KTM 990 SuperDuke

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KTM 990 SuperDuke
Manufacturer
KTM
Production 2006
Class Naked
Engine
Liquid cooling, four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Horsepower 122.03 HP (91.0 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System Electronic injection
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multidisc, operated hydraulically
Suspension Front: WP-USD 48 mm
Rear: WP monoshock
Brakes Front: Double discs 320 mm
Rear: Single disc 240 mm
Front Tire 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR 17
Wheelbase 56.61 inches (1438 mm)
Seat Height 33.7 inches (856 mm)
Weight 184.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The KTM 990 SuperDuke was a Liquid cooling, four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by KTM in 2006. Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 122.03 HP (91.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 999.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multidisc, operated hydraulically.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR 17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 320 mm in the front and a Single disc 240 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a WP-USD 48 mm while the rear was equipped with a WP monoshock. The 990 SuperDuke was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.61 inches (1438 mm) long.

2006 - 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke[edit | edit source]

2006 - 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke 2006 - 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke 2006 - 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke 2006 - 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke 2006 - 2008 KTM 990 SuperDuke

In 2003 the SuperDuke 990 was borne as a creative concept. The path from concept to finished product is a short one and the KTM like to keep their style youthful. This bike is out to impress with its great acceleration even at high rpm. To call the KTM Super Duke's 999cc, DOHC V-twin a mere ‘motor’ is a bit like saying atomic warfare is bad for the flowers. Twisting the throttle unleashes such incredible accelerative forces on the KTM 990 Super Duke it’s possible to give yourself wrinkles over your body.