The KTM 690 Enduro R and KTM 690 SMC R each obtain updates for 2026, most of that are shared between the 2. Updates embrace adjustments to the engine to fulfill emissions rules, minor tweaks to the chassis, and a few new rider aids and tech.
The LC4 693cc single-cylinder engine is about 50% modified from the earlier iteration, in response to KTM. It will get a brand new clutch and stator cowl, a brand new crankcase, adjustments to the oil system, an optimized airbox cowl and air boot to eradicate the necessity for a secondary air system, a brand new gas pump with elevated strain, and up to date valve timing. A brand new exhaust encompasses a relocated catalyst to create a extra compact muffler.
Service intervals have elevated from 10,000 km (6,214 miles) to fifteen,000 km (9,321 miles) for oil adjustments and from 30,000 km (18,641 miles) to 60,000 km (37,282 miles) for valve clearance.
Whereas the chassis of each bikes stay largely the identical, KTM made a couple of minor adjustments. The body’s total stiffness has been improved throughout all hundreds to enhance rider really feel, and suspension has been up to date with new settings. The Enduro R additionally will get new fixation factors for a centerstand and a brand new customary skidplate. The bikes function new graphics as nicely.
There’s fairly a bit of recent or up to date tech, and it’s all accessed by means of the redesigned and illuminated switchgear and the brand new 4.2-inch TFT sprint with smartphone connectivity by means of the KTMconnect app. Trip modes embrace Avenue on each bikes, Sport on the SMC R, and Offroad on the Enduro R. Elective modes embrace a Rally mode (consists of Dynamic Slip Modify, Motor Slip Regulation, and a slip adjuster) for the Enduro R or Monitor mode (consists of Launch Management, Anti-wheelie Mode, Motor Slip Regulation, and a slip adjuster) for the SMC R. Each bikes additionally get new LED lighting.
Cornering traction management and cornering ABS have been up to date, and traction management might be utterly turned off. The SMC R comes with Supermoto+ ABS, up to date from earlier Supermoto ABS, which permits riders to slip the rear wheel into corners. The SMC R additionally will get Sport ABS, which permits the rider to brake extra aggressively earlier than ABS intervenes.
As an alternative of Supermoto+ and Sport ABS, the Enduro R will get Offroad ABS, which disengages the ABS on the rear and limits ABS on the entrance. Rear wheel elevate and cornering detection are disabled on this mode. Moreover, the Dynamic Slip Modify that comes with the non-obligatory Rally mode is a brand new function that mechanically adjusts the allowed wheel slip based mostly on traction, decreasing the traction management intervention when additional wheel spin is required.
Pricing for these two fashions has not but been introduced, however we’ll replace the put up when MSRPs can be found. Go to the KTM web site for extra info.
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