KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs. Beta RR 430 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Beta RR 430 2020

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs Beta RR 430 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Beta RR 430 2020

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Details

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2022 compared to Beta RR 430 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Beta RR 430 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Beta RR 430 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	95 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.33
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	42 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	692 ccm	Displacement	430.9 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	295 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	290 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,490 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	940 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

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