KTM 990 Duke (2004)

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The KTM 990 Super Duke was introduced in 2004. It has a 75 degree V-twin engine with a DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, with a capacity of 999.8 cc. The engine is cooled by liquid with a 11.5:1 compression ratio and lubricated by a dry-sump lubrication system with 2 rotor pumps. The electronic fuel injection and electric induction makes the ignition system fully electronic, with timing adjustability. The electric starter can generate up to 88 kW or 120 HP of power at 9000 RPM and 100 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. The clutch of the bike is wet, multi-disc, and operated hydraulically, and the transmission has 6 speeds. The motorcycle is known for its chromium-molybdenum trellis frame, which is powder-coated, and both front and rear wheels are adjustable. The front suspension is 48mm and upsidedown, and the back is fully adjustable. The bike has a wheelbase of 1438 mm and a seat height of 855 mm. Overall, it weighs 186 kg and has a fuel capacity of 18.5 liters. The top speed of the motorcycle is 236 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 990 Super Duke

Year: 2004


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
Exhaust: 2 x Premium steel with three-way-catalyser
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 / 410 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Litres / 4.8 gal
Consumption Average: 12.6 km/lit

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.5 sec
Top Speed: 236 km/h
Reviews: Motorcycle-USA / Motorbikes Today / 1000ps.at

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