KTM 990 Super Duke R (2008)

The KTM 990 Super Duke R is a motorcycle model from 2008 that features a liquid-cooled 999.8cc engine with a compression ratio of 11.5:1, producing a maximum power of 88 kW at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 100 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain X-ring final drive. It comes with chromium-molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated subframe, and a front suspension of 48mm WP Upside-down adjustable. The KTM 990 Super Duke R has 2x 320mm discs for front brakes and a single 240mm disc with a 1 piston caliper for rear brakes. It has a top speed of 236 km/h and a fuel capacity of 18.5 litres. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 186 kg, and the seat height is 855mm, while the ground clearance is 165 mm, and the wheelbase is 1438 mm. Reviewers such as Motorcycle-USA, 1000ps, MC24.no and Harley-Davidson XR1200 vs KTM Super Duke 990 R have praised its performance and handling.

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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