KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015
KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque144 NmTorque73.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio12.7
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement692.7 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height890 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)189 kgDry Weight (with ABS)147 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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