VOLUME 62 ISSUE 33 AUGUST 19, 2025 P33
2026 KTM 690
Enduro R & SMC R
Revealed
K
TM's 2026 690 Enduro R and 690
SMC R feature notable updates to their
engines and electronics.
The LC4 single-cylinder engine that pow
-
ers both bikes features a revised crankcase,
clutch
and stator cover, along with a rede-
signed oil system "for enhanced durability
and
improved performance," says KTM.
For 2026, the Enduro R gains a new 4.2-
inch full-color TFT display, redesigned switch
-
gear, a USB-C charging port, and an LED
headlight.
On the electronics side, cornering
ABS, cornering MTC, and the all-new Dynamic
Slip Adjust (available in the optional Rally
Ride Mode) "provide riders with real-
time, terrain-adaptive traction control."
Suspension has also been retuned.
The KTM 690 SMC R sees a new, "ag
-
gressive design that wraps around the
frame,
emphasizing KTM's race-bred
DNA." It also includes a full-color 4.2-
inch TFT display, upgraded switchgear,
and lean-angle-sensitive rider aids like
cornering ABS and cornering MTC. You
also get selectable ride modes and custom
-
izable ABS modes. Smartphone connectiv-
ity is available via the KTMConnect app.
The 2026
KTM 690 Enduro R and 2026
KTM 690 SMC R will be available at
KTM dealers starting from September
2025 onward.
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(Above) The 690
SMC R shares most
of the same updates
as the Enduro R
model.(Below) The
2026 690 Enduro
R features updates
to the motor and
electronics.
