KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2022
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
KTM 690 SMC R 2022
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2022
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
KTM 690 SMC R 2022
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
KTM knows no turning back and KTM knows no quarter. That's why the new 1290 Super Duke R is a little easier to handle than its predecessor, but also a little stronger and faster. Already at 2500 rpm, over 100 Nm are available, the maximum is 141, the top performance is stated at 177 hp. That may be too much, but it doesn't have to be. The electronics remain the lifeline in this category, where development continues to move forward strongly. KTM has started where it had difficulties and that was stability. Changes to the geometry and chassis have improved this significantly, making the ride on the beast not only faster, but also safer. The handling is no less radical for that, and the supermoto genes are more evident than on any other naked bike. There can only be one Super Duke.
KTM 690 SMC R 2022
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.
