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Now I a need help
By: QuantumParadise Date: October 18, 2014, 3:45 pm
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Hey guys. So I have a deposit on. 2015 enduro 690 r and I have
been really excited about it. Today I see this add on kijiji
near home for a 990 2009
HTML http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touring/calgary/2009-ktm-990-adventure-abs/1026289624<br
/>
Looks like a good deal and a few grand less than the new enduro.
Any thoughts about going with the 990 over the new 690? I
eventually want to ride my bike from canada to South America so
I think I should take that in to account. Let me know what you
guys think. Thanks.
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Re: Now I a need help
By: Rsquared Date: October 18, 2014, 9:23 pm
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I sold my 11 990 a couple of months ago, and recently bought a
14 690. So I have a good idea of the difference between the two.
A few guys can make the 990 look like a motocross bike out in
the ruff. I'm not one of them. For me, the 990 was a great over
the road bike, with the occasional foray into the ruff. I just
never got comfortable off road with the 990, mainly due to the
weight. I ended up dropping the 990 and tearing my bicep tendon
picking it up (bike unloaded). During my recovery from surgery
for the repair, I decided the 690, weighing 150# less, was the
way to go for my riding plans in the future. The 990 is alot
more comfortable on the road than the 690, a whole lot. Off
road, there's no comparison between the two, the 690 is pure
confidence. All you need to decide is what you're going to do
with your next bike.
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