Back in April 2023, KTM simultaneously thrilled a whole lot of riders and also probably broke a few hearts when it announced the 890 SMT. It looked great, hence the thrill; but at the time, the team from Mattighofen's stated intention was for a European release, not a North American one.
An important thing to know about international motorcycle manufacturers is that just because they aren't releasing a given bike in your market right this second doesn't mean that it'll never happen. Phased international rollouts are very much a thing, so sometimes you just have to be patient and wait your turn.
