some spiral loom or something
to lock it down. Otherwise, I
sort of enjoyed the grunt the
thumper provided.
The KTM 690 Rally trans-
forms a confused, nearly
homeless and arguably unfin-
ished 690 Enduro R platform
into a functional dual sport
motorcycle without compro-
mise. It improves the platform
2027 KTM 690 RALLY ($14,199)
Engine LC4 single-cylinder, 4-stroke,
liquid-cooled
Displacement 692.7cc
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Bore x Stroke 105 x 80mm
Valvetrain SOHC; 4 valves
Fueling Keihin EFI w/ 50mm throttle body
Ignition Keihin EMS w/ ride-by-wire
Transmission 6-speed w/ Quickshifter+
Clutch Pasc slipper clutch,
hydraulically operated
Final Drive 520 X-ring chain
Frame Chromoly-steel trellis
Subframe Self-supporting plastic tank
Handlebar Aluminum, tapered, Ø 28/22mm
Front Suspension WP Xplor inverted
48mm fork, compression- and
rebound-damping adjustable
Rear Suspension Fully adjustable,
linkage-assisted WP Xplor shock
Front-Wheel Travel 10.4 in.
Rear-Wheel Travel 9.8 in.
Wheels Wire-spoked w/ D.I.D DirtStar rims
Front Wheel 21 x 1.85
Rear Wheel 18 x 2.50
Front Tire Continental TKC 80, 90/90-21 in.
Rear Tire Continental TKC 80, 140/80-18 in.
Front Brake 300mm disc w/ Brembo
twin-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake 240mm disc w/ Brembo
single-piston floating caliper
ABS Standard; switchable
Wheelbase 59.3 in.
Seat Height 36.8 in.
Ground Clearance 10.4 in.
Fuel Capacity 5.28 gal.
Curb Weight (claimed) 388 lbs.
in every way, retains the hooli-
gan nature of the fat, thumping
single-cylinder LC4 powerplant
and without any more detail
given, I can confidently tell you
this is the KTM 690 you should
buy to fill the midsize adven-
ture-bike hole in your garage.
Will it stand up to the competi-
tion in this crowded class? We
can't wait to find out!
CN
Fear no off-
road obstacles
on the 690
Rally. It's very
capable and
settled in the
rough stuff.
P110
RIDE REVIEW I 2027 KTM 690 RALLY
