KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore54 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke54.5 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemCarburator
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes2-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement124.8 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel215 mmTravel300 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel240 mmTravel330 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter260 mm
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height950 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity10.4 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

Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

Sherco 125 SC Factory 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Sherco 125 SC Factory

Price KTM 690 SMC R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Sherco 125 SC Factory

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