I’ve been thinking about changing my 450 for something more road capable and less maintenance for a few months, in all the hype about the 790 R and Tenere, somehow the 690 slipped under the radar. Think this is the one, looks perfect for me. Been enjoying your vids, some really good info. Cheers mate 👍
Nice video mate. I was between 790 and 690 just like you. However end up with 790 and I’m pretty happy. However when it comes down to off-road I think I should’ve go with 690. Now I am thinking to either add 500 exc or trade 790 for 690. Cheers!
@@KelvinRozema-nh9lp thank you for sharing veridian. i'll check it out and, i already purchased mccruise to both 690 bikes. mccruise appears to have more features than veridian
I've been looking at it but as you say, pricey. I had cruise on my previous bike and it was great. This bike is proving to be a good touring bike as well as a great dual sport. I reckon I will be getting it and really getting the most out of touring.
looking at getting a cfmoto 800mt wich has the new KTM 790 engine wich has been updated and had all its old problems fixed thort id see what lighter bikes their was with cruise control and their seems to be none without needing to manually install this system the cf moto 800mt is a adventure bike that has 95hp and heated seats grips cruise control tire pressure monitors and a few other things stock for $14500 AUD id like a husky 701 LR but its an extra 4k and dosnt seem as good for long rides besides the better suspension and weighing less not sure what to do tbh but the new CFmoto 800mt is apparently the 3rd best selling adventure bike in australia and barely has any major issues just small silly things
Legend review, I have wanted to get something like this as I get pretty bad carpul tunnel problems with my right arm. Also if it cuts out the ABS bonus. Cheers
How much right hand turning radius did you lose from the rade tower moving the main harness? I had to bring out my steering stop out quite a ways to avoid pinching the harness.
Great video; how comfortable is this bike for long road rides? I do prefer this ine over the 790 Adventure R but sometimes I like making long trips on road
How do I just know that the capped off connector needed for this install is the exact same one needed for the many claim essential ABS Dongle....you know the one that allows you turn off abs only on rear brake for safe offload riding? IS this the same connect point? If so is their a multi adapter pigtail that allows both add ons??
Correct mate. When you order the cruise it asks weather you have the abs dongle or not. If so they sell you a adapter for both to plug in. I have the abs dongle as well and no dramas at all with the piggy back adapter.
Also, quick question, you mentioned you have a piggy back dongle. Is that to keep the TC and ABS off (Rally mode) when you turn off the iginition or is it the fueling dongle to make the bike run with a richer fuel mix? Either way, what did you notice and was it worth it?
I have the off road dongle which yes keeps the settings you choose but with that you loose full abs. Because the off road dongle and cruise control both plug into the same fitting, MC Cruise gives you a a plug that allows you to plug both in like a double adaptor. I also just installed the fuel dongle which you get from adventure bike components which riches up the bottom end as they run a bit lean. Went for first ride yesterday and noticed a big improvement in bottom end. Runs smoother and also runs cooler. A must have I think if you do an air box mod.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 Thanks, yep the heat seems a bit of an issue in the slow stuff but I was dubious if it works so well with our higher octane fuel than in the US. I will give the off road dongle a miss as I am happy to manually select when i turn off TC & ABS. Is the fuel dongle a seperate plug to the cruise so I don't need the double adapter plug? Just confirming.
@@ride4adventure the fuel dongle plugs into a totally different plug so no need. 👍 another way to keep your settings without the dongle is to just switch your bile off at the kill switch not the key and it will keep your settings. As long as your not stopping for to long as the light will stay on.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 thanks for the clarification. I do just use the kill switch for short stops so I will live with that for now. Cheers for your help and thanks for the vids.
All good mate. It’s a review not an install video. I only gave a rough example of how it connects to the bike for anyone interested. Also at the 50sec mark i mention it is from MC Cruise in Melbourne. Cheers.
When you order the cruise it asks you if you use a abs dongle or not. I do and they just send you an adaptor that basically turns the plug into a double adaptor.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 if only you could earn some kind of commission. i just ordered two mc cruises for 2014 and 2021 690s, because of your video. thanks for sharing. this is a bit of game changer for me. cruise control is really important to me and the mechanical ones don't work well for me.
You got a new subscriber for this little gem. Thanks.
I’ve been thinking about changing my 450 for something more road capable and less maintenance for a few months, in all the hype about the 790 R and Tenere, somehow the 690 slipped under the radar. Think this is the one, looks perfect for me. Been enjoying your vids, some really good info. Cheers mate 👍
Good review you have answered my query regarding the fairing. I changed from a 1050 to the 690 and love riding it
Has anyone not profiting from it reviewed that fairing? Way too much money to simply gamble on for me...like $1300ish
👍 Cool bike, and in exactly the right place too - love it! 👍
Nice video mate. I was between 790 and 690 just like you. However end up with 790 and I’m pretty happy. However when it comes down to off-road I think I should’ve go with 690. Now I am thinking to either add 500 exc or trade 790 for 690. Cheers!
What an awesome looking bike. Thanks for sharing!
thanks for tip about mc cruise! i didn't know about that. you resolved my only reservation about the 690. yay! i ordered a 2021 690.
you should look into veridian cruise cost half to price works excellent
@@KelvinRozema-nh9lp thank you for sharing veridian. i'll check it out and, i already purchased mccruise to both 690 bikes. mccruise appears to have more features than veridian
Something I could use as my hands are messed up with carpel Tunnel issues.Thks for the HeadsUp.Cheers
I've been looking at it but as you say, pricey. I had cruise on my previous bike and it was great. This bike is proving to be a good touring bike as well as a great dual sport. I reckon I will be getting it and really getting the most out of touring.
looking at getting a cfmoto 800mt wich has the new KTM 790 engine wich has been updated and had all its old problems fixed
thort id see what lighter bikes their was with cruise control and their seems to be none without needing to manually install this system
the cf moto 800mt is a adventure bike that has 95hp and heated seats grips cruise control tire pressure monitors and a few other things stock for $14500 AUD
id like a husky 701 LR but its an extra 4k and dosnt seem as good for long rides besides the better suspension and weighing less
not sure what to do tbh but the new CFmoto 800mt is apparently the 3rd best selling adventure bike in australia and barely has any major issues just small silly things
Good video, thanks for posting. I will probably get a cruise control soon.
Awesome bike 🤘🏻
Please share the specs on your dashboard setup. Very tidy
Legend review, I have wanted to get something like this as I get pretty bad carpul tunnel problems with my right arm. Also if it cuts out the ABS bonus.
Cheers
The cruise control doesn’t cut out the abs. You need the abs dongle.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 o.k cheers thanks mate.
How much right hand turning radius did you lose from the rade tower moving the main harness? I had to bring out my steering stop out quite a ways to avoid pinching the harness.
Great video; how comfortable is this bike for long road rides? I do prefer this ine over the 790 Adventure R but sometimes I like making long trips on road
Get the Seat Concepts XL Seat and all is good. It’s wide at the back but narrow at the front for aggressive riding.
How do I just know that the capped off connector needed for this install is the exact same one needed for the many claim essential ABS Dongle....you know the one that allows you turn off abs only on rear brake for safe offload riding? IS this the same connect point? If so is their a multi adapter pigtail that allows both add ons??
Correct mate. When you order the cruise it asks weather you have the abs dongle or not. If so they sell you a adapter for both to plug in. I have the abs dongle as well and no dramas at all with the piggy back adapter.
Also, quick question, you mentioned you have a piggy back dongle. Is that to keep the TC and ABS off (Rally mode) when you turn off the iginition or is it the fueling dongle to make the bike run with a richer fuel mix? Either way, what did you notice and was it worth it?
I have the off road dongle which yes keeps the settings you choose but with that you loose full abs. Because the off road dongle and cruise control both plug into the same fitting, MC Cruise gives you a a plug that allows you to plug both in like a double adaptor. I also just installed the fuel dongle which you get from adventure bike components which riches up the bottom end as they run a bit lean. Went for first ride yesterday and noticed a big improvement in bottom end. Runs smoother and also runs cooler. A must have I think if you do an air box mod.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 Thanks, yep the heat seems a bit of an issue in the slow stuff but I was dubious if it works so well with our higher octane fuel than in the US. I will give the off road dongle a miss as I am happy to manually select when i turn off TC & ABS. Is the fuel dongle a seperate plug to the cruise so I don't need the double adapter plug? Just confirming.
@@ride4adventure the fuel dongle plugs into a totally different plug so no need. 👍 another way to keep your settings without the dongle is to just switch your bile off at the kill switch not the key and it will keep your settings. As long as your not stopping for to long as the light will stay on.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 thanks for the clarification. I do just use the kill switch for short stops so I will live with that for now. Cheers for your help and thanks for the vids.
im confused, you show instillation @ 2"56 but there is just a picture of a control. Not the install. Don't even know what brand it is.
All good mate. It’s a review not an install video. I only gave a rough example of how it connects to the bike for anyone interested. Also at the 50sec mark i mention it is from MC Cruise in Melbourne.
Cheers.
may i install mc cruise with ktm abs dongle? will it work with abs dongle? it sounds like it installs in same plug as ktm abs dongle.
When you order the cruise it asks you if you use a abs dongle or not. I do and they just send you an adaptor that basically turns the plug into a double adaptor.
@@lonewolfadventures2676 if only you could earn some kind of commission. i just ordered two mc cruises for 2014 and 2021 690s, because of your video. thanks for sharing. this is a bit of game changer for me. cruise control is really important to me and the mechanical ones don't work well for me.
@@damytzeus all good mate. Not here to make money just share info that can help others so we can all enjoy our passion for 2 wheels.😎
Veridian cruise is half the price.
very nice bike