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2010 KTM 690 Enduro Review Photo Gallery

After a near 20-year run with the original LC4 motor, KTM debuted an all new vision of the big thumper in 2008. Dubbed the 690 Enduro, this bike took its place in the lineup alongside the larger V-twin adventure models.

We sample the 2010 KTM 690 Enduro dual sport dirt bike to see what this motorcycle is capable of. Read the story here in the 2010 KTM 690 Enduro Review.

Braking components are very powerful, particularly the 300mm floating front rotor.

Out back, the 690 uses this horizontal master cylinder with steel-braided lines.

Compared to the old LC4 models, the 690 is very sleek. The huge airbox and paper filter are located in the normal location of the fuel tank. The fuel is held beneath the seat in a 3.2-gallon cell.

KTM has been a major player in the Adventure bike category and the 690 Enduro is its latest multi-purpose offering.

Shifting is smooth and a spirited romp through a twisty road quickly brings out the beauty of the slipper clutch, wheel hop and requisite throttle blip associated with down shifting a big single are things of the past.

KTM uses a trellis frame to hold the new engine and help keep the weight distribution low.

Boasting a claimed 63 horsepower, the 655cc counter-balanced motor is nearly ideal for the mission. Petrol is delivered via fuel injection and a 43mm throttle body.

An uncomfortable seat makes long rides unbearable.

Once we sorted out the air pressure in our knobbies, the KTM really came to life as an off-road motorcycle.

Just a bit more fuel capacity would take this excellent package over the top.

Aggressive bodywork and ergonomics allow the 690 to feel like a real dirt bike when the pavement ends, yet it remains extremely ridable on the street.

The exhaust note is muted, meeting all of the requirements of a fully street legal model. It would be nice to have just a little more growl coming out the back.

Both ends are sprung stiff enough that there is no excessive dive under braking and overall ride quality is pretty good.

The suspension is stiff enough that it will handle most terrain without issue, it doesn’t just crash through the stroke like many large dual sport bikes do.

The trellis frame has a slow turning radius, but the motor is a pure joy for all applications.