Ktm Adventure 990 Smt vs Ktm Sm 990
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt vs Ktm Sm 990. Ktm Adventure 990 Smt: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Ktm Sm 990: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: limited real-world data available), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Ktm Sm 990
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
198 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: limited real-world data available)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
8.2/10
"Buy a good one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+LC8 V-twin is sublime
+Genuinely versatile daily weapon
+Excellent chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing if neglected
−Suspension soft stock
−Dealer support inconsistent
Ktm Sm 990
8.2/10
"A brilliant, high-maintenance lunatic that rewards prepared, attentive owners."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin character
+Genuinely telepathic handling
+Supermoto royalty status
Cons
−Expensive when neglected
−Subframes crack under stress
−Thirsty around 38mpg
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