KTM 990 Adventure R

KTM Adventure 990
Manufacturer	KTM
Also called	990 Adventure Orange, 990 Adventure Black, 990 Adventure S, 990 Adventure Dakar, 990 Adventure R, 990 Adventure
Production	2009
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
Spark Plug	NGK LKAR8BI10 09-12
Battery	12 V/11.2 Ah
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain: x525 09-12
Front Sprocket	16T 09-12
Rear Sprocket	42T 09-12
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	915 mm / 36. 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 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

KTM likes to diversify their model range so we’re dealing with a base 990 Adventure model and a 990 Adventure R, both bikes being built around the same 999cc, twin-cylinder, four-stroke, V 75-degree engine that is tuned to provide the rider with 104.6 hp at 8,250 rpm and 100 Nm at 6,750 rpm on the standard model while the 113.31 hp at 8,750 rpm and also 100 Nm at 6,750 rpm on the “R” model are claimed to provide a healthier rush all through the rev range.

Apart from being more powerful, the “R” model is also 2 kilograms lighter than the standard one and features an almost 2 inches higher seat so it addresses to taller and more experienced riders who have long expected for a model that would bring riding excitement back on the scene. The KTM 990 Adventure not only being turned into a more powerful, torquier and slightly heavier motorcycle, but standing as the base for the brand new 2009 KTM 990 Adventure R. The Austrian brand’s R series stands for even more power than on the standard models, lighter weight and distinctive look so it’s almost like sending your bike to the tuner shop and being provided with an all around upgraded package. Still, being a production bike, exclusivity doesn’t fit in this description.

MCN has just ridden the new for 2009 KTM 990 Adventure R for the first time on a 250km on/off road trek in Sardinia. The new motorcycle takes over from the 990 Adventure S as the top-of-the-range on/off road machine in KTM’s range, and is also the most powerful yet with 115bhp from the Superduke-derived engine, 18bhp more than the older machine. The suspension also gets 55mm extra suspension travel to give it extra off-road capability, but otherwise the mechanicals are the same as the 2009 990 Adventure (which also gets a small power boost to 106bhp and a smoother-running crank design). MCN’s Chris Newbigging has been riding the bike and says: “The Adventure R is notably more punchy than the standard bike, but isn’t ferocious and is easy to ride on an unfamiliar road because of the extra flexibility. "The taller seat height can make the bike awkWard at a standstill, even though I am six feet tall. It has extra suspension travel compared to standard, firmer settings make it more composed on bumpy roads without compromising the ride quality. "The only downside is the ABS fitted on the standard model isn’t available on the R model and it would be nice to have the option available. "The seat is less comfortable; however a gel seat is available as an optional extra. Riding the bike off road the Adventure R proved itself capable but was limited by the standard tires in wet mud and some novice riders may find the power intimidating. "Overall the Adventure R is as versatile as the standard bike but with a little bit more ability everywhere.”

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 R
Year	2009
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
Lubrication	Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
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	113.3 hp / 84.5 kW @ 8750 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	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	915 mm / 36. in
Ground Clearance	316 mm / 12.4 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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