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KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

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Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2021 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2021 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque73.5 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement692.7 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountPro-Link
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)147 kgDry Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 SMC R vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price KTM 690 SMC R

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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