KTM 690 SMC vs TM Racing SMX 660 Competition (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 690 SMCstacks up against the TM Racing SMX 660 Competition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 690 SMCTM Racing SMX 660 Competition
Model year20112004
Price
Engine654 cc657 cc
Horsepower62 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight140 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-ZR17

KTM 690 SMC vs TM Racing SMX 660 Competition — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 690 SMC and the TM Racing SMX 660 Competition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 690 SMC brings 62 hp in a 140 kg package, while the TM Racing SMX 660 Competition counters with its own power figure.

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: