Ktm Sm 990 vs Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Sm 990
Ktm Adventure 990 Smt
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
229 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
220 km/h (estimated; note: limited real-world data available)
210 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly with riding style)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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