# S12E08: The New KTM 690: "Rally Racer" or new category of Adventure Bike?

An episode of [Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1451763486), 13 Nov 2026, 2 h 12 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/revzillapodcast/HSLS_S12E08_PODCAST_v2.mp3?dest-id=1064744

Is the KTM 690 Rally the ultimate lightweight ADV bike, or just a dressed-up dual sport? Zack and Spurgeon are joined by off-road racer, educator, and RevZilla Ambassador Liz Kiniery to tackle "ADV Displacement Creep." As adventure motorcycles climb toward 1400cc and 180 horsepower, the crew breaks down the rise of middleweight and lightweight options like the new KTM 690 Rally, Yamaha Tenere 700, and Honda Transalp. They explore whether riders actually need giant touring rigs or if lightweight, high-performance platforms offer a better balance of trail capability, highway comfort, and risk mitigation. Plus, Liz plays a round of the Engine Sound Guessing Game, and the hosts address a listener question on Additional Dealer Markups (ADM). Check out more from RevZilla: • Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews • RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

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