KTM 500 EXC-F 2021 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

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Overview - KTM 500 EXC-F 2021 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Technical Specifications KTM 500 EXC-F 2021 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore95 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke84.5 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement510.4 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
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Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity8.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

KTM 500 EXC-F 2021

The same applies to the 500 that applies to the 450. The slimming down of the 500 puts it on a level that was reserved for the 250 a few years ago. Of course, the moving masses are higher and the motorbike seems more ponderous than the smaller ones during the special test. On the long stage, however, you enjoy the sovereignty and the infinite power in every situation. 63 HP! Even if there are very rare passages where you need this power. But when it comes, the feeling in the saddle is indescribable.

Stable engine with reserves for long full-throttle stages

easy to ride despite high performance thanks to great engine electronics

handling has also been significantly improved. Comparable with 450 from the previous year or with old 250s.

One thing is clear: the 500 seems handy and light. But if you switch to a 2-stroke or a small four-stroke without a break, it's a different world

high price.

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 500 EXC-F vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price KTM 500 EXC-F

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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