The KTM 990 Adventure Black motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, power of 96.6 hp (70.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the KTM 990 Adventure Black compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 37% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 74th percentile across KTM models.
About 125% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 93rd percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 31st percentile across KTM models.
About 108% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 96th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
96.6 hp — more powerful than about 74% of KTM models with power data.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of KTM models.
860 mm — taller than about 31% of KTM models.
22 L — larger than about 96% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
990
649
53% above average.
1,570
1,436
9% above average.
860
895
4% below average.
261
304
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.485 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 485.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 96.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.62:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Power | 96.6 hp (70.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 62.5 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Denso battery ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular chromoly space frame, powder-coated |
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| Front suspension | WP-USD 48 mm (1.89 inches) |
| Rear suspension | WP-PDS shock absorber with hydr. spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 335 mm (13.2 inches) |
| Rake | 26.6° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 990 mm (39.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,570 mm (61.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 261 mm (10.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4852 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 2 x premium steel with three-way-catalyser |
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| Comments | Not available in the US. |
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