KTM 690 SMC R 2020 vs. Yamaha R1 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Yamaha R1 2014

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2020 vs Yamaha R1 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Yamaha R1 2014

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2020 compared to Yamaha R1 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Yamaha R1 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Yamaha R1 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	52.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	115.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

A large, powerful single cylinder, a stable chassis, just over 160 kg of tractive weight and modern electronics for support - the key data alone suggests a lot of riding pleasure. In 2024, the SMC-R may be a little dusty in some respects and is no longer the undisputed queen of road-legal supermotos, but it can still offer a lot of supermoto fun and performance.

Powerful engine

Electronics can support safety or supermoto manoeuvres as required

Stable, fully adjustable suspension

Agile riding performance

Good ergonomics

Low fuel consumption

Great quickshifter

Old LC display and halogen headlights no longer up to date

Suspension could absorb small bumps more harmoniously

Brakes not overly sensitive

Yamaha R1 2014

The Yamaha YZF-R1 still inspires with balanced performance - especially the 1000cc engine with its extravagant crank pin offset not only serves the powerful power delivery but also provides a wonderful sound!

Agile

strong brakes

good chassis

unique and exclusive due to the idiosyncratic engine.

The appearance, with the wide tail, might not satisfy all tastes.