Enduro Bikes
2027KTM 690 Enduro R
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The 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R is a street-legal enduro built around KTM's 692.7cc LC4 single, producing 77.9 hp and 73 Nm through a 6-speed gearbox with PASC slipper clutch. WP XPLOR suspension (265mm front, 250mm rear travel) and a 13.3-litre tank support serious off-road capability with 265mm of ground clearance, while cornering ABS/MTC and a 4.2in TFT dash bring modern rider aids to the LC4 platform. Service intervals have been extended to 15,000km.
- Capacity
- 692.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 152.0 kg
- Seat height
- 935 mm
- Power
- 77.9 HP (58.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 79.0 HP (58.1 kW) | 77.9 HP (58.1 kW) |
| Torque | 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM | 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | WP XPLOR 48mm USD, 265mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR with Pro-Lever linkage | WP XPLOR with Pro-Lever linkage, 250mm travel |
| Front brakes | Disc brake | 300mm disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc brake | 240mm disc |
| Compression | 11.8:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Street-legal enduro and technical off-road riding
- Built for
- Lightweight single-cylinder enduro with modern electronics
- Not ideal for
- Riders wanting a comfortable long-distance tourer or passenger capability
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsUS owner complaints
None filed for 2027 · 21 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the KTM 690 Enduro R have filed 21.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →48
out of 100Average
The KTM 690 Enduro R passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 83.6% of the time, 0.1 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 48% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
83.6%Passed first time
6.9%Failed outright
9.5%Fixed during test
6,000Typical miles
2,498Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
36
46
41
44
45
77
55
56
46
200920102011201220132017201920202021
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 692.7 ccm
- Power
- 77.9 HP (58.1 kW)
- Torque
- 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5125 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1506 mm
- Seat height
- 935 mm
- Dry weight
- 152.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 162.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.30 litres
- Ground clearance
- 265 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- WP XPLOR 48mm USD, 265mm travel
- Rear suspension
- WP XPLOR with Pro-Lever linkage, 250mm travel
- Front wheel travel
- 265 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 250 mm
- Trail
- 120 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 300mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- 240mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Front Wheel
- 21.0 in
- Rear tyre
- 140/80-18
- Rear Wheel
- 18.0 in
Other
- Comments
- 4.2in TFT dash. Cornering MTC and Cornering ABS using 6D sensor input. Service interval extended to 15,000km. Optional Quickshifter+.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2016 | 2019 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 654 cc | 690 cc | 690 cc | 693 cc | 693 cc |
| Dry weight | 142 kg | 143 kg | 146 kg | 146 kg | 152 kg |
| Seat height | 935 mm | 910 mm | 910 mm | 929 mm | 935 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.3 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 44 Average | Too few tests | 55 Average | Too new | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 690 Enduro R?
The 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R has a Capacity of 692.7 ccm (42.27 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 690 Enduro R have?
The 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R has a Power of 77.9 HP (58.1 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 690 Enduro R have?
The 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 690 Enduro R?
The 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R has a Torque of 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the KTM 690 Enduro R weigh?
The 2027 KTM 690 Enduro R has a Dry weight of 152.0 kg (335.1 pounds).
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