KTM 990 SM T vs KTM 990 SM 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 SM R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 SM TKTM 990 SM R
Model year20132013
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower114 hp114 hp
Weight198 kg192 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.0 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 T vs KTM 990 SM R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 990 SM T and the KTM 990 SM 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 SM R counters with 114 hp at 192 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: