Built around KTM's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2015 KTM 690 SMC R ABS features a 690 cc (42.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 690 SMC R ABS measures 140.5 kg (310 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 925 mm (36.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
97.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.1 kg/HP)
Standover Height
925 mm (36.4 in)
Engine
Displacement690.0 ccm (42.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power67.0 HP (48.9 kW))
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
LubricationSemi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
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