Yamaha XSR 700 vs KTM SMC 690 R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha XSR 700stacks up against the KTM SMC 690 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha XSR 700KTM SMC 690 R
Model year20262026
Price$8,599$13,399
Engine689 cc692 cc
Weight186 kg153 kg
Seat height835 mm899 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresMichelin® Road 5 120/70 ZR17 / Michelin® Road 5 180/55 ZR17Bridgestone S21 120/70 R17 58W / Bridgestone S21 160/60 R17 69W

Yamaha XSR 700 vs KTM SMC 690 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha XSR 700 and the KTM SMC 690 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha XSR 700 brings its published horsepower in a 186 kg package, while the KTM SMC 690 R counters with its own power figure at 153 kg. On price, the Yamaha XSR 700 has the lower MSRP.

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: