KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Suzuki SV650X 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Suzuki SV650X 2021

Suzuki SV650X 2021

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Suzuki SV650X 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Suzuki SV650X 2021

Suzuki SV650X 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Suzuki SV650X 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Suzuki SV650X 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesRocker arm, OHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel215 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel240 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake63 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail107.7 mmTrail106 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter290 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height790 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A
Stationary noiseStationary noise90 dBStationary noise88 dB

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

Suzuki SV650X 2021

Suzuki SV650X 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki SV650X

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