How much did you gain compared to the KTM maintenance costs and intervals?

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The KTM 690 Enduro is one of KTM's motorcycles, famous for its high-performance characteristics and the latest technology. But this performance comes at the cost of more frequent and potentially more costly maintenance than many of its Japanese competitors. There's a lot of debate among owners as to whether the extra cost and time are worth the bike's capabilities. The 690 Enduro is too much effort for too many, argue some, who point to the maintenance schedule that comes with the 690 Enduro's performance and versatility; others, though, believe it's worth the effort for everyone. The pros and the cons of the maintenance required to maintain the 690 Enduro in relation to whether it’s worth it versus the gains in performance.

Rahul · Accepted Answer

Absolutely worth it. In a class all its own, the performance you get from the 690 is in a different league from most Japanese dual sport machines. You will pay more for maintenance, but you get a much more capable bike.

Rahul · Answer

That depends on what’s important to you. If you want a bike that you can neglect and still run, get a DR650. If you’re willing to spend a little bit more money and time on maintenance and get top-tier performance, the 690 is great.

Kalika · Answer

I believe people hype up the maintenance costs. It’s more than a Japanese bike, but you’re not rebuilding the engine every month. It’s really not that bad if you follow the service schedule.

Sana · Answer

For me, it's not worth it. But I’d rather have a bike that I can thrash and not worry about the expensive services. The 690 is great, but the maintenance schedule (you really have to ride the heck out of them to go 7k miles between services) is a bit much for a dual sport in my opinion.

Sujit · Answer

While it is not maintenance-free, the newer models aren’t as bad as some make it out to be. The performance gains are huge, however. It’s like comparing a sports car vs. an economy car—yeah, you’re going to spend more to maintain it, but look at what you’re getting.

Kanishk · Answer

I've owned both Japanese dual sports and the 690. Sure, the KTM needs more attention, but the riding experience is so much better I don’t mind. It's all about what you value more: Either low maintenance or high performance.

Pramod · Answer

It's a trade-off, for sure. If you’re the kind of rider who really puts the bike through the wringer and values the performance, the extra maintenance is definitely worth it. It’s just so much fun to ride compared to so many of its competitors.

Divya · Answer

To me, it’s more about how you use the bike. When it's your only bike and you're logging tons of miles on it, the maintenance will get stale. However, if it’s a weekend warrior that you love riding, the extra cost and effort are worth the grin factor.

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