KTM 950 SM or 890SMT Which would you have ?

[Robbo1200ADV]

Think I want a Big SM again . Loved my 950SM in 2005 though it had issues with fuel disolving the tank blocking the carbs . Looked at a 890SMT yesterday and trying to arrange a test ride . Anyone got either ?? Arsey had one but looks like he got rid of it quickly . Anyone love the 890SMT? Anyone still have the 950 SM ? Cheers you lovely people

 

[twizzle]

890 SMT is tiny - I sat on one and engulfed it - 990 SMT more man sized

 

[Arsey]

Think I want a Big SM again . Loved my 950SM in 2005 though it had issues with fuel disolving the tank blocking the carbs . Looked at a 890SMT yesterday and trying to arrange a test ride . Anyone got either ?? Arsey had one but looks like he got rid of it quickly . Anyone love the 890SMT? Anyone still have the 950 SM ? Cheers you lovely people

It was a great bike . Low down fuelling a bit snatchy off the throttle but otherwise ace. Only sold as ordered Tracer GT+ as a better two up touring bike. For solo riding the 890 would be fine. The handling is in another league to the old 950 though the latter has perfect fuelling.

I wouldn’t call it tiny ! The seat height is 860mm compared to 875 on 950 but it’s still a tall bike. More lithe than the 950 though.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I’ve had two 990SMs. I found they encouraged me to ride like a loon (no self restraint) and I managed to crash both of them thanks to the way OTT front brakes (no ABS) that would lock the front in a heartbeat unless you gently eased them on and weighted up the front suspension first. Have fun

 

[Greenman14]

It was a great bike . Low down fuelling a bit snatchy off the throttle but otherwise ace. Only sold as ordered Tracer GT+ as a better two up touring bike. For solo riding the 890 would be fine. The handling is in another league to the old 950 though the latter has perfect fuelling.

I wouldn’t call it tiny ! The seat height is 860mm compared to 875 on 950 but it’s still a tall bike. More lithe than the 950 though.

I had a 950 and I wouldn’t say the fuelling on mine was perfect, though a few easy mods as recommended on a KTM forum made it near enough. I found the handling good but never got to grips with all the adjustability, should have had a professional setup done.

 

[twizzle]

It was a great bike . Low down fuelling a bit snatchy off the throttle but otherwise ace. Only sold as ordered Tracer GT+ as a better two up touring bike. For solo riding the 890 would be fine. The handling is in another league to the old 950 though the latter has perfect fuelling.

I wouldn’t call it tiny ! The seat height is 860mm compared to 875 on 950 but it’s still a tall bike. More lithe than the 950 though.

Sure it’s tall enough - but as you say skinny….. I looked like a fat bloke on a skinny wife..

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

So I tried one and well , it wasn’t for me . The engine seemed bland though pokey enough . Handling was good brakes good but I was not blown away . Tried the various modes and they did change the character . It would make a good additional bike but not good enough for me to swap one of mine out . Will continue to look for a mint 950 SM

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

So I tried one and well , it wasn’t for me . The engine seemed bland though pokey enough . Handling was good brakes good but I was not blown away . Tried the various modes and they did change the character . It would make a good additional bike but not good enough for me to swap one of mine out . Will continue to look for a mint 950 SM

Or you could look for a nice SMR

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

Nice that . Is it for sale ?

 

[richh]

If going SMR it’d have to be the limited edition with the tasty marchesini wheels.

Harder to find though.


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[Paul S]

Always fancied one but do not all off these have problems with the plastic tanks and modern petrol?
Remember my 2008 990 Super Duke having issues with the tank expanding/getting longer if you removed it from the bike and being a pig to get back on again

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Nice that . Is it for sale ?

No I sold it a few years ago

It had been set up really well by the previous owner & was the best carbed bike I have ever owned