KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs. KTM 450 SMR 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2009

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs KTM 450 SMR 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2009

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Details

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2023 compared to KTM 450 SMR 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	97 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	692 ccm	Displacement	449.3 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

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