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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power126 HPEngine power75 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement636 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,390 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2005

The Kawa leaves nothing to be desired. Engine, chassis and brakes will satisfy you 100%. This machine will make the intensive lap times drop, even the rider will not be able to prevent that.

Anti-hopping clutch

strong overall package

optimal chassis

stability

works with all tyres

almost complete.

Unsteady handling on complex tracks with bumps

very sporty overall set-up => advantage for racetrack, disadvantage for road

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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