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when Oli the Belgian got his hands on the KTM 690 SMC, it didn't take long for his test ride to turn into a fine session of SM, wheelies and unmeasured gallantry. Today, Katoche brings us an even spicier version: the SMC R. More style, more watts, more oomph.
This supermotard worthy of the name takes its engine from the 690 Duke R. With 67 hp, the single-cylinder engine spits out 3 more horsepower than the ex-standard SMC. In addition to the 3 available mappings, the moulbif also benefits from an anti-dribble transmission. Dry, punchy, sensational mechanics that also think about protecting the user's wallet (a little). Fuel consumption is claimed to be falling, and the service interval is extended to 10,000 kms. Since 2014, the mono has adopted dual ignition and a Ride-by-Wire system.

since the SMC, the 690 R has gained a pinch of weight. It doesn't even deign to dwell on it; for at just 140kg without petrol, the SMC-R plays in the super-light road machine category. It's a real toy that's sharpened up on many levels in this sharpened-up version.

in addition to the extra watts, the supermotard's frame has been painted orange, as is traditional for Mattighofen R models. Suspension is recalibrated, with reduced travel and more hydraulic restraint. The fork was upgraded in 2014, with separate damping circuits (compression in the left fork, rebound in the right). The KTM 690 SMC-R is also distinguished by its redesigned mudguard, sidewalls and saddle, as well as by its redesigned seat.the KTM 690 SMC-R is also distinguished by its redesigned mudguard, side panels and seat, as well as by a number of attractive parts, such as the fork tees cut from solid or the superb spoked wheels (orange anodized) fitted with very sporty Conti AttackSM tires. The tone is set: full throttle and plenty of fun. Bosch 9M+ ABS (or Supermoto ABS as an option) has been fitted since 2014, but it won't dampen your sporting spirit.

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Published on 10/12/20
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Key facts KTM 690 SMC R (2016) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

Power and lightness
Efficient toy

Weak points

Exclusive use

Prices

	Basic version
France	9,450€

Bikers' reviews

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Model sold in 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Performance

Max speed : approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)

Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Chassis: Frame : powder-coated chromium-molybdenum tubular steel mesh; Fuel capacity : 12 liters (3.17 US gallons); Seat height : 890 mm (35.04 in); Wheelbase : 1,480 mm (58.27 in); Dry weight : 140 kg (309 lb)

Front axle: Telehydraulic inverted WP forks Ø 48 mm, Wheel travel : 250 mm (9.84 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper; Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Transmission: 6 stage gearbox; Secondary by chain

Rear axle: WP monoshock, Wheel travel : 250 mm (9.84 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper; Rear tire : 160 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Motor: single-cylinder , 4 strokes; Injection Ø 46 mm; Cooling system : liquid; 1 ACT; 4 valves; 690 cc; 67 ch (66.10 hp) to 7,500 rpm; 7 mkg to 6,000 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 2.12 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 20 kg/mkg; Compression : 12.5 : 1

Standard equipment: Brake assist : ABS can be disconnected

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 25 reviews

KTM 690 SMC R - 2012 ou 2014 ?

Dany Model 2014

Hello, I really want to buy a small 690 smcr unfortunately I know it's a bike that consumes a little oil but for now I have the choice between a 2012 and a 2014
What's the difference between these 2 models? Is there one that uses less oil?

Thank you for your answer 09/04/2019 23:15 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Dany

690 SMC

ABS on the 2014, not the 2012 02/27/2020 12:24 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

vs etes parfait

timDUGhetto Model 2016

for me, your site is one of the best for information on the 690 SMC R. Thanks to your skills in analyzing supermotard bikes, I was able to find what I was looking for and finally buy my dream bike. thank you very much :) 09/17/2018 10:37 Rating : 5/5 Respond to timDUGhetto

Conso d'huile d'une KTM 690 SMC R ?

Validu50 Model 2015

I would like to know if the 690 drinks oil? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question 02/20/2017 11:55 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Validu50

Bloupi

It drinks, like, 30 cl per 1,000 km of city driving. More in lumberjack mode.... 02/21/2017 23:55 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Tysba

I had the 2014 and I put oil every 500km maximum, after some say that for 1000km you put 1l of oil which seems enormous to me, but all plays with your driving :) 04/19/2017 13:13 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

whyte164

yes, it drinks oil, but I top it up every 2 tanks. Otherwise, it's a great machine. 04/02/2018 14:40 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Permis A2

La moto de mes Model 2015

Hi, I'm 14 too and I'd really like to have this bike for my 18th birthday, but I'd like to know if it's possible to ride it with an A2 licence 08/22/2016 23:51 Rating : 5/5 Respond to La moto de mes

Katoche

You can buy it if you have your A2 license, but you'll have to restrict it to 35kw (so less power) 03/05/2017 15:37 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

Poliakoff Model 2016

This single-cylinder engine offers remarkable performance, but with the restrictions associated with single-cylinder engines, it lacks flexibility in town. 07/31/2016 11:09 Rating : 3/5 Respond to Poliakoff

aie aie aie

ficho91 Model 2015

I just bought it 6 months ago already 5000km (just the weekend) A killiE this MOto, it lifts itself, me I'm 1m75, 71kg it's true that it is a little high but good it goes very well
06/25/2016 10:53 Rating : 5/5 Respond to ficho91

hidazzz

and how's the oil consumption? I'd like to buy it, but that's what's holding me back
06/05/2017 15:36 Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation

Révision SMC R 690 2014

Teufsmcr04 Model 2014

Hello,

I would like to point out the very playful character of this machine, irresistible to my taste, a real crime buster.

Otherwise, I would have liked, if possible, to know the real content of the interventions carried out during the 10,000 kms overhaul. Thank you in advance 03/27/2016 11:11 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Teufsmcr04

sur le chassie

imed Model 2012

and is the chassie of the ktm690 and the same of the ktm640 ....j have a block of 690 I want to put it on chassie of 640 ????????? 03/06/2016 23:29 Rating : 5/5 Respond to imed

matt Model 2015

it's a bit expensive but it looks very good in terms of handling, I have the impression that it's the most powerful bike in its range for a single-cylinder, but it's definitely the lightest bike I've ever seen as it weighs ONLY 164 kg for a maximum acceleration of 170 kph on country roads and can reach 90 kph in 2nd gear, which is enormous, and it's very nervous so you have to be careful when starting it up

i'm 14 and my dream is to own one
10/17/2015 07:16 Rating : 5/5 Respond to matt

magnifique cette moto

KTMIX Model 2015

the 690 with an akrapovic pot sounds like a monster you can hear it for miles Michtoo 10/07/2015 14:30 Rating : 5/5 Respond to KTMIX

2m05 et hauteur de selle sur KTM 690 SMC R ?

Slakov Model 2014

Hello, I'm going to be eighteen and I'm 205cm tall. The bike has a seat height of 92.5 cm. Do you think this is high enough for my height?
Thanks to the future people who will answer and good evening 09/25/2015 23:19 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Slakov

alxd

1.90 m and that's just fine, I wouldn't have to be any shorter. 10/03/2015 21:31 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

lilop

AS A SUPERBIKER IT MIGHT BE A BIT SMALL FOR YOUR SIZE. I'M A 196cm AND I RIDE ENDURO, NOT SM.

But it's all a matter of feeling. If you feel good on it, so much the better. I think I'm too big for the SM.

And so do all the pro riders, but the Dakar riders are max 1.80m tall for bikes that weigh 180kg with 450cc engines (due to the petrol and h2O fluids).
Once again, it's up to you. 05/31/2016 18:55 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

YoLo Model 2013

Ma reve bike the KTM 690 smc r 09/25/2015 17:47 Rating : 5/5 Respond to YoLo

rems rems Model 2012

trop belle j'aimerait trop l'avoir 09/18/2015 18:02 Rating : 5/5 Respond to rems rems

La consomation ?

Duke Rider Model 2015

Hi I'd like to buy this bike but I wanted to know before what conso it had thank you buddies V! ^^ 08/18/2015 05:35 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Duke Rider

Tatif

Under normal driving conditions, less than 5 liters per 100 09/08/2015 13:30 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Lolo

It's a pleasure bike... Who cares about fuel consumption? 10/01/2015 07:23 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

top!!!!!

Pouloute Model 2015

For those looking for a sensational motorcycle, without breaking the bank (but with a caveat, as it's still not cheap, especially for fun use only). J\'adore!!!!!!! 06/09/2015 21:40 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Pouloute

KTM

Antonio Model 2015

I've always dreamed of having the KTM 690 SMC R but I'm only 14 and have 4 years left to get my license, so in the meantime it won't be on sale, and at any moment they'll stop producing it. I don't know what to do. so can you help me find a solution? PLEASE. Antoine 06/06/2015 13:39 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Antonio

guillaume

Don't panic Antoine, in 4 years' time you'll still be able to find this model, which will probably remain on the market because it's a bike that appeals to a lot of young licence holders, and in the worst case you'll still have the second-hand market, which will also enable you to find SMCs that are still in good condition and relatively old (4/5 years, which isn't much) at prices that are probably more affordable for you (compared with new) who will only be 18, so not a huge income.
In any case, it's a very good choice, because it's not a bike designed to be ridden hard (like a hypersport), but one that's very playful, with a nice sound. So don't give up your dream :) 06/12/2015 23:38 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

maitre gonzo

All you have to do is buy one now, put it in your cupboard next to your playmobils and bring it out again in 4 years. 07/25/2015 00:12 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

LA moto de montagnard

Florent Model 2012

I live near Grenoble and have owned this magnificent 2012 SMCR since August 2014.

I'm an A2 rider and yet it's impossible to get the banana out of my face every time I turn the handle! Very sound chassis, disconcertingly efficient in the mountains, engine that pulls over a very wide range. It takes very little time to adapt to this jewel. It deserves top marks.

Be sure to replace the original muffler with an Akra... Otherwise, beware of the... de m*rde, yes that's the word :/ 03/29/2015 22:15 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Florent

deux 690 SMC-R

ded68 Model 2014

It's now been 3 months since my son and I each bought a 690 SMC-R.
Fabulous bike, amazing engine, top braking.
We've also fitted the EVO1 kit to get some HP and a better sound.
My son's is still limited to 40hp, not 48, because of the power ratio with the new law, but in 2 months he'll be at full throttle.
The only drawback is that I'm 1.72 m tall and it just fits, whereas my son is 1.69 m tall, so it sucks, but it fits just fine. The problem is that the kickstand is too long, and you have to lean the bike to the right to get the kickstand out, otherwise it hits the ground before you get to the stopping point.
03/10/2015 16:34 Rating : 5/5 Respond to ded68

permis a2

mikadu34 Model 2012

hello
can it be driven under the new motorcycle licence system (A2)?
thank you in advance for any reply

cdlt 11/17/2013 18:19 Rating : 5/5 Respond to mikadu34

Passager

Romrom Model 2012

Hi everyone

Does this bike have room for a passenger or not (I've never seen the rear footrest)?

Thanks 10/12/2013 22:14 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Romrom

Oli le belge

No, no two-seater homologation for this bike. It's based on the l\'enduro frame, so take a look at the Duke. 10/27/2013 12:57 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

Cyrille

Of course this bike is approved for two people ho la la qu\'est-ce qu\'il ne faut pas lire sur les sites généralistes comme MOTO PLANETE ou autres....

03/25/2014 21:32 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Tarif de la KTM 690 SMC-R

Samiou Model 2012

The price of this bike 11/02/2012 21:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Samiou

Tarif de la KTM 690 SMC-R

Greg Rattin membre de l'équipe Logo en petite résolution du site motoplanete

It is entered in the tariff field of the form: 8690 euros 11/03/2012 00:12 Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation

nicomotard2012 Model 2012

I give this bike top marks because I tried it a while ago and it's really mega cool!

i ordered it and it will arrive in 6 days. So proud to have this bike, I started a blog.

Come visit me and comment on my articles

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09/05/2012 14:04 Rating : 5/5 Respond to nicomotard2012

Hauteur de la moto pour un petit gabarit

mathieu Model 2012

i would just like to know the saddle height because I'm 1m65 and I'm afraid of being a little scared of the legs 06/10/2012 15:44 Rating : 5/5 Respond to mathieu

Hauteur de la moto pour un petit gabarit

Bestoflooping membre de l'équipe Logo en petite résolution du site motoplanete

925 mm seat height, as shown on the technical diagram.

That's a lot of height! 06/10/2012 21:31 Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation

philon Model 2012

I give it a 5 because I had the old one from 2011 that I exchanged for a Ducati to test the 1100 twin but I'm going back to the 690 smc- r because I miss it too muchr because I miss it too much it pushes less than a 1000 but frankly it's ecstasy the only weak point I find it is that after 100km you have a sore buttock but too bad I'll be sore but I'll be smiling otherwise to describe the bike for it his field of attack is everywhere except in a straight line where you're forced to do weeling to pass the time otherwise the rest of the time happiness. 03/24/2012 18:47 Rating : 5/5 Respond to philon

gsxr Model 2012

hello, first of all I think the new smc rocks (even if I'd have preferred a less messy color scheme) and then I'm thinking of buying a ktm 690 smc as my next bike! I'm hesitating between a used model and the very "expensive" new one! thanks to all the owners and connoisseurs of the 2 models for posting their opinions, it would help me make a choice... slt motard 03/05/2012 10:23 Rating : 4/5 Respond to gsxr

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 690 SMC R 2016

What is the power of the 690 SMC R 2016?: The 690 SMC R 2016 develops a power of 67 ch (66.10 hp)
What is the torque of the 690 SMC R 2016?: The maximum torque of the 690 SMC R 2016 is 7 mkg to 6,000 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the 690 SMC R 2016?: The 690 SMC R 2016 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the 690 SMC R 2016?: The 690 SMC R 2016 has a a dry weight of 140 kg (309 lb).
QWhat is the seat height of the 690 SMC R 2016?: To ensure good accessibility, the 690 SMC R 2016 offers a minimum seat height of 890 mm (35.04 in).
What is the price of the 690 SMC R 2016?: The price of the 690 SMC R 2016 is 9,450€ in France

Motorcycle specifications KTM690 SMC R 2016 Dry drifting

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