KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2022 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

KTM 690 SMC R 2022
Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement692 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

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

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008

In the current Supersport field, the 600 is "the least evil" on the road at the moment. After all, it's not really a pleasure to go round in circles on the road with a 600. But if you like screaming rides with a lively 600, the 600 GSX-R from Suzuki is the best choice at the moment.

Torque and power curve

Most enjoyable 600 in road use

Well equipped

Low acclimatisation period.

Responds to tuning to a limited extent

relatively high weight

lower peak power.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki GSX-R 600

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 600

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