New KTM 690 Enduro comes without OEM grab handles installed. Threaded holes are hidden under rear fairing. In order to install grab handles or luggage rack, fairing needs to be drilled.
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.
My second favorite luggage system for KTM 1090 Adventure R - Giant Loop Siskiyou soft panniers. Although rack-less as Mosko Moto Reckless 80, these systems don't have much in common. Mounting is completely different, as well as luggage organization.
Mosko Moto Reckless 80 are my favorite large soft panniers. I have been using them for a while, first on KTM 690 Enduro and now on KTM 1090 Adventure R. While I was very happy with them on 690 (check blog post here), I am absolutely impressed with how they fit on 1090.
I am riding 2018 KTM 1090 Adventure R since beginning of 2018. Shortly after the purchase, Perun moto designed top luggage rack that will match bike’s versatility. After several months of using it, I can say I am very, very happy with outcome.
I am not fan of hard luggage, but for commuting, top cases are undeniably practical. Since this addition is meant only for on road, we tried how largest top case we could find would fit on Oleg's 1090 Adventure R - Givi/Kappa 58 ltr. top case.
