KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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	Engine is refined and torquey Commanding riding posture Read More
Things we don't like	Relatively high seat height for some riders Read More	Polarizing looks not to everyone’s taste Too large a gap between the rear fender and rear tyre Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	692.7 cc	776 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 L	20 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Bore X Stroke	105 mm x 80 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	--	12.8:1
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Fuel Consumption	--	22 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	892 mm	855 mm
Ground Clearance	237 mm	220 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	147 kg	--
Length	--	2345 mm
Wheel Base	--	1570 mm
Height	--	1310 mm
Kerb Weight	--	230 kg
Width	--	975 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Twin Ignition	Transistorized
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R17	90/90 R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	240 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	215 mm	--
Front Suspension	WP APEX	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage	Link Type

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No