I recently acquired my Ten after looking for a reliable long distance bike with a decent tank range. Now, I've ridden the Ten before and I know they arent really known for earth shattering power. They do however get the job done and will get you where you want to be.

I come from a long line of LC8 KTM's (950's and 990s for those not familiar) I also had a XR650R, so I sort of know what a decent performing single should run like. I was looked at funny by my mates when I eventually took possession of the bike and I must say I really like the ergo's. Im 1.95 and about 110kg so im not small by any means.

The bike came stock with a DNA 2 and a decatted OEM exhaust. I didnt care much for the exhaust, so I dumped it for a 2 into 1. This gave the bike a decent gain in bottom end and made it sound a little better too.

Now, I have no idea what a good performing 660 should feel like, but im guessing im missing a bit of ponies up top. The bike seems the holding back and im almost always going everywhere at 90 % throttle. I seem to feel a slight surge at 4500rpm too.


So ideally... Id like the bike to near a stock 690 KTM power levels. Can this be done without too much drama?