KTM has officially unveiled the 2027 690 Rally, which becomes the new flagship model in the company’s middleweight adventure range. Based on the same platform as the 690 Enduro R, the new motorcycle has been developed with a strong focus on off-road riding and the ability to tackle challenging terrain in all weather conditions.
KTM is also positioning the 690 Rally as a spiritual successor to the 640 Adventure, which was last produced in 2007. First introduced in 1997, the 640 Adventure used a 625cc single-cylinder engine based on KTM’s LC4 platform.
The new 690 Rally takes that formula further with a larger and more powerful 692cc LC4 single-cylinder engine, producing around 78bhp and 73Nm of torque. Alongside the increased performance, KTM has focused on making the motorcycle better suited to longer-distance adventure riding.
According to KTM, the 690 Rally evolves its dual-sport foundation with an emphasis on extended range, stability and long-distance usability. To support that mission, the motorcycle features a purpose-built rally tower with an integrated windshield, while dual front-mounted fuel tanks increase its overall fuel capacity to approximately 20 litres.
The additional capacity comes from the standard 13-litre fuel tank, supplemented by two front-mounted tanks, each holding 3.5 litres. This gives the 690 Rally a significant increase in fuel capacity compared with the standard setup. The off-road focus continues with the chassis and braking equipment. Brembo supplies a twin-piston front caliper working with a 300mm single disc, while the rear uses a single caliper and 240mm disc. Fully adjustable WP XPLOR suspension is fitted at both ends.
KTM has also equipped the 690 Rally with a dedicated Rally mode, allowing riders to adjust traction control and throttle response according to the terrain. This is joined by a 4.2-inch TFT display, KTM’s Quickshifter+ system and off-road ABS, giving the new model a comprehensive electronics package to match its rally-focused hardware.
KTM has yet to confirm pricing for New Zealand, although local pricing is expected to be announced soon.
