Honda CB650R 2020 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CB650R 2020

Honda CB650R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

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Overview - Honda CB650R 2020 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CB650R 2020

Honda CB650R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2020 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CB650R 2020
KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.6 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyWaveTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2020

Honda CB650R 2020

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning gives enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The suspension components clearly attempt a balancing act between everyday life and sportiness, which is why unrest can quickly be found in the vehicle when approaching the cornering at a brisk pace. Somehow, however, this imperfection gives the Honda a lot of character and gives the rider the feeling of having to actively integrate himself into the action. For country road racers with a daily commute, a real recommendation!

Rev-happy engine

reasonable power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

very rideable motorbike

comfortable for everyday use

pretty display.

Weakness in the chassis can be seen as a disadvantage

not as much power from the hairpin as two-cylinder competition

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB650R vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Honda CB650R

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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1000PS Partner

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