If it's any consolation I just completed a 9 day adventure ride with 4 ktm690's a drz400 a klr600 and my xtz660. Long story short, every day at least one bike had mechanical issues. The only bike which didn't break down was my tenere. In fact I towed one of the 690's for 20kms in bush roads. Would have been a great photo. Go the Yummiest!!!!