KTM 690 SMC R 2024 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2024 vs KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2024 compared to KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

Engine and Drive Train

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

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	200 mm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,509 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	147 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road 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.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped