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Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2018 KTM 690 Enduro R. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
The 690 Enduro R is KTM’s entry into the thinly populated dual-sport market. With BMW, Ducati and other premium bike brands choosing to throw everything into the adventure bike market, KTM decided to take a different approach. Focusing on lightness, simplicity, and off-road ability, the 2018 KTM 690 Enduro is a middleweight dual sport bike that exudes form over functionality. From the exposed orange trellis frame to the spoked wheels and minimal headlamp, the bike oozes off-road performance even just standing still. While most adventure bikes are becoming sleeker, more angular and/or curvaceous, the Enduro cares not, as it is basically a large dirt bike with indicators and a headlamp to make it road-legal. The first thing you realize is the height of the saddle. Stock, the Enduro towers over other bikes with a 36-inch seat height (shorter riders may want to purchase lowering links and a lower seat if they want to reach the floor). Of course, with such high ground clearance, the bike offers a commanding position from its pegs. The bike lords over traffic and visibility off-road is excellent.
The bike is powered by a massive 690cc single cylinder engine. Power is immediate and available at any revs. The 67hp is delivered to a relatively high-geared (for a dual sport) six-speed transmission. The large front wheel and thin tires make the Enduro one of the nimblest bikes on the road. It is also lightweight enough that you don’t get exhausted wrestling it through dense forest or deep sand, and if you do end up on your side, it is less of a strain to stand back up by yourself.
The 690 Enduro R espouses simplicity to its very core, and this can be seen with its extra features. The bike has ABS as standard (which can be turned off) and has a rudimentary (very small) gear indicator, adjustable suspension, and … that’s it. The adventurous nature of the bike can be seen in an often-overlooked feature, a fuel map selector under the seat, where the bike can be mapped for lower grade fuel just in case you need to buy some provincial fuel sold in a mezcal bottle from a roadside bodega (it happens).
This example is VIN: VBKLET400JM712897. The seller is the second owner – bought this two years ago from Pro Italia Motorcycles in Glendale, California.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 1,450 miles. The odometer shows 2,574 miles, though the mileage will go up slightly.
Modifications: the original owner kept it completely stock. The current owner added the following:
Warp 9 17″ supermoto complete wheelset with cush drive sprocket and oversize rotors. Speedometer recalibration to adjust for wheel sizing.
Steering stabilizer.
Nomad ADV Rally Tower with Vision-X lights.
LED front turn signals.
Black upper left and right fairing plastics.
Carbon fiber heat shield.
Anodized oversized pegs, brake pedal and Tusk shifter.
New grips and grip donuts, anodized folding shorty levers.
Tusk luggage rack with removable Pelican case for storage.
Dominator slip-on stainless muffler.
Anodized keyless gas cap upgrade.
Custom shortened kickstand.
Fender eliminator license plate frame with built-in LED running/brake/turn signal lights.
Seat Concepts comfort XL seat.
Oberon clutch slave cylinder.
CRG mirrors.
Handguards.
Battery tender lead.
Not pictured is a K&N air filter.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes.
It has a new chain and front sprocket. The seller recommends a new rear tire and an oil change.
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power tires from 2019.
The sale includes two ignition keys, two trunk keys, and several original/spare parts.
Currently located in Los Angeles, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this is offered on a clean California title with registration current through October 2022.
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