KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs. Husqvarna FE 501 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2016

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs Husqvarna FE 501 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2016

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2023 compared to Husqvarna FE 501 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna FE 501 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	95 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	692 ccm	Displacement	510.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Husqvarna FE 501 2016

The touring tractor can now also count itself among the lightweights. Dry under 110 kg and well over 60 hp leave no room for excuses. It carries even the Wildecker Herzbuben (both of them) up every slope.

Total weight has become significantly lighter, strongest model, significantly better handling

most expensive model