The KTM 950 Duke Concept motorcycle was released in 2003 and featured a four-stroke 75-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 942cc. With 11.5:1 compression and liquid cooling, this bike could reach a maximum power of 106 hp at 9500 rpm and maximum torque of 9 km-g at 7000 rpm. The engine was lubricated by pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps using synthetic 15w-50 oil. Induction was via 2x 43mm Keihin constant pressure, and ignition was provided by a Denso battery ignition. The bike was equipped with a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension was a 48mm WP upside-down fork adjustable with 135mm of travel while the rear suspension was a WP shock fully adjustable with 160mm of travel. The bike was fitted with 2x 320mm discs and four-piston calipers for the front brakes while the rear brakes were single 240mm discs with one-piston calipers. The bike’s dry weight was 179 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 17 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 950 Duke Concept
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2X 43mm Keihin constant pressure |
| Spark Plug | NGK, NGK CR 8 EK |
| Ignition | Denso battery ignition |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 106 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9 km-g @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 48mm WP USD adjustable, 135mm travel |
| Front Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | WP shock, fully adjustable, 160mm travel |
| 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 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-17 |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres |
