2007
KTM 660 SMC - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 759753 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 660 SMC |
| Year | 2007 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double ground, chrommoly-steel frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP Monoshock with Pro Lever |
| Reartyre | 160/60-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 102.0 x 80.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Compression | 11.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 654.00 ccm (39.91 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 2 x aluminium |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Kokusan DC-CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Power | 28.16 HP (20.6 kW)) @ 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 42.50 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.3 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.20 litres (2.43 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 290 mm (11.4 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2041 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 910 mm (35.8 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.