KTM 690 SMC R ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 690 SMC R ABS motorcycle specifications include a 690 cc (42.10 cu in) engine, power of 67 hp (48.9 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140.5 kg (309.7 lb).

Key specifications

2015Year released
690 ccDisplacement
67 hpPower
140.5 kgDry weight
925 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,480 mmWheelbase
270 mmGround clearance

How the KTM 690 SMC R ABS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Engine power67 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 5% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 60th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement690 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 55% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 84th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height925 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 57th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 14% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 75th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power60th

67 hp — more powerful than about 60% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement84th

690 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of KTM models.

Seat height57th

925 mm — taller than about 57% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity75th

12 L — larger than about 75% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,480 mm
This bike

1,480

KTM avg

1,436

3% above average.

Seat height925 mm
This bike

925

KTM avg

895

3% above average.

Ground clearance270 mm
This bike

270

KTM avg

304

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 690 cc • Liquid cooled • 67 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,480 mmSeat 925 mmClearance 270 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.477 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 476.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 97.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2015

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 690 cc (42.10 cu in)
Power 67 hp (48.9 kW)
Bore × stroke 102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starter Electric
Lubrication Semi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch APTC Anti-hopping clutch / hydraulically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front suspension WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 ROMA
Rear suspension WP Suspension 4618 with Pro Lever linkage
Front wheel travel 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rake 27.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 140.5 kg (309.7 lb)
Seat height 925 mm (36.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 270 mm (10.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4769 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black/orange
Comments Ride-by-wire system for opening the throttle valve

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.