MCN's Trevor Franklin is running a 2011 KTM 990 SMT ABS as his longterm test bike this year. Here he shares his initial thoughts on the V-twin 'Supermoto Touring' motorcycle, which combines adventure touring usability with supermoto sharp handling and performance. <br /> <br />The KTM is a completely different take on the adventure bike, contrasting with the BMW R1200GS, with the Austrian off-road firm making fun and performance as much of a priority as comfort and cruising. With a list price of £9645 the KTM is cheaper than the R1200GS and it certainly seems to be impressing Trevor with it's punchy 115bhp engine, Brembo radial brakes and WP suspension. <br /> <br />Get all the latest news at http://www.motorcyclenews.com <br /> <br />Subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/motorcyclenewsdotcom<br /><br />Love this video? Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2dMl0sx<br /><br />Get the best of biking EVERY day...<br />Stay up to date with the latest from MCN:<br />Latest motorcycle news: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/<br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MotorcycleNews/<br />Follow @MCNnews on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCNNews<br />Follow @MCNsport on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCNSport<br /><br />Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the world’s biggest print and online motorcycle publication. All the greatest motorcycle video content from the world’s<br />most respected motorcycling media brand. Since 1955 MCN is available weekly in<br />both print and digital editions and 24/7 on motorcyclenews.com
