The KTM 990 Supermoto motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 990 Supermoto 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 125% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 93rd percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 34th percentile across KTM models.
About 80% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 92nd 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.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of KTM models.
870 mm — taller than about 34% of KTM models.
19 L — larger than about 92% 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.
1,510
1,436
5% above average.
870
895
Close to average.
195
304
36% 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.62:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Super motard |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| 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) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Keihin |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular chromoly space frame, powder-coated |
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| Front suspension | WP USD, 48 mm (1.89 inch.) |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 275 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rake | 24.9° |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 191 kg (421.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5968 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 2 x premium steel with catalytic converter |
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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.