Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Overview - Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	48 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	37 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	5 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Carburator	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	3	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	67 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	64.7 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	35 mm	Trail	107.7 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	935 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	560 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki DR-Z 70 2020

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki DR-Z 70 vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Suzuki DR-Z 70

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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