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KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 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

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price KTM 690 SMC R

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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