They also discontinued the 690 E model. The seat height and suspension of the 690 R were lowered. Also among the 2012 changes, a tachometer was added and the headlight was improved. In 2014, the KTM 690 R received standard ABS brakes in both the front and rear, along with a ride-by-wire throttle and dual-spark head. Comfort has been further transformed by a Seat Concepts saddle (starting at $294.99), which is wider in the back and has denser, more supportive foam without increasing seat height. sYnn.