The KTM 990 Superduke Orange 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 184 kg (405.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the KTM 990 Superduke Orange 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 67% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 85th 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 28th percentile across KTM models.
About 42% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 85th 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.
118 hp — more powerful than about 85% of KTM models with power data.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of KTM models.
855 mm — taller than about 28% of KTM models.
15 L — larger than about 85% 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
702
41% above average.
1,438
1,436
Close to average.
855
895
4% below average.
165
304
46% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.641 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 641.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 118.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.39:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, 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 | 100.0 x 72 mm (3.9 x 2.8 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 |
| 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 48 mm (1.89 inches) |
| Rear suspension | WP – Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 184 kg (405.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 855 mm (33.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 990 mm (39.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,438 mm (56.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6413 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel with controlled 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.