KTM 990 Super Duke R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 990 Super Duke R motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 186 kg (410.1 lb).

Key specifications

2009, 2010, 2012, 2013Model years
999 ccDisplacement
102.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
186 kgDry weight
855 mmSeat height
18.5 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2009201020122013
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.

Dry weight
2010185 kg (407.9 lb)
Engine type
2010Twin, four-stroke
Frame
2010Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
20122013Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front brakes
2012Double disc. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers; floating brake discs
2013Double disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front suspension
201048mm WP USD fork
20122013WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 ROMA PA
Front tire
20102012120/70-17
Fuel system
2010Injection
2012Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
2013Injection
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc
2013Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20122013WP Suspension 4618 BAVP DCC
Rear tire
2010180/55-17
Torque
2010101.7 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.0 ft.lbs)
2012100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Clutch
2010Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
20122013Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Front wheel travel
2013190 mm (7.5 inches)
Lubrication
2010Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
20122013Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
Power/weight ratio
20100.7027 hp/kg
20120.6613 hp/kg
20130.6633 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
2012150 mm (5.9 inches)
2013190 mm (7.5 inches)
Seat height
20102013850 mm (33.5 inches)

How the KTM 990 Super Duke 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 height855 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 28th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity18.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 75% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 91st percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,450 mm
This bike

1,450

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height855 mm
This bike

855

KTM avg

895

4% below average.

Ground clearance150 mm
This bike

150

KTM avg

304

51% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 999 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,450 mmSeat 855 mmClearance 150 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.62:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 999 cc (60.96 cu in)
Torque 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 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
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
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 7020 subframe.
Front suspension WP USD
Rear suspension WP monoshock
Front wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rake 22.7°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakes Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 186 kg (410.1 lb)
Seat height 855 mm (33.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.50 L (4.89 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.50 L (0.66 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.6993 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Orange/gray/white
Exhaust system Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.