Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs Ktm 690 Smc R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Ktm 690 Smc R
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
~175 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
7.8/10
"A flawed masterpiece that punishes neglect but rewards passionate ownership."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
+Sharp, involving chassis
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Known throttle body carbon issues
−Hard seat for long rides
Ktm 690 Smc R
8.0/10
"An absolute weapon that rewards diligent buyers and destroys lazy ones."
Pros
+Insane fun-per-dollar ratio
+Lightweight and incredibly flickable
+Strong torquey single engine
Cons
−Maintenance-hungry, punishes neglect hard
−Crash damage risk very high
−Vibrations fatigue on long hauls
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