KTM 390 Duke 2024 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 390 Duke 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2024 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 390 Duke 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2024 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 390 Duke 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 390 Duke 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	39 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Displacement	Displacement	399 ccm	Displacement	692 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	240 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 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	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,357 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Range	Range	387 km	Range	329 km

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2024

The KTM 390 Duke is a bike that can polarise. Its strengths lie in its extensive electronic equipment, agile handling and ability to serve as a fun bike for young riders. However, the firm riding position and inconsistent engine tuning could be annoying for experienced riders. Yet the KTM 390 Duke offers plenty of riding pleasure, especially in urban environments and on sporty rides.

Class-leading electronic equipment

Workmanship and material quality commensurate with the price

Quickshifter (for an extra charge)

Agile and playful handling

Easily adjustable suspension

Excellent riding aids and safety features

Lightweight and compact

Perfect for stunts and urban riding

Less precision at high speed

Limited torque curve

Rough single-cylinder engine

Inconsistent engine tuning

Seating position takes some getting used to

Hard gear changes when shifting up

Strong vibrations in some areas, hard seat

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KTM 690 SMC R 2024

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

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KTM 390 Duke 2024 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2024 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2024 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 390 Duke vs KTM 690 SMC R

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