KTM 690 SMC R 2024 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2024 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2024 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 690 SMC R 2024
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023
KTM 690 SMC R 2024
KTM 690 SMC R 2024
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.8
DisplacementDisplacement692 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

TravelTravel215 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

RakeRake63 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail107 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm

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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
RangeRange329 kmRange333 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2024

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

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class

ABS controls very defensively

Engine has no rev reserves upwards

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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