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General Category => 690 Discussion => Topic started by: Rusty Shovel on January 26, 2014, 03:56:04 pm

Title: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Rusty Shovel on January 26, 2014, 03:56:04 pm
Hey all,

Anyone else got money down on a 2014 690 Enduro R?  I was told I am first in line and my new 690 Enduro would arrive early February.

Anyone hear different?  Please drop word if you hear anything.  If you actually GET one, post up ASAP!
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: SDMF_Reaps on January 26, 2014, 04:54:05 pm
I'm in the same boat.  This outta be an interesting spring!
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Rusty Shovel on January 29, 2014, 02:27:27 pm
According to Genuflector:

I just had today the dealer on the phone, he confirmed the 19th of february as assembly date in Mattighofen, after that, two weeks are going to be needed for Kati to be in my garage.

Thanks Genuflector!  That's the closest thing to a confirmation I've heard yet (and I've been listening pretty hard).
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: 690Chick on January 30, 2014, 07:20:44 pm
That's a lot later than I'd hoped.  :'(

Thanks for the update Genuflector.
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Endo on February 04, 2014, 09:00:52 pm
That's why I ride a 2013  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: bobwombat1 on February 05, 2014, 11:26:04 am
I'm almost on the USA west coast in Arizona & have a deposit for the 1st 2014 690R at my dealership.  He originally said mid-January but we all know what was very optimistic.  Meanwhile, the dealer has received the '14 Duke's so said it should be anytime now & that KTM starts in the east & works their way westward.  Don't know if this means 2 weeks or 2 months; I'm trying not to pester my dealer.  So, still holding my breath here in Arizona!

Already have my shopping cart full & waiting at KTMtwins.com!

Bob in AZ/USA
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Rusty Shovel on February 05, 2014, 11:42:23 am

Already have my shopping cart full & waiting at KTMtwins.com!


Ha!  Good to hear that the new Duke is out.  I may have to wander to the dealer and check it out.  Welcome to the Forum, Bob.
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: bobwombat1 on February 05, 2014, 02:32:27 pm
Rusty:  Thanks for the welcome; nice 690 place you've got here!  As for my own delivery date here in Arizona, I'd prefer to pick up my 690R along with a nice '14 Duke; how sweet would THAT be?  Just a fantasy but KTM is making some very, very nice bikes right now.

Btw, does anyone know why KTM has tons of dirt bikes on the dealer floors but the amazing 690 is in such short supply year-after-year?  I've got a KTM 200XC-W myself so no disrespect to KTM, but when buyers have $$$ in-hand & have to wait, it seems a bit odd.

Any thoughts?
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Rusty Shovel on February 07, 2014, 01:24:39 am
MY 2014 KTM 690 ENDURO HAS ARRIVED!!!


Okay, it looks like I win. ;D  My dealer called today, technically yesterday since it's past midnight now, to tell me that my bike was delivered.  It'll be assembled today.  I was just approved for lending, so all's left is the paperwork.

The problem?  My salesperson doesn't work until Tuesday!  I wonder if they'd give me a dealer's plate if I gave them some more earnest money?  I really hate the idea of waiting another five days--especially when I have the next four days off!

At least it's cold in Houston right now.  It actually SNOWED today.  If it was sunny and 72, I'd steal it off the lot.
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: bobwombat1 on February 07, 2014, 09:38:40 am
Rusty, tell the dealer you changed your mind, don't want the 2014 690R & to ship it to the guy waiting in Arizona!

I think yours is the first notification I've read about; ride report when you get a chance?

GOOD FOR YOU; can't wait to hear more!

Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Rusty Shovel on February 07, 2014, 03:27:51 pm
Rusty, tell the dealer you changed your mind, don't want the 2014 690R & to ship it to the guy waiting in Arizona!

I think yours is the first notification I've read about; ride report when you get a chance?

GOOD FOR YOU; can't wait to hear more!

Not a chance I'm passing it up.  Here's a pic, I'll give a full review soon.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z_AR9OU95QE/UvU8ihCpKsI/AAAAAAAAAtw/zfjVdvPnPH8/w1151-h863-no/DSCN5857.JPG)

It's so shamefully clean!  I'll have to do something about that...
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: bobwombat1 on February 07, 2014, 04:29:19 pm
BEAUTIFUL!  Any word whether you'll get it before Tuesday?  Kind of a teaser to be able to take pics but not take it home!  Where's the dirt???
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: Rusty Shovel on February 07, 2014, 05:44:24 pm
I just got my schedule for next week.  Guess what?  I'm working 7a-7p Tuesday and Wednesday!  So I won't be able to pick up my bike until Thursday!  How frustrating is that?
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
Post by: 690Chick on February 11, 2014, 09:00:42 am
So pretty! ;D  I'm getting mine tomorrow!
Title: Arizona Delivery Coming Next Week!
Post by: bobwombat1 on February 13, 2014, 01:45:10 pm
Hey, everybody; thought 690R buyers on the west coast might be interested to learn I'm in Arizona & got my VIN# today from the dealer!  So, our bikes are finally making their way out west; WooHoo!  I take delivery sometime next week according to my dealer, MotoCity in Avondale, AZ.

Good luck to everybody else waiting like me; let's get dirty!  Cheers from sunny Arizona, Bob
Title: Re: Arizona Delivery Coming Next Week!
Post by: Rusty Shovel on February 14, 2014, 02:17:17 am
got my VIN# today from the dealer!  So, our bikes are finally making their way out west; WooHoo!

Congratulations Bob!  I look forward to your reports!
Title: Re: 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R -- Shipping Date
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