I tend to agree. The KTM 690 (which I do own) is not a real Motard. Its a quirky road bike with Motard styling.
Having said that though, it is a brilliant twisties bike that can also handle its fair share of long distance work. I occasionally crept onto the road (very out of the way back roads) on my CRF 450 Motard. It was absolutely awesome fun, but only for an hour or so at a time. Beyond that it was a pain in the butt (literally). The KTM on the other hand is fine for the ride down from Auckland then all day round the Coro loop (the big one!!)
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