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KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price KTM 690 SMC R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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