KTM 990 Adventure R (2011)

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The KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar motorcycle was released in 2011 and features a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 999.8 cc. It has liquid cooling, 4 valves per cylinder, and Keihin electronic fuel injection EMS. The bike has a maximum power of 116 hp at 9000 pm and a maximum torque of 100 Nm at 6500 rpm. The clutch is a wet multi-disc hydraulically operated system, with a six-speed transmission and chain final drive ratio of 16:42. The frame is tubular cromoly spaced and powered coated, with a front suspension of 48mm WP USD forks and rear suspension of WP-PDS shock with hydraulic spring preload. The bike has front and rear brakes, with Brembo discs and piston calipers. The front wheel is 2.15 x 21 inches, and the rear wheel is 4.25 x 18 inches, with a ground clearance of 301 mm and seat height of 905 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 207 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 19.5 liters with an average consumption of 17.2 km/lit. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile of 12.0 seconds and a top speed of 210.7 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar

Year: 2011


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
Induction: Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS
Engine Oil: Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Exhaust: Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Ignition: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Battery: 12 V/11.2 Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 116 hp / 85 kW @ 9000 pm
Max Torque: 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated,
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
Primary Drive: 35:67
Final Drive Ratio: 16:42
Frame: Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated
Handlebar: Aluminium, tapered, 28/22 mm
Front Suspension: 48mm WP USD forks
Front Wheel Travel: 248 mm / 9.7 in
Rear Suspension: WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 248 mm / 9.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 2.15 x 21”;
Rear Wheel: 4.25 x 18”
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 150/70 -R18
Steering Head Angle: 63.4 degrees
Rake: 26.6 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.68 in
Wheelbase: 1570 mm / 61.8 in
Seat Height: 905 mm / 35.6 in

Ground Clearance: 301 mm / 11.85 in
Dry Weight: 207 kg / 456.34 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal
Consumption Average: 17.2 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.0 sec
Top Speed: 210.7 km/h

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