Kawasaki Z1000 2008 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2008

Kawasaki Z1000 2008

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2008 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2008
KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power127 HPEngine power75 HP
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement953 ccmDisplacement692.7 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2008

Kawasaki Z1000 2008

Those who don't think 125 hp is enough only do so until they start kicking off and you can feel how much they want it.

great performance

strong engine

pleasant driving experience.

Relatively heavy

chassis somewhat complicated.

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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 Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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