The KTM 990 Super Duke R is a 2008 motorcycle with a four-stroke V-twin cylinder engine, a capacity of 999.8 cc, and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. It has electronic fuel injection and ignition, a 6-speed transmission, and chain final drive. The bike’s frame is chromium-molybdenum trellis, and it has adjustable suspension and powerful brakes. The front wheel has a travel of 135mm and the rear 160mm. The bike weighs 186kg and has a top speed of 236 km/h. It has received positive reviews from Motorcycle-USA, 1000ps, MC24.no, and was compared favorably to the Harley-Davidson XR1200 in a review.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 990 Super Duke R
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Litres |
| Standing 1000 m | 21.6 sec / 223.0 km/h |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.5 sec / 198.0. km/h |
| Top Speed | 236 km/h |
| Reviews | Motorcycle-USA / 1000ps / MC24.no / Harley-Davidson XR1200 vs KTM Super Duke 990 R |
