Honda CB500F 2022 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2019

Honda CB500F 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2019

Overview - Honda CB500F 2022 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2019

Honda CB500F 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2019

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Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2022 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2019

Honda CB500F 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2019

Honda CB500F 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 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
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, 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	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	471 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	48 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Rake	Rake	25.5 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	102 mm	Trail	107.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
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	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	789 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 690 SMC R 2019

If you want to experience unfiltered supermoto joy on the road, the KTM 690 SMC R is the only choice. The LC4 has been greatly cultivated in the meantime, but still brings the virtues you expect from a single-cylinder. Various riding aids can also be activated on choice, but these are not a must! Thanks to its low weight, it can also be thrown through the bends like a bicycle and - if you can - playfully carried to the rear wheel. The only thing that KTM could perhaps do with a makeover is the displays, because they quickly give the impression that we are still in the 90s. However, real supermoto fans will certainly not tear their hair out over this.

powerful single-cylinder - 74 hp!

playful handling

pure fun machine

high-quality electronics package

quickshifter + as standard

a real statement at the bikertreffen

Only conditionally suitable for long-distance travel

speedometer unit very spartanic