Honda NC700X DCT ABS vs KTM 690 SMC R ABS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NC700X DCT ABSstacks up against the KTM 690 SMC R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NC700X DCT ABSKTM 690 SMC R ABS
Model year20172015
Price
Engine670 cc690 cc
Horsepower67 hp
Weight141 kg
Seat height33 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda NC700X DCT ABS vs KTM 690 SMC R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NC700X DCT ABS and the KTM 690 SMC R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NC700X DCT ABS brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 690 SMC R ABS counters with 67 hp at 141 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: