Is the KTM 990 SMT an adventure bike?
The KTM 990 SMT is a new take on the adventure bike theme that manages to combine all the mental fun of a supermoto with the comfort, practicality and ability to cover miles of an adventure bike. It’s being hailed as the current all-rounder King offering all things to all riders.
What kind of brakes does a KTM 990 have?
Comprehensive instruments (only missing a fuel gauge), handguards, luggage rack, tall screen, race-spec Brembo brakes, top-line WP suspension, Marcheshini wheels…the list goes on.
What’s the throttle voltage on a 990 power commander?
Made by Kevxtx using a PCV + Auto Tune At-300 & rechecked using Dynojets Wide Band Commander 1. Map tuned with single cylinder tuning. My throttle TPS voltage is set to 0.63 volts with the bike idling with the engine at operating temp.
Are there any known issues with the KTM 950 / 990?
Symptoms: overheating, impeller wearing on cover, black residue in coolant/tank. (if your impeller wasn’t worn this was not your issue) repair was to replace impeller and properly fit circlip. We are still seeing this from time to time. In one reported case, the inner bearing retaining circlip (0472240120 CIRCLIP DIN472 D=24X1,2) was missing.
How often do you change the seal on a KTM 950?
The latest version of the seal is made of Teflon, which has a higher temperature and wear resistance capability. KTM now lists replacement of the seal and inspection of the shaft every 15,000 km for the 950 Adventure models.
What was the purpose of the KTM 950 Adventure?
The KTM 950 Adventure was designed and built by racers with the primary objective of producing a light weight, versatile machine that handled well on both dirt and pavement. The engine was designed to be light, narrow, and torquey, yet still rev freely.
What causes water pump on KTM 950 to overheat?
Early bikes ’03’s or the equivalent water pump circlip (retains impeller) not fitted properly (very few bikes suffered this). Symptoms: overheating, impeller wearing on cover, black residue in coolant/tank. (if your impeller wasn’t worn this was not your issue) repair was to replace impeller and properly fit circlip.