KTM 690 SMC-R vs Triumph Speed Triple Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Superior handling enabled by the latest fully-adjustable WP APEX suspension Brembo brakes All-inclusive electronics package Updated engine Read More	--
Things we don't like	Misses an LED headlight unit Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	690 cc	1050 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 L	15.5 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	1	3
Bore X Stroke	105 mm x 80 mm	79 mm x 71.4 mm
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled	3-Cylinder, 12-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Maximum Power	--	148 hp
Maximum Torque	--	117 Nm
Compression Ratio	--	12.92:1
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7150 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10500 rpm

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Dimension

Dry Weight	147 kg	192 kg
Wheel Base	1418 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	325 mm	--
Seat Height	890 mm	825 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	--	Super Sport
Width	--	775 mm
Height	--	1070 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital Ignition	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	WP Suspension	USD Forks
Suspension Travel(Front)	250 mm	--
Rear Suspension	WP Suspension PDS	Showa Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	280 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	80/100 R21	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Tyre	110/90 R19	190/55 R17

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Slender Slender	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Steel, Aluminium Steel, Aluminium	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	Perimeter Perimeter	--

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes