I have a 2011 ABS model for about a year as well, I've done around 8000 KM on it, long rides - it took me over a Balkan Tour with several countries, it's a jack of all trades type of machine - I really enjoy the grunt, it feels like a diesel powered tractor - easy to wheelie and fool around but certainly didn't had a problem carrying me and a passanger for very long rides (500-600km / day) with baggages and all that. The only thing I would like for it to have is more top speed as mine tops out at around 200KM/h - but it gets there fast enough to put a grin on your face everytime! Certainly not a beginner bike, it's my 5th KTM, had a few EXC supermotos and 690 SM's as well - riding for almost 20 years now. I would like to trade the 990 for a 1290 but probably I'll keep this one for another year or two as I really enjoy it! Greetings from Bucharest, Romania!
Salut, Apreciez review-ul oferit mai sus. Sunt interesat de acest model. Aș fi curios să aflu care ar fi consumul real l/100km în funcție de stilul de condus? Mersi anticipat.
Some helpfull info there. Much appriciated.
I really like this bike. I think it looks great! Good video 👍
Cheers, it's a great all-rounder.
They should bring this bike back to market
890 SMT is loads of fun, but the LC8 has so much character. Maybe KTM will redesign the V-Twin?
I have a 2011 ABS model for about a year as well, I've done around 8000 KM on it, long rides - it took me over a Balkan Tour with several countries, it's a jack of all trades type of machine - I really enjoy the grunt, it feels like a diesel powered tractor - easy to wheelie and fool around but certainly didn't had a problem carrying me and a passanger for very long rides (500-600km / day) with baggages and all that. The only thing I would like for it to have is more top speed as mine tops out at around 200KM/h - but it gets there fast enough to put a grin on your face everytime! Certainly not a beginner bike, it's my 5th KTM, had a few EXC supermotos and 690 SM's as well - riding for almost 20 years now. I would like to trade the 990 for a 1290 but probably I'll keep this one for another year or two as I really enjoy it!
Greetings from Bucharest, Romania!
Salut, Apreciez review-ul oferit mai sus. Sunt interesat de acest model. Aș fi curios să aflu care ar fi consumul real l/100km în funcție de stilul de condus? Mersi anticipat.
What screen are you running?
I bought it so long ago, so I don't know the brand. It was for a 690smc, but I used a heat gun to make it fit the 990. Works great so far.
Thanks for the reply, it looks great