KTM 390 SMC R was recently showcased at the 2024 edition of EICMA. KTM did not disclose any specifications for the SMC R back then, but now it has revealed data for the motorcycle on its official website.
- 390 SMC R weighs 11 kg less than 390 Duke
- Gets 4.2 inch TFT display
- Gets radially mounted calipers compared to axial mounted on Adventure lineup
KTM 390 SMC R details
Powering the 390 SMC R is the same 399cc, single-cylinder engine as the 390 Duke but in Europe this motor is rated for 44.9hp, which is a little lower than the India-spec 390 Duke which makes 46hp. It is likely that when the 390 SMC R comes here it will be making the full 46hp, just like the Duke.
The SMC R gets a single piece seat with a height of 860mm. This motorcycle tips the scale at just 154 kg (wet weight, without fuel) which is down by 11kgs compared to its sibling, the 390 Duke. As for design, the 390 SMC R draws inspiration from its elder brother, the 690 SMC R. It gets an upright rider triangle in typical supermoto fashion. The single piece seat flows and merges with the 9 litre fuel tank (which is 6 litres smaller than the Duke).
The 390 SMC R features a smaller, rectangular 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity aiding riders to access music, calls and also turn-by-turn navigation. The TFT display also helps the rider to switch between the 3 riding modes - Rain, Street and Race.
Suspending the 390 SMC R is a WP USD fork with 230mm of travel which is adjustable for rebound and compression. At the rear, there’s a monoshock adjustable for rebound and preload with the same travel. We had reported a story late last year spotting the KTM 390 SMC R testing in India, that specific test mule was equipped with alloy wheels and non-adjustable suspension. It remains to be seen if Bajaj will offer adjustable suspension and the tubeless spoke wheels on the India-spec model.
Handling braking duties on this supermoto are the Bybre branded 320mm single radial disc upfront and a 230mm rear disc, same as the 390 Duke. In comparison, the KTM Adventure 390 S and Enduro R get axial mounted calipers. These radial mounted calipers are superior in quality and inherently offer better stopping power.
In typical KTM fashion, the 390 SMC R will also feature switchable rear ABS with supermoto mode. The European-spec 390 SMC R comes wrapped in Michelin Power 6 rubber with 110 section upfront and 150 section at the rear with 17-inch wheels at either end. It remains to be seen what tyres the India-spec SMC will be shod with.
Some of the other 390 Adventure models headed our way are the Adventure S and Enduro R. the 390 Adventure S - is likely to come with bigger 21-inch/18-inch spoked wheels this time around.
KTM 390 Enduro has a typical KTM dual sport design language, with sharp, minimalist bodywork and a tall, beaky front fender. The only road-biased element on the Enduro is the underbelly exhaust.
Finally, that leaves us with the topic of the range-topping 390 Adventure R. This bike is not immediately being considered for an India launch thanks to its tall 885mm seat height and the fact that it will be quite expensive to produce. However, it is possible that the 390 Adventure R will also be launched in India at a later date if there is demand for it.
The KTM 390 Adventure S and Enduro R are sure to make their way to our shores, with that said Bajaj has commenced testing of the 390 SMC R, it remains to be seen when the company launches their supermoto in India.
Also see: KTM 390 Adventure, Enduro, SMC R India launch plans revealed