Kawasaki KX 450X vs KTM 690 SMC-R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Potent and durable chassis Agile handling 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	Too stiff ride Not legal to use on public roads 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
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	96.0 mm x 62.1 mm	105 mm x 80 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Indirect Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	--
Emission Control	--	Catalytic Converter
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	--
Length	2185 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	950 mm	890 mm
Ground Clearance	335 mm	325 mm
Kerb Weight	111.6 kg	--
Width	820 mm	--
Wheel Base	1485 mm	1418 mm
Height	1265 mm	--
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

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R18	R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	80/100 R21
Rear Tyre	120/90 R18	110/90 R19
Front Wheel Size	R21	R21

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No