KTM Supermoto 990
- Thread starter skidlid1300
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- 07 & 12 ST1300A
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Looks like it would be a very fun bike to toy around with. It is also a nice looking ride! Are you going to get one soon??
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skidlid1300
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I had the thought of getting rid of a couple of bikes, but I am still on the fence on what to do. Each one I have serves a certain purpose. (I know, just like what others say) It's the licenses and insurance of all of them are getting expensive. I may sell, or trade in a couple of them for an awesome all around, with great upright riding position type bike - like the Supermoto. Of course, I'd still keep my ST... 
Throttlejockey
Padden is my hero
2 of my friends just bought 990's. One bought the 990 SMT and the other bought the 990 Adventure.
I rode the SMT and it is a lot of fun. Plenty of power and feels like a big dirt bike on the street. It did take some extra input to get it lay over in the turns but other than that I felt comfortable right away on it. The only other thing that bugged me was the abrupt nose dive in between shifts. I think this was due to it being not broken in and too soft of compression in the forks. Wheelies over the top of hills were fun. You could get into a lot of trouble on one that's for sure.
The 990 Adv I didn't get a chance to ride yet. I did sit on it and it is super tall! I could barely touch tippy-toed on it even with a low seat on it. It's made for someone at least 6'5" or more for sure. Kind of dumb if you ask me for an Adventure bike.
I rode the SMT and it is a lot of fun. Plenty of power and feels like a big dirt bike on the street. It did take some extra input to get it lay over in the turns but other than that I felt comfortable right away on it. The only other thing that bugged me was the abrupt nose dive in between shifts. I think this was due to it being not broken in and too soft of compression in the forks. Wheelies over the top of hills were fun. You could get into a lot of trouble on one that's for sure.
The 990 Adv I didn't get a chance to ride yet. I did sit on it and it is super tall! I could barely touch tippy-toed on it even with a low seat on it. It's made for someone at least 6'5" or more for sure. Kind of dumb if you ask me for an Adventure bike.
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skidlid1300
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Even more trouble than the ST??... Woo Boy! I had an XR 600 that I put on the street. I put a Baja Designs kit on it and licensed it. I love the way it felt on the street, although it was like horsin' a Harley through the woods. I'm not riding too much in the woods anymore. Nothing in the past three years... I thought a big "motard" would be the next best thing, plus maybe unloading a bike or two... Still undecided...
Interesting bike. I'd sure like to spend a day on one. A friend of mine has a KTM of some kind that he really likes, that and a Suzuki Vstrom. He's offered to let me ride it, just haven't taken him up on it yet.
I'd love to own one of those. They look like they are a blast to ride, however, I'm sure I would end up on Santa's naughty list:law2:
Yeah the Yamaha looks pretty interesting, but not to be disagreable, but the last Yamaha I had was so cold natured it was miserable, and I couldn't get the dealer or Yamaha to do anything.
I like the Yamaha sport tourer also but would sure be hesitant to purchase another one.
But the tenere sure looks good
I like the Yamaha sport tourer also but would sure be hesitant to purchase another one.
But the tenere sure looks good
I have the previous version-950 SMR--990 is punched out and FI, but still the basic LC8 motor. I love the bike and it does bring out the hooligan in you. Took it West this past July and rode all of Western CO, Southern UT and a few places in CA. Great do it all bike. I've heard the 990's can be a bit abrupt with the On/Off throttle response, but I haven't ridden one yet.
Hey....an excuse to post some pics...
Hey....an excuse to post some pics...
