KTM 950 Adventure (2005-06)

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The KTM 950 Adventure is a motorcycle produced in 2005-06 with a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder engine and a capacity of 942cc. It has liquid cooling and a compression ratio of 11.5:1, with a constant-pressure carburetor for induction and a Denso battery ignition for spark. The maximum power output is 98 hp at 8000 rpm and torque is 95 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bike has Adventure or Adventure S clutch options and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a chromium-molybdenum tubular space frame with a powder coating. The front suspension is WP-Upside-down 48 Multi Adjuster and the rear suspension is WP-PDS with hydraulic spring preload. The front brakes are two 300mm discs with two piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with two piston calipers. The bike’s dimensions include a height and width of 950mm and a wheelbase of 1570mm. Its dry weight is 198kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 22 litres that gives an average fuel consumption of 39.8 mpg. The bike can reach a top speed of 139.9 mph or 225 km/h with a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.1 seconds at 115 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 950 Adventure

Year: 2005 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 942 cc / 57.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 60 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooling
Compression Ratio: 11.5;1
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15w-50
Induction: Constant-pressure carburetor 43mm
Ignition: Denso battery ignition
Spark Plug: NGK, NGK CR 8 EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 71.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 95 Nm / 70.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Adventure – Silver/Black or Orange/Black / Adventure S – Orange/Black
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, 17-42
Gear Ratio: 1st gear 35:12, 2nd gear 32:15, 3rd gear 30:18, 4th gear 27:20, 5th gear 27:2, 6th gear 26:27
Frame: Chromium-molybdenum tubular space frame, powder-coated
Front Suspension: WP-Upside-down 48 Multi Adjuster
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.2 in
Rear Suspension: WP – PDS with hydraulic spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 150/70 -18
Rake: 26.6 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions: Height 950 mm / 37.4 in Width 950 mm / 37.4 in
Wheelbase: 1570 mm / 61.8 in
Seat Height: 880 mm / 34.6 in
Ground Clearance: 316 mm / 12.4 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 426.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Consumption Average: 39.8 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec / 115 mph
Top Speed: 139.9 mph / 225 km/h

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