Kawasaki KX 450 vs KTM 690 SMC-R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Light and agile to handle Well-tuned suspension for off-road riding Read More	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	Not legal for streets Tall seat height trouble for short riders Read More	Misses an LED headlight unit Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449 cc	690 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	6.2 L	13.5 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Bore X Stroke	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm	105 mm x 80 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Indirect Injection
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1
Emission Control	--	Catalytic Converter

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Height	1265 mm	--
Wheel Base	1480 mm	1418 mm
Length	2185 mm	--
Seat Height	955 mm	890 mm
Width	820 mm	--
Ground Clearance	340 mm	325 mm
Kerb Weight	110.1 kg	--
Dry Weight	--	147 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R21	R21
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	80/100 R21
Rear Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Tyre	120/80 R19	110/90 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Charger Type	No	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Spring Preload	WP Suspension PDS
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	WP Suspension
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	280 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	250 mm

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Brake

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