Same engine, just the last of old models being sold before the brand new 690 is launched
Is it so? I thought the current 690 had the old engine with 69 or so HP and old head, not the same as the latest 701 that has new engine head and 75HP (and also doesn't anymore have the problem with the rocker arms as current 690 still has. Am I wrong?
Also 2019 690 will have higher quality suspension from EXC range as was discussed lively here few pages back. Also new 690 has 1 liter bigger tank - not a big deal I guess.
But that new engine with better suspension make 2019 690 significant improvement over current model IMO - at least on paper. Only the real world ride will tell how much this translates in practice.
You are right, the 2018 Model has this Spec
SPECS: KTM 690 Enduro R
Engine: 690cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine
Transmission: 6-speed transmission
Final drive: Chain
Power: 67hp @ 7,500rpm
Torque: 68Nm @ 6,000rpm
Seat height: 36in
Dry weight; 308.6lbs
2019 Spec
ENGINE TYPE Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
DISPLACEMENT 690 cc
BORE / STROKE 105 / 80 mm
POWER / TORQUE 74 hp @ 8000 rpm / 73.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO 12.7:1
STARTER / BATTERY E-starter / Lithium Ion 12V 8,6Ah
TRANSMISSION 6 gears
FUEL SYSTEM Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
CONTROL 4 V / OHC
LUBRICATION Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
PRIMARY DRIVE 36:79
FINAL DRIVE 16:40
COOLING Liquid cooling
CLUTCH PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
IGNITION / EMS Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
TRACTION CONTROL MTC (2-mode, disengageable)