KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	141 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	13.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	692.7 ccm	Displacement	1,301 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	48 mm
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	156 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	65.1 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed 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, Traction control

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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 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

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT clearly focuses on sport in sport touring, but can also convince with its long-distance qualities. In the 2022 model year, among other things, the right steps were taken with the new TFT display to modernise it without losing the brutal character - which its owners appreciate. If you are looking for a true all-rounder and don't mind the looks, you can't go wrong with the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT!

Powerful engine

Agile handling

7 inch display

Seating position

Comfort

Height-adjustable windscreen

Jerkiness below 2,500 rpm

unconventional appearance: gearshift assistant at extra cost

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Price KTM 690 SMC R

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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