Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020
It is always fascinating how much riding fun Honda has packed into the small Rebel 500. The technology is familiar thanks to the modular system and should - typically for Honda - last forever. Now, with the update for 2020, the little Rebel presents itself cooler than ever, because LED lighting and the optional Special Edition with quilted seat make it a cool custom cruiser ex works. Only the front brake could use more lard and the engine is a little characterless, even compared to the direct competition. Nevertheless, it is and remains a real insider's tip for cruiser lovers!
KTM 690 SMC R 2020
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.
