Supermotos
2027KTM 690 SMC R
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The 2027 KTM 690 SMC R is a street-legal supermoto powered by the same 692.7cc LC4 single as the Enduro R, producing 77.9 hp and 73 Nm. WP APEX suspension (224mm front, 240mm rear travel) is tuned firmer for tarmac, running on 17-inch wheels front and rear rather than the Enduro's off-road sizes. A 4.2in TFT dash, lean-sensitive ABS/traction control and an optional Supermoto ABS mode round out the electronics package.
- Capacity
- 692.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 152.0 kg
- Seat height
- 899 mm
- Power
- 77.9 HP (58.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2027 KTM 690 SMC R
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM | 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds) | 152.0 kg (335.1 pounds) |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 48 | WP APEX 48mm USD, 224mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage | WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage, 240mm travel |
| Front brakes | Disc brake | 320mm disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc brake | 240mm disc |
| Compression | 12.7:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sharp, agile street riding and supermoto-style cornering
- Built for
- Lightweight single-cylinder supermoto with razor-sharp handling
- Not ideal for
- Riders wanting long-distance comfort or off-road capability
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsUS owner complaints
None filed for 2027 · 13 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the KTM 690 SMC R have filed 13.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →54
out of 100Average
The KTM 690 SMC R passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 85.8% of the time, 1.6 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 54% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
85.8%Passed first time
6.8%Failed outright
7.4%Fixed during test
4,000Typical miles
1,810Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
52
34
45
64
62
52
201220132017201920202021
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 692.7 ccm
- Power
- 77.9 HP (58.1 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 96 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5125 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1476 mm
- Seat height
- 899 mm
- Dry weight
- 152.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 162.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.30 litres
- Ground clearance
- 237 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- WP APEX 48mm USD, 224mm travel
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage, 240mm travel
- Front wheel travel
- 224 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 240 mm
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 320mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- 240mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front Wheel
- 17.0 in
- Rear Wheel
- 17.0 in
Other
- Comments
- 4.2in TFT dash. Lean-sensitive ABS/traction control, optional Supermoto ABS mode. Front/rear compression, rebound and preload adjustable.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 690 cc | 690 cc | 693 cc | 693 cc | 693 cc |
| Dry weight | 142 kg | 141 kg | 147 kg | 147 kg | 152 kg |
| Seat height | 925 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 892 mm | 899 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.3 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 52 Average | Too few tests | 62 Good | Too new | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 690 SMC R?
The 2027 KTM 690 SMC R has a Capacity of 692.7 ccm (42.27 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 690 SMC R have?
The 2027 KTM 690 SMC R has a Power of 77.9 HP (58.1 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 690 SMC R have?
The 2027 KTM 690 SMC R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 690 SMC R?
The 2027 KTM 690 SMC R has a Torque of 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the KTM 690 SMC R weigh?
The 2027 KTM 690 SMC R has a Dry weight of 152.0 kg (335.1 pounds).
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