Motorcycle specifications KTM690 ENDURO R 2011 Enduro à la sauce couteau-suisse

with its EXC range, the Austrian manufacturer has something for everyone, from the simplest enthusiast to the most severe enduro pro. These are highly distinctive, exclusive machines, which can be used for anything from the warmth of the garage to the trails and cross-country, without ever having to use the road. Katoche has opened up new horizons for its off-road range by combining its LC4 mono with studs and a hint of asphalt envy. Alongside the 690 Duke and the 690 SM / SMC, the 690 Enduro is a new exploration ground for the big mono. More efficient, livelier and meaner, here's the 690 Enduro R.

with its orange frame, substantial seat height of 930 mm (made even more pronounced by the fact that the suspension is 25 mm higher than on the standardEnduro), its sporty spirit evident from the trim to the headlight plate, this machine is clearly in a more muscular class than the BMW G 650 GS and Yamaha 660 XT-R, the only survivors of the mass-market single-cylinder trail bike breed. Intended to be effective on the road, the Enduro R is only truly enjoyable when the tarmac has disappeared. Dirt, a bit of dust, rocks and rough roads bring a smile to its face. The big piston and its 62 horsepower aren't the type to sit still, and allow you to both swerve on country lanes (authorize, not do ;-) and set a fast pace when the track is wide. Weighing less than 140 kilos dry, this machine can handle anything in normal conditions. However, in pure enduro, it can't compete with the EXCs, which are much lighter (30 to 40 kilos). It will therefore require more effort and anticipation for crossing and more technical areas. Without falling into the trap of extreme use, the 690 Enduro R can be adapted to everyday use, while still being able to play outside office hours.

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