KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2022 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 690 SMC R 2022

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.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright seating position combined with the wild V2 power make it seem more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs smoother, the shift assistant brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speed on long bends.