Husqvarna SM 450 R 2009 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna SM 450 R 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Technical Specifications Husqvarna SM 450 R 2009 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna SM 450 R 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna SM 450 R 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	97 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.76 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449 ccm	Displacement	692.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	WP

Brakes Front

Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	920 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna SM 450 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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 Husqvarna SM 450 R vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Husqvarna SM 450 R

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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Average market price

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