CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Overview - CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	70 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	60.9 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	693 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	240 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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