Honda CRF 450 RX 2017 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda CRF 450 RX 2017

Honda CRF 450 RX 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF 450 RX 2017 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda CRF 450 RX 2017
KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke80 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement449.7 ccmDisplacement692.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel305 mmTravel215 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
TravelTravel313 mmTravel240 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular
RakeRake62.75 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail117 mmTrail107.7 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyWaveTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,477 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height959 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity8.5 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF 450 RX 2017

Honda CRF 450 RX 2017

In the cross-country sector, the Honda CRF 450 RX is probably the number 1. Its single-cylinder convinces with sufficient power, but keeps popping out in our testers. As is typical for Honda, the CRF 450 RX gives a lot of confidence right from the start and has the best handling in the 450 class. However, the chassis is designed for fast stages and is not very convincing in the hard enduro sector. A lively and agile enduro for the cross-country segment!

sufficient power

gives a lot of confidence

best handling in the 450 class

Engine often blops out

Chassis designed for fast stages

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF 450 RX vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Honda CRF 450 RX

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