Honda X-ADV 2017 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda X-ADV 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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Technical Specifications Honda X-ADV 2017 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda X-ADV 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda X-ADV 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	55 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	745 ccm	Displacement	692.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	154 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

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	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,588 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda X-ADV 2017

With the X-ADV, Honda was very brave and took the plunge. The idea of an off-road scooter is a completely new one, but the idea has worked. The appearance of the X-ADV is powerful and gives you the feeling that it can go anywhere. The propulsion is also right. The DCT transmission works excellently with the two-cylinder and makes the Honda X-ADV an excellent all-round scooter.

perfectly functioning DCT transmission

high-quality chassis components for road and off-road

functional and easy-to-read display

eye-catching look that you don't see at every corner

In the scooter class, small storage space under the seat

very wide handlebar - distracting when jostling in city traffic

very wide between the legs in the footwell

gearbox / clutch dosage when starting off good but not perfect

compared to other scooters, high-maintenance chain drive.

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