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KTM 390 Enduro R vs KTM 690 Enduro R

Two enduro bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.

KTM

390 Enduro R

47.7

/ 100

vs

KTM

690 Enduro R

61.7

/ 100

Winner

0 to 100 km/h

Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.

0.00 s

KTM 390 Enduro R0 km/h- s
390 Enduro R
KTM 690 Enduro R0 km/h- s
690 Enduro R

Points by category

Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated

Engine and performance

out of 25
390 Enduro R
5.0
690 Enduro R
20.0

Handling and chassis

out of 20
390 Enduro R
7.8
690 Enduro R
14.7

Value

out of 20
390 Enduro R
13.9
690 Enduro R
6.1

Practicality

out of 15
390 Enduro R
6.3
690 Enduro R
7.6

Technology

out of 10
390 Enduro R
7.7
690 Enduro R
6.3

Reliability and ownership

out of 10
390 Enduro R
7.0
690 Enduro R
7.0

Specs side by side

Full specification comparison: KTM 390 Enduro R versus KTM 690 Enduro R
SpecKTM390 Enduro RKTM690 Enduro R
Engine
EngineSingle cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHCLC4 single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC
Displacement398.7 cc692.7 cc
Power45 hp at 8,500 rpm74 hp at 8,000 rpm
Torque39 Nm at 6,500 rpm73.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Power to weight0.27 hp/kg0.47 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight166 kg157 kg
Front suspensionWP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mmWP XPLOR 48 mm, 250 mm
Front adjustabilityCompression and reboundFully adjustable
Rear suspensionWP APEX monoshock, 230 mmWP XPLOR PDS monoshock, 250 mm
Rear adjustabilityPreload and reboundFully adjustable
Front brake285 mm, axial 2-piston300 mm, axial 2-piston
ABSSwitchable ABSCornering ABS
Dimensions
Seat height890 mm935 mm
Wheelbase1476 mm1502 mm
Fuel capacity9 L13.5 L
Claimed consumption3.5 L/100 km4.3 L/100 km
Fuel range257 km314 km
Ownership
Price€6,299€12,199
Service interval10,000 km10,000 km
Valve check20,000 km20,000 km
Warranty2 years2 years
Equipment
DashTFTLCD
Ride modesYesYes
Traction controlYesYes
QuickshifterOptionalOptional
Cruise controlNot availableNot available
ConnectivityYesNo

Verdict

The KTM 690 Enduro R wins this comparison comfortably, 61.7 points to 47.7.

The gap of 14 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 690 Enduro R takes 15 points out of the 390 Enduro R. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the 690 Enduro R is the quicker machine: 74 hp and 73.5 Nm moving 157 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 166 kg for the 390 Enduro R. That is 0.47 hp per kilo playing 0.27.

The 390 Enduro R costs €6,299, which leaves €5,900 in your pocket against the 690 Enduro R at €12,199. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 390 Enduro R and 10,000 km on the 690 Enduro R.

Better for city and commuting

KTM 390 Enduro R

A 890 mm seat, 257 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.

Better for weekend twisties

KTM 690 Enduro R

74 hp pushing 157 kg with WP XPLOR 48 mm up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.

Better for longer trips

KTM 390 Enduro R

257 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the KTM 390 Enduro R or the KTM 690 Enduro R?
The KTM 690 Enduro R. It carries 0.47 hp per kilo (74 hp, 157 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 Enduro R (45 hp, 166 kg).
Is the KTM 390 Enduro R cheaper than the KTM 690 Enduro R?
The KTM 390 Enduro R is cheaper at €6,299 list, €5,900 less than the KTM 690 Enduro R at €12,199.
Which is better for shorter riders?
The KTM 390 Enduro R. Its 890 mm seat is 45 mm lower than the KTM 690 Enduro R, and at 166 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
Which has better technology, the 390 Enduro R or the 690 Enduro R?
The KTM 390 Enduro R, which scores 7.7 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The KTM 690 Enduro R counters with cornering ABS and traction control.
Which goes further on a tank?
The KTM 690 Enduro R: 314 km from its 13.5 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 257 km for the KTM 390 Enduro R.
Which bike wins overall?
The KTM 690 Enduro R, scoring 61.7 of 100 against 47.7 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.

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