KTM 990 SM R vs KTM 990 Adventure (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 990 SM Rstacks up against the KTM 990 Adventure. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 SM RKTM 990 Adventure
Model year20132013
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower114 hp113 hp
Weight192 kg210 kg
Seat height34 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Floating disc. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Floating disc.

KTM 990 SM R vs KTM 990 Adventure — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 990 SM R and the KTM 990 Adventure usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 990 SM R brings 114 hp in a 192 kg package, while the KTM 990 Adventure counters with 113 hp at 210 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: