KTM 690 SMC R vs KTM Duke 790 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Exceptional agility and precise handling Lightweight, robust chrome-moly tubular frame Versatile, performance-focused ergonomics  Distinctive appearance  LED lighting enhancing visibility  Read More	Advanced safety features Great for both track and streets Perfect for riders of all heights LED headlights Read More
Things we don't like	Relatively high seat height for some riders Read More	Costlier in comparison to competing models Not the best pillion seat Ergonomic rider seat sold separately Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	692.7 cc	799 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5 L	14.0 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhuast
Bore X Stroke	105 mm x 80 mm	88 mm x 65.7 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Maximum Power	--	105 hp
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Maximum Torque	--	87 Nm
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	237 mm	186 mm
Seat Height	892 mm	825 mm
Dry Weight	147 kg	169 kg
Seating Capacity	1	2
Wheel Base	--	1475 mm
Kerb Weight	--	189 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Twin Ignition	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage	WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	240 mm	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	215 mm	140 mm
Front Suspension	WP APEX	WP USD

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	--
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Additional Features	--	Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS

Brake

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

Electrical

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