2021 KTM 690 Enduro R

). The 690 is considered superior in performance and features to the other bikes in the class except for its siblings the Husqvarna 701 Enduro and GasGas ES 700.

To the present day. It was introduced As a direct replacement for the 625 cm3 640 Adventure R. The 690 Enduro R, introduced

Was initially marketed as a more offroad-oriented version of the adventure-touring-oriented 690 Enduro. The 690 Enduro nomenclature was dropped . Simultaneously with continued production of the 690 Enduro, the 690 Enduro R was released in parallel.

; the 690 Enduro R remains in serial production as of the 2027 model year. The 690 Enduro R occupies a niche market.

Year, colours and graphics were changed. The engine was updated to make it compliant with EURO 4 emissions regulations.

To 2018, the Enduro R remained unchanged from its 2014 specification. The Husqvarna 701 Enduro, the first of two badge-engineered KTM 690 Enduro Rs, was released

The Enduro R received its second facelift. This comprised all-new bodywork based on the styling of KTM's EX-C models, and a new seat, with seat height reduced to 910mm to further accommodate riders with shorter inseams.

Year, colours and graphics were changed, and the engine was updated to make it compliant with EURO 5 emissions regulations. The instrument cluster was updated to include a digital tachometer, and gear-position readout.