KTM 990 Supermoto Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2008-2011Model years
999 ccDisplacement
97.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
191 kgDry weight
870 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,510 mmWheelbase
195 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920102011
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Engine type
2010Twin, four-stroke
Frame
2010Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
2011Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium.
Front brakes
20092010Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston fixed-caliper, radially bolted
Front suspension
2009WP USD, 48 mm
2010WP USD fork 48 mm
2011WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
Rear brakes
20092010Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc
Rear suspension
20102011WP mono shock
Rear tire
2011180/55-ZR17
Clutch
20102011Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
Exhaust system
20092011Twin stainless-steel silencer with regulated catalytic converters
Front wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
Ignition
2011Keihin EMS
Lubrication
20102011Pressure lubrication with 2 pumps
Rear wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
Seat height
20092011875 mm (34.4 inches)

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.

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 height870 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 34th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 80% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 92nd percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement93rd

999 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of KTM models.

Seat height34th

870 mm — taller than about 34% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity92nd

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.

Wheelbase1,510 mm
This bike

1,510

KTM avg

1,436

5% above average.

Seat height870 mm
This bike

870

KTM avg

895

Close to average.

Ground clearance195 mm
This bike

195

KTM avg

304

36% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 999 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,510 mmSeat 870 mmClearance 195 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
Bore/stroke ratio 1.62:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Super motard

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular chromoly space frame, powder-coated
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 191 kg (421.1 lb)
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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5968 hp/kg

Other specifications

Exhaust system 2 x premium steel with 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.