Comparison of Honda XR 650 R 2005 and KTM 690 SMC 2008

Attribute	Honda XR 650 R 2005 ×	KTM 690 SMC 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)	2005	2008
Make	Honda	KTM
Model	Honda XR 650 R	KTM 690 SMC
Category	Enduro / offroad	Super motard
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin 40mm piston-valve	-
Displacement (cm³)	649	654
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	100	102
Stroke (mm)	82.6	80
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition	Solid-state CD with electronic advance	Keihin
Clutch	-	APTC Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Lubrication system	-	Semi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Compression	10.0:1	11.8:1
Exhaust system	-	2-cell stainless seel
Chassis
Front suspension	46mm leading-axle Kayaba cartridge fork with compression- and rebound-damping adjustability	WP USD
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability	WP monoshock
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	240	240
Frame type	-	Tubular trellis steel frame (CrMo)
Front tyre	80/70-21	120/70-17
Rear tyre	110/90-18	160/60-17
Front wheel travel (mm)	284	275
Rear wheel travel (mm)	307	265
Trail (mm)	111	112
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	27.8	27
Other
Starter	-	Kick
Color options	red	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,481	1,480
Dry weight (kg)	125	139
Seat height (mm)	935	900
Ground clearance (mm)	305	290
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	9.84	12