KTM 990 Super Duke SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
KTM: Not just for the dirt anymore
Willow Springs: the 950 Supermoto, the 950 Adventure and the 690 Supermoto.
is their singularity of purpose: They’re great fun carving up canyons or race
courses, but they’re certainly more toy than tool. Not that there’s anything
wrong with that, but if you buy a typical Supermoto-derived streetbike thinking
it will also comfortably serve as a daily commuter or weekend tourer, you’re in
for a harsh reality check.
style bikes: Do I hang off in the corners like a road racer (top
photo) or keep my body upright (above) and push the bike down like a
dirt-tracker? As it should, the Super Duke makes either approach feels just
fine. Its overwhelming poise in nearly any situation is impressive, whether I’m
dragging knee pucks or pushing the bike’s footpeg toward the pavement.
Bike Features
Make Model:
KTM 990 Super Duke
Year:
2009
Engine:
Four stroke, 75°V-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 Ø 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°
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