BMW F 800 R 2010 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

BMW F 800 R 2010

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Overview - BMW F 800 R 2010 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

BMW F 800 R 2010

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2010 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

BMW F 800 R 2010

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

BMW F 800 R 2010

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 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	86 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 R 2010

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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