I’ve read somewhere that cruise will be an option
2027 KTM 690 Rally
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Ah cool. Not been on there as been working …..very hard …..
Completely agreeVery entertaining video and great photography, much more engaging than the average promo vid.
Shame at the start there’s the pretence and all the talk to try and give the impression it’s all been, and going to be spontaneous without any storyboard planning. No need for that in my opinion and devalues it a
Look forward to reading about all the mods folk on here do to make me even more jealous
I know marketing works but I could never be involved in such a wankfest.
That trip had as much adventure as a shopping trip to Tescos by someone with OCD
And they could have done that tripon a 15 year old CRF 250 Rally and it would have been 99% as good
I’m far more likely to visit Bosnia now than I am to buy a KTM
I’m hoping it’s nearer £11k max but reckon your guess is more likely .
Then it’s another £1200 by the time you’ve added Tech Pack, heated grips and rear rack etc .
I heard today that single digit numbers will be coming to the UK 
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a few dealers now listing it at £11,399 on websites, one says for November delivery.
Not a bad guess then
I've just bou
I've just bought the 390 Adventurer R and it's fantastic. I paid around £6,400 with the quick shifter, the 690 will be very good but is really worth another £5,000 on top of the 390?
I've just bought the 390 Adventurer R and it's fantastic. I paid around £6,400 with the quick shifter, the 690 will be very good but is really worth another £5,000 on top of the 390?
Sounds a great buy and a stunning looking bike
690 have got expensive, wicked fun bikes though the suspension and performance is top notch - one of those bikes I'm glad they still make (seat is pure enduro though - aka torture rack).
Probably not .
Bit like the X-ADV not being worth double the price of the ADV350.
But I’d really like the new Rally. Just can’t justify it really as would use it onroad 90% of the time like I did with my 701LR.
And my Vstrom 800 does a similar job .
Would be great though with a Renazco seat
Spoke to James and he could easily do one without raising the OE seat height .
Must resist must resist …..
Good price when a new 350 EXC 6 Days has a RRP of about £11500 too
It's very good and I'm very pleased with it.
Great to ride, engine is very willing, gearbox and QS V good.
I think it's great value and I'm pleased Martin persuaded me to buy it
Wish he was nearer so he could try it because I think he'd buy one.
Horses for courses. If it suits you then that’s great, but I do t think the two are comparableIt's very good and I'm very pleased with it.
Great to ride, engine is very willing, gearbox and QS V good.
I think it's great value and I'm pleased Martin persuaded me to buy it
Wish he was nearer so he could try it because I think he'd buy one.
Adventure and trail motorcycle comparison
The four bikes cover quite different parts of the adventure/enduro market. The Suzuki DR-Z4S is primarily a trail bike, the Kove 450 Rally is designed for long-distance off-road adventure riding, the KTM 690 Enduro R offers considerably more performance, and the Honda CRF300 Rally prioritises accessibility, reliability and touring comfort.
Main specifications — UK models (2025–2026)
Specification Suzuki DR-Z4S Kove 450 Rally KTM 690 Enduro R Honda CRF300 Rally
Engine capacity 398 cc 449 cc 693 cc 286 cc
Engine Single Single Single Single
Power 38 hp 42 hp 78 hp 27 hp
Torque 37 Nm 35 Nm 73 Nm 26.6 Nm
Gearbox 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed
Weight (kg) 151 155 162 153
Fuel tank 8.7 L 31 L 13.3 L 12.8 L
Seat height 920 mm 950 mm 935 mm 885 mm
Ground clearance 300 mm 270 mm 265 mm 275 mm
Front suspension travel 280 mm 260 mm* 265 mm 250 mm
Rear suspension travel 296 mm 300 mm* 250 mm 260 mm
Front wheel 21″ 21″ 21″ 21″
Rear wheel 18″ 18″ 18″ 18″
ABS Switchable Yes Switchable Yes
Fuel injection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Figures are based on Suzuki, Kove UK, KTM and Honda published specifications. Weights are quoted as ready-to-ride/kerb figures where available. *Kove specifications vary by model and market; this table uses the current Kove UK listing.
What the four bikes look like
Suzuki DR-Z4S
Kove 450 Rally
KTM 690 Enduro R
Honda CRF300 Rally
Power-to-weight comparison
The KTM is in a different performance class, producing almost twice the power per kilogram of the Suzuki.
Which is best for different uses?
Riding requirement My preference Reason
UK green lanes Suzuki DR-Z4S Good suspension, ground clearance and manageable power
Long-distance off-road adventures Kove 450 Rally Huge fuel capacity and rally protection
Road riding and motorway sections KTM 690 Much stronger engine
Gentle trail riding and touring Honda CRF300 Rally Friendly engine, lower seat and wind protection
Fast off-road riding KTM 690 Excellent performance and suspension
Simple, economical ownership Honda CRF300 Rally Proven, relatively unstressed engine
Three particularly interesting differences
1. Weight: Despite having much smaller engines, the Honda and Suzuki are only around 9–11 kg lighter than the KTM. This makes the KTM’s performance particularly impressive.
2. Fuel range: The Kove’s 31-litre capacity is exceptional. Its UK specification gives it more than twice the fuel capacity of any of the others. However, a full tank adds considerable weight.
3. Seat height: All four are fairly tall motorcycles, but the Honda’s 885 mm seat is noticeably more accessible than the others.
For a combination of Devon green lanes, road riding and occasional longer European adventures, I’d be particularly interested in comparing the Suzuki DR-Z4S against the KTM 690 Enduro R. The Kove becomes much more attractive if longer off-road expeditions are a priority.
One important distinction: the Kove 450 Rally also comes in different specifications, including higher-powered versions, so it is worth checking exactly which model a UK dealer is offering.
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The four bikes cover quite different parts of the adventure/enduro market. The Suzuki DR-Z4S is primarily a trail bike, the Kove 450 Rally is designed for long-distance off-road adventure riding, the KTM 690 Enduro R offers considerably more performance, and the Honda CRF300 Rally prioritises accessibility, reliability and touring comfort.
Main specifications — UK models (2025–2026)
Specification Suzuki DR-Z4S Kove 450 Rally KTM 690 Enduro R Honda CRF300 Rally
Engine capacity 398 cc 449 cc 693 cc 286 cc
Engine Single Single Single Single
Power 38 hp 42 hp 78 hp 27 hp
Torque 37 Nm 35 Nm 73 Nm 26.6 Nm
Gearbox 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed
Weight (kg) 151 155 162 153
Fuel tank 8.7 L 31 L 13.3 L 12.8 L
Seat height 920 mm 950 mm 935 mm 885 mm
Ground clearance 300 mm 270 mm 265 mm 275 mm
Front suspension travel 280 mm 260 mm* 265 mm 250 mm
Rear suspension travel 296 mm 300 mm* 250 mm 260 mm
Front wheel 21″ 21″ 21″ 21″
Rear wheel 18″ 18″ 18″ 18″
ABS Switchable Yes Switchable Yes
Fuel injection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Figures are based on Suzuki, Kove UK, KTM and Honda published specifications. Weights are quoted as ready-to-ride/kerb figures where available. *Kove specifications vary by model and market; this table uses the current Kove UK listing.
What the four bikes look like
Suzuki DR-Z4S
Kove 450 Rally
KTM 690 Enduro R
Honda CRF300 Rally
Power-to-weight comparison
The KTM is in a different performance class, producing almost twice the power per kilogram of the Suzuki.
Which is best for different uses?
Riding requirement My preference Reason
UK green lanes Suzuki DR-Z4S Good suspension, ground clearance and manageable power
Long-distance off-road adventures Kove 450 Rally Huge fuel capacity and rally protection
Road riding and motorway sections KTM 690 Much stronger engine
Gentle trail riding and touring Honda CRF300 Rally Friendly engine, lower seat and wind protection
Fast off-road riding KTM 690 Excellent performance and suspension
Simple, economical ownership Honda CRF300 Rally Proven, relatively unstressed engine
Three particularly interesting differences
1. Weight: Despite having much smaller engines, the Honda and Suzuki are only around 9–11 kg lighter than the KTM. This makes the KTM’s performance particularly impressive.
2. Fuel range: The Kove’s 31-litre capacity is exceptional. Its UK specification gives it more than twice the fuel capacity of any of the others. However, a full tank adds considerable weight.
3. Seat height: All four are fairly tall motorcycles, but the Honda’s 885 mm seat is noticeably more accessible than the others.
For a combination of Devon green lanes, road riding and occasional longer European adventures, I’d be particularly interested in comparing the Suzuki DR-Z4S against the KTM 690 Enduro R. The Kove becomes much more attractive if longer off-road expeditions are a priority.
One important distinction: the Kove 450 Rally also comes in different specifications, including higher-powered versions, so it is worth checking exactly which model a UK dealer is offering.
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