Is KTM 690 SMC R Street Legal?
Just a couple of days after KTM’s Chris Fillmore wins the 2020 KTM Supermoto National Championship, KTM announces a street-legal supermoto model for street-strafing fun. The 2021 KTM 690 SMC R will be hitting the showroom floors in December with an MSRP of $11,999.
Is the KTM 690 any good?
Simply put the KTM 690 Duke is really impressive: in a dream garage you’d have one. The motor is versatile, smooth, user friendly and doesn’t mind revving. The lightness makes the 690 a doddle to ride, fun and enjoyable, perfect for darting up mountain roads or nipping between traffic in on a city commute.
How fast is the KTM 690 SMC R?
124 mph
KTM 690 SMC R Specifications
| Engine & Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Tank Capacity (Approx.): | 3.6 gal. (13.5 l) |
| Dry Weight: | 324 lbs (147 kg) |
| Fuel Consumption: | 60.8 mpg (3.87 l/100 km) |
| Top Speed: | 124 mph (est) |
Where is KTM Duke 690 made?
Austria
KTM 690 Duke
| 2012 690 Duke | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM |
| Production | 1994–1997 (I) 1998-2007 (II) 2008–2011 (III) 2012–2018(IV) |
| Assembly | Austria |
| Class | Supermoto or Naked |
What kind of engine does the KTM 690 SMC have?
A new 690 LC4 plant drives the KTM 690 SMC R. Sure, it’s still a liquid-cooled thumper with a 105 mm bore and 80 mm stroke to give it — you guessed it — 690 cc in total displacement. The fandanglery is strong with this one, and it starts out with a ride-by-wire throttle control that communicates with the Keihin Engine Management System.
What is the 690 SMC your like on the road?
On tight, twisty roads, predictably the 690 is an absolute blast. On twisting mountain roads, the 690 SMC R is a blast, and the engine is much smoother. Francesca Montero Barreling up to turns, stamping mercilessly down the gears, and pitching it hard on its side, you’ll be giggling like an idiot within seconds of the SMC R’s leaving the garage.
What is the latest KTM Supermoto?
Which brings us up to date, with this, the latest incarnation of the LC4 single-cylinder engine and the SMC R supermoto it forms the heart of. The new KTM SMC R 690 has upped the game in terms of street supermoto machines.
What’s new on the KTM SMC your in 2019?
2019 sees the latest generation LC4 motor slotted into a tweaked chassis, with the added bonus of electronic rider aids and a quickshifter/blipper, and KTM claim 65% of the bike is all-new. Fast-forward to 2021 and the firm announced updates for both the SMC R and its Enduro R brother.
