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Old 17-09-12, 21:09
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Originally Posted by uberthumper View Post
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There is still no comparable bike in the KTM range - the 690R is an enduro bike on steroids, ...
...unless you put the mapping in sissy-mode, like I did: it'll eat out of your hand and gas-response is similar to the XT.

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I'd say you'd have to be doing more off-tarmac than on- to even think about it. I actually quite like the look of the 690 Duke, but it's a very different machine and a very different engine.
agree. The KTM isn't a comfortable tourer...
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