Honda CBR650R 2021 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CBR650R 2021

Honda CBR650R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

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Overview - Honda CBR650R 2021 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CBR650R 2021

Honda CBR650R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CBR650R 2021 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Honda CBR650R 2021
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
TorqueTorque63 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
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

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 CBR650R 2021

Honda CBR650R 2021

The 2021 update of the Honda CBR650R solves the biggest problem of the previous year's model: the overly comfortable chassis. The new Showa fork gives the sports bike a much sportier response, which is immediately noticeable on winding country roads. However, one should not expect a thoroughbred super sports bike, but a road sports bike suitable for everyday use, on which one can experience a lot of pleasure in the saddle both on the way to work and on a weekend ride.

Resilient four-cylinder

comfortable seating position

improved chassis for 2021

cool look

easy to operate.

Engine sluggish below 8,000 revolutions

LC display now looks old-fashioned

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR650R vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Honda CBR650R

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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