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I'm thinking about upgrading my wr250x to a 690 Enduro R (and tard it up at a later date). I've never had a opportunity to ride a 690, but on paper it's awesome. Right now I'm most interested in the 2010-2013 version. My plan is to use it like my wr: commute in the winter, backroads hooligan material, etc. Maybe do some light dirty stuff for fun. Unfortunately, I've never had a chance to ride one and I've never seen demos. So, I'm hoping a few people have ridden both and could comment on a couple of questions:
NVH vs. my wr250x? I'm not looking for buttery smooth out of a big single, I just don't want a paint shaker in comparison.
How is it at highway speeds? The Yamaha can do highway miles, but it's pretty tapped and labored. Obviously, it's got no wind protection and it's going to be twitchy - I'm mostly concerned in how labored it is with typical gearing and what kind of passing power there is.
wr250's are pretty heavy for what they are. The 690 is a little heavier on paper. Am I going to think it's a giant fat pig in comparison?
I suppose I should also ask if I'm doing it wrong and should be looking at older 2007 smc's?
Many thanks.