Sliding at the apex to join the KTM SuperMotard army in the middle-weight battalion, the KTM 390 SMC R brings unlimited fun to the masses. Just like its KTM 690 SMC R brethren, it is engineered to dominate the asphalt - as well as the odd dirt track - with ease. This motorcycle is designed and developed in Austria, and assembled in India.

These small-capacity SMC R models offer the accessibility and ease of use of a compact single-cylinder motorcycle while providing dynamic riding experiences with real-world usability – with true READY TO RACE attitude.

The KTM 125 SMC R and KTM 390 SMC R bring supermoto thrills to a wider audience. Boasting long travel suspension, 17” wheels, grippy tires, and a specifically curated selection of rider aids and tech, they provide real-world, sporty riding in an accessible, rider-friendly package.

The new 2025 KTM 125 SMC R and KTM 390 SMC R will be hitting showroom floors in early 2025. For more information about the KTM 125 SMC R, click HERE, and for information about the KTM 390 SMC R, clickk HERE.

The engine itself is the 399cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder that KTM recently dropped into its updated 390 Duke series. It should make about 45 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 28 pound-feet of torque at 6,500 rpm; not terribly muscular, but as you can see in the video above, it’s enough to get the job done. Previously, we reviewed the second-generation KTM 390 Adventure here, and the first-generation here and here, and found the engine held up well, especially with an optional quickshifter installed.

The chassis is based off the same steel trellis frame that the latest-generation 390 Duke uses, but with several things moved around in order to accommodate the long-travel WP APEX suspension. KTM says it shifted the steering head angle, triple clamps, subframe mounts, and also tinkered with its rigidity to get the handling characteristics they wanted.

The open-cartridge fork has 230mm travel, with compression and rebound adjustability. KTM says it allows for quick toolless adjustment, with 5-click increments. The shock is offset like the old Kawasaki 650 twins, and is adjustable for rebound. The bike has Michelin Power 6 tires at both ends, on 17-inch spoked wheels.

For supermoto style, this bike has dual-channel ABS that can be switched into Supermoto or Supermoto+ mode, if the bike is put into Sport riding mode (Sport and Street riding modes come standard). The 320mm front disc with radial-mount caliper will help you achieve maximum stoppies, and there’s a 240 mm disc in back if you want to go slideways.

Along with controlling those brake and ride modes, the 4.2-inch TFT screen will also allow you to connect to your phone and a helmet communicator. This way, you can control music playback, answer/reject incoming calls, or access turn-by-turn navigation features.