KTM 990 SM R vs KTM 990 SM T (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 SM RKTM 990 SM T
Model year20132013
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower114 hp114 hp
Weight192 kg198 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Two-piston calipers.

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

Picking between the KTM 990 SM R and the KTM 990 SM T 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 SM T counters with 114 hp at 198 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: