KTM 990 Adventure

By austin on Jun 23, 2009 in Cruiser/Touring, KTM

Cool-Motorcycles reviews KTM 990 Adventure

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With even more displacement, an electronic fuel injection, regulated catalytic converter and an ABS System, the 990 Adventure is now elevated to the highest technical level in matters of safety and emission control, which is now regulated to conform to EURO III standards.

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The 990 Adventure is fitted with the proven light weighted LC8 engine with an increased displacement of now 999 cc. In addition, new motor management guarantees a powerful and dynamic unfolding of power and significantly improved torque while maintaining the same level of top performance.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Engine

Engine type: Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement: 999 cc
Bore x stroke: 101 x 62.4 mm (3.98 / 2.46″)
Performance (homologated): 78 kW @ 8250 rpm
Max. torque: 100 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Compression ratio: 11.5:1
Starter/Battery: E-Starter / 12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission: 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation: Keihin electronic fuel injection
Control: 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication
Engine lubrication: Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive: 35:67
Final drive: 16:42
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management: Keihin EMS

Chassis

Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe: Aluminium
Handlebar: Aluminium, Ø 28 / 22 mm (1.10 / 0.87″), tapered
Front suspension: WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89″)
Rear suspension: WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload
Suspension travel front/rear: 210/210 mm (8.27 / 8.27″)
Front brake: 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 300 mm (11.81″)
Rear brake: Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45″)
ABS: Brembo two channel ABS
Rims, front/rear: 2.15 x 21″; 4.25 x 18″
Tires, front/rear: 90/90-21″; 150/70 R 18
Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
Main silencer: Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle: 63.4°
Trail: 119 mm (4.69″)
Wheel base: 1570 ± 10 mm (61.81 ± 0.39″)
Ground clearance (unloaded): 261 mm (10.28″)
Seat height: 860 mm (33.86″)
Tank capacity: approx. 19,5 Liters/4 litres reserve (5.81 / 1.06 gal)
Weight (dry): approx. 209 kg (460.75 lbs)