The KTM RC8 990 Supermoto is a sports bike made in 2008 with a four-stroke engine that has a displacement of 999.8 cc. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. Its maximum power is 114 horsepower at 4000 rpm, and its maximum torque is 97 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is a tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, and the front suspension is a 48mm WP USD adjustable. The bike has front and rear brakes, with 2x 305mm discs and 4 piston calipers at the front and a single 240mm disc and 2 piston caliper at the rear. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 respectively. The bike has a top speed of 229.8 km/h and a dry weight of 192 kg.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 990 Supermoto
| 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 |
| 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 | 114.hp / 83.2 kW) @ 4000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97.Nm / / 71.5 ft/lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain. |
| Frame | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
| Front Suspension | 48mm WP USD adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | WP shock, fully adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 180 mm / 7.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 305mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.4 degrees |
| Trail | 109 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height | 875 mm / 34.45 in |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm / 7.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 gal |
| Consumption Average | 17.2 km/lit |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 229.8 km/h / 142.7 mph |
