@therealphilistein]

Cheers dude. They suffer from water ingress and condensation. The new speedo doesn’t and it means they can use an EXC headlight and fender - which are substantially cheaper to replace. 😀

[@JCF69700]

@@therealphilistein the ones with problems have been replaced under warranty years ago. Revs and speed indicator are useful for dual purpose use.

[@therealphilistein]

JCF69700 it still has a speedo. Works for me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MrScoobieman]

How tall are you? I’m in the market for this!

[@therealphilistein]

5'9" 32" inseam. My wife is 5'6" and rides one...

[@MrScoobieman]

Ride the Wild thanks for the reply! My 2018 crf 250l got stolen 2 days ago .... so it’s time for an upgrade!

[@MrScoobieman]

So I just left the KTM dealer, and sat on the bike and it seems really tall did you get your bike lowered a bit or anything? Or just tippytoe when you stop?

[@therealphilistein]

@@MrScoobieman you can tippytoe or slide off to the side a bit. We don't lower them it ruins the suspension. You get used to it, you honestly do! ;)

[@therealphilistein]

@@MrScoobieman instagram.com/p/BpUrNKPAt5p/

[@motolover5697]

What mount are you using for a GPSMAP?

[@therealphilistein]

Motolover same mount as the Montana 👌🏻

[@motolover5697]

@@therealphilistein I thought so, they share the same mount. Thanks. Any problems with it?

[@therealphilistein]

Motolover zero problems. Waaaay better than the Montana!

[@motolover5697]

@@therealphilistein thanks. My eyes are not young any more, so I need a bigger screen. Want to use it on my EXC250. I tend to get lost and need a trackback feature ;)

[@therealphilistein]

Motolover yup that’ll work!

[@ThrillaPark]

Do you step on a duck at 4:28 ?

[@therealphilistein]

Alex Trajano I’m an amateur! 😀

[@irishrover63]

Don't agree that it's a nice bike mate, just looks like a dirt bike to me and they all pretty much look the same. What I do hate is those ridiculous seat heights. Do you really need any more power than a 250cc for those trails considering that you don't really do much road miles?

[@therealphilistein]

IRISHROVER no seat height, no ground clearance - my wife can manage and she’s not very tall at all. We both ride 250s on the really technical trails but they don’t let you cover any real distance and need constant servicing. This is the best compromise to get you to further away places and still be light enough to not get you in trouble or stuck anywhere. It’s really nice on the road, which a 250 isn’t...pretty much the ideal TET bike. 👍🏻

[@irishrover63]

I've only really ridden AJP 250cc off road. KTM is too pricey for me. I have known folks to do the TET on my Honda CB500X with Rally Raid kit.

[@therealphilistein]

IRISHROVER there are sections of TET here in North Wales where you’d need to be Graham Jarvis to ride them on a CB500X - great adventure bike but not a trail bike. ✊🏻😀

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

@@irishrover63 you need to get a real job mate . KTMs rock

[@robbierolly453]

The 500 blows them away

[@therealphilistein]

I have a 500 too. It's an EXC, it's miles better than the 690 off road. It's also more of a pain in the ***, literally and as far as looking after it over big miles. They're different things. ;)

[@juliuscaesar3000]

Where are these being made?

[@therealphilistein]

Keith C the new 690? Austria I think, but don’t quote me on that!

[@motoemnk3839]

As far as i know everything with more than 390ccm is Made in Austria