KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power53 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationDry sump
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement652 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height930 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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

BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

BMW G 650 Xchallenge 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs BMW G 650 Xchallenge

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price BMW G 650 Xchallenge

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