The KTM 990 Supermoto R motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, power of 114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).
Key specifications
2009-2012Model years
999 ccDisplacement
114 hpPower
97.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
189 kgDry weight
875 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank
1,510 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2009201020112012
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.
2012Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front brakes
2011Double disc. Brembo four piston fixed-caliper, radial bolted, brake
2012Double disc. ABS. Brembo four piston fixed-caliper, radial bolted, brake.
Front suspension
2010WP USD 48 mm fork
2011WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
2012WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 ROMA PA
Power
2010114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
2012114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 4,000 rpm
Rear brakes
2011Single disc
2012Single disc. ABS. two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc
Rear suspension
20102011WP mono shock
2012WP Suspension 4618 BAVP DCC
Rear tire
201070/17-180
20112012180/55-ZR17
Wheelbase
20121,505 mm (59.3 inches)
Clutch
20102011Wet mDouble disk clutch, hydraulically operated
2012Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Exhaust system
20102011Twin stainless-steel silencer with catalytic converters
Ignition
2012Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Lubrication
20102011Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
2012Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
How the KTM 990 Supermoto 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.
Engine power114 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp
About 61% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 81st 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 height875 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 36th percentile across KTM models.
Fuel capacity15 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L
About 42% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 85th percentile across KTM models.
This model KTM database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 999 cc • Liquid cooled • 114 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,510 mmSeat 875 mmClearance 195 mm
6-speed • 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 |
0.603 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
603.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
114.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.62:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Power |
114 hp (83.2 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque |
97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Keihin EFI |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Keihin |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Pressure lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Tubular chromoly space frame, powder-coated. Aluminium subframe. |
| Front suspension |
WP USD, 48 mm |
| Rear suspension |
WP monoshock |
| Front wheel travel |
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rake |
24.4° |
| Trail |
109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston fixed-caliper, radially bolted |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
189 kg (416.7 lb) |
| Seat height |
875 mm (34.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
195 mm (7.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.6031 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system |
Twin stainless-steel silencer with regulated catalytic converters |
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