KTM 990 Super Duke R

KTM 990 Super Duke R is the hottest bike available manufactured in series that combines high performance, the LC8 pump 999 cc V-twin out of 130, up 10 hp from the “standard” Super-Duke power plant, thanks to new pistons, larger valves, head faster flowing and Akrapovic exhaust manifold. sharper geometry (steeper rake angle at the WP fork and fully adjustable wheelbase shorter), and the steering damper as standard. Fully adjustable 48 WP forks, ultralight mono-seat tail section, chromium molybdenum tubular trellis frame weighing only 9 kg and an additional steering damper for extreme circuit times.

KTM 990 Super Duke R Specification

General information

Model : KTM 990 Super Duke R

Year : 2009

Category : Naked bike

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Engine and transmission

Displacement : 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)

Engine type : V2, four-stroke

Power : 130.07 HP (94.9 kW)) @ 9000 RPM

Torque : 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM

Compression : 11.5:1

Bore x stroke : 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches)

Valves per cylinder : 4

Fuel system : Injection. Keihin

Fuel control : DOHC

Lubrication system : Pressure lubrication

Cooling system  : Liquid

Gearbox : 6-speed

Transmission type

final drive : Chain

Clutch : Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Exhaust system : Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type : Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe.

Rake (fork angle : 22.7°

Front suspension : WP USD

Front suspension travel : 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Rear suspension : WP monoshock

Rear suspension travel : 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Front tyre dimensions : 120/70-ZR17

Rear tyre dimensions : 180/55-ZR17

Front brakes : Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper

Front brakes diameter : 320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brakes : Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper

Rear brakes diameter : 240 mm (9.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight : 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)

Power/weight ratio : 0.6993 HP/kg

Seat height : 855 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Ground clearance : 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Wheelbase : 1,450 mm (57.1 inches)

Fuel capacity : 18.50 litres (4.89 gallons)

Reserve fuel capacity : 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons)

Other specifications KTM 990 Super Duke R

Starter : Electric

Color options : Orange/gray/white

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