Motorcycle specifications KTM990 SM-T 2013 Austrian-style tourism

since the 2011 version, the 990 SM-T is slightly richer in equipment (12 V socket, warning) and above all in safety. The Katoche tourer has been fitted with the latest-generation disconnectable ABS. Developed by Bosch, it adds just one kilogram to the weight of the machine, but does not prevent sporty driving. A temperament that suits the 990 SM-T, aka the SuperMoto Touring. It's a relatively lightweight (under 200 kg), mileage-oriented machine developed on the basis of the 990 SM. A sort of cross between a trail bike, a roadster and a supermotard, equipped with a protective semi-cowling and powered by a big twin.

well, well...! But that reminds us of something. A hybrid of this kind, with a traveler's bent, it would seem... Yes, we're in the presence of a competitor to the TDM. Except that the factory's temperament should offer us something sportier, in a vein comparable to Ducati's Multistrada and the British Tiger. In fact, as a derivative of the Supermoto, it's easy to imagine that the machine will be able to go from touring to playful, even sporty, riding.

the SM-T is intended to be more accessible, more roadworthy than its siblings. Suspension travel, identical to that of the SMR , has been reduced compared to the SM, from 200 to 160 mm at the front and from 210 to 180 mm at the rear. The seat height, still substantial, has been reduced to 855 mm (- 2 cm).
The engine is of course a big, powerful twin, which has no intention of sleeping on the SM-T. 999 cm3 for 116 hp, with 9.9 mkg of torque. But don't confuse speed, power and disposition; with its large 19-liter fuel tank, luggage equipment and road tires, the Katoche clearly shows its desire to discover the country. The arrival of the 1190 Adventure is likely to overshadow it, but the SM-T retains the advantage of a reasonable, playful size.

M.B - Manufacturer's photos,
Freeman G. - Mitterbauer H.