Honda MSX 125 2013 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Honda MSX 125 2013 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52.4 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.9 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	10 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	10.9 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.3	Compression Ratio	12.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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	12 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	12 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,200 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda MSX 125 2013

With just a few modifications, the Honda MSX 125 is ideally suited as a stunt machine. For us normalos, the typical Honda virtues such as good workmanship, solid technology and cool looks remain.

Hellish riding fun

wonderful handling

stable

well-dosed brake

visually quite interesting.

Training and familiarisation bike.

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 Honda MSX 125 vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Honda MSX 125

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