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KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. SWM SM 500 R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

SWM SM 500 R 2017

SWM SM 500 R 2017

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs SWM SM 500 R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

SWM SM 500 R 2017

SWM SM 500 R 2017

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to SWM SM 500 R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
SWM SM 500 R 2017
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
SWM SM 500 R 2017
SWM SM 500 R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore97 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke67.8 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationDry sump
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement501 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter50 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height920 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity7.2 l

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

SWM SM 500 R 2017

SWM SM 500 R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs SWM SM 500 R

Price KTM 690 SMC R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price SWM SM 500 R

Model year
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