Suzuki GSX-8S 2025 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2025 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2025 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2025

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.7
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	692 ccm

Suspension Front

Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	107 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
Range	Range	333 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

Suzuki GSX-8S 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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