Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM 690 SMC R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	High performance Excellent ride quality Impressive looks Read More	Exceptional agility and precise handling Lightweight, robust chrome-moly tubular frame Versatile, performance-focused ergonomics  Distinctive appearance  LED lighting enhancing visibility  Read More
Things we don't like	A high price tag Read More	Relatively high seat height for some riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	399 cc	692.7 cc
Maximum Power	45 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14 L	13.5 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Maximum Torque	38 Nm	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	70 mm x 51.8 mm	105 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1370 mm	--
Width	710 mm	--
Kerb Weight	168 kg	--
Length	1990 mm	--
Ground Clearance	140 mm	237 mm
Seating Capacity	2	1
Height	1150 mm	--
Seat Height	785 mm	892 mm
Dry Weight	--	147 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	Twin Ignition
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	WP APEX
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	240 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	215 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	160/60 R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Sport Sport
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	No
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel, Aluminium Steel, Aluminium
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No
Chrome Garnish	--	No

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light	Yes	No
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb