2015 KTM 690 1 year Review

[@wileytw55]

Dude, that garage is way too clean. That is a sign of a sick mind.

[@fumezflori]

Hopefully was cleaned for the video :)

[@55kolin55]

That is such a cool thing to do with your son! I hope one (or both) of my sons (3 and 6 months old) are up for something fun like that when they are older!

[@emfl4437]

Awesome bike. Looking at 690 Enduro myself, good to see the mods you have done

[@damfino]

I have my 690 setup up almost identically but with Mosko luggage. Recently added the Rade Garage auxiliary tank and front fairing. Both are a fraction of the cost of the more Dakar inspired side tank options. The airbox is replaced with a K&N filter and that frees up enough space for a 1.6 gal tank under the seat. The fairing works better than the KTM tall screen. The LED lights are outstanding. Plus it moves the gauges and GPS up higher where they are easier to see. Both move some weight to the front which helps. The last thing I'm trying to sort out is tires. I honestly ride 60/40 on the street which kills the knobbies. Want something that is not as sketchy on the highway but still can tackle the dirt. Tried the Dunlop 606/908 combo. Great in the dirt, lasted longer than stock, speed wobble at 65 on pavement. Think I'm going to try Mitas next. Post up another video if you try different tires.

[@BarryShaffer]

Sounds like a sweet setup. I was looking a Mosko as well.. which set did you get and do you have side racks or do you attach them to the naked bike. I'm due for another set of tires as well but my mix is the opposite 40/60 but I still don't like knobbies on the street.

[@damfino]

Barry Shaffer I have the Rally Raid rack and Mosko Backcountry 25L panniers & 30L duffle. To be honest the standard racks would work a little better for mounting the Mosko panniers. I have it attached with only 3 points instead of 4 due to the shape of the angled rack. The 80L Reckless system would probably fit better but I am not real crazy about mounting just with straps. Construction of the Mosko is surprisingly much more robust than the bags I have from Giant Loop, Wolfman, and Kriega. My main gripe is the outer pockets are not as useable as I'd like them to be. As you pack the main compartment it expands into the space of the outer pocket.

[@BarryShaffer]

Nice. I sold my Altrider bags and thinking of going Mosko - good to hear your comments on the robust construction. Thinking 30L duffle up top and wolfman e12s on the sides just above my spare fuel...

[@harley1steve]

Nice Video. I turned my 690 into more of a street bike. The difference between yours and mine. I have TKC-80's because the Heid's square off. I added Model # 1400 Pelican Cases, in gray, one one each side. I put my one gallon RotoPax tank on the luggage rack. I drape my large water-proof bag over the RotoPax tank and onto my Pelicans. When I go into a motel, I just take the big bag. Also, I have raised rubber mounted stock bars but no steering dampener. Good luck!

[@BarryShaffer]

Nice Setup! Now that I have a 2 stroke dirt bike, I keep thinking of getting a set of supermoto tires to rip up the mountain roads with...

[@HeddleTown]

Great looking bike man might have to add one to my garage soon!

[@tactical690r2]

Great planning and execution my friend...

[@FancyAnimal]

How is this a bike review? This is an accessory overview.

[@TheExergamer]

Thank you very much for the comprehensive review.

[@dansalmon2698]

great video, great bike

[@protectork9831]

do you still have the bike. how is the reliability . what were the issues. mileage

[@SwabianBiker]

thanks for the great Video! Which seat Do you have on your 690?

[@BarryShaffer]

You're welcome -- the seat is made by Seat Concepts and is a 'Tall' version. I think it has 1/2 to 1 inch of extra foam it in.

[@asca71]

great Video.Can you tell me the brand of the baggage wrack? thanks

[@BarryShaffer]

Thanks, It's a Prerun rear rack ( www.perunmoto.com/products/ktm-690-enduro-luggage-rack-sd ) with Rally Raid side luggage racks.

[@asca71]

thank you!!

[@jarretbyrd1]

Great review! What are your thoughts about the fuel system that replaced the front fairings? Thanks

[@BarryShaffer]

Been debating those tanks for a while now - the price stops me from trying them out. Right now I'm content carrying extra fuel when I head out on longer trips. I may reconsider should I start venturing further from civilization more often - or I meet someone on the trail with the same setup and check it out / ride it in person...

[@robwilkinson8497]

Some of the extras are very expensive. I have just bought one of these bikes. I intend to carry a rucksack with extra fuel cans inside it plus other stuff. I used to do this years ago with XT600's etc and never had a problem...the handy bit was being able to stash the pack away before exploring a hill top...not to mention keeping the bike as light as possible in case of getting stuck in a bog

[@stopper90004]

Buy a Sweet Cheeks and stick two 1.25 liter bottles of fuel in it on either side of your seat... stick an Airhawk seat pad on top and you have a long distance cruiser seat + a gallon extra of gas for $80.

[@zozonozon3384]

I wish I have money to afford my dream bike ktm 690...but who knows sometimes dreams come thru right?

[@brianchristopher5461]

zozon ozon check out the law of attraction friend. thame bike will be yours if only you believe it to be true. decide that you will have it with out worrying how youll get it and the universe will but the opertunities to get it in your life. youll be amazed at what you get get.

[@zozonozon3384]

thanks mate you re right, I did wach some part of that movie, universe is merciful, at the end we all get what we desire...

[@pamsimonson5500]

Oasis Denied I get privacy invasion .

[@MrSchasta]

Barry - good morning. I just watched your video cause I bought a brand new 690 2018... Could you please post a list of the parts that equips your bike... if its not too much to ask. Thanks - Chris BTW - nice garage :)

[@BarryShaffer]

Hi Chris - I added the list of equipment to the video description as well as a link to my install time lapse

[@MrSchasta]

@@BarryShaffer Do you think the tank bolt are something essential?

[@BarryShaffer]

@@MrSchasta The upper bolt is purely a confidence / reliability item that is 'said' to be a weak point in extreme use I think it is optional if you tend to be more street oriented. The bottom bolt I would classify as a MUST! Unless it has changed since 2015, the bottom attachment point for the tank is a metal tube that is threaded on both ends and pressed into the plastic tank, if one of the bolts gets a little corroded and seize (and they WILL) the tube will end up spinning in the tank and you'll probably be forced to remove it by cutting the head off the bolt with a dremel and a cutoff wheel. The fix is cheap - just one long bolt and a lock nut. Do this while the bike is new and the existing bolts are easy to remove and you'll never have a problem.

[@jw8968-z6g]

Would you happen to have a part number for the clutch lever you used? Is it a straight swap with the stock lever? Thanks.

[@BarryShaffer]

Sure, it's KTM 50302031300. I believe it's the standard clutch lever off the '09-13 sx/f dirtbikes.

[@BarryShaffer]

Oh and yes, it is a straightforward swap.

[@jw8968-z6g]

Thanks! Much appreciated :).

[@mikegruel2656]

Barry, I've gotten my 690 R setup with the PreRun tail rack ( no extension) and just picked up the Wolfman E-12s. My concern is the heat shields... It looks to me like the stock pipe has a pair of raised tubing on it, then slides under the heat shields. I'd like to not put on a side rack system (minimalist) but I'm thinking my new side bag will get melted down... Your thoughts?Thanks

[@BarryShaffer]

Mike Gruel My Son ran Wolfman E12's on his ktm 350exc for our Utah trip. We used the wollfman heat shield and the bags laid right on top of it. After the 10 day ride there was no noticeable melting - I think as long as you keep the bag away from the actual exhaust gases you should be fine (his turn signal did melt from this). One trick that worked nicely with the e12s is he used blue painters tape on his plastics to prevent the bags from rubbing his graphics off. My bags wore through the paint on my racks during the trip while his plastics look good as new when he peeled the tape off....

[@mikegruel2656]

Very good, thanks for the quick response and the painter's tape trick! This is my 690's first major road trip coming up after I get it serviced next week and I can't wait!!! What a great bike! Columbia River Basin here we come... I've got the 2017 version and all it has seen is Mount Rainier so far on it's break in period. Time to hunt down that heat shield now! Ride safe!!!

[@frankcosentino246]

Hi Barry, I am trying to get more info about how you added the 990 rear shock pre-load adjuster to the 690. How did you get this done? Thanks

[@BarryShaffer]

The process was pretty simple once you get the shock off. The tough part was finding the right part number (go back through the comment and you'll find the info posted) The longest see step was remi ing the tab that connects to the

[@DragosStefan]

The pegs look like Knight Designs, not Black Dog.

[@chiptaxfree]

How was it on the street as far as wind protection? What windshield did you use?

[@BarryShaffer]

Not good. I used the KTM extended windscreen which is barely better than stock. I've since added and X-Creen extender on top of that for trips that have more hiway content

[@vompras]

how many kilometres you have at this bike? ? (ktm 690 enduro 2015), it's good bike? .should I buy? ???.any problems? ???

[@andymck6323]

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[@just-fun-stuff6753]

What tyres you got there ? Are they also OK on streets ?

[@BarryShaffer]

Just Fun Stuff they're the stock perelli mt21's. They're just okay on the street think they are more of a 70/30. Need new tires this season, going to research more of a 50/50 tire...

[@just-fun-stuff6753]

hmm, seems like the 690 enduro r get's delivered with different stock tyres in each country, i got mine with stock Metzler Enduro 3 tyres. I think yours look pretty cool, the metzler are between cross and street tyres.

[@75mandel]

and the shock adjuster is ? any www adres

[@BarryShaffer]

It's a discontinued KTM part number 62004912000 and it's not made for the 690 so you need to modify it to work (easy). I got mine off EBAY from an Italian seller. Just remember the 2015 690 has a 54mm shock body KTM will have a cross reference for the part number above but DON'T buy it, it's too big (56mm) I paid $$ to learn that lesson.

[@ausforce1]

Does it have a fuel gauge ?

[@lassivaatamoinen5468]

Not stock. Just a low level light, which lights up at around final quarter or below, depending on which way the sensor is set.

[@rotor676]

Thought this was a 1 year revue, not talking about a bunch of shit you put on the bike.

[@simonchant761]

1 of these was the biggest peices of crap ive ever owned

[@BarryShaffer]

While it has its weak points, every bike does. I'm 9 years in and this thing still runs like a top. Such a fun bike!.

[@appymarley]

I fell asleep