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KTM Motorcycles Malaysia telah secara rasmi memperkenalkan KTM 890 SMT, yang dianggap sebagai salah satu motosikal yang paling nakal yang boleh dibeli sekarang.

SMT meneruskan warisan 990 SMT dari 15 tahun yang lalu, dan pada dasarnya adalah motosikal adventure dalam reka bentuk supermoto.

Enjin 890 SMT adalah sama seperti 890 Duke R dan 890 Adventure, iaitu enjin LC8c, 899cc, parallel-twin.

Tetapi, walaupun enjin sama, 890 SMT menghasilkan 105hp dan 100Nm tork, manakala Duke dan Adventure menghasilkan 119hp dan 99Nm tork.

Seperti supermoto sejati, 890 SMT adalah motosikal besar dan tinggi, dengan ketinggian seat 860mm dari tanah, dengan ketinggian laluan 227mm.

Suspension pula adalah dari WP Apex dengan fork 43mm memberikan travel sebanyak 180mm dengan penyesuaian rebound dan preload. Monoshock belakang juga boleh disesuaikan untuk preload dan rebound.

KTM mengatakan bahawa 890 SMT telah dibangunkan dengan kawalan yang sama seperti supermoto dan sebahagiannya dicapai dengan menggunakan rangka keluli kromoli yang kuat dengan enjin berfungsi sebagai stressed member untuk mengurangkan berat dan saiz.

Rangka yang lebih kecil juga membolehkan penggunaan swing arm yang lebih panjang yang dikatakan meningkatkan daya tarikan dan kawalan.

Berkenaan subframe, KTM mengatakan yang ia dibangunkan untuk menjadi padat, ringan dan cukup kuat untuk membawa beban seperti beg pannier dan passenger.

Dari segi elektronik, SMT baru ini dilengkapi dengan tiga mod pemanduan – Sport, Rain, dan Road, paparan TFT 5-inci, quickshifter, heated grips, dan klac slipper.

Traction control diuruskan oleh Unit Pengukuran Inersia (Inertia Measurement Unit) 6D. Ia juga mempunyai ABS Cornering, tetapi sebagai supermoto sejati, ia juga mempunyai Supermoto ABS yang membolehkan penunggang lock roda belakang masa masuk kona.

Tugas-breking diuruskan oleh kaliper J.Juan yang mencengkam roda 17-inci menggunakan dua cakera 320mm di bahagian depan dengan caliper radial 4-piston. Di bahagian belakang, sebuah cakera 260mm juga dipegang oleh caliper terapung dua-piston dari J.Juan.

890 SMT pada dasarnya dibina untuk pengembaraan dan dengan tangki bahan api 15.8 liter, ia menawarkan jangkauan lebih dari 300km.

Tidak menghairankan bahawa SMT baru ini dipuji sebagai motosikal pengembaraan dan pejuang jalanan (street fighter).

KTM 890 SMT kini berada di Malaysia dengan harga RM101,800.

Malaysian bikers, rejoice! KTM Motorcycles Malaysia has officially introduced the KTM 890 SMT, widely regarded as one of the naughtiest bikes on the planet.

The SMT continues on the legacy of the 990 SMT from 15 years ago, and is in essence an adventure bike in design but a supermoto at heart. This is the bike for supermoto riders who want to go on an adventure.

Powering the 890 SMT is the same engine as the 890 Duke R – the 899cc LC8c parallel-twin mill engine putting out 105hp at 8000rpm and 100Nm of torque at 6500rpm.

If you’re wondering, the 890 Duke R and 890 Adventure also run on the same engine, though with different state of tune putting out 119hp and 99Nm of torque.

In true supermoto spirit, the 890 SMT is a big, tall bike, with a seat that sits 860mm off the ground, and a ground clearance of 227mm.

Suspension duties are managed by WP Apex suspension all around with 43mm forks providing 180mm of travel with adjustable rebound and compression. The rear monoshock is adjustable for preload and rebound.

KTM says the 890 SMT was developed for sharp handling and this is partially achieved with trick suspension and also a high strength tubular chromoly steel frame with the engine acting as a stressed member to reduce weight and size. The smaller frame also allows for a longer swingarm that is said to improve traction and handling.

As for the subframe, KTM says it is fully loaded to attack the street. The steel trellis subframe was developed to be compact, lightweight and strong enough to carry load.

As for electronics, the new SMT comes with three riding modes – Sport, Rain and Street, a 5-inch TFT display, a standard quickshifter, heated grips and a slipper clutch. Traction Control is managed by a 6D Intertial Measurement Unit. Also standard is Cornering ABS, but being a supermoto at heart, it also has Supermoto ABS that allows the rider to lock the rear wheels when the going gets fun.

Braking duties are managed by J.Juan that grip 17-inch wheels using twin 320mm discs up front with 4-piston radially mounted callipers. At the rear, a 260mm disc is also gripped by a double-piston floating calliper supplied by J.Juan.

The 890 SMT is ultimately built for adventure and as such its 15.8-litre fuel tank offers a range of more than 300km. It is no wonder then that the new SMT is being hailed as the perfect cross between an adventure bike and a street fighter.

The KTM 890 SMT is now in Malaysia for RM101,800.

KTM is back with its iconic Supermoto-tourer, the KTM 890 SMT, and it’s better than ever before.

  • This purposeful model sits between the KTM Adventure and KTM Street product ranges and features several components that elevate its performance.
  • With a re-tuned KTM 890 LC8c platform, the KTM 890 SMT is developed to hit the top of the Supermoto touring segment for power/torque-to-weight ratio.

Former AMA Superbike and Supermoto racer, Chris Fillmore, took the KTM 890 SMT along a Sardinian mountain climb to display its potential and limits. With a super-torquey 889cc LC8c parallel twin engine, the KTM 890 SMT has 105 hp at 8,000 rpm, providing stability and reassurance through corners.

The KTM 890 SMT is just as happy pushed through low revs as it is pinned in higher gears, making it versatile for any rider.

As we mentioned in a previous article, the KTM 890 SMT has a redesigned slim tank which slides the rider even further into the bike with a wide and comfy contact patch.

The bike’s aerodynamic optimized smoked windshield is placed just above the double fender concept with a low splash guard on the fork legs. The CroMo steel frame with tighter geometry provides fierce stability, while the WP APEX suspension, fully adjustable and complemented by 17″ wheels, provides an agile, flighty, and responsive ride.

The motorcycle has several standard ride modes and can be molded further with optional track settings that permit the rider to toggle different amounts of throttle modes and traction control through ten levels.

The Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) is an important safety feature sensitive to the bike’s pitch and behavior at lean. The bike has a state of the art 5″ TFT dashboard that is scratch and glare resistant, fully customizable, and an easy-to-use infographic menu system for setup preferences.

With potent brakes that employ Cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS, the KTM 890 SMT has an excellent safety profile. The bike can also be customized with heated grips and the chance to add Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) to the software package, ideal for better control in low grip situations and for fast downshifts.

Also, the QUICKSHIFTER+ and Cruise Control are optional and ready to go with a simple activation process, and good connectivity with the bike means full access to navigation possibilities.

KTM dengan rasminya mengesahkan bahawa motosikal sport touring popular, SMT bakal kembali bagi tahun 2023 menerusi KTM 890 SMT. Pengesahan itu dibuat menerusi perkongsian di laman media sosial. 

Menurut KTM, 890 SMT itu akan diperkenalkan secara rasmi pada 24 April ini.

Meskipun tarikh pelancaran adalah dua bulan dari sekarang namun sebarang info terperinci mengenai model tersebut masih tidak didedahkan.

Bagaimanapun, Cycle World pernah memuat naik gambar ’spy shot’ yang memaparkan KTM 890 SMT itu menjalani ujian di Eropah. 

*Sumber: Cycle World

Sekali imbas, terdapat beberapa perubahan ketara antara 890 SMT dan 890 Adventure terutamanaya di bahagian tangki dan panel badan di bahagian depan yang tampak lebih kompak. 

Dalam pada itu, sebagai motosikal ‘sport tourer’ 890 SMT didatangkan dengan rim aloi berbanding rim lidi (wire-spoked) pada 890 Adventure. 

Selain itu, kami menjangkakan 890 SMT akan turut menawarkan 100hp dan 95Nm ekoran dihidupkan enjin parallel-twin 890cc yang sama seperti 890 Adventure. Ini secara tidak langsung meletakkan KTM 890 SMT dalam kumpulan sama dengan Yamaha Tracer 9 GT dan Ducati Multistrada V2. 

KTM has officially confirmed that the brand’s supermoto touring capable motorcycle, the SMT is making a return as the KTM 890 SMT. 

  • KTM 890 SMT set to make global debut in April. 
  • The 890 SMT will feature the same 890cc parallel-twin engine as the one found in the 890 Adventure. 

The Austrian motorcycle company also revealed that the 890 SMT – which was caught undergoing testing in Europe recently – will be officially revealed on 24th April 2023. 

Looking at the spy shots published by Cycle World, the soon-to-be-launch 890 SMT sports a slightly slimmer bodywork than its cousin the 890 Adventure. 

*KTM 890 Adventure

Unlike the adventure variant, the SMT also features a sportier fuel tank. 

In terms of performance, it is likely that the 890 SMT will offer the same power figure as the 890 Adventure. That should mean around 100hp and 95Nm. 

That said, the 890 SMT fits right in the likes of Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (117hp) and Ducati Multistrada V2 (113hp). 

Despite scrapping its 490cc platform and working on an all-new 990cc and 690cc engine, KTM still has some plans for its 890 range. 

  • KTM 890 SMT shares the same 889cc LC8c engine as the 890 Adventure. 
  • The 890 SMT is fitted with a taller windscreen and redesigned fuel tank. 

That said, the Austrian manufacturer was recently spotted testing the new KTM 890 SMT, as reported by Cycle World. 

However, since the 990 platform is considered a replacement for the current 889cc engine, we expect the 890 SMT to have a relatively short lifespan before evolving to a 990 SMT.

Nevertheless, while the upcoming KTM 890 SMT borrows much of its features from the 890 Adventure, the sport tourer version gains a taller windscreen and a higher front mudguard.

Also, the fuel tank on the 890 SMT is now singular and mounted above the engine, unlike the dual, side-mounted tanks featured on the 890 Adventure. The new tank design is likely a better fit for the SMT. 

Nonetheless, the exhaust pipes are still the same as the ones found on the 890 Adventure, indicating that the 890 SMT gets the same 889cc LC8c engine tune. 

 We also expect that the 890 SMT and 890 Adventure shares similar weight. 

While KTM is yet to announce plans for the 890 SMT, the bike is clearly in a production-ready stage and could make its way soon.

(source: Cycle World)

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