KTM 990 SMT User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Rebecca BaldwinAug 18, 2025
Why is my KTM 990 SMT Motorcycle engine overheating?
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  Justin LindseyAug 18, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle engine overheats, it could be due to several reasons. It might be caused by too little coolant in the cooling system, so check for leaks. Dirty radiator fins can also cause overheating, so clean them. Other potential causes include foam formation in the cooling system (drain the coolant), a buckled or damaged radiator hose (change the hose), a blown fuse 4 (change the fuses), a defective thermostat (check the thermostat), a defect in the radiator fan system (check the fan system), or air in the cooling system (fill/bleed the system).
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kara06Aug 20, 2025
Why does my KTM 990 SMT engine have too little power?
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  johnpotterAug 20, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle engine has too little power, the possible reasons are: the air filter is very dirty (change the air filter); there is a defect in the fuel injection system (read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool); the ignition curve for low octane fuel is activated (refuel with fuel with an octane rating of 95 or higher).
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montgomerycharlesAug 23, 2025
What to do if my KTM 990 SMT engine dies during a trip?
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  Tracy PageAug 23, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle engine dies during a trip, it could be due to a lack of fuel, so refuel. It could also be due to a blown 1, or 5 fuse, so change the fuses of individual power consumers.
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William GarnerAug 27, 2025
Why does my KTM Motorcycle have high oil consumption?
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  patriciafowlerAug 27, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle has high oil consumption, it could be due to the engine oil level being too high, so check it. It could also be because the engine oil is too thin (low viscosity), so change the engine oil and filter, and clean the oil screens.
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karen04Aug 30, 2025
Why is the battery discharged on my KTM Motorcycle?
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  Anna SanchezAug 30, 2025
  If the battery is discharged on your KTM Motorcycle, it could be because the ignition was not switched off when the vehicle was parked, so recharge the battery. It could also be that the battery is not charged by the alternator, so check the charging voltage.
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Stephanie WashingtonSep 1, 2025
What to do if the ABS warning lamp lights up on my KTM 990 SMT Motorcycle?
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  richardpageSep 1, 2025
  If the ABS warning lamp lights up on your KTM Motorcycle, it could be due to a large difference in wheel speeds between the front and rear wheels. To resolve this, stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition, and then start it again. Alternatively, there may be a malfunction in the ABS, in which case you should read out the ABS fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool.
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David WheelerSep 4, 2025
Why is the warning lamp FI (MIL) lighting up on my KTM Motorcycle?
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  breanna73Sep 4, 2025
  If the warning lamp FI (MIL) lights up or flashes on your KTM Motorcycle, it indicates a defect in the fuel injection system. Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool.
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Nicholas NunezSep 6, 2025
Why does my KTM Motorcycle engine turn only if the clutch lever is drawn?
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  ncobbSep 6, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle engine turns only when the clutch lever is drawn, it may be because the vehicle is in gear. Shift the transmission to neutral. Alternatively, there may be a defect in the safety start system, so check it.
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James BrownSep 8, 2025
Why does my KTM Motorcycle engine turn although a gear is engaged?
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  Justin BeckSep 8, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle engine turns although a gear is engaged, it may be due to a defect in the safety start system, so check the safety start system. It could also be that the coupling of fuel hose connection is not connected, so reconnect it. Another possibility is that the socket connector of wiring harness is oxidized, so clean the socket connector and treat it with contact spray.

KTM 990 SMT Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	999 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 62.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17
Dry Weight	196 kg
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Power	115 hp
Torque	100 Nm
Front Suspension	WP 48 mm
Front Brake	Dual 305 mm disc
Rear Brake	240 mm disc
Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Capacity	19 liters