MTS 1200S vs. KTM 990 SMT (by me)

[duccarlos]

The GS1200 is not exactly light.

[Triple J]

Enduro mode is a bit of a stretch, and I think everyone recognizes that.

However, I took my MTS1000 on fire roads and decent double track quite a bit, and it did fine. I would have no problem doing the same with either the MTS1200 or the SMT. I wouldn't do anything more though. I don't suspect either would crash all that well...although my SMT does have crash bars (mainly for the radiator) and a folding shift lever...and both have skid plates.

I will say that my MTS1000 was easier to ride off road then my 1200GS was. The GS was a handful due to its weight.

[sugarcrook]

The GS1200 is not exactly light.

It's not, but I don't think I'll have $2500 in tupperware and turn signals to replace the first time I drop it.  And dropping a GS can only improve its appearance. 

[zooom]

I want to see how well it crashes before I give it any credit as an enduro. Anything you can't just pick up and keep riding is not suitable for offroad.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/what-happens-when-you-crash-a.html

[Triple J]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/what-happens-when-you-crash-a.html

Carnage! 

85 mph isn't "moderate speed" though. I don't think any motorcycle will take an 85 mph get-off well.

[Raux]

saw a new MTS today. ok, the nose, in person not as bad. and it's a nice sounding bike.

[mitt]

Out of curiosity.............where does the KLR650 we just acquired fit in here?


more in line with the KTM Adventurer and GS crowd?

Not even in the same class IMO. 


mitt