BMW F 900 XR vs KTM 690 SMC R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Smooth and refined performance Comfortable ride quality 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	Slightly pricey for what it offers Limited windblast protection from the front windscreen   Read More	Relatively high seat height for some riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	895 cc	692.7 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15.5 L	13.5 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	105 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	--
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6750 rpm	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	825 mm	892 mm
Kerb Weight	219 kg	--
Dry Weight	219 kg	147 kg
Width	860 mm	--
Gross Weight	438 kg	--
Height	1320 mm	--
Wheel Base	1521 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	1
Length	2160 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	237 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Twin Ignition
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage
Front Suspension	USD Fork	WP APEX
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	240 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	215 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	160/60 R17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubeless	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes