Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2020 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2020 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2020

KTM 690 SMC R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	145 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,745 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	163 mm	Trail	107.7 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	189 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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 Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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