Premiere: KTM 990 Supermoto R and T

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Premiere: KTM 990 Supermoto R and T
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Premiere: KTM 990 Supermoto R and T

Premiere: KTM 990 Supermoto R and T

Premiere: KTM 990 Supermoto R and T

Premiere: KTM 990 Supermoto R and T

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The KTM 990 Supermoto is now available in two new versions: as T like “Travel” (left and center) and as a radical athlete R.

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The R version of the KTM 990 Supermoto can be recognized primarily by the orange frame. It costs 12,995 euros (plus additional costs).

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The KTM 990 Supermoto R is characterized by impressive suspension travel: 160 mm at the front, 180 mm at the rear.

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A Supermoto should have 17-inch tires; the KTM 990 SM wears them in 120/70 in the front and in 180/55 in the back.

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The lively and elastic V2 of the KTM 990 Supermoto R continues to impress.

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The hard seat pad of the KTM 990 Supermoto delivers a great feedback…

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…after a while, however, sensitive buttocks rebel. Fortunately, the benches of the variants are interchangeable.

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And high up the forged aluminum wheel: the KTM 990 Supermoto R weighs only 189 kg without fuel.

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Throttle response and smooth running of the KTM 990 Supermoto R leave nothing to be desired.

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On the KTM 990 Supermoto R, two four-piston fixed calipers from Brembo brake at the front – a dream!

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Despite their tight basic set-up, the fork and shock absorber neutralize most of the asphalt wrinkles with ease.

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The spring elements of the KTM 990 Supermoto R even have enough reserves for use on the racetrack.

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The KTM 990 Supermoto T for 12,395 euros (plus ancillary costs) is a touristy version with a large windshield.

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The 75-degree V2 drive of both versions of the KTM 990 Supermoto is identical: 999 cm³, 85 kW (116 hp) at 9000 rpm; 97 Nm at 7000 rpm.

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The T version also stirs the arches nicely; the pilot sits 20 mm lower than on the R – but still 855 mm high.

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The chassis of the KTM 990 Supermoto T only gets restless when you drive very hard.

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The standard Conti Sport Attac tires make the KTM 990 Supermoto T extremely nimble.

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Regardless of tourism, comfort: the KTM 990 Supermoto T is also suitable for shows.

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You can’t just travel all the time.

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These rather small zipped panniers cost 500 euros extra.

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The KTM 990 Supermoto T also likes to go on long journeys in two-person operation. The 19-liter fuel barrel keeps the number of refueling stops bearable.

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Tear and travel

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KTM is sending two new versions of the fun beating 990 Supermoto into the race: an uncompromisingly sporty and a moderate touring version.

Volkmar Jacob

April 20, 2009

Tear and travel

Tear harder, travel more comfortably? the KTM 990 Supermoto is one of the most fascinating shooters ever. In the future, the two new versions SMT and SMR will replace the standard model. The former is intended to appeal to comfort-oriented kilometer eaters, the latter as a tool for hungry enforcers.

The 990 SMR maintains KTM his tradition of uncompromising: the hard, narrow seat, wide and flat handlebars and stiff spring elements illustrate this “Ready to race”-Philosophy of the Austrians. The most noticeable changes concern the paintwork: orange frame, black swing arm, white plastic ?? so only the SMR rolls to the start.

The new tank is also immediately eye-catching: the sleek fuel barrel holds around 15 liters, 4 liters less than the standard model and the SMT. Only with the SMR are fine forged wheels and the merciless monoblock brake calipers of the superbike RC8 R used.

KTM 990 Supermoto R: driving impression

Press the button, let’s go. The lively and elastic drive continues to impress. From 2500 rpm up to the upper speed regions, the propellant, unchanged from the SMT, delivers brilliant punch and rushes very evenly through the speed range. Throttle response and smooth running also leave nothing to be desired.

It is true that the hard seat cushion of the SMR delivers superb feedback from the road; after a while in the saddle, however, sensitive buttocks rebel. A remedy can be found by changing to the bench of another SM variant? all benches are interchangeable.

Despite their tight basic set-up, the fork and shock absorber neutralize most asphalt wrinkles with ease; the damping reserves are sufficient even for hot racetrack applications. Sensitive response behavior and a wide setting range make this balancing act possible. The first Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Pro tires seem a bit stubborn, but the SMR storms quickly through the track. The brakes are a dream.

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Traveling whirlwind: KTM 990 Supermoto T.

Contrary to the usual company credo “Hard bikes for tough guys” With the SMT, KTM presents a softened version of its large supermoto. The T in the abbreviation stands for “Travel”; the touring machine should pave the way for normal bikers to the KTM dealer.

At 855 millimeters, the seat height of the bench is 20 mm lower than that of the other two models; the stepped padding cements the pilot’s posture. Due to the lower seating position, the handlebars appear higher, and the driver sits quite close to the handlebars.

The SMT sweeps around the radii like a whirlwind and playfully rushes through even tricky curve combinations ?? Among other things, a credit to the serial rubbers Conti Sport Attac. Only when the driving style is very brisk does the chassis become uneasy; a result of the comfortably coordinated spring elements.

Hand protectors, standard luggage racks and case holders, paneling including windshield: Here too, the SMT is banking on the big journey. The wind protection for the upper body is neat, the head and arms are exposed to an even flow of air. The bottom line is that the SMT is a lively and pleasing touring bike that only lacks an anti-lock braking system if you’re really lucky.

Conclusion:
The SMR is an exclusive fun device; it belongs on the home track and on circuits. Longer tours are covered by the cheaper and more comfortable SMT.

PS data KTM 990 SMR [SMT]

Drive two-cylinder 75-degree V-engine, 4 valves / cylinder, 85 kW (116 PS) at 9000 / min * 97 Nm at 7000 / min *, 999 cm³, bore / stroke: 101.0 / 62.4 mm , Compression: 11.5: 1, ignition / injection system, 48 mm throttle valves, hydraulically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, G-Kat Chassis steel space frame, steering head angle: 65.60 degrees, caster: 109 mm, wheelbase: 1505 mm, upside-down fork, Ø fork inner tube: 48 mm, spring travel v./h .: 160/180 mm Wheels and brakes forged light alloy wheels, 3.50 x 17″/5.50 x 17″, Front tires: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 180/55 ZR 17, 305 mm double disc brakes with four-piston fixed calipers at the front, 240 mm single-disc brakes with two-piston floating calipers at the rear. Weight ((without fuel) 189 kg * [196 kg *], tank capacity: 15 liters of super (of which reserve: 3.7 liters) [19 liters of super (of which reserve: 3.7 liters)] Base price 12 995 euros [12 395 euros] (plus additional costs)
PS data KTM 990 SMR [SMT]

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