KTM 790 Adventure 2023 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Overview - KTM 790 Adventure 2023 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

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Technical Specifications KTM 790 Adventure 2023 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.7 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	88 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.7
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	46 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	692 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	107.8 mm	Trail	107 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 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	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,509 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	199 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	147 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
Range	Range	476 km	Range	329 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

The KTM 790 Adventure is still one of the sportiest mid-range touring enduros - if you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nimble on and off road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages. The engine is wonderfully powerful for this class, fuel consumption is surprisingly low and the driving aids are even on a higher level than usual. The ergonomics are fine on the road, the off-road ergonomics could even be a little less radical. Overall, however, the 790 Adventure offers a really good price/performance ratio and great riding performance.

Rev-happy engine with impressive power

low fuel consumption

excellent traction control regulation

effective wind protection with a wide range of settings

logical controls

agile handling

precise ride

effective brakes

comfortable on-road ergonomics

well-dosed clutch.

sporty Quickshifter+ only at extra cost

chassis adjustment range not too wide

handlebar position too low off-road

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

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