Sherco 300 SEF 2015 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Sherco 300 SEF 2015

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Overview - Sherco 300 SEF 2015 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Sherco 300 SEF 2015

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Stylish and practical: PRO tank bags from SW-MOTECH

Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Sherco 300 SEF 2015 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Sherco 300 SEF 2015

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Sherco 300 SEF 2015

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	54.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Displacement	Displacement	303.7 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	950 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Sherco 300 SEF 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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