Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Ktm 690 Smc R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Ktm 690 Smc R. Kawasaki D-tracker 150: Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs) hp, Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm 690 Smc R: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
Ktm 690 Smc R
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 11.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning)
~175 km/h
Weight
Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 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
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
7.5/10
"A brilliant urban weapon if you buy one carefully inspected."
Pros
+Rock-solid KLX-based engine
+Excellent low-speed maneuverability
+Strong dealer parts network
Cons
−Fork seals leak frequently
−Plastic trim cracks easily
−Overdue valve checks common
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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