KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z 750 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z 750 2009

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore68.4 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque8,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement748 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Kawasaki Z 750

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price Kawasaki Z 750

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