A new innovation from KTM motorcycle that will soon appear on the world motorcycle supermoto particular type that has a good performance so that it can be used for motor racing, KTM 990 SM T ABS forward by many consumers who want to immediately have it.
The 2011 KTM 990 Supermoto T will see ABS get introduced to its feature list, as this seems to be the agreed upon method by motorcycle manufacturers to offer something “new” for 2011, while still clearing out inventory from 2009 and 2010. Colors will include black, orange and white, which is pretty par for the course from KTM these days.
The KTM 990 Supermoto T is likely feeling the pressure from bikes like the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring, Yamaha Super Ténéré, and other road-going adventure bikes that feature the braking technology. It’s not clear whose ABS system KTM has tapped for the duty, or if the added feature will cause a bump in the Austrian manufacturer’s asking price, but we’re sure those details will come to light soon as Intermot approaches.
KTM 990 SM T ABS Specs
Exaggerating, at least on the road, you do not need: a hundred horses are just fine and if they add a good chassis, a comfortable riding position and a look that draws stares at the traffic lights then everything comes back. Thinking of KTM and its performance range, the medium that now reincarnated these qualities, but also a wink to a tourist use, is the MS 990 T. Available in three colors – white and black, orange and black, full black and – the costs 13,000 euros in Austrian all-rounder version with ABS, a price that puts it in competition with other noble competitors, placing it below the 14,800 euros needed for the Ducati Multistrada 1200 and slightly above the 11,800 euros of Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS.
The engine is the well known and lightweight 75 ° V-twin LC8 from 999 cc (58 kg) and measures 101 x 62.4 mm vital liquid-cooled, and develops 116 hp at 9,000 rpm / min and a maximum torque of 97 Nm at 7,000 rpm / min. The gearbox is a six-speed transmission with multi-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
For the cycling find a trellis frame made of chrome moly steel tubing, powder coated that “works” with a department WP suspensions. The fork is an upside-down fork with 48 mm excursion of 160 mm and the rear monoshock is a space devoid of linkage (PDS) with an excursion of 180 mm, both multi-adjustable. Brake department, all Brembo, We have a pair of front four-piston fixed radial caliper with semi-floating discs, while a rear two-piston caliper with a single hard drive. Measuring 305 mm and 240 mm front discs rear, mounted on 17 “wheels with 120/70 front measures (channel to 3.50) and 180/55 (channel to 5.50).
The weight the bike is 198 Kg, Which includes the ‘Bosch ABS 9 +, The best on the market, which includes the controller and the modulator (532 grams), various pipes and cables. The trail is 180 mm while the seat height is 860 mm. The tank, finally, is 19 liters.
That’s a KTM you immediately understand it, even on this MS 990 T, there is a lot of this race of the DNA of the House of Mattighofen: adjustable suspension, the levers of the brake pedal with the thumb, as are the rest plate (with removable pads however), an analog display / digital everything, however small … cured to perfection. Details such as the vent pipe of the fuel tank cap, wires hidden where possible and quality, the rear brake master cylinder with integrated reservoir, the 12 V socket in the dashboard and more. The saddle can also easily accommodate a brake lock and some other small object.
Are certainly not moving two defects that the more you point out, the first minor, the emergency button (Hazard or “four arrows”), located on the cockpit, on the left, which forces you to remove your hands from the handlebars when he takes power. If you need to activate the four turn signals and braking is certainly not going to take your hands off the handlebars. In contrast, however, there is a bike off the possibility of action, however, for a few seconds before the bikes take off electricity at all.
The most important flaw concerns the instrumentation is, however, the lack of fuel indicatorAn unacceptable lack of a motorcycle of this type, designed to tourism. The light of the reserve and the “trip fuel” are not sufficient.
Despite the KTM 990 SM T resulting from sports version, the driving position is very closer to that of a big enduro than to that of a motorcyclist. The high will struggle to not touch the pavement with their feet, standing in the maneuvers which complicates things a little. It must be said, however, that the arms are relaxed and went to rest on the handlebar where we find the clutch and brake levers, both adjustable. The back is straight and the buttocks resting on a saddle wide enough but not too padded, but especially allows to “feel” more than the bike. Perfect location for your legs, bend your right but that could also push on the footrests. The position of the passenger is judicious, and the two rear handles perfectly perform their duty.
The engine comes to life when you press the red button, and makes the bike vibrate slightly. The mechanical noise you feel, you feel it is an engine with a sporty character. The lever of clutch is soft, and surprisingly also return, low noise and precise in the graft. After a few meters immediately feelThe bike does what we want. In the city is very funny, is like having a motard “anabolization”. It is important, however, not go below 3,000 rpm / min indicated by the higher gears because the engine (But does not reject anything) fatigue and vibrates a lot. It ‘right in the urban center we find a big drawback: the engine warms up much tooThe radiator cooling fan is almost always on and the pilot is invested, especially on the legs, the heat from the rear cylinder, often defect common to large displacement V-engines.
In the city you always have everything under control, thanks to Brake ready and supported by a system of anti-lock that the front is perfect. Even at the rear, but it goes without saying that the bike being very high because of very long suspension when you brake it has a strong load transfer to the front. Consequently, the rear wheel loses grip and ABS comes into operation. Fork and mono, however, absorb everything, potholes, manhole covers, and go on a track, you do not want more.
The real territory of the MS 990 T, however, the ‘suburban. And ‘where you forget the flaws mentioned above, and you can enjoy the engine’s thrust. The undertorque, Between 4,000 r / min and 6,500 rpm / min, leading out of the corners, even if you have a passenger. Besides the 6,500 rev / min the pressure increases, And the bike gives great satisfaction. The brakes are powerful and modulabilissimi, You do not want more. The rear, closes when you enter curves too strong. Removed the ABS then “plays” by placing the bike gently slide why you would think. The suspension filter all, comfortable on the highway, unyielding when pushed. Moreover, being multi-adjustable, if you want to raise the rate of more than just “close” the records. These then are very sensitive, “feel” each click, With the result that you can sew on the bike. If there was even the knob on the external spring preload adjustment, would be perfect (though there Powerparts in the catalog). Then do the same catalog of the bags you see in this semi-service, comfortable and equipped with a waterproof cover.
The wind protection can be improved. Well the legs, but over 130 hours of instrument undergoes several helmet turbulence. A quote we make with regard to consumption. The bike is a bit ‘thirst for gasoline, which is negligible if the model Supermoto, here has its weight. On a motion by tourism consumption becomes an important factor, the MS 990 T effort to go beyond the 15/17 km / l, while the curves of the consumption is about 10/12 km / l if you do get carried away . True, but The engine offers strong emotions and sensations of a super sports car!
The KTM 990 SM T is therefore a motion that define funny is short. It ‘an object of those who would like every motorcyclist in the garage. Simply perfect between the switchbacks of the mountain and with a unique design made of lines and sharp edges. Just the price, Sin only for small defects that do turn up their noses. People who buy this KTM is still a customer looking for sportiness. Want … “excited”? Go to detach the check in the dealership, with the look that you will recognize it immediately found!
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