2023 KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R headed for Australia
A few minor graphic changes to the feisty LC4-powered duoThe single-cylinder LC4 engine has been an absolute powerhouse for KTM over the years: it’s superbly responsive and gives little away to multi-cylinder opposition in terms of ballistic hit-the-stops acceleration. Spirited performance figures of 74hp (55kW) and 73Nm say it all.
The redoubtable 693cc powerplant is still alive and well today, powering the 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R supermoto which will both continue in the KTM bunker for 2023 with only minor graphic changes
It’s a chance to take a breath after some more substantive changes in recent years such as the addition of Cornering ABS with the ability to disengage the function at the rear wheel for some extra sporting spice. Other recent updates have included a slim LCD screen and Euro 5-compliant stainless-steel exhaust.
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The 2023 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R will go on sale in Australia and New Zealand from February 2023. Pricing is yet to be announced.
Meanwhile, no word yet out of the KTM bunker of the rumoured 490 range produced in collaboration with the company’s technical and operational partner, CFMOTO.
The KTM 490 range could encapsulate the full gamut of road (naked, faired and supermoto), adventure and touring motorcycles.
Perhaps we’ll learn more at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan next week.
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