Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Overview - Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Technical Specifications Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	103.2 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	113 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Torque	Torque	162 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	54 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,890 ccm	Displacement	692 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	132 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	75 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	29 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	131.5 mm	Trail	107 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	60 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,626 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	662 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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