KTM 390 SMC-R vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
KTM 390 SMC-R vs Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. KTM 390 SMC-R: 44 bhp hp, 161 kg (355 lbs) weight, top speed ?. Husqvarna 701 Supermoto: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
KTM 390 SMC-R
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
28.8 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
161 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
44 bhp
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
28.8 ft-lb
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
—
175 km/h
Weight
161 kg (355 lbs)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
8.5/10
"The most fun per dollar in used supermotos, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Premium WP suspension included
+Brembo brakes standard fitment
Cons
−Expensive maintenance when neglected
−Known subframe cracking issues
−Destroys rear tyres quickly
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