KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	72 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	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	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	692.7 ccm	Displacement	693 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	135 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	135 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	107.7 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 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	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 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	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,434 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019

At first glance, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 looks like a classic second motorbike. But in the saddle, it presents itself as a pleasing and accessible universal talent. It makes experienced riders happy and pleases beginners in equal measure. The surcharge on the 401 is considerable, but it pays off at the latest at higher speeds on great motorbike routes. There, the Svartpilen 701 can go at a fast pace!

Great chassis with smooth handling - yet not nervous

Engine is a real gem for single-cylinder fans

Pleasant seating position in city traffic

Pleases even on bad asphalt - very wide range of use.

Vibrations are a little annoying on long motorway journeys

hard seat for driver and passenger

cockpit not very easy to read.