KTM 690 SMC R 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	152 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	44 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	215 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	240 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	63.6 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	107.7 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, 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	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

The new GSX-S1000 is an old acquaintance in terms of basic design - the engine and chassis are still from the predecessor. However, the machine has been modernised in many areas and presents itself at an extremely high level, especially visually. Although the engine cannot compete in the league of the super-potent Hyper Nakeds, it functions very harmoniously and powerfully enough. The conventional chassis also strikes a successful compromise between sportiness and comfort. The hammer arguments are definitely the successful design, the standard quickshifter with blipper and, last but not least, the comparatively low price.

superior engine

excellent shift assistant including blipper

balanced handling

bold design

driving-friendly seating position

good price

Electronics package not very comprehensive

no 6-axis IMU, no cornering ABS

instruments on the handlebars somewhat antiquated

display not particularly easy to read