KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

MV Agusta Rivale 800 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	54.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	81 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	13.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	3
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
Displacement	Displacement	692.7 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Marzocchi

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Marzocchi

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire

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	180 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
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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