Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > KTM Tech
KTM Tech KTM Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to KTM riders only.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Like Tree1Likes
  • 1 Post By mark k

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 19 Sep 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Brighton
Posts: 98
KTM 690 Enduro 18000km trip

Hi All,
Just want to give an update on a trip myself and a friend complete on 690 enduros.
We rode east to west from Magadan, RoB, Yakutsk, Tynda, western BAM to Severobaikalsk, Irkutsk, Ulaanbaatar, northern road to western border then back to the UK via various countries.
The bikes were amazing, took a really beating and performed faultlessly.
We did minimun maintenance on them, changed oil 6000kms, once with filters once without. Cleaned air filters a few times.
The only problem we had was my friends started to have a fueling problem just when we hit the tarmac in Novosibirisk. It was down the the injector, we worked out a system to remove the injector and "clean" it usng carb cleaner and a slime pump (10mins). Worked for a few hundred kms and eventually for days. It will need either proper cleaning or replacing now though.
I wouldnt hesitate to use these again for any kind of hard riding, they ride through anything. We upgeared then to 17t fronts for the tarmac and they were quite happy running 85mph all day long on the way home.

Cheers
Mark
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 19 Sep 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: BC, sometimes
Posts: 578
Good info - thanks for posting.

What mileage did you have on them at start and end of trip?

What was your average fuel consumption like on highway, dirt and regular i.e. off highway but good roads riding?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 19 Sep 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Brighton
Posts: 98
Mine is a 2009 R version had 5500kms on before we left and just serviced.
My mates is a 2008 E version and had similar on and was also just serviced.
Think mine must have about 14500miles on now (over 23000kms).
It needs a good service and a bit of TLC, so will take it to a guy I know when I have time.
Fuel consumption, tough that as never really bothered working it out.
Always had enough fuel on all the stages of the trip, I worked on mine doing over 400kms when both the safari and the rear tank are full.
This was a conservative estimate, so would be over 45mpg but it does more like 55mpg.

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 19 Sep 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: BC, sometimes
Posts: 578
Thanks - very helpful as I consider my next bike purchase.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
KTM 690 Enduro - Can it do Africa? stuart ringer KTM Tech 53 14 May 2018 01:52
KTM 690 stolen in Dublin. Snoah Europe 26 19 Sep 2012 22:59
CAR, DRC and South Sudan routes on a medium size bike (KTM 690) inyang Route Planning 5 12 Dec 2011 20:47

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 14:22.