Lowering a 2013 KTM 690 Enduro as much as possible?

[jsb]

Any lowering gurus out there? Links, kits (springs & spacers), or a combination where the rear tire does not hit the tank? It has with the 1.5" Kouba Link and minimum preload.

 

[WFO75080]

Try this. Its a 40mm Super Moto lowering kit. Thats a bunch.

KTM LOWERING KIT 690 SMC R 2019-2023​

 

[Bryan L]

My post is not to bash . Why do you desire to lower a bike that has a purpose of max ground clearance ? It is light with a narrow seat , and easy to handle.
How tall or short are you ? Inseam ? Considered skills training ? I'm 5'1" , and manage a 600 lb beast that rides 1" taller than OEM seat height.
Skills / training go a long way to making ADV riding easier , but there will always be falls .
Tigers like frequent naps

 

[jsb]

It’s not a skills issue. 5’6”. 30” inseam. Damaged right leg that I can’t fully trust and can’t extend my right foot. I’m also not young anymore.
My purpose with it is a light adv bike with good power:weight.
I’m ok with giving up some ground clearance to reduce falls & potential injuries. I road it as is for a week in CO last summer, so it’s a preference. I can ride a friend’s higher Husky, but it’s not pretty. The bike is an experiment that may not work out for me. Looking for the best option before I consider giving up.

 

[Bryan L]

Have faith I can see where you come from .

 

[bwdmax]

The 40-50mm kits that go internal are the way to go to achieve your goal. The lowering links just drop the mounting point but the shock still has full travel so it bottoms out on the tank. The internal kit will take the travel out of the shock extension. The compressed length will remain the same so the bottoming point will be the same as factory. This reduces the travel by the lowered amount but in your case that sounds acceptable. The internal kit will require disassembly and reassembly so new fluid and nitrogen charge will be required.

 

[jsb]

I assume the following does the same as the Koubalink since it doesn't change the shock travel range:

40MM/1.57'' Rear Lowering Kit for KTM 690 ENDURO/ENDURO R/SMC/SMCR 2008-2018

40MM/1.57'' lowering effect while allowing central spring strut to complete its full travel in most cases. Anodized billet aluminum for a race look, matching perfectly with other parts on your bike, combining practicality and aesthetics. It fits KTM 690 ENDURO/ENDURO R/SMC/SMCR, husqvarna 701...

www.nicecnc.com

I found the following lowering kits, but more research is need to see if applicable to a 2013:

KTM PowerParts Suspension Lowering Kit

The low suspension kits specially developed by KTM in collaboration with WP are the perfect compromise between maximum chassis performance and minimum possible seat height. Made of the highest quality materials. Tested in the toughest conditions. Developed together with the vehicle. Enables...

www.motosport.com

-50MM KTM 690 Enduro R Lowering Kit - Moto Lab LLC

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICE. CUSTOM SPRINGS ARE TAKING AROUND 4-5 WEEKS TO PROCESS. This lowering kit lowers your bike properly, by internally limiting the return travel of the suspension. Included in your kit are: Fork and Shock Lowering spacers, 2 Custom Fork Springs and 1 white Shock...

www.motolabdirtbikes.com

-35 mm Lowering combikit KTM 690 ENDURO R

Hyperpro Lowering Combo Kit includes Progressive rate fork springs, Fork oil, and Progressive rear spring that will increase your bikes sag and lower the bike the desired amount. Progressive rate springs will help insure that you still have bottoming resistance while maintaining a great ride.

epmperf.com

 

[Rsquared]

I assume the following does the same as the Koubalink since it doesn't change the shock travel range:

40MM/1.57'' Rear Lowering Kit for KTM 690 ENDURO/ENDURO R/SMC/SMCR 2008-2018

40MM/1.57'' lowering effect while allowing central spring strut to complete its full travel in most cases. Anodized billet aluminum for a race look, matching perfectly with other parts on your bike, combining practicality and aesthetics. It fits KTM 690 ENDURO/ENDURO R/SMC/SMCR, husqvarna 701...

www.nicecnc.com

I found the following lowering kits, but more research is need to see if applicable to a 2013:

KTM PowerParts Suspension Lowering Kit

The low suspension kits specially developed by KTM in collaboration with WP are the perfect compromise between maximum chassis performance and minimum possible seat height. Made of the highest quality materials. Tested in the toughest conditions. Developed together with the vehicle. Enables...

www.motosport.com

-50MM KTM 690 Enduro R Lowering Kit - Moto Lab LLC

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICE. CUSTOM SPRINGS ARE TAKING AROUND 4-5 WEEKS TO PROCESS. This lowering kit lowers your bike properly, by internally limiting the return travel of the suspension. Included in your kit are: Fork and Shock Lowering spacers, 2 Custom Fork Springs and 1 white Shock...

www.motolabdirtbikes.com

-35 mm Lowering combikit KTM 690 ENDURO R

Hyperpro Lowering Combo Kit includes Progressive rate fork springs, Fork oil, and Progressive rear spring that will increase your bikes sag and lower the bike the desired amount. Progressive rate springs will help insure that you still have bottoming resistance while maintaining a great ride.

epmperf.com

I bought a nicecnc lowering link off Amazon for my 690. The bearings in it were junk. Sent it back and ordered a Koubalink. Big difference…

 

[jsb]

I spoke to the local mc suspension guru. It'll likely cost $1k to do it right. Decision time.

 

[Bryan L]

have you considered boots with an extra 1" / modified seat cut down a wee bit ?

 

[jsb]

I’m not interested in elevated boots.
The Seat Concepts seat foam has been shaved in the front. The plastic base/pan is curved up, which I think is to clear the air intake. I considered modifying it, but I haven’t checked the intake clearance.

 

[Little Stevie]

Proper lowering is done internally. The KTM kit is very good, but various shops can do the same. A fellow on the Big Adventure Forum did that, put a 19" front and 17" rear and got another little bit lower, is very happy.

It's not cheap to do it right.

 

[William Wolfen]

Unscrew the gas cap and slide a lower bike underneath it. Maybe a 690 duke?

 

[jsb]

Unscrew the gas cap and slide a lower bike underneath it. Maybe a 690 duke?

Even though I've poured time & $ into the 690 Enduro, I considered a different bike. I sat on a 2022 390 Adventure this weekend. Lower pwr:wt, 65 #s heavier (!), and I hear it is top end biased. All going the wrong direction. Lighter is righter. It almost weighs as much as my old Hawk. I think it would make a great road & dirt road bike. Bars are 3-4" too low for standing technical riding.
I've considered a CRF300L Rally, but everything I've seen says highway speeds are a no go. Somehow worse than my CRF250L. It would hit an indicated 90 mph downhill with the past intake & exhaust mods. From my home, it's often highways to get to what's interesting.
My old V-Strom 650 is just to heavy for me doing anything technical.
I seem to be looking for a 40+ hp DS bike with EFI, CRF250L dimensions, and quiet stock exhaust. Lowering my 690 Enduro experiment will get me close.

 

[jsb]

Proper lowering is done internally. The KTM kit is very good, but various shops can do the same. A fellow on the Big Adventure Forum did that, put a 19" front and 17" rear and got another little bit lower, is very happy.

It's not cheap to do it right.

Any known shops in or near San Antonio? I may take a kit to Hertell's here and/or talk to Alpha Moto.

 

[jsb]

Try this. Its a 40mm Super Moto lowering kit. Thats a bunch.

KTM LOWERING KIT 690 SMC R 2019-2023​

I assume this won't work on my 2013 model.

 

[Dao]

I assume this won't work on my 2013 model.

i concur....
swingarm, linkages, shock, wheels are all different between s/m & enduro