KTM 690 SMC R suspension setup and specs

KTM 690 SMC R, 2012 to 2013: adjustable front rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 925 mm (36.4 in) seat height, 250 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 142 kg (313 lb).

Model years covered: 2012, 2013 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by KTM.

2012–2013 KTM 690 SMC R
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KTM 690 SMC R

2012–2013 · supermoto · 654 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel250 mm (9.8 in)
Rear suspension travel250 mm (9.8 in)
Fork diameter48 mm (1.9 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire160/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Seat height925 mm (36.4 in)
Weight142 kg (313 lb) dry
Front brakeSingle disc, radial-mount caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc

Other KTM 690 SMC R generations: 2019 onwards

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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