KTM 990 RC R ‘next gen’ supersport weapon shines on the road and track

Yamaha’s MT-10 has defined the hyper-naked class for a decade, blending superbike performance with real-world practicality. Could it still be the best 1000cc road bike on the market? Jim Moore finds out…

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…KTM’s long-awaited supersport weapon, the 990 RC R

Heavily revised mini-adventure bike shows promise from rescued KTM