KTM 990 Super Duke R (2008)

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