2009 KTM 990 Supermoto T

KTM created the 950 Supermoto model back in 2005 by taking the engine from the 950 Adventure and fitting it on a light and versatile chassis that was to unveil awesome road characteristics, especially in what concerns cornering. It was, and still remains one of the few bikes powered by a V-Twin engine that handled like veritable sportbikes which, most importantly, wasn’t made in Japan.

The carbureted, liquid-cooled 942 cc, 72° V-Twin, DOHC, four valves per cylinder engine developed 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 90 Nm at 7,000 rpm, which is more than decent considering the engine configuration. Also, the tubular chromoly space frame and WP suspensions were there from the beginning, marking the beautiful (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki/2009-suzuki-v-strom-1000-ar66291.html)story. It looked modern, accommodated the rider well and it was a real blast so KTM hold on good to this one.

A year after the new model’s introduction KTM proved being consequent in its actions with the addition of the “R” version. Based on the original model, this was more of a track motorcycle as it weight less and received a more aggressive look. The two models were to be produced and sold in parallel.

The end of 2007 saw the introduction of updated 990 Supermoto and 990 Supermoto R models. The engine was now a 999 cc unit which produced 113.98 hp at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm at 7,000 rpm. This is the same engine that was carried on to the 2009 KTM 990 Supermoto T.