KTM‘s 693cc thumper is still going strong, with the 690 SMC R supermoto and Enduro R dual sport returning with new colors for 2023.

The progenitor of Husqvarna’s 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro, as well as GasGas’ SM 700 and ES 700, the KTM 690s continue the tradition of the LC4 engine. For 2023, the SMC R sports a blue and orange look while the Enduro R’s orange graphics take inspiration from KTM’s competition bikes.
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2023 KTM LC4 Range ? Owning Every Avenue OWNING EVERY AVENUE

The KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R have been the class-toppers in their respective disciplines for over a decade. For 2023, that trend continues in typical KTM fashion, fueled by a true READY TO RACE package and KTM North America, Inc. is pleased to announce details on the dynamic duo. At the heart of both the KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R, lies the most powerful production single-cylinder engine available. With over 30 years of consistent development, the KTM LC4 has steadily morphed from a 553 cc race-spec engine in 1987 to the fully-fledged 693 cc machine it is today.
Not only has the LC4 stood the test of time, but it essentially created a segment unto itself. This has proven to be the ideal baseline for the KTM 690 range, paving the way for two of the most dominant motorcycles to leave the Mattighofen factory.
Having been the go-to dual-sport machine for many years, the KTM 690 ENDURO R receives updated aesthetics for 2023, taking its s...