KTM 690 SMC R 2015 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2015

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Overview - KTM 690 SMC R 2015 vs Suzuki SV 650 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2015

Suzuki SV 650 2021

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications KTM 690 SMC R 2015 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2015

Suzuki SV 650 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2015

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 SMC R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Not much has changed on the Suzuki SV 650 compared to its predecessor, five years ago. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which fits in perfectly with the rest of the package. The SV 650 doesn't want to scare anyone, especially beginners. The chassis makes a solid, unagitated impression, the brakes require a lot of manual force to prevent unexpected overbraking. The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated. On the other hand, the price is fair, as usual for Suzuki.

Confident V2 powerplant with character

stable chassis

comfortable seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable