The KTM 990 Super Duke motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, power of 118 hp (86.1 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 186 kg (410.1 lb).
Key specifications
2007-2011Model years
999 ccDisplacement
118 hpPower
100.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
186 kgDry weight
850 mmSeat height
18.5 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20072008200920102011
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Engine type
20082009V2, four-stroke
2011V2, four-stroke
Frame
2009Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe.
2010Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
2011Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Subframe: Aluminium 7020.
Front brakes
20092010Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Front suspension
20082009WP USD
2010WP USD fork
2011WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
Fuel system
20082010Injection
2011Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
Rear brakes
20092010Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper
Rear tire
2009180/55-ZR17
2011180/55-ZR17
Clutch
20102011Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
Exhaust system
20092011Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Front wheel travel
20082010135 mm (5.3 inches)
2011140 mm (5.5 inches)
Lubrication
20102011Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Rear wheel travel
20082010160 mm (6.3 inches)
2011140 mm (5.5 inches)
Seat height
20082009855 mm (33.7 inches)
How the KTM 990 Super Duke 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.
Engine power118 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp
About 67% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 85th percentile across KTM models.
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 height850 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 25th 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
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 999 cc • Liquid cooled • 118 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,450 mmSeat 850 mmClearance 150 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire size |
180/55-17 |
| Front tire width |
120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
70% |
| Front rim diameter |
17 in |
| Rear tire width |
180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
55% |
| Rear rim diameter |
17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.634 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
634.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
118.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.62:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Power |
118 hp (86.1 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque |
100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40 |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Kokusan DC-CDI |
| 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, powder-coated |
| Front suspension |
WP USD, 1.89 in. |
| Rear suspension |
WP monoshock |
| Front wheel travel |
115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Rake |
23.9° |
| Trail |
101 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
186 kg (410.1 lb) |
| Seat height |
850 mm (33.5 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.6344 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system |
2 x premium steel with three-way-catalyser |
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.