KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore52 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke58.7 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement124.66 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel215 mmTravel265 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel240 mmTravel270 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter260 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height920 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity7.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

Beta RR 4T 125 R 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Beta RR 4T 125 R

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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