KTMsupermoto

690 SMC R

692.7 cc / 75 hp / 156 kg / 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2025

The definitive big supermoto, unchanged because nothing beats it.

65.5/ 100

Scored within supermoto, methodology here

€12,449

list price

power: 75 hp
wet weight: 156 kg
tank range: 329 km

The short version

The 690 SMC R pairs the biggest single KTM makes with fully adjustable WP APEX suspension and a chassis that treats every roundabout as an apex. It is a one-trick bike, but the trick is the best in motorcycling and no rival has matched the recipe at this weight.

Where it wins

75 hp and 156 kg wet is the class benchmark power to weight
Fully adjustable suspension at both ends
Cornering ABS with a supermoto mode that lets the rear slide

Where it loses

LCD dash feels a decade old at this price
Single-cylinder vibration wears on motorways
Mirrors and pillion provision are afterthoughts

Score breakdown

Engine and performance

15.9 / 25

Handling and chassis

16.4 / 20

Value

10.6 / 20

Practicality

10.3 / 15

Technology

6.3 / 10

Reliability and ownership

6.0 / 10

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Full specs

Full specifications: KTM 690 SMC R
Engine
Engine	LC4 single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC
Displacement	692.7 cc
Power	75 hp at 8,000 rpm
Torque	73.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Power to weight	0.48 hp/kg
Chassis
Wet weight	156 kg
Front suspension	WP APEX 48 mm split function, 215 mm
Front adjustability	Fully adjustable
Rear suspension	WP APEX monoshock, 240 mm
Rear adjustability	Fully adjustable
Front brake	320 mm, radial 4-piston
ABS	Cornering ABS
Dimensions
Seat height	890 mm
Wheelbase	1470 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 L
Claimed consumption	4.1 L/100 km
Fuel range	329 km
Ownership
Price	€12,449
Service interval	10,000 km
Valve check	20,000 km
Warranty	2 years
Equipment
Dash	LCD
Ride modes	Yes
Traction control	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional
Cruise control	Not available
Connectivity	No

Full maintenance guide: schedule, intervals and costs

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Parts and upgrades for the 690 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 (LC4)

The soundtrack the big single deserves, minus 2 kg of stock muffler.

€849typical price

Barkbusters

Protection

VPS Handguards

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

€129typical price

Seat Concepts

Ergonomics

Comfort Seat

Doubles the distance you can sit on an LC4 without standing up.

€259typical price