Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!
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.