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KTM 690 SMC R 2023 specs

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KTM 690 SMC R 2023 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

KTM

Model

690 SMC R

Year

2023

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio

0.5018 HP/kg

Torque

73.5 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.2 ft.lbs)

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

147.0 kg / 324.1 pounds

Ground Clearance

237 mm / 9.3 inches

Wheelbase

1480 mm / 58.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

105.0 x 80.0 mm / 4.1 x 3.1 inches

Engine Capacity

693.0 cc / 42.29 cubic inches

Compression

12.7:1

Engine Type

Single cylinder, four-stroke

Ignition

Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition

Starter

Electric

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain (final drive)

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

Slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

Drive line

5/8 x 1/4 X Ring. Primary drive: 36:79.

Lubrication System

Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection

Fuel Control

Overhead Cams (OHC)

Fuel Consumption

4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)

Fuel Capacity

13.50 litres / 3.57 US gallons

Greenhouse Gases

95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension

WP APEX 48

Front Wheel Travel

215 mm / 8.5 inches

Rear Suspension

WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage

Rear Wheel Travel

240 mm / 9.4 inches

Tires and Rims

Rims

Orange rims. Conti AttackSM tubeless tyres.

Brakes

Front Brakes

Single disc. Bosch 9M+ ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.

Rear Brakes

Single disc. Bosch 9M+ ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments

Ride modes. Switchable traction control.

Colour Options

Orange/blue/white

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