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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 SM TKTM 990 Adventure R
Model year20132013
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower114 hp113 hp
Weight198 kg207 kg
Seat height34 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Floating disc.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Floating disc.

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

Picking between the KTM 990 SM T and the KTM 990 Adventure R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 990 SM T brings 114 hp in a 198 kg package, while the KTM 990 Adventure R counters with 113 hp at 207 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: