I actually bought 2 (two) yes really 2, KTM 690s in a week last week.... I sent a link to my son about a 2012 on consignment at the local KTM Dealer with 3600 miles and $2k worth of goodies. I bought, he claimed it. He went to the bank and got financing. Wasn't going to argue so I told him when I sees the money, the bike is yours. Then, less than a week later, I see on Craig’s List a second used 690 at the dealer, a 2010 with 1,600 miles. This one had only the luggage system and skid plate (neither of which the 2012 had). So...since my son had the financing set up, I went down to look at it on this last Thursday. Tried it out, brought it home, pulled off a lowering kit, loaded in my truck and ran over to the HT LC rally at Kamiah.

Did a 150 miles Friday led by a local guy who knows every road, trail, nook, and cranny in the area. Did a bunch of true single track trails as well as roads up around the Canyon Junction/Lowell area. Saturday, I led a group up 12 to Lochsa for breakfast then up to Cayuse Junction and up over Toboggan Ridge, Kelly Ck, then down 250 back to Pierce and Kamiah...250 miles. Quite a break in ride for a new-to-me bike first ride. I think there were at least 5 690s at the rally.

Gotta start boosting my rear tire budget....

Now that just makes me feel all warm inside.  Good stuff dude.  I'm feeling a little emotional about the greatness of this bike.  Especially since I have one.  Where'd I put that hanky?