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Left : Shown side-by-side , Black Dog Cycle Works ’ Traction Footpegs are longer and wider than stock . The holes are for screw-in traction spikes that come with the pegs . Below : The BDCW footpegs are a halfinch lower than stock , so we had to adjust the position of the rear brake pedal .
coated PVC tarp material and hold 27.5 liters in each side — conveniently enough , one or two RotopaX containers fit perfectly in either bag . Available in black or yellow , the Sierra saddlebags have removable internal stiffeners , multiple compression straps and aircraft-grade aluminum buckles . Since they ’ re designed to attach to a tube rack , we installed KTM ’ s Case Carrier System ($ 359.99 ), which required drilling holes in the bodywork since passenger grab handles ( and footpegs ) were dropped from the 690 Enduro a few years ago . In addition to providing a solid frame for securing the saddlebags , it also provides crash protection for the tail section as well as a convenient handhold in the event of picking the KTM up off the ground . We also tried out Nelson- Rigg ’ s Front Fender Bag ($ 34.95 ), but even with just a spare tube in the bag it caused the plastic fender to flop around too much when riding over rough terrain , so it didn ’ t make the final cut .
With our three main objectives met , we went a few steps further to enhance the 690 Enduro R ’ s touring capability and off-road readiness . We installed KTM ’ s Touring Windshield ($ 64.99 ), which required some drilling for installation but deflects more wind than the stock flyscreen . For better rearward visibility on the road and the ability