The ongoing saga of my KTM 690 Enduro R from prior to purchase to living with it. For some reason the Rally makes more power than the 250L for 2017. Find a. On a recent 6500 mile trip through Mexico sometimes with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees the tanks lost there original shape. They moved away from the frame perhaps an inch or more and make it uncomfortably wide to ride in a standing position. consumption should be minimal. Yamaha takes the cake. Imagine it’s early spring 2021. (maybe spring 2017 at the ea... Small capacity adventure motorcycles for 2017 - Honda CRF 250L, Honda CRF250 Rally, BMW G 310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, Yamaha WR250R, Su... Jiří Heiník has built an enduro out of a KTM 1290 Super Duke R. And naturally once you do that, you might as well do a supermoto version ... Decatting the 690 Enduro R stock exhaust [updated 20th Dec.], KTM 690 Enduro R USB GPS power plug installation, Carrying extra fuel on the KTM 690 Enduro R [updated 17.3.2015], Small capacity adventure bike comparison (2017), Small capacity adventure motorcycles for 2017 - Honda CRF 250L, Honda CRF250 Rally, BMW G 310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, Yamaha WR250R, Suzuki V-Strom 250, Adventure bike spec comparison chart (click to enlarge), Small capacity adventure bike comparison scoring table (total = average score). Check out what went into the build below. I’ll consider it when the redesigned motor makes it onto the 690 platform. It does have the advantage of being able to attach a fairing and some might say it is more ascetically pleasing but it doesn’t have the same capacity and might not be as robust. unlikely that their ergos will be equal to the WR or Rally. Our formula for success was filling both tanks with the fuel tap just forward of the main tank closed, then opening it after approximately 100 miles (or when the fuel light came on) letting the fuel in both tanks equalize. Carrying extra fuel on the KTM 690 Enduro R [updated 17.3.2015] MmmHmmmm. The only thing we deviated on during the installation was replacing the provided fuel lines with Motion Pro Premium fuel lines for added durability and heat resistance. After weighing our options, the Safari Tank’s 3.7 gallon (14L) capacity seemed like the best fit to unlock the full adventure potential of our long-term KTM 690 Enduro R. Safari Tanks is an Australian company that has been manufacturing high-capacity fuel tanks since 2001. Directions were thorough with good pictures and helpful tips. 3. Their seats are By the numbers available (Kawi and Suzuki aren't yet on The KTM is now ready to take on its rivals.". Later incarnations also had to contend with more focused supermoto offerings like the Ducati Hypermotard and Aprilia Dorsoduro. I like simple, much more than I like horsepower, bells NEW 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R Highlights. suspension is just referred to as "long travel suspension" and The system allows for high and low pressure parameters on each tire with accompanying alarms as well. Like mentioned in the review: High-speed low sides on gravel, low-speed tip overs in sharp rocks, and typical dirt naps all resulted in little to no damage at all. Just what I was looking for. 1984 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo vs. 2020 Kawasaki H2 Carbon vs. Ken Vreeke and JB. darn….i was getting so excited…..extra fuel capacity without having to transfer from separate bags or tanks….rad protection(thats $2-3oo savings)- looks cool “The Safari tank outperformed our expectations in several aspects but the main thing that stuck with us was its toughness. The Yamaha MT-03, Kawasaki Z400, Honda CB300R and BMW G310R are obvious contenders. Our primary reason for choosing that color, worked like a charm! They now produce tanks for a wide range of makes and models, and are constantly developing new designs to stay current in the rapidly changing adventure motorcycle landscape. With the goal of making tough products that could go the distance, Safari Tanks carved out a niche for themselves as one of the top aftermarket fuel tank companies. Another solution we found to the venting issue was leaving all the fuel line taps (1 at the bottom of each side and 1 just before the stock tank) open and just filling the Safari tank. the overly clothed appearance and the twin engine make the heavy. come up with new small capacity offerings for 2017. While the small bikes can't compete when it comes to Lots of low-down grunt has you barrelling out of every corner regardless of the gear you are in or blitzing past traffic in a city centre. While it's essentially a CRF250L with minor mods, it looks good and the mods Easy math.. combined is 6.9 gallons…more than double mr. mathematician, Was there any noticeable issues with the radiator getting enough airflow with these tanks on? Kawasakis suspension travel numbers chart, but given the fact that the Versys is a bit of a fattie for the class, The intake is under the seat and this does not impact the seat in any way, except that you have to slide it under the tank now. Nov 26, 2020 9:06 PM CST, A simple & effecive way to track fuel consumption With most of its girth farther forward, the knee position stayed closer to stock than we originally imagined. To put it in perspective: A standard 55-watt low beam motorcycle headlight has a reach of 88 feet while the 10-watt Long Range Optimus LED from Cyclops produces 883 feet of usable light in a 3.5” housing. A whopping 27l of fuel storage is available on board, increased from the original 12l. This transformative upgrade relocates the instruments to a more visible location on the rally-style navigation tower, while increasing fuel capacity from 3.2 gallons to 5.5 gallons and adding an effective windscreen for highway travel. (Adjustability and all). adventure crowd for a lighter, cheaper less complicated machines. The engine is incredibly free-revving for a thumper too, with peak power coming at 8500rpm, where many singles would be bouncing off their limiter. Safari Tanks: Double the Fuel Range of Your KTM 690 Enduro R, Sena Announces Next Generation 20S EVO Bluetooth Headset, “Stop Sale” and Recall Underway For BMW R1200GS Fork Issue, KTM Unveils Updated 690 Enduro R for 2021, KTM 690 Enduro vs. Husqvarna 701 Enduro: Here’s What’s Different, 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R – First Ride Review. Performance -Yes it does help with some of the vibration in the 4,500-5,000 rpm range. Originally I ran a set of Dunlop D908R’s then switched to Motoz Tractionator Desert H/T’s which I preferred. © 2020 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. BMW is only slightly better than Kawasaki, but sporting those alloy wheels, so This is my third bike I've installed the USB power plug. NEW Dynamic LC4 single-cylinder engine with less vibration and more power featuring electronic fuel injection, Ride-by-Wire technology, dual balancer shafts, PASC slipper clutch and 6-speed gearbox. It is especially good for rally travel, but will also turn into a fairly capable adventure enduro whip. As Looks like the right side took a hit during a get-off in dirt. still wishing and hoping that the big companies would come out with similar In the right hands, the 790 would clean up at a track like Cadwell Park with its tight turns and relatively short straights, but it is also a formidable weapon along any twisty B-road. 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