It is known that there are not many major developments happening in the segment of supermotos with two-cylinder engines, but to be honest, not much has happened in this segment in the past either. KTM started about 20 years ago with the 950 Supermoto, which later became the 990 Supermoto and the 990 SM R. At the same time, BMW introduced the exclusive HP2 Megamoto with the engine from the R 1200 GS and Ducati launched the Hypermotard with the charismatic 1100cc V2 engine. Finally, in the late 2000s, Aprilia joined the two with the Dorsoduro 750, which later evolved into the larger Dorsoduro 900, and was temporarily replaced in 2010 by the more powerful (at the time) supermoto model, the Dorsoduro 1200, with 130 hp. However, this last one was not as maneuverable and agile as one would expect from a supermoto.
Apart from these four manufacturers, no one else seemed willing to try their luck; in any case, the Japanese were not present in the supermoto segment. And even among the Europeans, the trend was slim: BMW did not introduce a successor to the HP2 Megamoto, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 fell victim to the Euro5 regulation from 2021, and the KTM 890 SM T is not a true supermoto, but rather a sporty supermoto tourer. Therefore, the current selection of supermotos is limited to a single model, the Ducati Hypermotard 950 – and there are also rumors circulating about this bike being discontinued. Thus, the salvation of the segment by Gasgas comes at the right time! From 2026, the supermoto segment, which had been declared extinct, may come back to life. The Austro-Spanish company wants to launch something like an SM 900 in the small market led by KTM.
The components of the new (presumably) 2026 model are already being tested on public roads, under the fairing of a heavily modified KTM 890 Adventure. This is because it will likely share the slightly more powerful 889 cc version of the KTM’s twin-cylinder engine, which is also used in the 890 Adventure and produces 105 hp. A future GasGas model may also have the same power, although it is likely to weigh much less when ready to ride, as it has reduced equipment and a smaller fuel tank. Other changes that are already recognizable in the initial test model include a new swingarm, which is the result of a new exhaust system. The swingarm surrounds the new exhaust manifold, which flows into a new silencer positioned lower down. The longer wheelbase appears due to the altered swingarm, but also due to a much flatter fork, which allows conclusions to be drawn about the design – although supermoto characteristics are also recognizable here, this model is also likely to be designed for longer trips. Whether there will actually be a new GasGas SM 900 is still unknown. If so, it is probably not expected before 2026.
