Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Overview - Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 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	39 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	398.6 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	107.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 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	1,368 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	159 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	147 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2024

With the 2024 update, the Svartpilen 401 has become significantly larger, more mature, heavier and more modern. With a lower seat height and wider dimensions, it has become more attractive for both short and tall pilots. The new TFT display is more attractive to look at and offers practical benefits. Despite the extra weight, the Svartpilen remains an agile fun bike with decent grunt from the single cylinder, a relaxed riding position and adjustable, well-functioning suspension. The only thing that spoils the riding pleasure is the weak, less powerful brakes. If the old Svartpilen was too small or too high, you should give it another chance in 2024.

Fun single-cylinder engine with top quickshifter and low vibrations

Adjustable chassis

More space in the saddle than before

More accessible than before

Beautiful TFT display & lush electronics

Weak brakes with a doughy pressure point

Higher weight than before

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

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