General stuff

Our new 2019 690 Enduro finally arrived. I still didn't have a chance to ride it, as import paperwork is not yet finished, but we did first check in the work shop. 

Recently we had a guest in our workshop. So we took an opportunity to take some photo shots of two very different bikes together - our KTM 1090 Adventure R and custom built Messner moto Honda CB 750 cafe racer.

After extensive off road riding last season, I had mixed feelings about mount I used for my Garmin Montana. So I started thinking how to make my own GPS mount for 1090 Adventure R. This is what I came up with. 

While I am waiting for my new 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R to arrive, I am looking back at some of my favorite 690 builds.

Latest design changes of Perun moto Side rack plates - even more versatility!

There is a lot of information on the "tank bolt" issue on KTM 690 Enduro and younger Husqvarna 701 Enduro, but most of it is scattered over internet. Also, some things changed during the years, so I decided to summarize all info.

Husqvarna 701 Enduro / Supermoto is on the market for some time now. Since it shares many parts with KTM 690 Enduro some Perun moto parts made for 690 fit on 701 too. Heel guards and Rear brake cylinder protection fit very nice. But Perun moto KTM 690 Enduro Luggage rack SD don't fit on Husqvarna 701. Bolt pattern, angles and overall design of 701's tail is a lot different. 

I am working on Husqvarna 701 Luggage rack for some time. Because of the technical differences and different appearance, I designed rack for 701 from the scratch, it is not just remodeled rack for 690. First production batch will be launched soon. 

UPDATED on May 24th and 25th

Recently I madenew Extension plate for KTM 690 Enduro Luggage rack SD. One of the features is bent side flanges. Since turn signals on US models are mounted higher there are some clearance issues, which will be corrected in next batch. 

On fresh-from-the dealer bikes steering stops are very limiting. It is on of the first things owners should adjust. 

In order to take proper care of your KTM 690 Enduro it is advisable to learn how to remove and install air box. Bike on the photos is 2016 KTM 690 Enduro R, but procedure is almost the same on all 690's.

New KTM 690 Enduro's are delivered without holes on the rear plastic fender. In order to mount handrails, luggage rack or pannier rack, some drilling is required. No special tools are needed, just standard tools, drill and 15 or 16 mm wood drill bit. 

"Old" Perun moto Add-on plates proved its worth during almost two years of production. For more than a year, I am working on new Add-on plates, and work is almost over. 

General idea is to make add-on plate that will be bolted onto pannier racks. Pannier racks are (usually) made as carriers for hard cases and don't provide enough support for soft luggage. Also, there is a lot of unused space in that area. Add-on plate can be useful in may ways - as a support for soft luggage, as platform for Rotopax fuel can, as a place to store large tools used rarely (wrench, tyre irons etc.), as a place to mount Tool tube...