Editing KTM 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[KTM]] 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition
|image            = [[File:KTM-990-SMT-Limited-Edition.jpg|frameless|KTM 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition]]
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = KTM
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2010
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
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|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 11.5:1
|top_speed        = 222.0 km/h
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Contactless, controlled, fully electronic [[ignition system]] with digital ignition [[timing]] adjustment
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 12 V/11.2 Ah
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Tubular Chromoly space frame powered coated.
|suspension       =Front: 48mm WP USD adjustable <br>
Rear: WP shock, fully adjustable
|brakes           =Front: 2x 305mm discs 4 [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|180/55 ZR17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
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|height           =
|seat_height      = 855 mm / 33.9
|dry_weight       = 196.0 kg / 432.1 lbs
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 19 Litres / 5.0 gal
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It could reach a top speed of 222.0 km/h.  

==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooling, cooled Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.5:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 305mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 240mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  48mm WP USD adjustable while the rear was equipped with a WP shock, fully adjustable. The 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition was fitted with a 19 Litres / 5.0 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 196.0 kg / 432.1 lbs.  
== Photos ==
[[File:KTM-990-SMT-Limited-Edition.jpg|600px|KTM 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition]]

== Overview ==
KTM 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition













KTM SMT or Super Moto Travel is
the proposal for all travelers that the long distances no compromise to sporty
motorcycle the Austrian  manufacturer can give. The 990 SMT embodies the
sporting spirit typical of KTM and each offers the same all the time comfort
necessary for long distances. The latest evolution of the species is the version
SMT 990 Limited Edition, Which provides a package of accessories that make all
the necessary comforts for a journey without sacrifice.
The kit includes rich rear bag and
pannier to contain everything necessary for long journeys, the saddle Ergo for
a more comfortable seat, the additional 12V socket to connect the browser or
mobile phone, Support for GPS with housing, the touring windscreen by the
greater extent and center stand, Convenient for maintenance and longer stays.
This valuable Limited Edition version of the SMT 990 is recognized not only for
its elegant style but also for white side panels series. The price is slightly
higher than the standard model, 13,290 Euro F.C. instead of 12,890 euros, a very
small premium considering the value of accessories fitted as standard.

The 990 Supermoto T also with significantly
sporty characteristics but at the same time there has never been such
versatility concerning a targeted application. The new 990 Supermoto T is a
product that enriches the market with the first ever Supermoto suitable for
extended touring. The result is unlimited riding fun even on longer or touring
stretches and that is the clear message of this new street bike also available
from the spring of 2009.
Based on the 990 Supermoto that was successfully introduced at the beginning of
2008, the 115 hp strong Travel Version features a modified chassis construction
for increased use application  among which is the efficient, newly designed
cladding with integrated multifunctional cockpit. Thanks to consequent
development work and despite the equipment that makes it suitable for long
distance use, the KTM technicians have still managed to keep the ready to ride
weight of the 990 Supermoto T under the magic 200 kilo limit.
KTMs Supermoto machines are acknowledged around the world as the best in the
business, but, by their nature, these are meant to be ridden on the long haul so
that is what the Touring version is here to fix. It uses the impressively light
(58 kg) and compact LC8 engine mounted on the chromium-molybdenum frame (11 kg)
as well as the WP chassis, but adds a half fairing and windscreen on top of
that, making it ideal for long travels, be them on or even off the roads.

As an overall expression of the KTM model philosophy and as a signal of the
clear market leadership in the Supermoto area, the new 990 Supermoto R is both
the apex of the SM family and its most sporty example. From the well known 450
SMR, recently awarded with the world championship title, over the strongest
mono-cylinders 690 LC4 Supermotos, right up to the travel ready two-cylinder,
KTM is more intensively committed to the Supermoto segment than any other
manufacturer.





ride
impressions

KTM have a particular way of building their bikes
and the 990 SMT is no different. Yes, its comfortable, versatile and well
suited to long journeys, but it also has that sporty DNA like all other KTMs.
With this bike, with its wider range of capabilities, KTM hope to expand their
customer base.

With the Supermoto Tourer, the Austrian company has managed to create a bike
that offers great all-around performance. With 116bhp, its not extremely rapid,
but the performance is still commendable  we assure you, it can satisfy the
most demanding palates.

The 990 SMT is as agile as the standard 990 Supermoto, but is more comfortable,
versatile and less tiring on longer rides. It even handles better, probably due
to its lower, firmer suspension  the bike handles fast, flowing roads with
great aplomb. In terms of styling, we think the 990 SMT is perhaps not as good
looking as some other KTMs and comes across as a bit too serious, but that is
a matter of personal taste. The 990 SMT is probably targeted at a more mature
audience, which may actually prefer the bikes rather subdued bearing.

Like the standard 990 SM, the SMT is happy being ridden at a quick pace  it
actually allows you to go even faster at most times  but unlike its cousin,
this KTM is equally happy chugging along at a more relaxed pace. Because of its
firmer suspension and reduced suspension travel, the SMT does not weave or
wallow  it changes direction quickly and is easy to manoeuvre at low speeds.
The brakes also work very well, showing no signs of fade even after extended
hard usage. Overall, a very confidence-inspiring package

Coming to the engine, the 990 SMTs v-twin feels quite smooth and refined. It
starts pulling hard from 3,000rpm and delivers an aggressive punch between
5,000-8,000rpm. The engine will actually rev all the way to 9,500 rpm though
most of the time, you wont need to push it that hard. The gearbox is also
quick, precise and silent  no missed gear changes ever.

We liked the 990 SMTs ergonomics, though the seat remains a bit on the higher
side despite KTM having lowered it a bit. The riding position feels relaxed and
bigger riders should be able to get quite comfortable on this bike. To conclude,
the KTM 990 SMT was quite a pleasant surprise  it was good fun to ride and not
one rider had anything negative to say about it. Just perfect.

Source Faster and Faster &

KTM 990 SMTWhen I first rode KTMs 950 Supermoto
model early last year I was most impressed, and judged it as the most practical
all round roadbike yet to come from the Austrian manufacturer. An excellent fuel
range and ergonomics that proved friendly enough to see me cover 2000 kilometres
in a little over 24 hours made a mockery of the Supermoto model tag that
suggested the bike would be uncomfortable and impractical.

KTM eventually realised just how practical the 950 Supermoto was. With the
introduction of the larger and much more powerful fuel injected 999cc engine for
2009, the 950 Supermoto became the 990 Supermoto, and was then split into two
different models. The 990 Supermoto R, and the 990 Supermoto T.

Predictably enough the R model is slightly more spartan, boasts sexier rims and
livelier war paint. It is also seven kilograms lighter than the T thanks to
forged, rather than cast, Marchesinis and less bodywork.

The T still gets the same 115 horsepower v-twin, fully adjustable WP suspension
and radial mounted Brembo brakes. So there has been no serious detuning of the
engine or the running gear but the same full monty KTM 990 experience as the R.

The T does gain the extra benefits of better wind and weather protection thanks
to a frame mounted front cowling and screen, handguards, a better seat that
includes reasonable pillion accommodations, mounts for saddlebags integrated
into the muffler heatshields, a luggage rack with passenger grab handles, a
slightly lower seat height and four more Litres
of fuel in the tank.

Effectively, the 990 Supermoto T has improved what was already KTMs best real
world roadbike, the 950 Supermoto, into a more powerful, more comfortable and
more highly equipped mount than before. Now, thats what I call progress!

My run home from KTMs Sydney office to Melbournes northern outskirts took in
some of Australias best roads.

After the boring highway drone down to Canberra to make myself at home on the
KTM I then covered the fantastic ribbons of blacktop (and a little dirt) between
Tharwa, Adaminaby, Kiandra, Tintaldra, Walwa, Granya, Mt. Beauty, Bright,
Whitfield, through to Mansfield and then a bit of dirt between Bonnie Doon and
Eildon before the final very wet run home to Melbourne. All up, around 1000
kilometres of fantastic roads, in all manner of challenging conditions, to
appreciate what is a very fine motorcycle.

The KTM 990 SMT performed flawlessly throughout the journey and was a more than
willing partner for any of my more adventurous shenanigans.

With a generous 180mm of rear suspension stroke matched to 160mm of fork travel
the WP gear shrugged off any bump. The ride is always comfortable and the KTM
simply floats along any manner of road with no hint of a kidney punch to the
rider, no matter whats thrown at it. Even reasonable sojourns off road are well
within the 990 SMTs capabilities.... Continued on Page 2...

KTM 990 SMT ReviewWhen exiting corners the long spring travel at the rear feels
excessive before the shock gets it under control. Likewise at the other end, the
forks struggle to cope with the awesome bite of the four-piston Brembos.

Understandably, with such long travel suspenders, there are always going to be
some compromises and on standard settings that shows as a fair bit of fore and
aft pitching when riding aggressively. However, the 990 SMT always regains its
composure and overall really does straddle the boundary between sporting and
sumptuous touring on standard settings remarkably well.

The 990 SMT certainly has more emphasis on sumptuous than hard core sporting
though and thanks to the full gamut of suspension adjustments at our disposal we
will spend some time honing the SMTs sporting edge.

If you really crave a scalpel then you would be better off with the more
powerful and razor sharp 990 Superduke R. But in everything bar hard core
scratching the SMT is clearly the better all round mount and is certainly no
slouch when the bends arrive. On public roads the difference in performance is
negligible.

The charismatic and quite unique 75-degree v-twin engine sounds raucous while
delivering the goods. A wonderful mid-range makes picking up the front wheel
childs play and the torque follows through to a willing top end. KTM claim
115hp @ 9000rpm and 97 Nm @ 7000rpm which emphasises how much this twin enjoys a
good rev.

Like all KTM twins the engine picks up revs quickly and is always eager for more
throttle. A punchy mid-range combined with the long travel of the suspension
makes the 990 STM a wheelie hound. A tug on the bars out of second gear corners
sees the front rise gracefully, you can do it in third too if you are eager
enough, and that's without the clutch.

The engine is smoothest when turning above 4000rpm. Below that mark the fuel
injection cant quite match the crispness of its carburetted predecessor. That
bike though was painful when cold, but the EFI of the new bike takes care of all
the cold starting kerfuffle.

First gear runs to 75km/h and 100km/h in top gear has the mill turning just
under 4000rpm. The gearbox shifts sweetly enough and the clutch is light and
progressive.

On the highway the 990 SMT can stretch more than 300km from its 19 litre tank
but aggressive throttle use will see that range pegged back to around 250km.
Annoyingly there is no fuel gauge but a light illuminates on the dash to alert
you to the fact that you have just over 3.5 Litres
remaining and a new 'F'
tripmeter is then displayed on the LCD.

The 990 SMT is staying with us for some time yet and as our relationship grows
we will learn how to get the best from the KTM and pass on our findings in due
course.

As it is, KTMs 990 SMT is one of the most well rounded roadbike packages ever
to go on sale. By the time we are finished with it I am sure it will be an epic
back road brawler with nearly all the creature comforts of a full dress tourer!
Supermoto indeed.....

First we will spend some time dialling in the suspension before examining the
luggage options and adding a bit more bite with the optional Akrapovic mufflers.
I am already growing immensely fond of this bike, so much so that I am already
dreading having to eventually give it back...

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{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|KTM 990 Supermoto T Limited Edition
|- 
!Year
|2010
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|- 
!Displacement
|999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|101 x 62.4mm
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooling,
|- 
!Compression
|11.5:1
|- 
!Lubrication
|Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
|- 
!Exhaust
|2 x Premium steel with three-way-catalyser
|- 
!Induction
|Keihin EMS With FPT fuel injection
|- 
!Ignition
|Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
|- 
!Battery
|12 V/11.2 Ah
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|116 hp / 85 kW @ 9000 pm
|- 
!Max Torque
|97.Nm / / 71.5 ft/lb @ 7000 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring
|- 
!Frame
|Tubular Chromoly space frame powered coated.
|- 
!Front Suspension
|48mm WP USD adjustable
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|160 mm / 6.3 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|WP shock, fully adjustable
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|180 mm / 7.1 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2x 305mm discs 4 piston calipers
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
|- 
!Front Tire
|120/70 ZR17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|180/55 ZR17
|- 
!Steering Head Angle
|65.6°
|- 
!Rake
|24.4°
|- 
!Trail
|109 mm / 4.3 in
|- 
!Wheel Base
|1505 mm / 59.2 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|195 mm / 7.68 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|855 mm / 33.9
|- 
!Dry Weight
|196.0 kg / 432.1 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|19 Litres / 5.0 gal
|- 
!Standing ¼ Mile
|12.3 sec
|- 
!Top Speed
|222.0 km/h

|}
== Videos ==
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== External Links ==
* http://www.motociclismo.es/Pruebas/ktm-990-supermoto-tourer-presentacion-novedad-2009-kw-contacto.jsp?id=6743
* http://www.mcnews.com.au/

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