Was Buying The 701 Enduro an Expensive Mistake?

At nearly double the MSRP of a KLR, DR, or XR650L, the 701 Enduro seems like a rather silly motorcycle to buy, especially considering it's less than ideal reputation for reliability in comparison to the Japanese Big Bore Bikes. So, do I regret investing in one? If you've never ridden one, the answer might surprise you! WARNING / UPDATE: Carplay unit mounting location in this video caused wear on front brake line! https://youtube.com/shorts/K8kTX0271eg?feature=share Read these important Warnings, Terms, Conditions & Paid Promotion Notes before viewing our content!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheb13NPzPaFXvu-mamu-5w/community?lb=UgkxYb2xX49v3bNGSemmo4y3IlBhKk9_C7yM KTM 690 ADV-R Article: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/watch-rally-inspired-ktm-690-adventure-r-prototype-spied/ Affiliate Links to my gear, tools & parts! (Click ANY affiliate link, then purchase ANYTHING, & it'll help support my content!) 701 Stuff ADV Windshield: https://amzn.to/4mz0Pyo Oxford Heaterz: https://amzn.to/41jj6HV Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-dsport%C2%AE-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Seat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/seat-concepts-complete-seat-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Bar Risers: https://amzn.to/447yftD Small Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Tail Bag (It's actually the XS): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-side-load-dry-duffel-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer MSR Tool Pack (Included with MSR Hydration Vest): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/msr-tool-pack-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Kickstand Foot: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-billet-side-stand-foot-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Riding Gear Hydration Vest: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-rover-vest-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer ADV Helmet: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xpedition-adv-helmet-w-mips-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Xplorer Coat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-jacket-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Xplorer Pants: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-pant-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Gloves: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adv-windblock-gloves-w-d3o-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Boots: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-adventure-boots-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer Stay Swanky my friends!