Tag Archives: KTM 690

2019 KTM 690 SMC R | Upgraded engine and suspension

WP APEX suspension
74hp LC4 single – PASC slipper clutch

Arriving in Australia March 2019

The KTM 690 SMC R returns in 2019 and promises to bring the KTM Ready to Race approach to the street. A lightweight, agile, punchy single-cylinder, with premium chassis components, backed up by new performance-enhancing electronics and a lot more grunt that is now delivered via a much smoother power delivery. That’s what KTM are claiming their 690 SMC R will bring to the table when it lands in Australian showrooms from March.

KTM SMC R
2019 KTM 690 SMC R
2019 KTM 690 SMC R Features
  • Dynamic LC4 single-cylinder 4-stroke engine
  • 690cc displacement
  • 55 kW (74 hp) @ 8000rpm
  • 73.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
  • Electronic fuel injection, ride by wire, two balancer shafts
  • PASC slipper clutch
  • Fuel capacity approx – 13.5 litres
  • Dry weight approx – 146 kg
  • Six-speed transmission with Quickshifter+ for clutchless up and downshifts
  • Ultra lightweight chrome-molybdenum steel frame
  • Sharper, slimmer bodywork in the latest KISKA design
  • Two ride modes
  • Cornering ABS with advanced Supermoto ABS mode
  • Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC)
  • Die cast aluminum swingarm and linkage type rear suspension
  • Fully adjustable WP APEX shock absorber
  • Fully adjustable WP APEX 48 upside-down fork with separate damping circuits
  • Optional low chassis kit for 40mm lower seat height
  • Brembo brake system
KTM SMC R IMGRudiSchedl
2019 KTM 690 SMC R – Image by Rudi Schedl

Street Weapon

Powering the KTM 690 SMC R is a new generation LC4 engine, with the single-cylinder engine now dishing up 74 hp and 73.5 Nm of torque – and KTM boasting a smoother and more sophisticated power delivery than ever.

Along with improved power, torque and consumption from the updated engine, the fun now goes further with the new KTM 690 SMC R thanks to a fuel tank capacity increased by 1.5 litres to 13.5L total. The completely redesigned fuel tank also acts as a load bearing part of the chassis; stiffer in construction to help provide optimal feel and handling.

KTM SMC R
2019 KTM 690 SMC R

Fresh bodywork is sharper and slimmer than the previous model, developed alongside the latest generation of KTM offroad motorcycles to aid with easier handling. Adjustable levers feature on the rubber-mounted, lightweight tapered handlebars that can be placed in four different positions.

The new ergonomics continue with an improved seat that KTM claim increases comfort while aiding control and grip in extreme riding situations. To make the Supermoto more accessible than ever, a 40 mm seat height reduction is also possible via the official KTM PowerParts low chassis kit (standard seat height 890 mm). All this has been done while maintaining extreme lean levels with handlebar-scraping cornering ability, if the rider is up to the challenge!

KTM SMC R IMGRudiSchedl
2019 KTM 690 SMC R – Image by Rudi Schedl

The suspension was specially developed by WP and KTM for the 690 SMC R. Up front are fully adjustable WP APEX 48 USD forks, sprung in both legs but with separated damping in each tube; rebound handled on the right and compression on the left, with 30 clicks of adjustment available for each. The forks are mounted in forged triple clamps with an offset of 35 mm, adjustable to 33 mm.

KTM SMC R
2019 KTM 690 SMC R

Helping to put the torque on the tarmac is a fully adjustable WP APEX shock absorber connected to the single-piece cast swingarm via a linkage.

KTM SMC R IMGRudiSchedl
2019 KTM 690 SMC R – Image by Rudi Schedl

On the braking side of the equation a high quality Brembo four-piston radial caliper bites a 320 mm disc up front and helping to push the Bridgestone S21 rear tyre into opposite-lock corner entries is a Brembo two-piston caliper working hard on a 240 mm rear disc.

KTM SMC R
2019 KTM 690 SMC R

Getting the most from the KTM 690 SMC R’s performance in all situations is assisted by a suite of rider assistance systems. Two ride modes – Street and Sport – are joined by cornering ABS, lean angle-sensitive motorcycle traction control, motor slip regulation (MSR) and Quickshifter+ (up & down), with the familiar Supermoto ABS mode aiding rear slides backed up by front-end confidence.

KTM SMC R IMGRudiSchedl
2019 KTM 690 SMC R – Image by Rudi Schedl
KTM 690 SMC R
ENGINE
ENGINE TYPE Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
DISPLACEMENT 690 cc
BORE / STROKE 105 / 80 mm
poer / TORQUE 74 hp @ 8000 rpm / 73.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO 12.7:1
STARTER / BATTERY E-starter / Lithium Ion 12V 8.6Ah
TRANSMISSION 6 gears
FUEL SYSTEM Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)
CONTROL 4 V / OHC
LUBRICATION Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
PRIMARY DRIVE 36:79
FINAL DRIVE 16:40
COOLING Liquid cooling
CLUTCH PASC™ slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
IGNITION / EMS Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
TRACTION CONTROL MTC (2-mode, disengageable)
CHASSIS
FRAME Chromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder coated
SUBFRAME Self-supporting plastic tank
HANDLEBAR Aluminum, tapered, Ø 28 / 22 mm
FRONT SUSPENSION WP USD APEX 48 mm
REAR SUSPENSION WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
SUSPENSION TRAVEL FR. / RE. 215 / 240 mm
BRAKE FRONT Brembo four piston, radially mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
BRAKE REAR Brembo single piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
ABS Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and supermoto mode, disengageable)
WHEELS FRONT / REAR Spoked wheels with aluminum tubeless rims 3.50 × 17″; 5.00 × 17″
TIRES FRONT / REAR 120/70 ZR 17; 160/60 ZR 17
CHAIN X-Ring 5/8 × 1/4″
SILENCER Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
STEERING HEAD ANGLE 63.6°
TRAIL 107.7 mm
WHEEL BASE 1,470 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 238 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 890 mm
FUEL TANK CAPACITY approx. 13.5 liters
DRY WEIGHT approx. 147 kg (without fuel)

Source: MCNews.com.au