2013 KTM 990 SM R

2013 KTM 990 SM R sat at the top of KTM's street supermoto range, the hooligan option for riders who wanted dirt bike attitude with real horsepower behind it. This is a tall, light, aggressive machine built around a 75-degree V-twin that pulls hard and revs with none of the softness you get from a standard naked bike. It rewards riders who like to hang off the back on the brakes, loft the front wheel out of corners, and treat traffic lights like the start of a moto heat. Ergonomics are upright and demanding, and the chassis is happiest when it's being pushed rather than cruised.

The 2013 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2012 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.

Owners tend to be experienced riders coming from dirt bikes or smaller supermotos who want something road-legal but still uncivilized. Collector interest sits at a moderate level, mostly from riders who remember the big-bore supermoto era and know the 2013 KTM 990 SM R was one of the last real ones.