KTM 690 SMC R
KTM 690 SMC R
Standard
RM 59,500
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Suzuki GSX-8R
Suzuki GSX-8R
Standard
RM 53,800
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KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki GSX-8R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of KTM 690 SMC R and Suzuki GSX-8R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The KTM 690 SMC R priced at RM 59,500 while the Suzuki GSX-8R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 53,800. Comparing the technical specifications, Suzuki GSX-8R engine displacement is 776 while the KTM 690 SMC R houses a 692.7 engine.

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Overview: 690 SMC R vs GSX-8R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 692.7 cc 776 cc
Maximum Power - 82 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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User Review Comparison
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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 

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Things we don't like

Relatively high seat height for some riders

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 692.7 cc 776 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 13.5 L 14 L
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 105 mm x 80 mm 84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust 2 Into 1 Exhaust
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder 1 --
No. Of Cylinder 1 2
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Clutch Type Hydraulic Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System Wet Sump Froced Feed Circulation
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled,DOHC Engine
Maximum Power -- 82 hp
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Maximum Torque -- 78 Nm
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 12.8:1
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 6800 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power -- 8500 rpm
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Ground Clearance 237 mm 145 mm
Seat Height 892 mm 810 mm
Dry Weight 147 kg --
Seating Capacity 1 2
Length -- 2155 mm
Width -- 770 mm
Wheel Base -- 1465 mm
Kerb Weight -- 205 kg
Height -- 1135 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --

Safety & Security

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

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

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

Cruise Control No --
Height Adjustable Seats Yes No

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Videos of KTM 690 SMC R and Suzuki GSX-8R

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KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki GSX-8R FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between KTM 690 SMC R vs Suzuki GSX-8R?

690 SMC R is priced at RM 59,500 and GSX-8R is priced at RM 53,800. Hence GSX-8R is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between 690 SMC R vs GSX-8R?

The 690 SMC R comes with a ground clearance of 237 mm , on the other hand the GSX-8R comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , hence the KTM 690 SMC R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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