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2012 KTM 690 SMCR

2012 KTM 690 SMCR

2012 KTM 690 SMCR

2012 KTM 690 SMCR

– 2012 KTM 690 SMCR Review

2012 KTM 690 SMCR

NO FAT, ONLY MUSCLES

What isn’t there won’t weigh you down – that is the philosophy of the 690 SMC R. A brawny single, a rugged frame, draped with only the most essential components – that is all it takes for great fun on road and track. And the way to achieve a sensational dry weight of less than 140 kilos. Even the tubes in the tires are discarded thanks to specially developed wire wheels with airtight beds.

The weight reduction thusly achieved lets the fully adjustable WP suspension components, once again optimised for MY2012, do their job even more diligently. Small wonder that the new LC4 power plant from the Duke R with even greater power reserves an easy time propelling this hard core Supermoto. Carried over from the Enduro, the perfectly balanced layout with a self-supporting
polymer tail tank ensures that skilled riders can sling the 690 SMC R effortlessly into any corner. An adult toy for experts!

 

 

 

 

2012 KTM 690 SMCR Features and Benefits

– Powerful LC4 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with electronic fuel injection, balancer shaft, APTC anti-hopping clutch and 6-speed gearbox

– Max. output: 49 kW/67 hp, emissions: Euro 3

– Light steel trellis frame with innovative, die-cast swingarm and self-supporting polymer tail tank

– New, ergonomically optimised seat with increased comfort

– New, fully adjustable WP suspension with revised spring rates and optimised front/rear weight distribution for even greater agility

– High quality Brembo four-pot front brake system

– New Continental SportAttack SM tires with outstanding grip

– Tubeless wire wheels developed by KTM

– New, dynamic spoiler line

– Very low weight of only 139 kg

ENGINE SINGLE CYLINDER, 4-STROKE ENGINE · DISPLACEMENT 690CC
STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER · TRANSMISSION 6 GEARS · TANK CAPACITY APPROX. 12L
WEIGHT (READY TO RACE) APPROX. 139.5 KG (WITHOUT FUEL)

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2012 KTM 690 SMCR – International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: See KTM dealer for pricing.

ENGINE Displacement Bore/stroke Power Torque Compression ratio Starter/battery Transmission Fuel system Control Lubrication Engine oil Primary drive Final drive Cooling Clutch Engine management/ignition   CHASSIS Frame Subframe Handlebar Front suspension Rear suspension Suspension travel front/rear Font brake Rear brake ABS Wheels front/rear Tires front/rear Chain Silencer Steering head angle Trail Wheel base Ground clearance Seat height Tank capacity Weight (ready to race)

Single cylinder, 4-stroke 690 cc, 102/84,5 mm 49 kW @ 7500 rpm 68 Nm @ 6000 rpm 12,5:1 Electric starter/12V 8.6Ah 6 gears Keihin EFI with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle) 4 V/OHC with roller rocker levers Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps Motorex, SAE 10W-60 36:79 16:42 Liquid cooling APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated Keihin EMS     Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated Self-supporting plastic tank Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm WP-USD Ø 48 mm WP-Monoshock with Pro-Lever linkage 250/250 mm Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, Ø 320 mm Brembo single piston, floating caliper, Ø 240 mm – Spoked aluminium tubeless rims 3.50 x 17″; 5.00 x 17″ 120/70 ZR 17; 160/60 ZR 17 X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter 63° 112 mm 1,480 ± 15 mm 270 mm 890 mm approx. 12 litres/2.5 litres reserve approx. 139,5 kg (without fuel)

 

 

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2012 KTM 690 SMCR – American Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: See KTM dealer for pricing and availability

To be annouced. See International Specifications.

 

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2012 KTM 690 SMCR – Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Canadian MSRP Price: See KTM dealer for pricing and availability

To be annouced. See International Specifications.