adventure 990 or 950?????

[ghost-rider]

hi all, im looking at buying an adventure but dont know whether to go for a 950 or a 990??, now i knwo the 990 is fuel injected and the 950 is carbarated, but thats about it

any other difrences between the 2, which is better???????

 

[Bonnie Tyler]

950.

Smoother by far.Taller.

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

I have tried the 950 and the 990 ,the 990 is stronger in the n=midrange and easier to start,the carbs can be a problem,though when working well are smoother than the EFI. I have a New 990SM which is the best Bike I've ever had!! The EFI is a bit twitchy/switch like but that is solved by using a 16 tooth front sprocket .Otherwise have a go ,the 990 comes with a gel seat which is more comfortable .If you get the 950 check the starter sprag recall has been done ,noisy,difficult starting is a clue it hasnt.Also try the SM I bet you will love it!!

 

[Bonnie Tyler]

I had a Adv 950 S for 2 years.

Never failed to start so don't know where this starting 'issue' has come from.

I tried the 'new' Adv 990 and didn't like it,as the FI was very snatchy after the perfect carbs.

That's when I ended up getting a GSA instead.


The 990 is a good bike,but I much prefer the 'harder' 950/950 S.

The 990 is a bit more powerful,but the 950 has a much nicer delivery.


No silly low gel seats etc.

The 990 S is now only as tall as the orig standard 950 and the 950S is taller yet.

Wish I had kept mine :


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[Robbo1200ADV]

check out the KTM forum for definitive advice!!

 

[Bonnie Tyler]

check out the KTM forum for definitive advice!!

bit like checking on this forum whether to buy an 1150 or 1200 !

 

[Pipster]

How about a 950 super enduro last of the carbed 950 engines so smoooooooth

Brand new for £5999

http://www.fowlers.co.uk/bikes/ktm/


Coming soon a 30lt tank...

http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_17_325&products_id=903

Great all round bike hard to beat at that price

 

[Bonnie Tyler]

How about a 950 super enduro last of the carbed 950 engines so smoooooooth

Brand new for £5999

http://www.fowlers.co.uk/bikes/ktm/


Coming soon a 30lt tank...

http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_17_325&products_id=903

Great all round bike hard to beat at that price

Totally agree.

I had a 950SE and it was the best of all the 950s,Adv,SM etc.

Should have kept it-might get another at that price.

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

bit like checking on this forum whether to buy an 1150 or 1200 !

OK Agreed!!