yes. 15. prometheus5500 '09 CBR 600 RR '14 KTM 690 Enduro ABS • 6 yr. ago. I mean, it's basically the same bike, but KTM is discontinuing the 690 and re-branding as the 701. If you've got the money for the newer machine, there isn't really a reason to go 690, as far as I know. 15. Supermoto112 • 6 yr. ago. I would go Husky. The powerful new-generation LC4 motor can make the most of a wide variety of streets, roads, and situations thanks to these features’ on-the-fly unique ability and application. 2022 KTM 690 SMC R Supermoto – Price. The new 2022 KTM 690 SMC R Supermoto is available at $12499 only. KTM 690 SMC R (2019-on) New price: £8,999. Used price: £6,900 - £8,800. 690cc; 74 bhp; Tall seat height; The 690 SMC R is an absolute riot to ride. MCN rating. 4 out of 5 (4/5) Owners' rating. Mine sounds somewhat similar, my 690 always feels like a glass cannon to me. Even though I've never had any issues with it (besides damage when dropping on the trail) It just always sounds like an engine that is about to explode after someone dumped some bolts in it. Everything is good on it, have torn it apart to check. 16 minutes ago, Chris Chapman said: I believe that all 690's post 2012 have a larger displacement motor (a true 690), up from 654 cc for the 08-11 model years. Once again, I am not 100% sure of this, but I believe there were no models of the "690 SMC" produced after 2011, because it became the "690 SMC-R". Buyer's Guide 2020 KTM 690 SMC R The lone supermoto to come from KTM. By Cycle World Staff Updated: October 1, 2020 2020 KTM 690 SMC R KTM As covered in our 2019 First Look, the KTM 690 one more point to the 690/701 corner! i feel with those necessary mods to uncork the 690/701, it should be a fun time! im only used to street bikes, so it still feels light compared to other bikes, but not sure how the difference in weight will play out compared to a 450/500 sumo build. hoping the 690/701 makes up for it in highway ability. just cruising at 80mph without straining the motor August 23, 2023 KTM’s 670 Enduro R will likely get updated for 2025; we suspect it will have a slightly larger engine, to go along with its updated styling. Bernhard M. Höhne/bmh-images We’re Page 1 REPAIR MANUAL 2013 690 SMC R EU 690 SMC R AUS/UK Art. no. 3206153en; Page 3 KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors. 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 sophisticated electronics package. 7UUt.