The KTM 690 SMC motorcycle specifications include a 654 cc (39.91 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 139.5 kg (307.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 690 SMC 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.
About 47% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 81st percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 42nd percentile across KTM models.
About 14% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 75th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
654 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of KTM models.
900 mm — taller than about 42% of KTM models.
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.
1,480
1,436
3% above average.
900
895
Close to average.
290
304
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 654 cc (39.91 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 80 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Keihin |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | APTC Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular trellis steel frame (CrMo) |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP USD |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 275 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 139.5 kg (307.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 290 mm (11.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 2-cell stainless seel |
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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.