The big KTM 990 SMT thread -- riders check in w/ photo! - Page 32

MIghty · 01-24-2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultrachrome

I've only seen the white model in the US.

2012 only came in white for US. 2013 I heard will be white and dark gray. Both available for US

wpbarlow · 01-24-2013, 10:39 AM

There was a black one like this on display at the NY IMS show, looked very sharp.

More pics here http://blog.derestricted.com/travel/2013-ktm-990-smt/

D.T. · 01-24-2013, 08:12 PM

How come KTM didn't come to Minneapolis???

Taz1200 · 01-25-2013, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.T.

How come KTM didn't come to Minneapolis???

Be happy they did not.. I saw the 2013 smt at the NY show and now I can't sleep trying to resist temptation.

. It looks awesome and I had an SMR and know it is a great bike and fun to ride.

Podman · 01-26-2013, 06:37 AM

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...kes/22093.html

Guess who made #2

burgerking · 01-26-2013, 06:54 AM

To be honest I couldn't care less, even if it came dead last.

I love my SMT.

dirtydeeds · 01-26-2013, 09:45 AM

Agreed. As the article states, the fuel economy is the only thing holding the bike back.

The write up listed some pretty awesome bikes. An impressive list. The SMT deserves a spot up on top.

kaivalagi · 02-03-2013, 06:45 AM

I think the Adventure 1190 with the RC8 motor and lower oil and fuel use and higher MPG that comes with it will be up on top spot in any new top 10's coming around the corner... and likely it'll be the next bike for me after the SMT, give it another 1-2 years and I'll trade in :) Still plenty of fun times to be had on the SMT yet though...

prooney377 · 02-07-2013, 02:06 AM

Hi People. I only came across this thread the other day. Proud owner of a 2011 SMT. Got it from new after previously having a FZ1s Yamaha. Anyway, this is it away camping last year in the Lake District of England.

Boil Time by prooney377, on Flickr

I also did a short RR on here with a video and some pictures.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824098

Subscribed to this thread now.

Cheers

prooney377 · 02-07-2013, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIghty

Insurance is a scam that became law.

Good Call

dirtydeeds · 02-08-2013, 05:19 PM

Just ordered some LeoVince's for the SMT. :)
The smt forum has a dyno chart for them. Modest increase across the RPM range with factory map. The weight savings and lack of heat near the luggage is my true interest though.
New from Amazon, 620 shipped to the door.

I actually wanted a steering stabilizer first. Couldn't seem to find a good price on one though. The search continues.

Kafn8td · 02-09-2013, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydeeds

Just ordered some LeoVince's for the SMT. :)
The smt forum has a dyno chart for them. Modest increase across the RPM range with factory map. The weight savings and lack of heat near the luggage is my true interest though.
New from Amazon, 620 shipped to the door.

I actually wanted a steering stabilizer first. Couldn't seem to find a good price on one though. The search continues.

You'll love them.

dirtydeeds · 02-09-2013, 03:52 PM

Any suggestions on a stabilizer?
Brand?
Source?

Kafn8td · 02-09-2013, 04:26 PM

Do you think the SMT needs one? I really haven't seen the need yet. I've had them on my dirt bikes, but I ride out of control most of the time in the dirt.

dirtydeeds · 02-09-2013, 05:22 PM

To be honest, I've only been on 2 bikes with them - a KTM LC4 in SM trim and my Husky 510. They were great on those to applications.

I've pushed the SMT pretty hard in some corners and felt the front end not track right. My first guess was that the stock Conti's are crap. The people on the interwebs seem to agree. I'll have to try another tire to compare. That won't be until this one looks funny.

I've read that a couple people have them on their LC8 SM bikes and really like them. If I can find a reasonable price on one, I'd really like to try it.

01-24-2013, 10:39 AM	#467
wpbarlow Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Central NJ Oddometer: 7,886	There was a black one like this on display at the NY IMS show, looked very sharp. More pics here http://blog.derestricted.com/travel/2013-ktm-990-smt/ __________________ Walter Barlow

01-24-2013, 08:12 PM	#468
D.T. One wheel wonder... Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Moneyapolis, MN Oddometer: 6,294	How come KTM didn't come to Minneapolis??? __________________ "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." Robert A. Schuler

02-03-2013, 06:45 AM	#473
kaivalagi Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Norwich, UK Oddometer: 25	I think the Adventure 1190 with the RC8 motor and lower oil and fuel use and higher MPG that comes with it will be up on top spot in any new top 10's coming around the corner... and likely it'll be the next bike for me after the SMT, give it another 1-2 years and I'll trade in :) Still plenty of fun times to be had on the SMT yet though... __________________ SMT 2011 (White) "4 Wheels Move The Body, 2 Wheels Move The Soul"

02-07-2013, 02:06 AM	#474
prooney377 Pete Rooney Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool, rain capital of England. Oddometer: 36	New to this thread Hi People. I only came across this thread the other day. Proud owner of a 2011 SMT. Got it from new after previously having a FZ1s Yamaha. Anyway, this is it away camping last year in the Lake District of England. Boil Time by prooney377, on Flickr I also did a short RR on here with a video and some pictures. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824098 Subscribed to this thread now. Cheers

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01-26-2013, 06:37 AM	#470
Podman Rocketman Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin, Ohio Oddometer: 219	http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...kes/22093.html Guess who made #2

01-26-2013, 06:54 AM	#471
burgerking echt bezopen Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Holland Oddometer: 394	To be honest I couldn't care less, even if it came dead last. I love my SMT.

01-26-2013, 09:45 AM	#472
dirtydeeds I'm alive. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB, Can Oddometer: 1,816	Agreed. As the article states, the fuel economy is the only thing holding the bike back. The write up listed some pretty awesome bikes. An impressive list. The SMT deserves a spot up on top.

02-08-2013, 05:19 PM	#476
dirtydeeds I'm alive. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB, Can Oddometer: 1,816	Just ordered some LeoVince's for the SMT. :) The smt forum has a dyno chart for them. Modest increase across the RPM range with factory map. The weight savings and lack of heat near the luggage is my true interest though. New from Amazon, 620 shipped to the door. I actually wanted a steering stabilizer first. Couldn't seem to find a good price on one though. The search continues.

02-09-2013, 03:52 PM	#478
dirtydeeds I'm alive. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB, Can Oddometer: 1,816	Any suggestions on a stabilizer? Brand? Source?

02-09-2013, 04:26 PM	#479
Kafn8td Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 63	Do you think the SMT needs one? I really haven't seen the need yet. I've had them on my dirt bikes, but I ride out of control most of the time in the dirt.

02-09-2013, 05:22 PM	#480
dirtydeeds I'm alive. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB, Can Oddometer: 1,816	To be honest, I've only been on 2 bikes with them - a KTM LC4 in SM trim and my Husky 510. They were great on those to applications. I've pushed the SMT pretty hard in some corners and felt the front end not track right. My first guess was that the stock Conti's are crap. The people on the interwebs seem to agree. I'll have to try another tire to compare. That won't be until this one looks funny. I've read that a couple people have them on their LC8 SM bikes and really like them. If I can find a reasonable price on one, I'd really like to try it.