The KTM 990 Super Duke R is a motorcycle model from 2008 that features a liquid-cooled 999.8cc engine with a compression ratio of 11.5:1, producing a maximum power of 88 kW at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 100 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain X-ring final drive. It comes with chromium-molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated subframe, and a front suspension of 48mm WP Upside-down adjustable. The KTM 990 Super Duke R has 2x 320mm discs for front brakes and a single 240mm disc with a 1 piston caliper for rear brakes. It has a top speed of 236 km/h and a fuel capacity of 18.5 litres. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 186 kg, and the seat height is 855mm, while the ground clearance is 165 mm, and the wheelbase is 1438 mm. Reviewers such as Motorcycle-USA, 1000ps, MC24.no and Harley-Davidson XR1200 vs KTM Super Duke 990 R have praised its performance and handling.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 990 Super Duke R
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 62.4mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling, |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection / electric |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Battery | 12 V/11.2 Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 88 kW / 120 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 100 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ |
| Primary Drive | 35:67 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 16:38 |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated Subframe Aluminium Handlebar Aluminium 28/22 mm (1.89″), tapered |
| Front Suspension | 48mm WP Upside down adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | WP shock, fully adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 103 mm / 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1438 mm / 56.6 in |
| Seat Height | 855 mm / 33.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Litres |
| Standing 1000 m | 21.6 sec / 223.0 km/h |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.5 sec / 198.0. km/h |
| Top Speed | 236 km/h |
| Reviews | Motorcycle-USA / 1000ps / MC24.no / Harley-Davidson XR1200 vs KTM Super Duke 990 R |
