Product Description
690 SMCR steering stabilizer finder for the 2019-2024 KTM 690 SMC-R: a complete kit, a mount kit only and a frame bracket are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. Mounted just above the bar clamp on the KTM 690 SMC-R, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock. For these years the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-3529-01R (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount mount kit only is part DM-SUB-3529-01R (about 3.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 690 SMC-R (2019-2024)
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - rubber type - using original triple clamp | part DS-SUB-3529-01R | rubber type SUB mount | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-3529-01R | rubber mounted sub mount | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Sub mount) | part FBD-3529 | about 0.48 lb
About this 690 SMC-R listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the 690 SMC-R, so this page covers every model year from 2019 to 2024. The part numbers on this page are DS-SUB-3529-01R, DM-SUB-3529-01R. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: rubber type SUB mount; rubber mounted sub mount.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 690 SMC-R, 2019-2024
- Also searched as: 690 SMCR stabilizer, 690 SMCR steering damper
- Stabilizer: the stabilizer on its own (part 4200-00) is the same on every bike; the mount kit is what changes by bike.
Fitment
- KTM 690 SMC-R | 2019-2024 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 690 SMC-R?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. If you already own one, a mount kit only moves it to this bike.
Do I need to drill or weld?
Scott's lists most kits as bolt-on with no welding and offers a weld-on version for tight spaces. Any drilling is noted in the kit options above.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a KTM 690 SMC-R?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the KTM 690 SMC-R (all years). Pick the one you want from the Kit menu on this page. A complete kit has everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike; a mount kit only is for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. The kit guide has a chooser table.
What is the part number for a 690 SMC-R steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the KTM 690 SMC-R (all years):
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - rubber type - using original triple clamp: part DS-SUB-3529-01R
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps: part DM-SUB-3529-01R
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Sub mount): part FBD-3529
Does a Scott's 690 SMC-R steering damper kit come with the mounts?
The complete kit does. Scott's lists a complete kit as the one with everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike, and a mount kit only as the part for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. Both are options for the KTM 690 SMC-R on this page.
What does a 690 SMC-R steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the KTM 690 SMC-R, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 690 SMC-R the same as on other bikes?
Almost always. The stabilizer is part 4200-00, and the mount is the part that changes from bike to bike. See the Scott's 4200-00 stabilizer.
Can I move my Scott's stabilizer to a KTM 690 SMC-R?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the KTM 690 SMC-R, the mount kit only part: DM-SUB-3529-01R.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 690 SMC-R?
A tank slapper is a fast side to side shake of the handlebars. Our guides explain what causes it and how to decide whether you need a stabilizer: tank slappers, speed wobble and head shake and do you need a steering stabilizer.
Will a Scott's steering stabilizer fit my KTM 690 SMC-R?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the KTM 690 SMC-R. Choose your year in the fitment bar and match the part number on the kit to your bike. Part numbers are explained in the kit guide.
How do I set the damping on a 690 SMC-R steering stabilizer?
Scott's says its off-road units damp as the bars turn away from center and let them return freely. Scott's also says the damping is adjustable, including while riding. The install guide covers settings.
How do I service a Scott's 690 SMC-R steering stabilizer?
Scott's says to treat it like suspension, with an occasional oil change depending on how hard you ride. See the service guide.
