KTM 990 Adventure Limited Edition

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KTM 990 Adventure Limited Edition
Manufacturer
KTM
Production 2010
Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 11.5;1
Top Speed 211.0 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 discs 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90 -21
Rear Tire 150/70 -R18
Seat Height 860 mm / 33.8 in
Weight 209 kg / 460.7 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 19.5 Liters / 5.1 gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 211.0 km/h.

Engine[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90 -21 front tire and a 150/70 -R18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 240mm 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 Limited Edition was fitted with a 19.5 Liters / 5.1 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 209 kg / 460.7 lbs.

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KTM 990 Adventure Limited Edition

Overview[edit | edit source]

KTM 990 Adventure Limited Edition







The 990 Adventure  “Limited Edition”. is based on the standard model and then with motor 106 HP (The ‘R’ has 11) – in respect of which offers a superior range of accessories. The kit provides the factory installed former white livery PPG orange bars that make it instantly recognizable. The Windscreen ‘ Touring’ offers superior protection even at the highest height and the saddle ‘Ergo’ can feel more comfortable and grind miles without tiring too. The rigid set of luggage with quick-lock system ensures ample capacity and to never lose is the standard support with housing for the navigation system.

Review

The LC8-two cylinder travel Enduros come with more power and improved equipment in 2009.

The sporting and optical highlights are unmistakable in the KTM-typical R optics of the specially kitted out Adventure R. Around 20 percent more powerful that its successful pioneer, the 990 Adventure S, the “R” from 2009, and only available without ABS, gives sports-oriented two-wheel adventurers 115 hp at their disposal while the 990 Adventure with power increased to 106 hp also underscores the undisputed sporting competence of the KTM company.


KTM, the Austrian company renowned for its championship wins in the Dakar Rally and international off-road events, is releasing the 990 Adventure "Travel Enduro" motorcycle.

The 990 Adventure is a revised version of the relatively successful 950 Adventure. The 990 has greater displacement, electronic fuel injection, a regulated catalytic converter and an ABS System. The motorcycle will meet the EURO III emission standards.

The 990 Adventure is fitted with the KTM's light weighted LC8 engine, now with an increased displacement of 999 cc. KTM says that the "new motor management guarantees a powerful and dynamic unfolding of power and significantly improved torque while maintaining the same level of top performance".

The KTM 990 Adventure comes in two varieties: the KTM 990 Adventure S, a highly focused model with longer suspension travel and new “Dakar-Design” blue and orange paint reflecting its origins in rally sport.

The KTM 990 Adventure is a touch lower than the companion S model and features improved safety factors with its ABS. The 990 Adventure comes in two variations of the new two-color design: orange-gray and black-gray.

Bike magazine in the UK recently tested the revised 950 Adventure and the staff was very enthusiastic about the way it rides and handles. We assume the new 990 will be even better and will also be released in the U.S.A. in 2006, but we're not sure when. The UK version apparently comes with large, square hard bags, which the Bike magazine staff praised for their ability to resist water and their ease of use.

Here's what KTM had to say about the 990 Adventure during their recent press introduction: "More displacement, any amount of performance and still massive torque coupled with minimal weight. The new motor management with electronic fuel injection (EFI) is convincing with its excellent rideablity while the regulated catalyzer ensures minimal emissions. And the newly developed ABS has taken the fear out of braking hard. All in all the KTM 990 Adventure, with its ultra modern technology and exclusive design, delivers unlimited riding pleasure."

990 ADVENTURE S "The 990 Adventure S is impressive proof of just how sporty a street enduro can be. The chassis is even more extreme than the sister bike, the 990 Adventure, while the new engine has more displacement and electronic fuel injection. The “Dakar” design is a clear signal that the 990 Adventure S comes directly from rally sport."

ENGINE "Our talented technicians hate sitting around doing nothing. That’s why they have optimized the potential of the LC8 engine through ingenious finishing touches. This year KTM ignites the first stage in the evolution of the already legendary two-cylinder. More displacement, the electronically controlled fuel injection system and numerous finishing touches now deliver even more power and sensitive controllability to the rear wheel that is now practically begging for mercy.

Modified series Enduros have made the world’s deserts unsafe with their racing tempo, so our engineers and technicians have more than once ground a little fine sand between their teeth. To counteract the loss of tooth enamel, we’ve now been regularly winning the hardest rallies in the world since 2001 and we’ve been doing it with our tried, true and very hot LC4’s as well as with the whole new LC8 two-cylinder models. That’s what we mean by “Ready to Race”. We test our bikes under the toughest racing conditions so that we can guarantee that you get safely to every destination that your heart leads (or rides) you to!"

Cyril Despres: "At 190 through knee-deep sand you have to feel confident on your bike. After more than 10,000 kilometers the 990 Adventure is practically a part of you."


Giant adventure tourer showdown With the release of the 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere and the Ducati Multistrada 1200, there's now five serious adventure tourers competing for your round-the-world budget. We've broken them down by their performance figures to help you decide which one's best.

All these numbers come straight from the manufacturers. We've chosen to use dry instead of wet weights since the relatively large difference in tank sizes would artificially skew the comparisons. While these aren't the weights you'll experience as you try to navigate across a sandy slope, they do lead to the fairest comparison possible. We've italicized what we feel is the winner in each category; in the case of rider aids, this is a bit subjective, feel free to decide which setup works best for you. We've thrown the originator of the current adventure tourer archetype, the 1980 BMW R80G/S into the mix just to give you an idea how far things have come.


As you can see, the new Multistrada comes out on top in terms of performance, but its 17" front wheel, street-biased tires and lack of engine or frame protection means its off-road capability is extremely limited. This comparison is very unflattering for Super Tenere; it's the heaviest bike here by 77lbs and, thanks to the strong Yen, it'll likely be the most expensive too. That weight, combined with the 19" front wheel and non-defeatable ABS is also going to limit its ability off-road.

All that means the BMW R1200GS and KTM 990 Adventure are, in our minds at least, still the leaders in this category. Both are genuinely capable off-road, fast on it and comfortable over long distances. If the high prices put you off, the Suzuki V-Strom looks like a bargain. Sure it'd need a couple grand in modifications before it could hit the dirt, but even with the add-ons, it'd still be the cheapest of this group.

Source

Make Model KTM 990 Adventure Limited Edition
Year 2010
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 104.6 hp / 78 kW @ 8250 rpm
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 190 mm / 7.5 in
Rear Suspension WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel 190 mm / 7.5 in
Front Brakes 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90 -21
Rear Tire 150/70 -R18
Seat Height 860 mm / 33.8 in
Ground Clearance 261 mm / 9.0 in
Dry Weight 209 kg / 460.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity 19.5 Liters / 5.1 gal
Consumption Average 15.2 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile 11.7 sec
Top Speed 211.0 km/h

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