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

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

2008-2011Model years
654 ccDisplacement
139.5 kgDry weight
900 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,480 mmWheelbase
290 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920102011
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2010Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
2011Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Subframe: Self-supporting plastics tank.
Front suspension
2010WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89
2011WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
Rear suspension
20092011WP mono shock with Pro Lever Linkage
Rear tire
2011160/60-ZR17
Clutch
20102011APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Exhaust system
20092011Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Front wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
Fuel control
2009Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
2009Keihin EMS with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle)
20102011Keihin EMS
Lubrication
20102011Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Rear wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
Starter
20092011Electric

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.

Displacement654 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 47% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 81st percentile across KTM models.

Seat height900 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 42nd 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.

Displacement81st

654 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of KTM models.

Seat height42nd

900 mm — taller than about 42% 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 height900 mm
This bike

900

KTM avg

895

Close to average.

Ground clearance290 mm
This bike

290

KTM avg

304

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 654 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,480 mmSeat 900 mmClearance 290 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 160/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
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)

Other specifications

Exhaust system 2-cell stainless seel

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.