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KTM 690 SMC R 2020 vs. Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2020 vs Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2020 compared to Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Honda CRF 450 RX 2019
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Honda CRF 450 RX 2019
Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement690 ccmDisplacement449.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel215 mmTravel305 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountPro-Link
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
TravelTravel240 mmTravel313 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake63.6 degreeRake62.75 degree
TrailTrail107.7 mmTrail117 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyWave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

Honda CRF 450 RX 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price Honda CRF 450 RX

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