ROAD NEWS
remains acceptable at approximately 340km going by our rather dodgy maths . KTM has never shied away from adding rider aids to improve performance , and the SMT is no different . Included in the electronics package is three rider modes ( Rain , Street , and Sport ) along with an optional Track mode . Track mode allows the rider to further tailor the traction control ( much like riders can do on the Adventure models ) through 10 steps of adjustment . Cornering ABS is also standard with the SMT honouring its supermoto heritage with a Supermoto Mode to allow the rider to slide the bike around like a proper supermoto machine . This is all controlled through the 5-inch TFT display which also allows for connectivity through the KTMconnect App . The SMT will also ship with KTM ’ s controversial DEMO MODE which opens up the use of the bike ’ s optional features including quickshifter , cruise control and Motor Slip Regulation for the first 1500km before the rider is forced to decide if they want to spend the money to keep the features or not . While KTM NZ is yet to announce local pricing and availability , KTM has already confirmed that the American market will not be seeing the SMT in 2023 .
NEW MITAS ADVENTURE RUBBER
When it comes to tyres designed for adventure , Mitas is one of the brands that sets the benchmark . Now for 2023 , Mitas is introducing the Enduro Trail-ADV tyre , which is set to give adventure riders a more street focused , yet still capable adventure tyre within the Mitas range . “ The new Enduro Trail-ADV is specially designed for modern adventure bikes and fills the 70 / 30 gap in our already extensive adventure tyre range . The Enduro Trail-ADV features our latest technical innovations and meets the unique demands of modern adventure riders ,” says Gustavo Pinto Teixeira , Vice President of Two Wheels and Specialty Tires at
Trelleborg Wheel Systems . The tube type tyres are designed with 70 % road riding in mind and will be available in sizing ranging from 17-inch to 21-inch rims . The Enduro Trail-ADV features Multi- Compound Tread Technology ( MCTT ) for excellent mileage and cornering grip even at low temperatures , while the high silica content ensures excellent wet grip . The unique construction technology and the irregular geometry of the longitudinal tread pattern design provide outstanding straight-line stability , smooth handling and extremely low road noise . Expect the latest hoops from Mitas to start arriving in Kiwi dealerships later this year .
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