2009
KTM 690 Supermoto R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 892278 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 690 Supermoto R |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo Single piston, floating caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP mono shock with Pro Lever Linkage |
| Reartyre | 160/60-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 102.0 x 80.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | APTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Compression | 11.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 653.70 ccm (39.89 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | INOX double silencer with regulated catalytic converters |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Kokusan |
| Lubricationsystem | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Power | 62.75 HP (45.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 65.00 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 154.0 kg (339.5 pounds) |
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| Fuelcapacity | 13.20 litres (3.49 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4075 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 880 mm (34.6 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.