The KTM for 2011 has opted for an evolution of the models in range without risking large flights of fancy that may be misleading marketing strategies. The current market, with its uncertainties, is fortunately giving very clear indications of the companies on new models. If not later than one year ago, the rumors related to the future of motion KTM would have taken for granted the submission of a naked hyper realized on the basis of the RC8, the talk today about this bike was completely set aside, given that the market is showing no longer absorb the naked in the numbers that were recorded two years ago . In those years when the market is a bit ‘greedy, then it is definitely wiser to push on models that can embrace a range of users as large as possible and consolidate successful projects.
It ‘just what he did in 2009, KTM, that is from one of the most hit his motorcycle, the 990 SM, and derive a version more suitable for tourism, which has taken the name of SMT. The differences of SMT compared to her sister about a general approach Supermoto most tourists, a setting of the suspension more comfortable, more protective fairing, comfortable seat, ready to pack up and trunk, and plus all those that are suitable for a touring bike.
All this, of course, not forgetting the performance and driving dynamics typical of a KTM, then made an agile and responsive chassis, engine and brakes exuberant as a reference. The idea was so apt that the KTM has been found to deliver more than 5.000 copies of the SMT in a little over a year. The writer has had the opportunity to do a long test of several thousand kilometers with 990 SMT model year 2010, being able to fully appreciate the great qualities and excellent usability in everyday cycling and tourism. What was missing then the 990 SMT to achieve the optimum? Only a vital accessory for safety: ABS as standard.
The new version of the KTM 990 was presented to SMT Intermot 2010 and is now ready to get on the market. The area where the KTM engineers have focused more and braking, developed in collaboration with the and Brembo a new system for anti-lock brakes. The SMT 990 was in fact applied the newest member of the family of ABS BoschThe 9ME, currently the most compact system on the market designed specifically for the bike. The control module measures extremely compact and the whole system implies an increase in weight of one kilogram, Allowing the STM 990 to stop the pendulum just 197 kg in running order.
As befits a motorcycle on the characteristics of sports and still vibrant, the calibration of the ABS was also maintained on the sport, so his involvement is limited only to situations of real danger. In addition, the adoption of phonic wheels in 48 teeth, The new ultra-compact sensors and relying on the greater speed of action of the present modulation valves, it was possible to minimize the pulsation of the brake lever, which is almost imperceptible. The new ABS also incorporates a rollover strategy, which monitors the lifting of the driving wheel. Do not forget also that the KTM has introduced the possibility of exclude the ABSThrough a button, for when the driver wants to drive in complete freedom and autonomy. To adapt the bike to change cycling has been changed slightly suspension settings, which remain, of course WP multi-adjustable. The fork has seen a slight increase in the oil, to provide a more sustained response to the limit, while the damper has a spring a little harder, and to allow a more dynamic sports in the guide only, and to boosting possibility of regulating the use in pairs and with luggage.
The 2011 version is also equipped with hand guards as standard, emergency lights, windshield, 12 volt socket and the connections for your luggage. The SMT 990 is available in three colors: the classic “Orange” KTM, “Black and White”, all finished in glossy paint that gives a touch of sophistication. The bike will be available with price of 13,000 €. Doing a quick cross-checked with lists of new opponent of class, we soon realized that the 990 SMT ABS is also offering a bike on the cheap.
