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supermoto / default rider 183 cm

KTM 690 SMC R vs SWM SM 500 R Black ergonomics

KTM 690 SMC R and SWM SM 500 R Black land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

KTM 690 SMC R

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

SWM SM 500 R Black

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for KTM 690 SMC R and SWM SM 500 R Black
SpecKTM 690 SMC RSWM SM 500 R Black
Seat height925 mm920 mm
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,495 mm
Wet weight-140 kg
Displacement654 cc501 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

KTM 690 SMC R
Sport (58.1 deg)
SWM SM 500 R Black
Sport (58.1 deg)

Hip angle

KTM 690 SMC R
Neutral (93.3 deg)
SWM SM 500 R Black
Neutral (93.1 deg)

Elbow angle

KTM 690 SMC R
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
SWM SM 500 R Black
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

KTM 690 SMC R
Neutral (12.5 deg)
SWM SM 500 R Black
Neutral (12.7 deg)