We understood that we cannot use the clutch the way we use it on dirt bikes and on 990 – the clutch should not be used during up hills except for gear changes. If you slip the clutch it will burn very quickly. Actually, in the Rally Mode you get a lot of torque at low RPM and...
Another added benefit of the 19-inch front wheel is that it stabilizes the bike at highway speeds. In stock form, the690develops notable wheel-shake at about 60 mph (without the addition of a steering stabilizer). The 19-inch front wheel also makes for better pavement carving while remainin...