KTM 990 Super Duke R SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
Superbikes all have different motors: the 990 Supermoto and 990 Adventure share
the most dirt-oriented motors, with a single-shaft counterbalancer as opposed to
the Superbike’s dual gear-driven balancers. The frame and suspension is
different too.
sensitive rear stopper as well: the R (and T) is equipped with a
two-piston caliper back there. The minimal plastic bodywork is deceptive:the
low-profile tank holds almost four gallons.
No matter: riding the R on the track may have
been the most fun I had all day. Sure, it’s heavier and (a lot) slower than the
RC8 R, but its wide, flat, high handlebar and torquey motor made it big fun to
snap in and out of turns, and the bike’s balanced nature and slim form made it
feel a lot lighter than it was. No need to move my rapidly disintegrating body
around so much:just roar up to the apex, snap it in, power out, repeat.
s not: the
narrow, hard seat became noticeable after about 30 minutes of riding, and wind
protection is zero. Think of the SM R as your basic inner city commuting/Sunday
backroads thrasher.
cc: it’s an actual 690.
The motor goes into an orange-painted trellis frame, suspended by upgraded front
and rear components. A pound is shaved off the 690’s 327-pound tank-dry weight
with some carbon pieces. I’ve ridden the 690 Duke, and found that bike to be as
light, good-handling and torquey as you’d guess:a 65-hp Single used to be the
realm of cooped-up Scandinavian winter tinkerers, but now anybody can buy one of
these for $10,998, just $500 more than the standard 690 Duke.
Bike Features
Make Model:
KTM 990 Super Duke R
Year:
2011
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
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 :
130.hp / 96.9 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque:
101.7 Nm / 75.0 ft.lb @ 8000 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 USD adjustable
Front Wheel Travel:
135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension:
WP shock, fully adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel:
150 mm / 5.9 in
Front Brakes:
2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:
Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:
180/55 ZR17
Steering Head Angle:
67.3°
Rake:
22.7°
Trail:
93.9 mm / 3.69 in
Wheelbase:
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Seat Height:
865 mm / 34.06 in
Ground Clearance:
140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight :
186 kg / 410.05 lb
Fuel Capacity :
18.5 Litres
/ 4.8 gal
Consumption Average:
17.1 km/lit
Standing
¼ Mile :
11.1 sec
Top Speed:
236.3 km/h