KTM 690 SMC vs KTM 690 Supermoto R (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 690 SMCstacks up against the KTM 690 Supermoto R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 690 SMCKTM 690 Supermoto R
Model year20112009
Price
Engine654 cc654 cc
Horsepower62 hp63 hp
Torque64 Nm65 Nm
Weight140 kg154 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brembo Single piston, floating caliper
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/70-17 / 160/60-17

KTM 690 SMC vs KTM 690 Supermoto R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 690 SMC and the KTM 690 Supermoto R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 690 SMC brings 62 hp in a 140 kg package, while the KTM 690 Supermoto R counters with 63 hp at 154 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: