2026 KTM 690 SMC R vs 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2026 KTM 690 SMC R 2026 KTM 690 SMC R

Super motard

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
79 hp / 58.1 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
162 kg / 357 lbs
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Super motard

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
533.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Traction Control. Height-adjustable windscreen.
Year2026-
Colours-Metallic Reflective Blue/Metallic Matte Black
Make ModelKTM 690 SMC R-
Warranty-12 month unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)-6.5 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-165 mm
Height (in.)-59.6 inches
Height (mm)-1515 mm
Length (in.)-89.2 inches
Length (mm)-2265 mm
Seat Height (in.)-33.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)-855 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-61.2 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1555 mm
Width (in.)-37.0 inches
Width (mm)-940 mm
Seat Height899 mm / 35.4 in855 mm / 33.7 in.
Wheelbase1476 mm / 58.1 in1555 mm / 61.2 in.
Ground Clearance237 mm / 9.3 in-
Height-1515 mm / 59.6 in.
Length-2265 mm / 89.2 in.
Width-940 mm / 37.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)162 242.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-533.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)-20.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.28 US gallons
Fuel Capacity13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons
Wet Weight162 kg / 357 lbs242.0 kg / 533.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power79 hp / 58.1 kW-
Max Torque73 Nm / 54 lb-ft 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions"
Engine
CO2-92.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (mm)-100.0 x 66.0 mm
Displacement (ci)-63.28 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)-1037.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-3.9 x 2.6 inches
Engine Type-V2, four-stroke
Displacement692.7 cc / 42.2 cu in-
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve90-degree V-twin
Fuel System-Injection. Ride-by-Wire equipped
Compression Ratio-11.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
EmissionsEuro5 - 96 g/km-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencerBlack Yoshimura Hepta Force silencer
Fuel Consumption-3.99 litres/100 km (25.1 km/l or 58.95 mpg)
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)-
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, double ignitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuatedWet multiplate
Final DriveChain, 520 X-RingChain   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive-O-ring type, RK525SMOZ8, 116 links
Transmission / Drive6-Speed-
Chassis
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front48 mm WP APEX-USD, compression and rebound adjustableInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP APEX with Pro-Lever linkageLink type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Handlebar808 mm wide rubber mounted-
Rake-25.7°
Steering Head Angle63.6°-
SubframeSelf-supporting plastic tank-
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front224 mm / 8.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear240 mm / 9.4 in-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-LCD instruments
Lighting system-LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliperDouble disc. Tokico 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliperSingle disc. Nissin, 2-piston. ABS.
ABSTwo-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17110/80-R19
Tyres - Rear160/60 ZR 17-
Wheels - FrontSpoked wheels with aluminum tubeless rims 3.50 x 17-
Wheels - RearSpoked wheels with aluminum tubeless rims 5.00 x 17-