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

The KTM 990 Supermoto T motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).

Key specifications

2009-2012Model years
999 ccDisplacement
97.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
196 kgDry weight
875 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,510 mmWheelbase
195 mmGround clearance
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.

Dry weight
2012198 kg (436.5 lb)
Engine type
2010Twin, four-stroke
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.Four piston fixed-caliper, radial bolted, brake
Front suspension
2010WP USD fork
2011WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
2012WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 ROMA PA
Fuel system
20112012Injection. Keihin EFI
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
20112012180/55-ZR17
Wheelbase
201020121,505 mm (59.3 inches)
Clutch
2010Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
2012Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Front wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
Lubrication
20102011Pressure lubrication with 2 pumps
2012Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
Power/weight ratio
20110.5816 hp/kg
20120.5758 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
2011210 mm (8.3 inches)
Seat height
20102012855 mm (33.7 inches)

How the KTM 990 Supermoto T 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 height875 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 36th 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 height36th

875 mm — taller than about 36% 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 height875 mm
This bike

875

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 875 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

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
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Keihin EFI, throttle valve Ø 48 mm
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
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. 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 196 kg (432.1 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 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.70 L (0.98 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5815 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Orange, silver
Exhaust system Twin stainless-steel silencer with regulated catalytic converters

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.