Super-Supermoto: A KTM 990 SMT from New Zealand
KTM made their bones with dirt bikes, but these days they're just as well known for their wild street bikes. Their hit list includes models like the KTM 990 Supermoto—a 999.8 cc v-twin motard with aggressive lines and decent components. First released in 2008, it came in two variants: the purist 990 SMR, and later the more touring-focused 990 SMT. The SMT was still a goer, but weighed more and looked weird, thanks to its deeply stepped seat and its nose fairing. But hobby builder Nick Murray's fixed all that. Based in Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Nick's...