I'm looking for a good long distance bike that also performs well in the dirt. The Africa twin is also on my list, but like all big bikes, weight is a problem, which is why I was considering the 690 and husky 701. I'm now looking at an old tenere 660. Claimed wet weight is 202kg, it'll do similar speeds as the 690, more comfy on road. It feels even lighter than its already impressive 337 lbs (wet) weight suggests. The 2013 KTM Duke 690 retails for $8,999, which is $1,900 cheaper than it’s previous iteration. The Triumph 10. KTM LC4 640 Adventure R. Wet Weight: 389 pounds (176 kg) Years produced: 1999-2008. We start off our countdown of the Top 10 lightest adventure bikes with a modern classic in the lightweight category. With nearly 11 inches of front suspension travel and 13 inches in the rear, a massive 7.4 gallon fuel tank, off-road oriented 21″/18 The KTM 690 doesn't have a rear subframe, instead the structural support for the rear of the bike is formed by the molded plastic gas tank. This means that you can't carry much weight on it, so to alleviate this the aftermarket luggage rack attaches down to where the passenger footpegs would have been. As the elements are hand-made, the weight may vary by +/- 5%. The set includes: skid plate. all required bolts and fasteners. KTM 690 Enduro R Rally and Baja According to claimed specifications, KTM’s special-edition 300 two-stroke enduro model weighs 234 pounds wet, without fuel. KTM. The 300 XC-W Hardenduro rolls on a Factory wheelset with D.I.D I wanted a 690 for years and bought one last year with the expectation that it would be a do it all bike with a focus on leisurely riding on back roads and broad trails It is a great bike, but after one year I sold it when I found a good deal on a 1090R. The 690 Enduro R is arguably one of the best dual sport motorcycles on the market. Powering the 690 Enduro R is a 693cc liquid cooled, single cylinder engine. This is mated to a 6 speed transmission with quick shifter and hydraulically actuated slipper clutch. Chain Size: In 2010, the KTM 690 Duke R was introduced with an extra 5bhp and half a kilo of weight saving. KTM relaunched the 690 Duke again in 2016 with even more power from its single cylinder engine. A It has a claimed wet weight of 379 lb. Why not just buy a KTM 690 Enduro R? It’s already a great off-road bike, and with a few mods to improve seat comfort and add fuel capacity, it makes a X20L5H.