Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2019 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Overview - Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2019 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2023

Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Technical Specifications Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2019 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2019

The 701 Supermoto is the right vehicle for asphalt surfers who regard a motorbike as a toy without wanting to forego suitability for everyday use. The ABS also meets sporting demands, can be switched off or operated in Supermoto mode using a "dongle" from the accessories. The ride-by-wire offers three different riding modes to choose from, which can also only be changed while riding with an extra. This brings us to the downer in the Austro-Swedish melange: we would have liked to see some extras in the standard equipment. One of these is the set of stickers for the many white surfaces on the fairing.
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.