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KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2023 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2023 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

KTM 690 SMC R 2023
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
KTM 690 SMC R 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2023
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesRocker arm, OHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement692 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height910 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity30 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2023

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

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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