Ktm 990 smt

[Tiger68]

I was wondering if any has decked out a KTM 990 SMT for an overland adventure ?, why I ask this question is that they are a very capable bike. Yes before you shoot me down , I will give you a brief background about myself so you know I am not ignore to motorcycling.

I have been riding for 35 years , ( to many bikes to mention) both on and of road. Have traveled Australia and NZ only on bike trips. But are planning a trip to South America next year. I am a motorcycle instructor and worked with motorcycle hire and tour companies ( both on and of road) . I am by no means talking myself up, just wont my reply directed in the right context.

Well the KTM 990 SMT has a great rap for being a good alrouder, Touring, handling, not to heavy, ok on light dirt roads , lots of accessories to gear it up for touring. The bike only has a 19 lt fuel tank, no fuel gauge, ( my question is can you put a larger tank on and what are the reliability issues of this bike ?

Also if anyone has also done a long adventure trip on a Yamaha TDM 900 ? ! They also are a great bike in many ways ,

I currently own a Triumph tiger 800 , Aprilia pegaso 650 and a Suzuki DRZ 400,

My type of riding I wont to do in South America , is a mix of no and of road , ( But not to extreme) fire trails , river and Creek crossing etc) , when I ride my DRZ I go mad in the bush, but for a long trip I will not be doing this. my desires are

1. I travel light , Im not that tall, dont wont a big heavy bike and comfortable.
2. Do not like BMW, my Tiger a bit to heavy for want I wont, my DRZ abit to much off road.
3. Easy of servicing, reliability, Power when required. Good fuel economy

Can you guys tell me from what I require is a KTM 990 STM , reliable and the rest above, all advice much appreciated.
Regards

Paul from Victoria - Wodonga Australia.