KTM 690 Supermoto R vs KTM 690 Supermoto (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 690 Supermoto RKTM 690 Supermoto
Model year20092009
Price
Engine654 cc654 cc
Horsepower63 hp63 hp
Torque65 Nm65 Nm
Weight154 kg154 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliperSingle disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo Single piston, floating caliperSingle disc. Brembo Single piston, floating caliper
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17 120/70-17 / 160/60-17

KTM 690 Supermoto R vs KTM 690 Supermoto — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 690 Supermoto R and the KTM 690 Supermoto usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 690 Supermoto R brings 63 hp in a 154 kg package, while the KTM 690 Supermoto counters with 63 hp at 154 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: