KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs. Honda CB500F 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Honda CB500F 2021

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs Honda CB500F 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Honda CB500F 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2022 compared to Honda CB500F 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Honda CB500F 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Honda CB500F 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	73.5 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
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	692 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

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

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Honda CB500F

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KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs. Honda CB500F 2021

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2022 vs Honda CB500F 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2022 compared to Honda CB500F 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Honda CB500F 2021

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Honda CB500F

Price KTM 690 SMC R

Price Honda CB500F

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