@donpablo: 2012 model year is when the big changes were made. Before then there were two models of 690, a high seat version with black frame called the 690 E and a very high seat version with orange frame called the 690 R for which you probably needed to have an inseam of 34 inches or more.
From 2012 the 690 E ceased production and the 690 R suspension was changed to the previous 690 E height.
At the same time the engine was enlarged from 650 to 690cc, service intervals increased, better front light and a rev counter added. There were many complaints about reliability on earlier models but this seemed to improve dramatically from 2012.
In 2014 ABS was added and an option to show gear position in place of trip odometer.
In 2019 better fueling, smoother motor, larger fuel tank (by 1.5 litre), traction control, but the rev counter removed.
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