KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011 vs. KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

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Overview - KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011 vs KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

The KTM 990 Supermoto T model year 2011 and the KTM 1050 Adventure model year 2015 are both powerful motorcycles with their own unique features and strengths.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the KTM 990 Supermoto T has a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 62.4 mm, while the KTM 1050 Adventure has a slightly larger bore of 103 mm and a stroke of 63 mm. The engine power of the 990 Supermoto T is 115 HP, while the 1050 Adventure has a slightly lower engine power of 95 HP. However, the 1050 Adventure compensates for this with a higher torque of 107 Nm compared to the 97 Nm of the 990 Supermoto T. Both motorcycles have electric starters and come with 2 cylinders, with the 990 Supermoto T having a displacement of 999 ccm and the 1050 Adventure having a displacement of 1050 ccm.

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks with WP as the brand for both the front and rear suspension. The chassis for both models is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame. The front brakes for both motorcycles use radial technology and have Brembo as the brand.

Moving on to dimensions and weights, the 990 Supermoto T has a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches, while the 1050 Adventure has a slightly narrower front tire width of 110 mm but a larger front tire diameter of 19 inches. The rear tire width for the 990 Supermoto T is 180 mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the 1050 Adventure has a narrower rear tire width of 150 mm but the same rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase for the 990 Supermoto T is 1505 mm, while the 1050 Adventure has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1560 mm. The seat height for the 990 Supermoto T is 855 mm, while the 1050 Adventure has a slightly lower seat height of 850 mm. The fuel tank capacity for the 990 Supermoto T is 19 liters, while the 1050 Adventure has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.

In terms of strengths, the 990 Supermoto T is known for its powerful engine, ABS, improved seat, optimal chassis, and positive riding experience. On the other hand, the 1050 Adventure boasts a powerful and cultivated engine, disengageable ABS, adjustable traction control, agile handling, adjustable ergonomics, prestigious look similar to the big sisters, height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and an affordable price.

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

However, the 990 Supermoto T does have a weakness in the form of a small windscreen, while the 1050 Adventure has a rev limiter that kicks in at 8500 revs and wind protection that is not quite optimal.

Overall, both the KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011 and the KTM 1050 Adventure 2015 have their own strengths and weaknesses, catering to different riding preferences and needs.

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011 compared to KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011
KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power95 HP
TorqueTorque97 NmTorque107 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,505 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height855 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011

There are a few parts suitable for touring and an ABS on the KTM, but the fun is in every cell. You can't describe it like the shape of a headlight mask or the technical structure of an ABS system. It will probably remain a mystery forever how KTM builds such motorbikes and we will never find out why they are so much fun.

Powerful engine

ABS

improved seat

optimal chassis

positive riding experience.

Small windscreen.

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

KTM 1050 Adventure 2015

The KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.

powerful, cultivated engine

: disengageable ABS

adjustable traction control

agile handling

adjustable ergonomics

prestigious look similar to the big sisters

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

affordable price.

Rev limiter already kicks in at 8500 revs

wind protection not quite optimal

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Supermoto T vs KTM 1050 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a KTM 990 Supermoto T 2011 and a KTM 1050 Adventure 2015. It takes less time to sell a KTM 990 Supermoto T with 70 days compared to 75 days for a KTM 1050 Adventure. Since model year 2009 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 990 Supermoto T and 8 reviews for the KTM 1050 Adventure since model year 2015. The first review for the KTM 990 Supermoto T was published on 2/28/2008 and now has more than 40,600 views. This compares to more than 10,900 views for the first review on KTM 1050 Adventure published on 11/4/2014.

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