KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs. Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2023 compared to Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	74 HP
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	692 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	275 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	275 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,504 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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.

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