690 SMC R 2024

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The KTM 690 SMC R raises the bar in the supermotos stakes, thanks in part to a lightweight chassis, a legendary 690 LC4 motor and a sophisticated electronics package. Whether you express your tarmac-sliding talent on mountain roads or on the apexes of your favourite track, you’ll be drifting into the future with a maxed-out grin and your veins coursing with adrenaline. Handling is enhanced by the latest fully-adjustable WP APEX suspension, so all you have to worry about is focusing on the road ahead and twisting the throttle to the stoppers.

ENGINE
The LC4 690 cc single-cylinder engine combines powerful acceleration from the very lowest revs with an outstanding free-revving nature and refined engine running. Another big plus is besides the engine being extremely economical with fuel it also has long service intervals of 10,000 km, keeping running costs low.

CYLINDER HEAD
A lightweight, compact cylinder head contains four valves and a single camshaft placed over the intake valves, and a secondary balancer shaft driven by the timing chain. The intake valves are actuated by finger followers and the exhaust valves by a rocker arm.

RESONATOR CHAMBER
A resonator chamber balances out pulses in the intake tract and makes the throttle response smoother with reduced vibrations.

BALANCER SHAFT
Twin balancer shafts, one in front of the crankshaft and the other in the cylinder head reduce vibration, which ensures a smoother ride.

PISTON
The lightweight durable forged piston is designed to reduce reciprocating mass, and therefore improve engine response.

CONRODS
Plain bearings are used in the conrod to ensure a reduced reciprocating mass, which helps the engine run smoother and therefore enhances its lively character.

PASC CLUTCH
The PASC (Power Assist Clutch) ensures the rider needs minimal input to operate it, due to reduced engine torque transferring to the clutch plates. The slipper clutch prevents rear wheel lock-up under aggressive downshifting, which reduces destabilizing rear wheel chatter on the tarmac when braking sharply or decelerating into turns.

GEARBOX
The smooth 6-speed gearbox with Quickshifter+ allows quicker clutchless up and downshifts when you’re on the gas in and out of turns. This not only enables the rider to be more in control of the motorcycle by keeping a full grip of the handlebars, but also improves rear-wheel traction.

RIDE-BY-WIRE
The KTM 690 SMC R is equipped a ride-by-wire system, which processes throttle twist grip movements with the help of electronic sensors and activates the throttle valves to control throttle action. This significantly improves the response, giving the rider better throttle control of the potent single-cylinder and a smoother ride.

INJECTION / ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Electronic fuel injection and engine management allow performance perfectly suited to the riding conditions. The result: even more and even better controlled power, lower fuel consumption, and less emissions, plus the benefit of features like MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control), MSR (Motor slip regulation), and Quickshifter+. The rider has the choice between two different mappings to influence the engine characteristics. A twin-plug ignition system controls two differently sized spark plugs in the cylinder head independently from each other, for more efficient combustion and a smoother, precisely controlled combustion sequence at all times.

EXHAUST
The KTM 690 SMC-R features a precisely developed exhaust system made from the highest-quality stainless steel and is EURO 5 compliant too. However, should you want a little more ‘grunt’, the KTM PowerParts catalog features a collection of READY TO RACE hardware to take your KTM 690 SMC-R to the next level. 

AIRBOX
Accessing the air filter for maintenance is easy thanks to the airbox being located under the seat. This makes servicing the bike simple, and stress free, at the end of a long day’s ride.

FRAME
The trellis frame is manufactured from lightweight sections of top-quality chrome-molybdenum steel tubing of varying thicknesses. This type of balanced frame design provides high torsional rigidity for best handling and rideability, while a more specifically-tuned longitudinal flexibility can absorb the wheel impact energy, supporting the suspension for reduced rider fatigue.

SUBFRAME
Tried and trusted – the effective use of the rear fuel tank as the main structural element of the subframe, keeps weight low and eliminates design complexity.

SWINGARM
This swingarm design allows for an optimal mounting position of the rear shock ensuring a high progression rate. The single-component casting process eliminates any inconsistencies and weak points that would be inherent in a welded swingarm.

TRIPLE CLAMP
Highly rigid forged triple clamps with an offset of 24 mm (adjustable to 22 mm), provide a solid grip on the forks for precise handling. They allow forwards and backwards adjustment of the handlebars in four different positions for optimum rider ergonomics.

FRONT FORK
Maximum Super Moto control is enhanced by the WP APEX 48 upside-down fork. The split fork design developed by WP and KTM has been adapted for the KTM 690 SMC R. It is fitted with springs on both sides with separate damping functions – compression is on the left and rebound on the right-hand side. They have no negative influence on each other. Therefore, damping can easily be adjusted via the dials on top of both fork tubes, with 30 clicks of adjustment each.

REAR SHOCK
The WP APEX shock absorber is specially tuned for Supermoto and is connected to the swingarm by a linkage. This ensures a progressive suspension character and a high resistance to bottoming out. Fully adjustable, including high and low-speed compression, you can set up the shock absorber to any circumstances and rider preference.

WHEELS AND TIRES
The KTM wheels use lightweight, CNC machined hubs and high-end black 17″ rims to combine maximum strength with minimum weight. They are fitted with BRIDGESTONE S21 tires for maximum performance on the street, and plenty of grip for racetrack usage.

BRAKES
The latest generation BREMBO M 4.32 Monoblock caliper is fitted to the front. It delivers class-leading stopping power that is combined with lightweight discs – 320 mm diameter front and 240 mm on the rear wheel – provide a crucial combination of stopping power and a consistent brake feel.

FUEL TANK
The KTM 690 SMC R features a 13.5 litre fuel tank which acts as a load-bearing part of the chassis, making it stiffer and gives the rider an optimal feel.

HANDLEBAR
The lightweight tapered 808 mm wide handlebars are rubber mounted to reduce vibrations. Their width and shape are aimed at providing optimum control in all situations.

FOOTPEGS
The slim profile needed for maximum lean angle is helped by short footrests, while a removable rubber insert ensures comfort with street boots.

SEAT
The KTM 690 SMC R’s seat height is 890 mm for ease of access without sacrificing lean angle, while the seat material is finely grained for grip with leather suits.

RIDER AIDS
Electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire and the engine management system (EMS) make it possible to offer innovative yet easy-to-use electronic rider aids. These features can be selected, deselected and utilized to put the potent new-generation LC4 motor to effective use across a much wider range of streets, surfaces and conditions.

RIDE MODES
Two ride modes (1) Street mode (2) Supermoto mode: “Street mode” for sporty throttle response where wheel slip and wheelies are kept to a minimum for optimal street performance. Two channel ABS functionality with ABS activated on the front and rear wheel is the standard setting for the ABS in Street mode. “Supermoto mode”, by contrast, produces smooth throttle response with Supermoto Traction Control, which allows wheel slip and front wheel lifting without hindering performance. The modes are easily switched over from the handlebar, making adjustment to the character of the engine possible on the fly. Traction control can be disabled if needed. In Supermoto mode, the setting disengages rear wheel ABS for that important rear braking feel or for those supermoto slides.

MTC
The MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control) lean-angle sensitive traction control system reacts immediately the instant the rear wheel rotation speed becomes disproportionate to the riding situation. In mere milliseconds MTC reduces engine output with an extremely smooth, barely perceptible intervention at the throttle valves, until slippage is reduced to optimum proportions for the selected ride mode and current angle of lean. For particularly ambitious riders, the traction control can also be switched off.

QUICKSHIFTER+
Quickshifter+ uses two sensors, where one sensor on the shift arm detects the movement on the shift lever rod when the rider upshifts and the system cuts the injection instantaneously. As soon as the second sensor detects the gear engagement it reapplies the injection and opens the butterfly valve, ensuring fast and smooth action at all throttle openings and engine speeds. When downshifting, the system matches the engine speed to the speed of the lower gear.

CORNERING ABS
Keeping you cranked over in full confidence, Cornering ABS allows riders to use full braking power in all conditions, even at big lean angles. This is particularly useful when you’re charging along twisty mountain roads or laying down a quick lap time. However, should you choose to select Supermoto ABS mode, ABS is deactivated on the rear wheel, while only working on the front wheel, with cornering sensitivity disabled. 

SUPERMOTO ABS
Supermoto ABS quite literally pulls out all the stops. When activated, ABS is reduced on the front wheel, but completely disabled on the rear. This allows you to drift the rear into turns, pulling off big supermoto slides and tire-smoking apex exits. 

LEAN ANGLE SENSOR
A lean-angle sensor keeps track of the angle of the bike and sends the information to the ECU and relevant control units, which uses this data to adjust traction control and ABS actuation.

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Model Specification


  • Engine

    Engine Type

    1-cylinder, 4-stroke

    Displacement

    693 cc

    Starter

    Electric starter

    Transmission

    6 speed

    Clutch

    PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

    ABS System

    Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and super moto mode)

    Engine Management System

    Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition

  • Dimensions

    Bore

    105 mm

    Stroke

    80 mm

    Ground Clearance (unloaded)

    237 mm

    Seat Height

    892 mm

    Weight (No Fuel)

  • Frame

    Frame

    Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated

    Chain

    520 X-Ring

    Steering Head Angle

    63.6 degrees

    Tank Capacity

    13.5 litres

  • Suspension

    Front Suspension

    WP APEX 48mm

    Rear Suspension

    WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage

    Suspension Travel Front

    215mm

    Suspension Travel Rear

    240mm

  • Performance

    Brake System Front

    Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc

    Brake System Rear

    Brembo single-piston floating calliper

    Power

    74 hp

    Torque

    73.5 Nm

  • Brakes

    Front Brake Disc Diameter

    320 mm

    Rear Brake Disc Diameter

    240 mm

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