The KTM 990 Adventure R motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 207 kg (456.4 lb).
Key specifications
2009-2013Model years
999 ccDisplacement
100.0 Nm @ 6,750 rpmTorque
207 kgDry weight
915 mmSeat height
19.5 LFuel tank
1,570 mmWheelbase
316 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20092010201120122013
Year-specific specification changes
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
2010Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
2011Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium.
20122013Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front brakes
2011Double disc. ABS
2012Double disc. Floating brake calipers and brake discs
2013Double disc. Floating disc.
Front suspension
2010WP USD fork
20122013WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Fuel system
20112012Injection. Keihin
2013Injection
Rear brakes
2011Single disc
2012Single disc. Floating brake caliper and brake disc
2013Single disc. Floating disc.
Rear suspension
20102011WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload
20122013WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC PA
Clutch
20102011Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
20122013Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Front wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
2012245 mm (9.6 inches)
2013190 mm (7.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
201320.00 L (5.28 US gal)
Ground clearance
20122013301 mm (11.9 inches)
Ignition
20122013Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Lubrication
20122013Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
Rear wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
2012245 mm (9.6 inches)
2013190 mm (7.5 inches)
Seat height
20122013905 mm (35.6 inches)
How the KTM 990 Adventure R 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.
Displacement999 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc
About 125% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 93rd percentile across KTM models.
Seat height915 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 48th percentile across KTM models.
Fuel capacity19.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L
About 85% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 92nd percentile across KTM models.
This model KTM database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 999 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,570 mmSeat 915 mmClearance 316 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 150/70-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
90/90-21 |
| 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.62:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Torque |
100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Keihin electronic injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Keihin EMS |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Pressure lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Aluminium subframe |
| Front suspension |
WP USD, 48 mm |
| Rear suspension |
WP monoshock PDS with hydraulic spring preload |
| Front wheel travel |
265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rake |
26.6° |
| Trail |
119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc. |
| Front tire |
90/90-21 |
| Rear tire |
150/70-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
207 kg (456.4 lb) |
| Seat height |
915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,570 mm (61.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
316 mm (12.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
19.50 L (5.15 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.5474 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system |
Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
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