Norton Commando 750 Fastback (1970-72) vs KTM 690 SMC R (2019) vs KTM 300 EXC Enduro (2003-04) vs KTM 690 SMC (2008-09) vs KTM 660 SMC (2003-06) vs Norton Commando 961 Café Racer MKII (2016-17)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Norton	KTM	KTM	KTM	KTM	Norton
Model:	Commando 750 Fastback	690 SMC R	300 EXC Enduro	690 SMC	660 SMC	Commando 961 Café Racer MKII
Years:	1970-72	2019	2003-04	2008-09	2003-06	2016-17
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.	Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve	Two stroke, single cylinder	Four stroke, single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves	Four stroke, parallel twin with push-rod valve actuation, 3 bearing crank balancer shaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	745 cc / 45.5 cu in	690 cc / 42.1 cu in	293 cc / 17.9 cu in	653.7 cc / 39.8 cu-in	653.7 cc / 39.9 cu-in	961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	73 x 89 mm	105 x 80 mm	71.1 x 71.1 mm	102 x 80 mm	102 × 80 mm	88 x 79 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1	12.7:1	11.0:1	11.7:1	11.5:1	10.1:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Air cooled
Induction:	2 x Ø30mm Amal concentric carburetors	Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)	Keihin PWK36 S AG carburetor	Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)	Kehin MX FCR 41	Fuel injected
Ignition:	12V, alternator	Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition	Kokusan digital 2K-3	Kokusan DC-CDI	DC-CDI 4K3 Kokusan contactless	Electronic
Starting:	Electric and kick	Electric	Kick	Electric	Kick & electric	Electric
Transmission:	4 Speed	6-Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain, X-Ring 5/8 × 1/4 in	Chain, Regina O-ring	Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4"	Chain	Chain, 525 "O" ring
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	WP USD XPLOR 48 forks	WP 48 mm upside down fork and shock	WP 48mm Upside-down forks	50 mm WP upside-down fork	Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable	WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage	Fully adjustable WP-PDS mono-shock	WP monoshock	WP monoshock, swinging arm	Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Front Brakes:	Single 203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe	Single 320mm disc, Brembo 4 piston floating caliper	Single260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 320mm disc	Single 320 mm disc	Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes:	Single 178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 240mm disc	Single 220 mm disc	Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Tyre:	4.10-19	120/70 ZR 17	90/90 - 21, Michelin MP11	120/70 -ZR17	120/70 - 17	120/70 -17
Rear Tyre:	4.10-19	160/60 ZR 17	140/80 - 18	160/60 -ZR17	169/60 - 17	180/55 -17
Seat Height:	863.6 mm / 34 in	890 mm / 35.0 in	945 mm / 37.2 in	900 mm / 35.4 in	910 mm / 35.8 in	813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight:	190 kg / 420 lbs	147 kg / 324 lbs	103 kg / 227 lbs	139.5 kg / 305.4 lbs	131 kg / 289 lbs	188 kg / 415 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	10 Litres / 2.6 US gal	13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal	8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1.9 Imp gal	12 Litres / 3.1 gal	9 L / 2.3 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal