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