Kawasaki Z650 2022 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2022 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2022 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	73.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.7
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	692 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	215 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	240 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	107 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2022

Even in 2021, the Kawasaki Z 650 stands for easy riding with great looks and good equipment. Both seat height and engine are very accessible and will give both experienced riders and newcomers a lot of pleasure. If you are looking for an honest naked bike without any big surprises, this is the bike for you. Due to its compact dimensions, however, you should try it out before buying and perhaps go for the raised seat.

accessible two-cylinder

compact dimensions

low seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

grown-up look

Probably uncomfortable for tall riders

adrenaline level in the saddle lower than with the competition

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

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