Honda CB650R 2021 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Honda CB650R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Overview - Honda CB650R 2021 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Honda CB650R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2021 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.
KTM 690 SMC R 2023

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.