KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Triumph Bonneville 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Triumph Bonneville 2014

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Triumph Bonneville 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Triumph Bonneville 2014

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Triumph Bonneville 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Triumph Bonneville 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Triumph Bonneville 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	68 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	9.2
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	5
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	692.7 ccm	Displacement	865 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,490 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Triumph Bonneville 2014

Compared to the other classic Triumph models, the Bonneville is the fastest bike. The Scrambler, for example, offers less reserves because of the tyres alone, and the Speedmaster has even less lean angle clearance due to its design. However, the Bonnie is a fully-fledged and versatile motorbike with which you can experience many great tours.

Comfort offered

flawless engine tuning

clean throttle response

Restricted lean angle clearance

suspension elements.