Triumph Street Twin 2019 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Triumph Street Twin 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Overview - Triumph Street Twin 2019 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Triumph Street Twin 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Twin 2019 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Twin 2019

Except for its looks, the Triumph Street Twin is not as retro as it might appear at first glance. With its water-cooled engine, riding modes, traction control and sporty chassis components, it rather gives the impression of a naked bike disguised in retro design. But all these features, in combination with the powerful torque, become its advantage, as it does not have to hide from equally powered naked bikes at the motorbike show. The Best of Both Worlds, so to speak.
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.