New KTM 990 Adventure Spied Testing with Single Projector LED Headlamp, Split-side Fuel Tanks and More

The new KTM 990 Adventure has been spotted undergoing testing with a rally-inspired design ahead of its global launch. The company ceased production of the bike in 2013. However, it seems that the company is planning to reintroduce the model in the global market to compete in the broader ADV class, which is already occupied by manufacturers like Triumph, Ducati, Honda, and Suzuki. The most recent spy images show the upcoming ADV with a new front profile and a rally-style appearance. It features a single projector LED headlight, compact LED DRLs on both sides, a new upswept exhaust, a sleek one-piece seat, split fuel tanks, split side radiators with separate cooling fans, and a revised lightweight subframe.

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KTM 990 Adventure: More Highlights 

The test mule features new hardware, including a frame and swingarm design, which could enhance riding dynamics and comfort. Its suspension system consists of a front USD fork and a rear mono-shock, both of which are presumably adjustable. The spotted version has wire-spoke wheels, likely measuring 21 inches at the from and 17 inches at the rear. It is equipped with two discs up front with radially mounted callipers and one disc at the rear with a floating calliper.

The 990 Adventure is expected to come equipped with a large vertically-mounted colour TFT screen, most likely with touch sensitivity, ABS modes, riding modes, traction control, and smartphone compatibility.

Although there's no official comment on the 990 Adventure's introduction, industry rumours indicate that the bike could be ready for production by the end of 2025 and reach international markets by 2026.

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Other Developments 

The Austrian manufacturer released a trailer of its first-ever automatic motorcycle being ridden at the Erzberg Prologue track in a prototype form. The new AMT (automatic) prototype, driven by FIM World Enduro champion Johnny Aubert, participated in last week's off-road-focused Red Bull Erzbergrodeo event, indicating the imminent arrival of the new clutchless adventure motorcycle. The clutch lever appears to be absent from the AMT prototype, based on the trailer. On the left handlebar, two new switches are added instead, which are presumably shift-up and shift-down buttons for changing gears. That said, the left-shift lever is still available. 

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