2024
KTM 690 SMC R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 908258 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 690 SMC R |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Bosch 9M+ ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP APEX 48 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Rake | 26.4° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Bosch 9M+ ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage |
| Rearwheeltravel | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Wheels | Bridgestone S21 tires. 17 inch rims. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 105.0 x 80.0 mm (4.1 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Compression | 12.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Driveline | 520 X-Ring chain |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.14 litres/100 km (24.2 km/l or 56.82 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 96.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Torque | 73.5 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.2 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/blue/white/black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Ride modes. Switchable traction control. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 237 mm (9.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5018 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 892 mm (35.1 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.