Upright ergonomics with reasonable wind protection, slightly long suspension travel and 17″ wheels that accept modern, sport rubber seem to answer many riders’ needs. Touring, sport riding and commuting can all be done comfortably on such a bike.
It looks like KTM is about to join this party with the SMT model it plans to announce on April 24. Teasers do not disclose the exact displacement of the bike, but it is generally believed to be the same engine found in the 890 Adventure models. Here is a post on Reddit with a purported screenshot from a dealer presentation. This reveals that the 890 SMT model will displace 889cc and make 103 horsepower and 74 foot/pounds of torque. It also says the new bike will have 7.1″ of suspension travel at both ends.
Officially, this is all KTM says about the April 24 reveal, but it references KTM’s previous SMT model, which was discontinued in 2013 and was powered by a 990cc v-twin:
Put your credit card back in the wallet. Don’t click on that “BUY” button. Hold that order a little longer. We’ve got a treat planned.
24th of April 2023, sees the return of the popular KTM SMT.
Unique character. Addictive power. A Sport Tourer with a throttle-blast. KTM is proud to have taken the SMT, shaken the formula and added some READY TO RACE magic. These Adventure motorcycles and Naked bikes have had their own way for far too long. It’s time to turn over the tarmac once again with a classic.
It’s not fake news, the SMT is coming back, hell yeah!
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