Enjoyed watching your review of Wolfgang, your videos were informative viewing. I still have my Kato with 15,500 miles most off-road/Trans Euro Trail no issues apart from a faulty ABS switch which was replaced under warranty. Thanks for sharing 🤘🏻
Hello there! Thanks for that. Great to hear of the never-spoken about 690 Enduro R reliability. I must admit I chose the bike because of its long development history. So doubly pleased to hear of your experience. Also, loving your Instagram shots 👍👍 (pinned your comment btw as so good!)
I can’t part with my 2021 model 690. Just clocked 20,000 km. No issues at all. Original clutch all ok. I’m comfortable riding all day, highway, twisties, trails and single tracks. Such a versatile bike. Cheers
useful summary for 690 owners. I note that you still use the clutch even though you have the quickshifter. I never use the clutch apart from starting and stopping. I don't know why more keen dirt riders don't have a 690. I ride mostly on dirt and would always trade off the road smoothness of a twin for an 80kg less 690 which has wonderful dirt manners. The power modes and TC/ABS work very well in the dirt. I always run power setting 2 and like the abs assisted front brake.
Cheers! Yes I have habit of using clutch in first hour of the ride as my CB500x has no QS. But I use it more as the day goes on, after video is out of the way. I think it is a bike like no other. Those who know, know. 👍
Great video CB I will have had my 2020 690 Enduro for 3 years as of October and I love it Put 6,300 miles on it so far And yes, it is a very tall bike Reliability has been fantastic
@@CodgerBiker Only to viewers who are of the Tick-tock generation. Most of us 'older' gits prefer long form videos, not sound bites. Anyway, condensing three years into less than a half hour isn't easy.
@@CodgerBiker I never look at the breakdown. I just noticed that shorts can get you some extra views and subscribers so stuck with them. Also, it gives me the opportunity to use footage of random stuff I've caught on rides that likely wouldn't have seen the light of day otherwise.
I'm sort of in between one of these and a T7 for my next bike. Of course these are two different bikes and the weight difference is definitely huge. Would you feel comfortable doing a longer distance road trip on this bike, even if it was primarily pavement. Think like if you had to ride 6 or 7 hours, camp, and then you're in the place where you intend to hit trails/get offroad. This bike will shine offroad whereas a T7 would be better on pavement, I just wonder if it's not so uncomfortable that it'd make you want to put it into a truck/van. I really want the weight and that offroad capability of a 690 but I do not own a truck or van, and I'd like to do longer distance pavement trips to get to places to ride more offroad. Assume I have a rade garage kit and an aftermarket seat etc.
I'm old. Arthritic shoulders. Yet I've ridden this 300 miles on highway at motorway speeds. That's about as much as I want to do on any bike these days. If you are younger and fit it isn't so bad. Seat can be improved if you are tall. Once there it's tremendous offroad. Easy to pick up and not top heavy like the T7. But if you are tall and strong enough the T7 will be better on highway no doubt. So I cannot answer for you. Try both if you can. But just imagine dropping the bike alone miles from anywhere, as I have done. I know which one I can pick up, unaided. 👍
@CodgerBiker I've spent some time on a T7 and I liked it, but I'm still working on getting ahold of a 690 for a day. I'm blessed with being young and tall but I'm kinda scrawny and I ride alone a lot so I think I'll end up with a 690. I did manage to drop the T7 on a trail and I was able to get it back up by myself on a decline but I just imagine how tough it'd be in mud. Appreciate the insight!
If you can pick it up 2 or 3 times a day. I’d go T7. I tried it with a full tank, no chance. But the 690 I can handle. It’s all about your expectation of comfort at speed. Good luck, thanks for watching ✌️
Brilliant review I have the 701 and love it. For seat comfort you can try some road cycling shorts which are padded. Not needed for me as I don’t ride too long. But what great bikes these are! I love mine and can’t see me selling mine ever ❤
Hi mate, thanks for a very thorough review, very much appreciated. I'm looking at buying one soon and was just wondering, where may I ask did you buy those mirrors? Thanks in advance, Jon. EDIT: should have waited 'till later in the video...apologise...
Quick Flip mirrors by Rottweiler. Had them from local supplier, but they no longer deal with Rottweiler direct. Expensive. 👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rq6RK5kf9c8.htmlsi=_zwlaTQRBCUdQN4P
Now then Codge, I used my bike through Covid, Fuk em, It was perfectly ok for me to work on the front line during covid, so using my bike for solitary enjoyment was my right that nobody can take away.
The slave cylinder went on my 1090 adventure at 7000 miles, luckily it popped as I was leaving my garage to do a 200 mile ride, best place I’ve ever broken down 😂, I replaced it with an oberon for £90.
I find stock is fine for highway in UK. 4th, 5th, or 6th gear plenty of pull for our speed limits. I wish 1st gear was a little lower only. That would be nice for technical stuff.
It's a bike I love. Was supposed to trade in but couldn't do it. It's taken me places no other bike has. But it's not for everyone. A big single, as well done as it is, is quite different to a muli-cylinder roadbike. I grew up on a farm so for me it's amazing. Powerful, light but basic. Try one first. 👍
Now that is a great question. You get thumper vibes (low frequency) if you yank the 690 throttle at low speeds, which is fun. The 500x is smoother up to 5k revs or so, but can be buzzy (high frequency) above that. Personally I prefer the 690 with its balancer shafts, from the vibe perspective. 👍
Now THAT rpm distinction surprises me! ... from all I've read/heard about parallel-twins being the greatest (smoothest) thing since sliced bread. I hadn't heard that Honda's 'magical' 500 cc parallel-twin gets buzzy above 5,000 rpm. THANKS - for the insights; MUCH appreciated.@@CodgerBiker
Hi from Colombia (south america 🇨🇴🇨🇴) thanks for your videos i want to ask you about your bag (top case similar bag) what's the reference? where did you buy it? thanks a lot again cheers
Not at all. Many people ride far and wide with stock light. Also there are much simpler, cheaper ways to add a screen, or GPS mount. Some of which are in the playlist.👍
