KTM 990 Adventure (2012)

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The KTM 990 Adventure motorcycle from 2012 has a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 999.8cc. It has liquid cooling and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The ignition system is contactless and electronically controlled with digital ignition timing adjustment. The electric start and six-speed transmission make it convenient to operate. The tubular cromoly spaced frame is powder-coated, and the handlebar is made of aluminum with a tapered shape. The suspension consists of 48mm WP USD forks in front and a WP-PDS rear shock with hydraulic spring preload in the back. The front brakes come with two 300mm discs and two-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 240mm disc and one-piston caliper. The tires are 90/90-21 in the front and 150/70-R18 in the back. The seat height is 860mm, and the ground clearance is 261mm. The motorcycle weighs 209kg with a fuel capacity of 19.5 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 990 Adventure

Year: 2012


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: 113.3 hp / 84.5 kW @ 8750 rpm
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: 190 mm / 7.5 in
Rear Suspension: WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 190 mm / 7.5 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 150/70 -R18
Seat Height: 860 mm / 33.8 in
Ground Clearance: 261 mm / 9.0 in
Dry Weight: 209 kg / 460.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal

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