KTM continues to tinker with its single-cylinder legends and comes before 2026 with the latest version of the 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R. Both machines still share that insane LC4 block-the strongest one-pitter that you can buy new-but are now sharper, smarter and more modern.
2026 KTM 690 Enduro R – Everywhere at home
The 690 Enduro R remains the all -rounder who was always, but with more refinement and better reliability. The Euro 5+ LC4 block was given a custom crankshaft housing, new clutch and stator cover and a renewed oil system. In short: more robust and a little brighter.
In terms of equipment, the Enduro R finally moves into modern times: a 4.2 ”TFT screen, new switching material, USB-C connection and an LED headlight. Electronics? Cornering ABS, traction control that takes into account helling angle and-in the optional rally mode-Dynamic Slip and WHEELSPRINEMAGE, with which you put it in the pipeline, and WHEELLINAIN and WHEELLINJINJINJINJINJINJINJUS and WHEELLINJINJINS and WHEELLINJINS and WHEELLINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJUS and WHEELLINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJUS, and WHEELLINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJINJUS. is tighter and the bicycle part was finished to give you a little more confidence, regardless of whether you are on the trail or asphalt.
2026 KTM 690 SMC R – Grow Up? Never!
The SMC R remains the Hooligan of the family and is more aggressively dressed before 2026. The renewed LC4 block ensures more efficiency and punch, while the suspension is ground for even more direct feedback and more cornering.
Also here: TFT display, new switching material and all the electronic toys that you actually do not want but secretly use-from Cornering ABS and MTC to adjustable driving modes and various ABS institutions. KTMConnect ensures that you connect your smartphone for those who want it on their supermoto.
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Both 690s can of course be dressed in detail with KTM PowerParts and PowerWear. Because yes, you don’t buy a 690 to leave as standard.
The new KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R will be with the dealers from September 2025.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.