KTM 690 SMC R 2026 vs. Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

KTM 690 SMC R 2026

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2026 compared to Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

KTM 690 SMC R 2026

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

KTM 690 SMC R 2026

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	116 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	79 HP	Engine power	77.5 HP
Torque	Torque	73 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping,
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	692.7 ccm	Displacement	659 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Marzocchi
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	215 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Sachs
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	240 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	26.1 degree
Trail	Trail	107 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie,

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,443 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	899 mm	Seat Height	904 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	153.5 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	151 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	96 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	112 g/km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, , ,	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights,

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2026

The KTM 690 SMC R 2026 impressively demonstrates how an already powerful single-cylinder can be further improved. It offers more power, a significantly upgraded electronics package, less maintenance and at the same time remains true to its character. Despite a slight increase in weight, it is more agile than ever and impresses in both sporty and everyday use. For NoPain, one thing is certain: the SuMo crown belongs back in Mattighofen in 2025.

Powerful, revised LC4 engine

Longer maintenance intervals

Improved electronics

More robust anti-hopping clutch

Two standard and configurable riding modes

Optional Tech Pack with quickshifter & track functions

Agile handling

Fully adjustable suspension

High-quality Brembo brakes

Good ergonomics and riding position

LED-Headlights with powerful illumination

Powerful single-cylinder sound

High seat height (899 Millimeter)

Additional costs for Quickshifter & Track Pack

Slightly increased weight (162 kg)

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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KTM 690 SMC R 2026 vs. Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2026 compared to Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2026

Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE 2026

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