KTMsupermoto

390 SMC R

398.7 cc / 45 hp / 161 kg / 2025

KTM 390 SMC R 2025

The A2 supermoto that rides like it costs twice as much.

68.3/ 100

Scored within supermoto, methodology here

€6,999

list price

power: 45 hp
wet weight: 161 kg
tank range: 250 km

The short version

KTM took the 390 Duke platform, gave it long-travel WP suspension, supermoto geometry and a cornering ABS with a proper supermoto mode, and priced it under seven grand. It is the most focused A2 supermoto on sale and the first one in years with real electronics.

Where it wins

Genuine supermoto chassis with 230 mm of adjustable WP travel
Cornering ABS with supermoto mode and lean-sensitive traction control
45 hp and 161 kg wet makes it the performance pick of the A2 class

Where it loses

9 litre tank limits range to well under 250 km
860 mm seat is still tall for shorter riders
Pillion accommodation is a token gesture

Score breakdown

Engine and performance

18.8 / 25

Handling and chassis

10.3 / 20

Value

15.0 / 20

Practicality

9.8 / 15

Technology

8.3 / 10

Reliability and ownership

6.1 / 10

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Full specs

Full specifications: KTM 390 SMC R
Engine
Engine	Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC
Displacement	398.7 cc
Power	45 hp at 8,500 rpm
Torque	39 Nm at 7,000 rpm
Power to weight	0.28 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	161 kg
Front suspension	WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 230 mm
Front adjustability	Compression and rebound
Rear suspension	WP APEX monoshock, 230 mm
Rear adjustability	Preload and rebound
Front brake	320 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	860 mm
Wheelbase	1453 mm
Fuel capacity	9 L
Claimed consumption	3.6 L/100 km
Fuel range	250 km
Ownership
Price	€6,999
Service interval	10,000 km
Valve check	20,000 km
Warranty	2 years
Equipment
Dash	TFT
Ride modes	Yes
Traction control	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional
Cruise control	Not available
Connectivity	Yes

Full maintenance guide: schedule, intervals and costs

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Parts and upgrades for the 390 SMC R

Upgrades owners actually fit, at typical retail prices. Shop links are affiliate links: buying through them supports the site and costs you nothing extra.

Akrapovic

Exhaust

Slip-On Line Titanium

Titanium muffler, a third lighter than stock, road legal with the baffle in.

€729typical price

KTM PowerParts

Performance

Quickshifter+

Factory clutchless shifts both ways. The one options box worth ticking.

€389typical price

Barkbusters

Protection

VPS Handguards

Aluminium backbone guards that survive real crashes, not just wind.

€129typical price

KTM PowerParts

Ergonomics

Rally Footpegs

Wider platform for standing riding, sharper teeth for wet boots.

€149typical price

Evotech Performance

Styling

Tail Tidy

Deletes the mudflap and moves the plate tight to the tail.

€105typical price