KTM 950 Duke (2003)

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