2007
KTM 560 SMR - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 10629 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 560 SMR |
| Year | 2007 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double ground, chrommoly-steel frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Magura 4-piston, radially fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 310 mm (12.20´) |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89´) |
| Fronttyre | 120/75-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP monoshock PDS |
| Reartyre | 165/55-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 100.0 x 72.0 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches) |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 565.50 ccm (34.51 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Kokusan digital 4K-3A |
| Lubricationsystem | Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 109.5 kg (241.4 pounds) |
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| Fuelcapacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Seatheight | 855 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.