TEWKS Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Looks like KTM has found a home for their new 690 engine. The 690 Stunt. Duke 3 690 Enduro 690 SMC 690 SMR Absent is the 690 Adventure. I don't know about price or even which bikes will be US models but, that 690 Enduro is this weeks lust object. Pat Link to comment
Ben_Ricci Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I gotta say the Stunt looks like a fun pair of wheels! Link to comment
GregB Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I seriously considered the LC4 690 SMR before buying my G650 X-Moto. After being vibrated so hard my fillings were ready to fall out by my LC4 640 Enduro, I have lost a bit of my lust for KTM. Perhaps I am finally getting "old". They say the 690 LC4 (650cc) is smoother than the 640 LC4 (625cc) but the 640 also had a balance shaft and I can only describe it as a "paint shaker". The 650 BMW is about the same as the R1100S Boxer Cup in vibration, amazing for a 653cc single. The X-Moto is so capable in handling and brakes that you have to work very hard to find the tightest roads out there. Mt. Baldy Road is like a freeway and the X-Moto will pull 85mph up the steep spots at high elevation where the KTM 640runs out of steam at 75mph. Link to comment
Huzband Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Trouble defined!!! P.S., I LOVE it! Link to comment
blkvelvt Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The mechanical parts look great but I don't like the folded paper Oragami look to the panels. Link to comment
FN650 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I put about 75 miles on a 690 super moto. That engine is outstanding. It has power that is unmatched by any street single on the market. It does also have a six speed tranny that is geared for high speed. They are getting 124mph out of that bike in Europe. Link to comment
UberXY Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The good news is that KTM is finally going to build a better parts distribution warehouse in Ohio. Anything will be an improvement. Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The SMR is making me think VERY anti-social thoughts. Link to comment
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