I believe the unicorn exists in the guise of a 2020 KTM 690 Enduro R. Its shortcomings to becoming a do-all adventure bike are well documented, and with a single exception, surmountable. 1. Lack of wind protection -> Fairing 2. Short range -> Aux tank or Rotopax 3. Uncomfortable seat -> Renazco 4. Hi Bryan Ive just completed a canisterectomy on my 2019 KTM 690 using the Rottweiler Kit. With the fuel breather hose now hanging down as you would expect it drops fuel if I over fill the tank or drop the bike on its side (it keeps poring out). I see you have added a billet fuel cap breather to the hose. To off-road riders, the 690 is an adventure bike. Its big Single is smoothed out by dual counterbalancers, and a nice electronics package sets it apart from the 350 or 500 EXCs and two strokes available in KTM’s enduro/dual-sport range. Ask the same question to a street rider and you get, “It’s a dirtbike”. This particular 690 Enduro is tuned by Solid Performance. The Good: Whether this bike is taking on highway blasts, cutting up single tracks and fire trails or wading through deep sand pits, it’s incredibly balanced. Power and torque seem endless, and there’s always enough twist no matter where you are in the rev range. While the Husqvarna 701 Enduro is a fast and capable dual-sport, the 690 Enduro R holds several advantages for road users. Unlike the other KTM street-legal dirt bikes on this list, the 690 Enduro R has a rear linkage. Also, while both the 690 Enduro R and 701 Enduro use their fuel tanks as load-bearing frame members, the KTM’s tank is bigger. I called the local KTM dealership and put a deposit on a 2016 690 Enduro R. She arrives tomorrow, and the sumo wheels arrive next week some time. In addition to riding a plated dirt bike for fun and adventure, I also rely on the bike for commuting to work daily through the city. The 690 just seems to be the perfect bike for that. I can't wait! It’s essentially the Husky 701 Enduro with an additional 12-litre tank up front, giving it 25-litres all up and a cruising range approaching 500 kilometres. Let’s start with a quick run down The Yamaha Tenere 700 is equipped with a parallel twin engine that delivers consistent power finding the perfect balance, between performance and fuel efficiency. On the hand the KTM 690 Enduro R boasts an engine size of nearly 690cc and 74bhp designed to provide raw power and versatility for both on road and off road adventures. 2014 KTM EXC 500. $10,099 MSRP. 2014 KTM Super Duke 1290 R ABS. $16,999 MSRP. 2014 KTM Duke 690 ABS. $8,999 MSRP. 2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R. $16,499 MSRP. 2014 KTM SX 350 F. That solves the "breaking the key" problem and also reduces the opportunity for dirt to enter the tank. Replacement costs about $140. I am not suggesting that is not worth the price. However, if you want to retain the original KTM cap, you can repair it without any outlays except for a little of your time. 3ZdMyn.