KTM 990 Super Duke (2012)

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The KTM 990 Super Duke (2012) is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 999.8cc V-twin engine, liquid cooling, and DOHC. It has a 6-speed transmission and a wet multi-disc clutch. The bike has a maximum power of 88 kW at 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 100 Nm at 7000 rpm. The frame is made of Chromium-Molybdenum trellis and the subframe is made of aluminum. The front suspension is a 48mm WP Upside down adjustable and the rear suspension is a WP shock, fully adjustable. The front brakes are 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, and the rear brakes are a single 240mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The bike has a wheelbase of 1438mm and a seat height of 855mm. The dry weight of the bike is 186kg with a fuel capacity of 18.5 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 990 Super Duke

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
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

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