The KTM 990 Superduke R motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, power of 118 hp (86.1 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the KTM 990 Superduke 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.
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.
About 75% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 91st 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.
18.5 L — larger than about 91% 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.
1,450
1,436
Close to average.
150
304
51% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| 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 |
| Specific power | 118.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.62:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | 2 X Keihin |
| 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 | Trellis, carbon fibre, aluminum |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Adjustable WP steering damper |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 166 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rake | 22.7° |
| Trail | 94 mm (3.7 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
| 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/orange |
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| Exhaust system | 2 x premium steel with three-way-catalyser |
| Comments | Racebike made in a limited edition of 600 units. |
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