KTM 690 SMC R 2024 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2024
KTM 890 Duke R 2023
Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2024 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2024
KTM 890 Duke R 2023
Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2024 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
KTM 890 Duke R 2023
The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.
