KTM are taking a business as usual approach, revealing two smaller-capacity single-cylinder supermotos, designed to tap into the A1 and A2 licence-holding hooligan market.
The £4899 SMC R and £4899 is expected to arrive at UK dealerships from March 2025, borrowing the Euro5 399cc and 124. 9cc LC4C engines from the Euro5 and 124. 9cc already discovered in the £5699 390 Duke and £4899 Duke.
These engines were tickled for the new pairing, with a new air box that allowed the engine to be up, accumulating the release of the earth and making driving poion more involved. Another kg would have been recorded with a new stainless steel metal escape system, and there is a more popular shoes clutch: more optional.
The new SMC RS joins the 690 SMC R that is already well established to shape a new circle of 3-part relatives of Augale by 2025. Like the rest of KTM’s and Husqvarna’s 125 and 390 gifts, they will be produced in India through Bajaj Auto Auto, which has been linked to KTM since 2007.
Although only officially released now, the duo first made the impression as pre-production models at the Eicma trade show last November in Milan along an enduro diversity in the same way, and a new 390 R adventure. R. R.
Like the Dukes with which they share their engines, the 390 and 125 superbikes have almost chassis and bike portions, the larger of the two gaining more adjustment if necessary.
Or they roll on 17-inch skewed wheels (110/70 × 17 and 150/60 × 17), and the two are dressed in a classic SM flavor, adding a bachelor headlight, raised front dust guard and minimalist bodywork in Enduro incorporating a nine-liter steel fuel tank in front of the flat bench.
“Supermoto and Enduro are very similar, and the main difference is, of course, the duration of the wheels,” said product marketing director, Diete Engelbrecht, to MCN in the Milan Show last year. “The driving position and the handlebars have also replaced slightly, as well as, as well as in the seat: for more about that supermoto oriented rider. “
Next to the engine, the two -piece metal trellis chassis is also taken and is up to the Duke’s relative circle, with a new guide angle, triple clamps, subtram and stiffness supports. There is also more free space for the radiator, as well as a new location of the trailer for the corners of Supermoto Lean.
This is paired with a bolt-on steel trellis subframe to support the one-piece seat, with the diecast swingarm also finding its origins in the latest generation of 390 Adventure models.
The similarities don’t end their either, with both SMC Rs also treated to 43mm WP Apex upside-down open cartridge front forks with 230mm of travel. The same level of movement is found at the back end, courtesy of a WP monoshock.
However, when the front forks on the 125 are adjustable, the 390 downloads five clicks of compression and rebound alteration, which can be done without the use of tools. The two models also offload a rear preload adjustment, but the 390 goes more with 20 rebound stages.
You can also have bicycles through their wheels: the 390 obtaining a set of shelves, wrapped in Michelin Power 6s and the distribution of 125 SHOD with rubber produced through the Indian brand, MRF.
When gluing in this area of the bike, the two models discharge a 320mm single front disc and a radial caliper with 4 pistons, plus a 240mm rotor and a single piston caliper at the rear.
Despite maintaining the A1 and A2 markets, the new Superbikes obtain a strong generation dose by 2025, adding full LED lighting, a narrow 4. 2 -inch sprint TFT and rotation navigation.
Both models also obtain double channel ABSCH, with optional levels of intervention, and the largest 390 SMC R Ran driving modes, “Sport” and “Street”.
In game mode, the traction control can be absolutely disabled (not that you want it with 44bhp) and the bike won’t forget your personal tastes for the next ride.
To unlock additional performance and style points, customers can also add to their bike with a long list of ‘PowerParts’ optional extras.
Despite looking ahead, the company continue to seek new investment and are set to enter the second creditors hearing of their 90-day ‘self-administration’ plan on January 24, 2025.
KTM officially entered this restructuring process on November 29, 2024 – impacting a reported 3623 employees (at the time), with total liabilities estimated at around €2.9 billion and around 2500 creditors, across three separate insolvencies.