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From pavement to dirt trails the 2011 KTM 990 can handle it all. Check out what we thought after our 2011 KTM 990 Adventure R Bike Test.

Mefo ADV rear tire installed on the KTM 990 Adventure R Bike.

During the KTM adventure rally in Moab the large windscreen was removed along with the bags.

One particular section of steep trail had our contributor worried, but a solid motor allowed him to overcome the obstacle with ease.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure R Bike

Our engine protected underneath by a skid plate from Black Dog Cycle Works.

By the the time the KTM adventure rally had reached an end there were just a handful of riders remaining.

The only major issue with the bike was the soft settings of the front fork, which caused the machine to dive under heavy braking or acceleration.

Initial insepction of the 2011 KTM Adventure 990 revealed that it was quite large with a tall touring screen.

Included with KTM's standard foot pegs are removable rubber inserts which reduce vibration.

Our KTM had 300mm Brembo dual front discs with a 240mm rear to provide sufficient stopping power.

The instrument panel includes an analog tachometer along with a digital readout of your speed, temperature and a variety of warning lights.

The Hepco-Becker 'Gobi' bags are made from molded plastic and have enough give to take a brutal beating off-road.

The bags had a space between the two layers designed to hold about a gallon of water. However, we found the dual layers to take up valuable storage space.

The bike was supplied with a V-Twin fuel-injected powerplant, which would later be protected underneath by a skid plate from Black Dog Cycle Works.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure R Bike

While there were some definite hindrances in the dirt (most notably the large windscreen), the KTM performed remarkably well in the difficult terrain.

The bike was also equipped with a KTM Tank Bag which mounted nicely and made packing much easier.

After a brief period of adjustment the 990 handled well in the dirt and was actually very dirt bike-like.