Honda NM4 Vultus vs KTM 690 SMC R ABS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NM4 Vultusstacks up against the KTM 690 SMC R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NM4 VultusKTM 690 SMC R ABS
Model year20172015
Price$10,999
Engine670 cc690 cc
Horsepower67 hp
Weight141 kg
Seat height26 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda NM4 Vultus vs KTM 690 SMC R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NM4 Vultus and the KTM 690 SMC R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NM4 Vultus 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: