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[Hooligan]

Here it is, a sneak peak in Rally form, this bike will carrythe KTM factory riders in the 07 Dakar to victory.:dr:

The 690 is a new motor from the ground up, reportedly develops over 60hp. The bike is completely new as well. The 690SM was given a bfief view but the Adventure version is still under covers.:dr:

HeeeHaaa, I will have the first 690 Adv.....if I don,t get hold of a 950 Super Enduro First.:tup:

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[Hooligan]

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[Hooligan]

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One more view.

 

[Hooligan]

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Duke III or 690 SM

 

[Hooligan]

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More SM

 

[Hooligan]

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SOME REPORTS....

The new LC4 690 will be both KTMs and the worlds most powerful production single ever. Even though the new 690 SM is called 690 it only sports a 654cc engine. It is due to the name really as KTM has used all the other model names in the past. The engine is high performance and the first all new single since the LC4 was first launched in 1987. A KTM spokesperson reported that the test riders have achieved top speeds of around 200km/h during testing of the new 690 SM. The engine is reported to produce in excess of 60bhp currently. The 690 SM is the only new bike featuring the new single KTM is developing at the moment, but as soon as all noise emission issues etc are sorted it will be a natural progression to use the same engine in a new Duke III and Adventure model. 690 SM will be launched for the first time at the INTERMOT in Germany 10th October. This year KTM will spread the news over the two big International motorcycle shows in Germany and Italy (EICMA). The RC8 will not be shown until next year for a 2008 release.

Polaris and KTM: After the decision not to sell further shares in KTM to the Polaris group it is believed by some in Mattighofen that the relationship is benefiting Polaris more than KTM. So as the situation stands today the Polaris takeover would have to be a hostile one. By Tor Sagen

Even more spy shots has emerged of the KTM 690 SM and our secret source sent us these shots from a recent test in Hungary. Notice the double high mounted exhaust from the expected 2007 Adventure model. Because KTM will also launch a brand new 690 Adventure later this year and this exhaust was most likely designed for that model to enable it to race across rivers without water entering. It looks cool on the 690 SM too. On the pictures there are two versions, one black and one silver finished. No one makes Supermoto look as new and fresh as KTM, apart from the Aprilia SXVs and Ducati Hypermotard perhaps. Between 60-65bhp should not be far off on the power figure for the big single. As to the 690 Duke III it is rumoured to feature under belly exhaust rather than the high slung Enduro/competition version on the 690 SM. We expect real studio images and some more details from KTM soon. TS

We have already told you about the new 690cc engine that will replace the current LC4 640. After this weekends dealer convention in Mattighofen it has now been confirmed. See the pictures of a wild new 690 SM supermoto with new diamond shaped front headlight and decals that takes clues from the 950 Super Enduro. The styling is very sharp and aggressive. Perfect for a top end supermotard. Up front KTM has added a single huge wavy disc. The other new bike that was presented in Austria was a redesigned 990 Superduke. The 2007 model gets radial mounted brake callipers, new instruments, slightly redesigned front cowling and a bigger fuel tank. KTM also showed a mad looking Drag racer with 990 Superduke front. We suspect that this drag racer has very little in common with the Superduke though. Perhaps there is a big thumping Victory V-twin in it? No sign of the 690 Duke III yet. See further down on the page for our 690 Duke III impression which is pretty damned good! Tor Sagen.

KTM has been testing a brand new single cylinder engine recently to replace the LC4. The latest sighting was at the rally of Sardinia. Some speculation talks about a new name of the engine as well, SC4. The new engine is a single cylinder of 690cc and it is believed that KTM will use this new Euro 3 homologated engine in both the Duke II FE replacement, Adventure and Supermoto 690. So more cubes, but not necessarily too much more power. Expect a similar step as with the Adventure 950-990. KTM is no stranger to fresh and fruity design so a few design changes is due for 2007 reflected in our artists impression. Also notice the left hand drive and trellis frame that has been spotted on the rally bikes.

 

[Hooligan]

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Coma on the new 690...

 

[ApatheticEnd]

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The ultimate expression of function over form. That thing is really really ugly! But I guess something that purpose built isn't required to be pretty.

 

[Island Hopper]

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The 690 sounds pretty cool, but , like most new models, one should maybe wait until the first production run bugs are smoothed out and then buy the improved version. I hope to get a couple more years out of my 640 but who knows, if I see a 690 Adventure in the dealer my impulses may take over. Lets hope the price tag isn't to outragious.

 

[Big Boar]

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ApatheticEnd wrote:

That thing is really really ugly!

Pass me the barf bag :shock: