Details are still scarce and verification not forthcoming but KTM has confirmed that the new model of their 690 will be built in Austria and is not far from the market- along with a sneak peak of the new model at this year’ s ABR Festival in the UK. There’ s also talk of a Adventure / Rally model to sit alongside the new 390 Adventure R in KTM’ s lineup. Rumoured to have 78-79hp and sit in a revised frame with new bodywork and electronics, it has always been a bit of an orphan in a class that nobody else attends. The big single has its own fan base, foregoing the larger multi-cylinder offerings and doing adventure its own lightweight way. The new model is rumoured to offer more creature comforts( ahem) as a nod to the average adventure rider not being a youngster who is more likely to trailer their 450 to the end of the trail instead. Not much confirmed yet, just a teaser for now …
VIBRANT GASGAS GEAR
Keen to wear your brand when off the bike? GASGAS has released a full range of Vibrant Pit Wear so you can do just that. From waterproof trainers and windbreakers through to a raft of shirts, hats and even roller luggage, you and your supporters, or your rider, can turn up anywhere looking full factory. Your local GASGAS team dealer can hook you up with the gear.