| Engine | KTM 690 SMC R | KTM 690 SM |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | LC4 | |
| Displacement | 692 cc | 654 cc |
| Max power | 74 hp (@8 000 RPM) | 63 hp (@7 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 53 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@6 550 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 000 RPM | 8 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 600 RPM | 1 600 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Single | SOHC Single |
| Compression | 12.70:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 1.42 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LKAR9BI-10, NGK LMAR7DI-10 | NGK LKAR 8AI - 9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 4 |
| Bore | 105.0 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 80.0 mm | 102.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 50.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.71 lbs/hp | 5.32 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 531 hp/2500lbs | 470 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | KTM 690 SMC R | KTM 690 SM |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.194 | 2.025 |
| Final drive | 2.625 | 2.5 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (45 mph) | 2.5 (46 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.75 (65 mph) | 1.75 (66 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.35 (84 mph) | 1.333 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.095 (104 mph) | 1.095 (106 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.956 (119 mph) | 0.956 (120 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.869 (131 mph) | 0.869 (133 mph) |
| Chasis | KTM 690 SMC R | KTM 690 SM |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | |
| Front susp. | 48mm WP USD, 8.46 in travel | WP USD, 8.27 in travel |
| Rear susp. | WP monoshock, 9.45 in travel | Monoshock, 8.27 in travel |