Norton Commando 750 Roadster (1970-71) vs KTM 690 SMC (2010-11)
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| Make: | Norton | KTM |
| Model: | Commando 750 Roadster | 690 SMC |
| Years: | 1970-71 | 2010-11 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 653.7 cc / 39.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 89 mm | 102 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm | 63 hp / 46.kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4" |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | WP 48mm Upside-down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | WP monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 203 mm drum | Single 320mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 178 mm drum | Single 240mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 120/70 -ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 160/60 -ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1441 mm / 56.75 in | 1480 ± 15 mm / 58.27 ± 0.59 in |
| Seat Height: | 863.6 mm / 34 in | 900 mm / 35.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 195 kg / 430 lbs | 139.5 kg / 305.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 gal |