KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar

KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar
Manufacturer	KTM
Production	2011
Engine	Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	11.5;1
Top Speed	210.7 km/h
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Battery	12 V/11.2 Ah
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated
Suspension	Front: 48mm WP USD forks Rear: WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload
Brakes	Front: 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	90/90 -21
Rear Tire	150/70 -R18
Wheelbase	1570 mm / 61.8 in
Seat Height	905 mm / 35.6 in
Weight	207 kg / 456.34 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	19.5 Liters / 5.1 gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 210.7 km/h.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooling cooled Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.5;1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated,.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90 -21 front tire and a 150/70 -R18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 48mm WP USD forks while the rear was equipped with a WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload. The 990 Adventure R Dakar was fitted with a 19.5 Liters / 5.1 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 207 kg / 456.34 lbs. The wheelbase was 1570 mm / 61.8 in long.

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Overview

What better way for a bike maker renowed for the way it builds its endurance machines than to honor the riders (and drivers) which take part in what once was the world's most challenging rally? Enter the 990 Adventure Dakar, a slightly re-engineered bike made up from the Adventure and Adventure R versions.

“The Dakar will always remain the Dakar - even if it takes place in South America,” says KTM. Truth be told, the bike manufacturer has won its share of titles. Most of them thanks to the riders and the engine used on the Dakar KTM entries.

The unit fitted onto the 990 Adventure Dakar is a 999cc V-75 Twin engine, which develops 115 bhp the same engine as the one used on the Adventure R. The powerplant is linked to a 6 speed transmission controlled with the help of a hydraulically operated, wet multi-disc clutch.

The brakes of the bike are being controlled with the help of a Bosch ABS, while Adventure-based suspensions with 210 mm of travel insure a smooth ride read as smooth as possible, given the fact that the bike has been built as a Dakar rally tribute.

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They say: “To the end of the world.” We say: “And the ends of the earth!” KTM 990 Adventure Dakar Edition Jpg A foldaway knob below the seat makes dialing-in spring preload on the linkageless WP-PDS s

KTM has taken a narrow view of broadband adventure travel—just what you’d expect from a factory with 11 Dakar Rally wins. This 75-degree LC8 V-twin is more civilized than the one that earned win number two a decade ago under the late Fabrizio Meoni, or the original 2003 950 Adventure. It’s not particularly kind or gentle, but that’s a good thing since a lot of this third rock from the sun isn’t, either.

After bumping that first 942cc motor to 999cc in ’06, KTM coined this one in ’09 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Thierry Sabine’s inaugural North African epic: a fusion of the standard Adventure and the more off-road oriented Adventure R. Its velour-upholstered seat is a bit closer to ground level, and orange powder-coated crash bars really do protect the bodywork from harm. It’s narrow in all the right places, and most of its 527 lbs.—42 fewer than a BMW R1200GS—are strategically situated to make the Dakar feel at least 50 lbs. lighter than it is.

A thumb on the starter button cues enough bark from those underseat mufflers to keep things interesting. Easing onto the freeway, the skinny seat and matching windscreen define roomy-but-austere accommodations. Split between its two tanks, 5.3 gallons of unleaded could take you 240 miles non-stop.

Despite its incongruous appearance, the 990’s light steering, unflappable chassis and acres of cornering clearance let it make short work of twisty detours. Standard Pirelli universals squirm under heavy cornering loads, but still stick better than most. Brakes have plenty of feel and sufficient power for the street without delivering too much in the dirt. Bosch/Brembo ABS steps in when you need it, and can be switched off when you don’t.

The LC8 loves to spin. It lays down about 95 rear-wheel Lipizzaners at 8750 rpm via an excellent six-speed tranny and a tough, communicative clutch. Other big Adventures are as good or better elsewhere, but add a suitable set of knobbies and this one makes them all disappear once the pavement does. Rapid progress requires a disciplined throttle hand. The superb WP fork and shock swallow things that would swallow less capably suspended machines whole. Given the right signals through bars and pegs, the long, tall chassis is at least as accurate off-road as on. Beyond that, everything works and nothing gets in your way. So? If the question is what’s the best ride for conducting serious business in obscure corners of Planet Earth’s 57.5 million square miles of terra firma, the answer starts with KTM. MC

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Make Model	KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar
Year	2011
Engine Type	Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	101 x 62.4mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooling
Compression	11.5;1
Induction	Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS
Engine Oil	Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Exhaust	Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Battery	12 V/11.2 Ah
Starting	Electric
Max Power	116 hp / 85 kW @ 9000 pm
Max Torque	100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated,
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Primary Drive	35:67
Final Drive Ratio	16:42
Frame	Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated
Handlebar	Aluminum, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Front Suspension	48mm WP USD forks
Front Wheel Travel	248 mm / 9.7 in
Rear Suspension	WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	248 mm / 9.7 in
Front Brakes	2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel	2.15 x 21;
Rear Wheel	4.25 x 18
Front Tire	90/90 -21
Rear Tire	150/70 -R18
Steering Head Angle	63.4°
Rake	26.6°
Trail	119 mm / 4.68 in
Wheelbase	1570 mm / 61.8 in
Seat Height	905 mm / 35.6 in
Ground Clearance	301 mm / 11.85 in
Dry Weight	207 kg / 456.34 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19.5 Liters / 5.1 gal
Consumption Average	17.2 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	12.0 sec
Top Speed	210.7 km/h

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