What makes the KTM 690 SMC your a supermoto?
John Peck
Updated on April 02, 2026
The KTM 690 SMC R raises the bar in the supermotos stakes, thanks in part to a lightweight chassis, a legendary 690 LC4 motor and a sohisticated electronics package.
What’s the difference between KTM 640 Supermoto and KTM 660 SMC?
2007: KTM 640 LC4 Supermoto deleted. KTM 660 SMC: No e-start, vibes aplenty, huge power, lighter weight, much shorter service intervals. Huge fun. 6 owners have reviewed their KTM 640 SUPERMOTO (1998 – 2007) and rated it in a number of areas.
What size tires do I need for a KTM 660?
Stock tire sizes are 120/70-17 on the front, and 120/70-17 on the rear. As for stopping power, the KTM 660 SMC braking system includes Single disc size 320 mm (12.6 inches) at the front and Single disc size 220 mm (8.7 inches) at the back. 910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40
How reliable is the KTM 640 LC4 motor?
The KTM 640 LC4 motor is extremely reliable, providing it’s serviced regularly. Every 3000 miles there are two oil filters to change, but that’s a 30-minute job.
Is the 690 SMC your coming back to the US?
KTM’s 690 SMC R is coming back to the US for 2019. MSRP is $11,699 KTM
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.