KTM 990 Adventure vs KTM 990 Supermoto R (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 990 Adventurestacks up against the KTM 990 Supermoto R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 AdventureKTM 990 Supermoto R
Model year20132012
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower113 hp114 hp
Torque97 Nm
Weight210 kg192 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. ABS.Double disc. ABS. Brembo four piston fixed-caliper, radial bolted, brake.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-ZR17

KTM 990 Adventure vs KTM 990 Supermoto R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 990 Adventure and the KTM 990 Supermoto R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 990 Adventure brings 113 hp in a 210 kg package, while the KTM 990 Supermoto R counters with 114 hp at 192 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: