Honda Forza 125 2023 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda Forza 125 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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Technical Specifications Honda Forza 125 2023 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda Forza 125 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda Forza 125 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	53.5 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.5 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	12.2 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Variomatic	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	33 mm	Diameter	48 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Unit Swing	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Rake	Rake	26.5 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	89 mm	Trail	107.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	15 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	14 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,505 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda Forza 125 2023

If you're looking for luxury and comfort on your daily commute, you can't go past the Honda Forza 125. With equipment and storage space that is unparalleled in this class, you won't miss anything in everyday life. A real recommendation in the A1 driving licence class!

Quiet engine

enough power for everyday use

comfortable seating position

electrically adjustable windshield

good wind and weather protection

massive storage space

Seat height and crotch arch perhaps too much for small pilots

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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