Motorcycle specifications KTM990 Supermoto R 2012 Tell me a story

at the bend in a winding mountain track, the little orange rider asked in astonishment.
"- Grande R, that you've got big Brembo monobloc radial calipers!.
- All the better to plant crazy brakes, my child." Replied the new KTM Supermoto 990 R. From the top of its 875 mm saddle, the Katoche in hyper clash colors waited impatiently to devour frightened virolos.
"Great R, what light wheels you have!
-even lighter than my standard SM sister' s; that's to change angles better, my child.
- Grande R, you've got a big twin!
- With over 115 horsepower; all the better to scotch young foxes in place, my child.
- Grande R, that you've got...
- Hello! Will you stop pissing me off with your buttered toast!?! We're going to ride, yes?"

less reassured but already excited by the vigor of the 990 SMR, the little orange rider understood the delicate invitation to take the controls of this racing-type Supermoto. It has to be said that this katoche is nothing like the grandmother with the little soups and the tender eyes. Its very trashy look (orange frame, white trim, black and carbon accents, crazy eyes), less-than-virtuous twin, improved suspension and slimmer seat and fuel tank make this supermotard a tool for twisty roads. Claimed to weigh less than 190 kg, the SMR gains a few kilos over the SM, but it's the more incisive chassis that the little orange rider will feel the difference and the bike's more eloquent vivacity. Even more sporty for this already very sporty machine, which has no end of surprises in store for our little orange rider.

in mid-2012, the SMR underwent an austerity cure, making it more accessible, safer but less noble. With the addition of Bosch 9M+ ABS and a price tag of almost 1,500 euros less, the ploughman of tight courses becomes very attractive. What you gain in terms of wallet, you lose in terms of equipment. Calipers are no longer monobloc, rims that used to be forged are now molded, no more surface treatment for fork tubes, a few fewer carbon parts, and 3 kilos more on the scales.

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