KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Ducati Monster SP 2023
Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs Ducati Monster SP 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Ducati Monster SP 2023
Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2023 compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 690 SMC R 2023
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.
Ducati Monster SP 2023
The SP version is clearly the more expensive, but also clearly the better Ducati Monster. Everything fits together perfectly, because it is typically Ducati sporty. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension (including the fork in Swedish gold!) fulfils its purpose perfectly, the Brembo Stylema braking system grips vehemently but not unpleasantly and the seating position, with its slightly more forward lean, is sporty but still comfortable. Even the engine fits very well into the concept of the very sporty mid-range naked bike - it wants to be revved and delivers the most power at the top end. If you are looking for a flaw in the Monster SP, it is most likely the jerking of the V2 at low revs, but true fans of the 90° V2 engine will not be offended by this at all. The price is not a problem either, as the Italians pay a pretty high price for the performance of the SP version.
