KTM 390 SMC R 2025 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 390 SMC R 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Overview - KTM 390 SMC R 2025 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 390 SMC R 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

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Details

Technical Specifications KTM 390 SMC R 2025 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 390 SMC R 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 390 SMC R 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	39 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Displacement	Displacement	398.7 ccm	Displacement	692 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Bybre	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Bybre	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,453 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	154 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	147 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 SMC R 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

A large, powerful single cylinder, a stable chassis, just over 160 kg of tractive weight and modern electronics for support - the key data alone suggests a lot of riding pleasure. In 2024, the SMC-R may be a little dusty in some respects and is no longer the undisputed queen of road-legal supermotos, but it can still offer a lot of supermoto fun and performance.

Powerful engine

Electronics can support safety or supermoto manoeuvres as required

Stable, fully adjustable suspension

Agile riding performance

Good ergonomics

Low fuel consumption

Great quickshifter

Old LC display and halogen headlights no longer up to date

Suspension could absorb small bumps more harmoniously

Brakes not overly sensitive