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Suzuki GSX-8S 2024 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-8S 2024 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-8S 2024 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Suzuki GSX-8S 2024
Suzuki GSX-8S 2024
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore84 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke70 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power83 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque73.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque5,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio12.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement776 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
TravelTravel130 mmTravel215 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
TravelTravel130 mmTravel240 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
RakeRake65 degreeRake63.6 degree
TrailTrail104 mmTrail107.7 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-8S vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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