Ktm 690 Smc R vs Ktm Supermoto 990
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 690 Smc R vs Ktm Supermoto 990. 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. Ktm Supermoto 990: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 690 Smc R
Ktm Supermoto 990
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
198 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Ktm Supermoto 990
7.8/10
"Brilliant, characterful machine that demands a disciplined pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+LC8 engine is intoxicating
+Razor-sharp supermoto handling
+Usable touring capability
Cons
−Expensive to maintain properly
−Known frame cracking issues
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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